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Hi there!

I'm Kelly Bell. (she/her)

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate currently completing my marriage and family therapy internship at Ash & Birch Counseling. I’m working toward dual licensure to better support individuals, couples, and families.

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Clinical Interests: +10, Anxiety, Body Positivity, Chronic Illness, Depression, Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Spirituality, Addiction/Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

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Ongoing Learning: I'm pursuing a second graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University with the goal of becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

 

Practice Locations: Providing in‑person services at our Puyallup office and virtual sessions throughout Washington. 

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Practicing Under the Supervision: Christie Seligman, MS, LMHC

About Me

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate currently completing my marriage and family therapy internship at Ash & Birch Counseling. I’m working toward dual licensure to better support individuals, couples, and families.

 

I hold a Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on child and adolescent development, and I’m currently pursuing a second graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University with the goal of becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. 

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My clinical interests include anxiety, body positivity, chronic illness, depression, relationship concerns, self‑esteem, spirituality, substance use, and trauma. I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals who are navigating difficult emotions or challenging life transitions.

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My therapeutic approach draws from a range of evidence‑based modalities, including ACT, Art Therapy, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, and Strength-Based practices.

 

I value meeting people where they are and helping them build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

Credentials + Professional Involvement

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate 

Agency-Affiliated Counselor 

Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee 

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Delta Kappa International Marriage & Family Therapy Honor Society

Insurances & Payment

Aetna 

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna and Evernorth 

Community Health Plan of Washington (Apple Health/UnitedHealthcare)

Employee Assistance Program (Optum Only)

First Choice Health

Healthcare Management Administrators 

Kaiser HMO 

Kaiser PPO

Lifewise

Molina (Apple Health)

Molina (Commercial) 

Premera

Regence

Regence Group Administrators

TriWest

UnitedHealthcare (Commercial)

US Family Health Plan

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network Private Pay & Out-of-Network Option 

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