- Person-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Addiction recovery support
About Aparna
Aparna Bell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 13 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She focuses on depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Aparna offers a warm, engaged approach and listens closely to understand what is most troubling for each person.
She trained at San Francisco State University, earning a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. Much of her work has taken place in outpatient and residential dual diagnosis and recovery programs in San Francisco. That background gives her direct experience with addiction and co-occurring mood concerns.
In sessions she uses a person-centered, strength-based approach and mixes in psychodynamic ideas. She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and change negative thoughts and behaviors. Expect reflective listening, attention to repeated patterns, and practical steps you can try between meetings.
Aparna supports people working toward harm reduction or abstinence goals in recovery and helps address the shame and stigma that often come with addiction. She helps clients untangle anxiety, trauma, and depression that can fuel substance use and other unhealthy patterns.
Her style is authentic and caring with a friendly tone. She helps people build better coping skills, practice clearer communication, and set healthier boundaries. To begin she will work collaboratively to identify goals and small changes that add up over time.
She trained at San Francisco State University, earning a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. Much of her work has taken place in outpatient and residential dual diagnosis and recovery programs in San Francisco. That background gives her direct experience with addiction and co-occurring mood concerns.
In sessions she uses a person-centered, strength-based approach and mixes in psychodynamic ideas. She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and change negative thoughts and behaviors. Expect reflective listening, attention to repeated patterns, and practical steps you can try between meetings.
Aparna supports people working toward harm reduction or abstinence goals in recovery and helps address the shame and stigma that often come with addiction. She helps clients untangle anxiety, trauma, and depression that can fuel substance use and other unhealthy patterns.
Her style is authentic and caring with a friendly tone. She helps people build better coping skills, practice clearer communication, and set healthier boundaries. To begin she will work collaboratively to identify goals and small changes that add up over time.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.