- self esteem
- career questions
- ADHD support
About Bella
Bella Lurie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of experience. She works with concerns including grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD. Bella also focuses on attachment and abandonment themes and on challenges connected to adoption, caregiving, chronic illness, and major life changes.
Bella uses clear, language-focused work that looks at how words and stories shape feelings. She pays attention to how people talk about themselves and others. Sessions include talking through painful memories, practicing different ways to express needs, and experimenting with speech to increase comfort in social moments.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and elements from positive psychology to expand how clients understand their inner life. That can mean noticing patterns from family history, exploring role expectations, or trying new ways of speaking in session to shift stuck responses. These are practical, conversation-focused steps rather than abstract theory.
Bella often helps people who feel stuck by offering short, direct exercises in session. These might include role rehearsal, guided reflection on past relationships, and strategies to manage attention and organization when ADHD is involved. She explains techniques plainly and models them in conversation so clients can try them between sessions.
Bella speaks English, Hebrew, and Russian. She practices in California as an LMFT and does not accept international clients. To start, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques here focus on how language, behavior, and attention shape feelings and relationships. One approach emphasizes noticing and changing conversational habits - practicing alternative phrases and short role rehearsals to reduce stuck patterns in social interactions. This kind of work helps when someone struggles to say what they mean or to tolerate speaking up in difficult moments.Another approach draws on positive psychology ideas to expand what people notice about their strengths and daily interactions. This involves simple exercises to increase spontaneous speech, experiment with different narratives about past events, and build small habits that support clearer communication and steadier mood. These steps aim to be concrete and practice-oriented rather than theoretical.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Bella will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts exercises based on what feels workable. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel practical and focused.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer meetings for deeper role practice; discussing these practical preferences before the first session helps match structure to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hebrew, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD along with related topics such as attachment and caregiving stress.
What is her style in session?
Sessions are conversational and language-focused, with practical exercises and role practice to try new ways of speaking and relating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing psychotherapist in California.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hebrew, and Russian.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.