Licensed to practice in District of Columbia and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 7 more.
Toni Bell
(She/Her)
About me
I’m a trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapist who works with adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and substance use. I specialize in supporting individuals during life transitions, including community reintegration and recovery. My goal is to create a safe, structured space where you feel heard, empowered, and supported as you work toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, explore new strategies, and move toward the life you envision.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we’ll take time to explore what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain from the process. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, current challenges, and goals, while creating a space that feels safe, respectful, and judgment-free. We’ll begin identifying strengths, support systems, and areas for growth, and I’ll introduce therapeutic approaches—like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy—that can guide our work together. You don’t need to have everything figured out; we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths lie in creating a structured yet compassionate space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy with motivational interviewing to foster insight, resilience, and forward movement. I’m skilled at helping clients reframe challenges, build practical coping strategies, and stay grounded in their strengths—even during times of transition or uncertainty. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and rooted in the belief that meaningful change is always possible.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are adults who are committed to personal growth, even when the path forward feels uncertain or overwhelming. I work best with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, or major life transitions. Many of my clients are seeking structure, emotional stability, and support in rebuilding trust with themselves and others. Whether you're working toward recovery, independence, or clarity in your next steps, I offer a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help you move forward with purpose and resilience.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Bipolar Disorder
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Substance Misuse
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
District of Columbia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $90 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, build healthier coping strategies, and improve emotional regulation. This structured, collaborative approach supports meaningful change and personal growth across a range of concerns.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Therapy integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)I use the blended approach to emphasizes the clients’ strengths, resilience, and capacity for change while providing structured tools to address unhelpful thought patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy helps clients identify what’s working, set clear goals, and build on existing successes. CBT complements this by exploring how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and by teaching practical strategies to challenge cognitive distortions. Together, these methods foster insight, emotional regulation, and forward movement—empowering clients to create meaningful change in their lives.
1 rating with written reviews
November 17, 2025
She was great. Gave me things to think about to challenge myself.