
Priscilla Bell
LMSW
Therapist
Priscilla Bell, LMSW, is a dedicated and empathetic therapist with three years of experience in community mental health. She is also a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, providing specialized premarital and marital counseling.
Priscilla is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions, process experiences, and embark on a personal journey toward healing and growth. She believes that every individual possesses inherent strength and resilience to overcome challenges and foster meaningful change.
Priscilla customizes her therapeutic approach to each client's unique needs and goals, blending evidence-based methods with empathy and respect. She assists clients in navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, and other obstacles. Her approach focuses on building coping skills, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering empowerment.
Through a collaborative process, Priscilla helps clients identify and address challenges, celebrate their strengths, and develop practical strategies to improve overall well-being and quality of life. She utilizes an integrative approach, frequently incorporating motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, and narrative therapy into her sessions.
Priscilla works with adults, families, and couples at the Laurel office and through telehealth services. If you are prepared to initiate positive change, Priscilla is available to guide you on your path.
In her free time, Priscilla enjoys traveling, bike riding, cooking, reading, and spending time with loved ones.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” — Carl Rogers
Education
Administration of Justice from the University of the District of Columbia, Social Work from The Catholic University of America
Specialized Training
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Training, Certified (4/25)
Location(s)
Laurel Office, Telehealth
Client Population
Adults (22+), Couples, Families
Treatment Modalities
Humanistic Theory, Integrative Approach, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic Theory, Rational Emotive Theory, Social Skills Training, Strengths Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT
Challenges Treated
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Families, Body Image Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Communication Issues, Dealing with Divorce/Separation, Depression, Divorce Recovery, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, First Responders/Law Enforcement Issues, Grief, Infidelity/Affair Recovery, LGBTQ+ Issues, Life transitions, Panic Disorders, Parenting & Co-parenting, Personality Disorders, Racial Trauma, Self-esteem issues, Trauma