Guilaine Bell, LCMHC, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Guilaine

Guilaine Bell is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and parenting challenges. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and is based in Florida. With a calm, direct style she focuses on practical steps parents and caregivers can use right away.

Her goal is to make overwhelmed people feel more capable and in control. Guilaine brings 16 years of clinical experience to sessions.

Background and approach

She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients accept difficult feelings while taking steps that match their values. Her approach is client-centered.

That means she listens first, then works with each person to build a plan that fits their life. Sessions often include simple skills for emotional regulation, communication, and setting boundaries. Guilaine also integrates mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system.

For couples or partners she uses elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce conflict. People can expect a supportive, practical environment where problems are broken into manageable pieces. Guilaine emphasizes doable homework and small changes that add up over time.

She helps clients track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Guilaine often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions, which can be helpful during life changes like divorce or grief. She also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thoughts and habits that increase anxiety or conflict. CBT sessions usually include clear exercises and practical steps that parents can try between meetings to reduce stress and improve sleep and focus. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit your situation. Decisions about which tools to use are made collaboratively and adjusted over time based on what helps. Online sessions offer flexibility for busy families and people with tight schedules. Video calls let therapists observe family interactions and coach communication in real time. Phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to continue support between scheduled meetings and to check in when life gets hectic. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

Guilaine works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy difficulties, anger, self-esteem problems, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a practical, client-centered approach that focuses on listening first and building doable strategies. Sessions typically include skill teaching, communication practice, and small homework tasks.

How long has she been practicing?

Guilaine has 16 years of professional experience working with people on emotional regulation and life transitions.

What credentials and region should I know about?

She is licensed as an LCMHC in Maine - ME LCMHC CC8589 and as an LMHC in Florida - FL LMHC MH15528 and practices from Florida.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to clients in the therapist's service area.

What formats are available for meeting remotely?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How does payment and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Florida, Maine
Languages: English, Haitian Creole

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