- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Guilaine
Guilaine Bell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 16 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and guilt and shame.
She uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most difficult now and on small steps that can change daily life. Sessions can include noticing thoughts and emotions, practicing new behaviors, and learning ways to calm the body when stress spikes.
Guilaine draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy. That means she blends attention to values and acceptance, checking and changing unhelpful thoughts, focused listening, relationship skills where relevant, and simple mindfulness practices.
Clients often come with tangled feelings around choices, forgiveness, shame, or parenting decisions. Guilaine helps people name those feelings, look at the stories they tell themselves, and try practical alternatives. She aims to make therapeutic work clear and usable between sessions.
She offers services in English and Haitian Creole and practices in Florida. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Guilaine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while making values-based choices. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which prioritize listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions. Together these approaches help with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and issues like guilt and shame by combining skills practice with values exploration.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and adjust techniques as needed. That way sessions stay relevant to what the person is trying to change or understand.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. Ask about the online or phone options that are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can attend from where they are during the day.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida, Maine
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting pressures, anger, self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and guilt and shame among other issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, combining acceptance work, cognitive strategies, relationship skills, and mindfulness exercises to address day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.