Kathy L. Bell, Counseling Intern
Professional Background
Kathy is a clinical intern completing her M.A. in Counseling from Townsend Institute of Concordia University Irvine. She is also completing her Level 2 Training in Trauma Focused Narrative Care at The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. She attended Malone University for her undergraduate degree in Social Work. Kathy has worked and volunteered in community services, such as Child Protective Services, a Guardian ad Litem program (advocating for children in the foster care and court systems), and building education and support groups for families considering adoption.
Therapeutic Approach
Kathy values the therapeutic relationship and offering a safe place for you to grieve, heal, and grow. She believes you are created for connection, relationships, and belonging. Kathy specializes in trauma informed story work within one’s family of origin, unique parenting circumstances, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, spirituality, self-compassion, and character development.
Areas of Training
- Trauma Focused -Narrative Care
- Allender Theory
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Attachment Theory
- Mindfulness
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- The Change Triangle, Trauma Informed Emotional Education (Grounded in AEDP & Neuroscience)
- The Townsend Model of Character Development
Current Focus
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Grief Recovery Method
- Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Spiritual Formation
- Group Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Neurobiology