Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Gilbert Bell, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 100732
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW027090
- NPI
- 1891341624
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Gilbert supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Practical coping skills
About Gilbert
Gilbert Bell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with seven years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He focuses on practical steps that fit into busy lives.
Gilbert keeps sessions straightforward and action-oriented. He talks through coping skills, helps people notice unhelpful patterns, and outlines small steps to try between meetings. He prioritizes clear goals and simple strategies so progress is easier to see.
He also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Money and financial worries, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety are other areas he helps people with. The work balances understanding past hurts with building day-to-day skills.
Gilbert describes his style as down-to-earth and collaborative. He listens, offers practical tools, and checks in about what is or isn't working. Sessions aim to be useful and to leave people with concrete options to try between meetings.
People choosing him can expect goal-focused conversations that connect typical life pressures to emotional patterns. He frames therapy as a place for straightforward problem solving and careful reflection. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Gilbert works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes skill building for anxiety and mood problems by teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to test unhelpful thoughts. That style is useful for stress, social anxiety, and day-to-day mood regulation.Another approach concentrates on addiction and trauma-related coping by breaking problems into manageable steps and developing replacement behaviors. This involves planning for high-risk situations, learning urges management, and reviewing what worked or didn’t after challenging moments.
Choosing the right method is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what the client finds most helpful. Goals, personal preferences, and practical life demands guide which approaches are used.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you understand how meetings will be scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to have shorter check-ins when life is busy. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be structured to match your schedule and needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also focuses on communication issues, control problems, guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, money worries, mood problems, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is down-to-earth and practical. Sessions emphasize clear goals, coping skills, and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as a practicing clinician. That timeframe reflects his current professional experience listed on this profile.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. His practice location is listed as New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the provided information.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process connects you with the appropriate options.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers