Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026
Gilbert Bell has been in practice 7 years and is licensed in New York. Gilbert lists stress, Anxiety, addictions and trauma and abuse among 16 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Gilbert's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Gilbert works with
Gilbert lists 5 specialisms and 11 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Gilbert chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Gilbert's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
Hello my name is Gilbert Bell with a combined experience of over 15-years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). I combine evidence-based strategies with a compassionate, down-to-earth style so clients leave with both insight and practical tools. My passion is walking alongside individuals who are ready for something different, even if they’re not sure what that looks like yet. I work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction, unresolved pain, or major life transitions, helping them find relief, balance, and a stronger sense of self
My style is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. I use evidence-based strategies while keeping our work grounded and relatable, so sessions feel supportive but also actionable. Whether we’re addressing past wounds, navigating life transitions, or developing healthier coping strategies, I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard.
Clients often walk away with both insight and tools they can put into practice right away. Together, we’ll work toward relief from emotional distress, greater self-awareness, and the confidence to take meaningful steps toward change. My goal is for every session to leave you feeling more resilient, more capable, and more hopeful about what’s ahead.
Gilbert Bell, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026
03 · What happens next
Gilbert practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Gilbert's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Gilbert at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Gilbert is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Gilbert.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
04 · Before you commit
Built from what Gilbert actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Gilbert's - Gilbert has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.
“How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”
Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.
“How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”
On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.
05 · Practical details
06 · Provenance
Gilbert's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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