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  • Dr. Brittany Bell, M.A., Psy.D.

    Brittany Bell is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology at California Counseling Clinics, where she provides psychological services under licensed supervision while completing the postdoctoral requirements toward licensure as a clinical psychologist in California. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, incorporating a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach to care. Brittany is also trained in psychological testing and assessment.

    Brittany enjoys working with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds across the lifespan. Her clinical experience includes supporting professionals in high-demand careers, business leaders, athletes, creatives, and individuals navigating complex personal and relational challenges, while tailoring treatment to each client’s unique values, identity, and goals. In addition to providing psychotherapy in community outpatient settings, Brittany has experience in family systems work, couples therapy, substance use treatment, child development, and psychological assessment. She is passionate about helping clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. Brittany is excited to continue serving patients from all walks of life at California Counseling Clinics.

    Education: 

    • Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology
    • MA, Psychology, Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education in Psychology
    • BA, Communications, Arizona State University

    Experience:

    • Intern, California Counseling Clinics
    • Extern, California Counseling Clinics
    • Extern, Champion Counseling Center
    • Sensory Development Teacher, Outside The Box
    • Group Facilitator, Clinician, RADT, West Valley Detox and Residential Treatment

    Common Presenting Issues I Work With: 

    Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Concerns, Substance Use and Addiction, Alcohol Use, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Couples Concerns, Family Conflict, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Trauma and PTSD, Codependency, Life Transitions, Women’s Issues, Infertility, Infidelity, Spirituality, Racial and Cultural Identity, Sleep Concerns, Suicidal Ideation, Psychological Testing and Evaluation.

    Types of Therapy: 

    • Psychodynamic Therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
    • Family Systems Therapy
    • Couples Therapy
    • Child-Centered Play Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed Therapy
    • Mindfulness-Based Interventions

    Age Ranges:

    Toddlers (3-6), Children (6-10), Pre-Teens/Tweens (11-13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults, and Older Adults (65+).