Therapy and counseling for children, teens and adults in Newport Beach and Irvine Orange County California

Brittany Bell, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist (Lic 34364)

Dr. Bell is passionate about working with youth, young adults and their families. She utilizes applied behavioral analysis therapy while working with those with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. She also offers parent training in which she teaches the skills and strategies needed for families to thrive in their own home environment. Dr. Bell is skilled in practicing cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to help patients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma disorders. She also has a dedicated interest helping student athletes manage symptoms of stress and performance anxiety. Dr. Bell provides a variety of mental health services including psychological and educational assessments. She is an adjunct professor of psychology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). In her free time, Dr. Bell enjoys rock climbing, swimming and spending time with her family. 


Specialties:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Children, Adolescent and Young Adults

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis 

  • Parent Training and Support 

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Psychological Assessment 

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology 

    • Claremont Graduate University

      • Dissertation: Effects of Aquatic Therapy on Vagal Tone and Social Behaviors in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder 

  • Master of Arts, Psychology 

    • Claremont Graduate University, ABA emphasis 

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 

    • University of California, Irvine 

Professional Affiliations

  • Association of Psychological Sciences 

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis

  • American Psychological Association 

  • California Faculty Association 

Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist #36364 California Board of Psychology

  • Picture Exchange Communication 

Presentations

  • Bell, B. (2018, September) Teaching Abduction-Prevention Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Video Modeling. Symposium presentation at a European Applied Behavioral Analysis conference. 

  • Bell, B., Rojas, M. (2017, November) Effects of A Theatre-Based Intervention on the Social Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Symposium presentation at an Applied Behavioral Analysis conference. 

  • Bell, B. (2017, November) Follow-Up On Using Peer Modeling to Reduce Unhealthy Snacking in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster Presentation at an Applied Behavioral Analysis conference.

  • Bell, B.  (2016, May). Reducing Unhealthy Eating Habits in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with Novelty Stimulus. Poster presentation at an Applied Behavioral Analysis conference. 

  • Bell, B. (2014, April). Parity Modulates Cortisol Reactivity to Psychosocial Stress Early in Pregnancy. Oral Symposium presented at the University of California Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Symposium. 

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