Alexis Bell
** Please note that I only have consistent open availability for Mondays at 1pm and 2pm currently. ** Hello! Are you a high-achieving woman of color navigating a major life change or questioning your relationships, identity, or next steps? Do you struggle with anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, or setting boundaries while trying to keep it all together? I help women like you understand and break generational patterns, build confidence, and create healthier emotional and relational lives. If you’re ready for clarity, balance, and deeper self-understanding, I just might be the therapist for you!
Working closely with BIPOC clients, honoring the unique cultural, generational, and systemic experiences that shape your journey.
I also love working with Gen Z and college-aged adults as they navigate the very real question of, “Okay…so what am I supposed to do with my life?” Whether you’re adjusting to college, figuring out friendships and relationships, managing academic or career pressure, dealing with family expectations, or simply trying to feel more grounded in who you are, therapy can be a space to slow down and make sense of it all. We’ll work through the stress, self-doubt, transitions, and “I have no idea what I’m doing” moments while helping you build confidence, strengthen your boundaries, and create a life that actually feels like yours, not one based solely on everyone else’s expectations.
First session
Your first session with me is all about getting started in a way that feels comfortable and safe. We’ll take some time to go over the logistics, such as, scheduling, expectations, and any background information that helps me understand your needs. Beyond that, this session is really about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, explore your goals, and begin building a sense of trust and comfort in our work together. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and confident that this is a space where you can show up as your full self.
Strengths
I believe mental health isn’t just about managing symptoms, it’s about balancing your mind, body, and spirit so you can thrive in all areas of life. Working closely with BIPOC clients, honoring the unique cultural, generational, and systemic experiences that shape your journey. In our work together, I blend evidence-based strategies with personalized care, helping you uncover patterns, build practical skills, and reconnect with your strengths. I bring warmth, authenticity, and curiosity to every session, creating a space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to experience real, lasting growth.
Ideal clients
I specialize in working with high-functioning BIPOC women. This includes professionals, college students, and post-graduate individuals who are navigating the pressures of achievement while still feeling overwhelmed internally. You may be showing up, performing, achieving, and holding everything together, while underneath experiencing anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, or that quiet feeling of “why do I feel off when everything looks fine?” I help high-functioning women understand and gently break generational patterns, build confidence, and create healthier emotional and relational lives. In our work together, we focus on what you actually need, not just what you’ve been taught to tolerate. If you’re feeling tired of carrying everything on your own, you don’t have to do it alone.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT serves as the foundation for most treatment modalities and presenting problems. Together, we explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to create meaningful, lasting change.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
As a therapist of color, I provide culturally responsive care grounded in lived understanding and clinical expertise. I work closely with BIPOC clients to explore identity, systemic stressors, and generational experiences while honoring culture as a source of strength and resilience.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is integrated into sessions to build practical skills for managing emotions and navigating relationships. We will focus on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to create stability and confidence in daily life.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- MarylandLicense 27523