Psychology and Religion
Just as psychology studies pretty much everything a human could ever partake in, it also studies religion. The science of...
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Dr. Gary Bell, Ed.D, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
People are my calling. My job is to help people like you heal their lives, relationships, and families. With over two decades of experience helping tens of thousands of individuals, couples, and families, I offer empathy, a listening ear, and a healthy dose of wisdom. I am straightforward and often use humor in my practice. I believe it’s so important to be relaxed in this work. I work quickly and don’t waste time getting down to the business of healing people of all ages, backgrounds, genders, relationships, and cultures.
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The Desperate Price of Loneliness
Though our need to connect is innate, many of us frequently feel alone. Loneliness is the state of distress or...
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Hopelessness and Joy
Living without passion, positive expectations, or enthusiasm can be painful. But feeling hopeless doesn’t have to be permanent. We all...
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Depression and Anxiety: Two Sides of ...
Are you anxious or are you depressed? In the world of mental health care, where exact diagnosis dictates treatment, anxiety...
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Gluttony: Ain’t No Stoppin’ ...
Gluttony is the over-indulgence and over-consumption of food and drink, and it’s something pretty much all of us are guilty...
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Toxic People: Signs to Watch For and ...
“There are two types of people, those who contribute and those who detract. You must learn that the best way...
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States of Human Development and Those ...
Developmental psychologists often use several theories to think about various aspects of human development. For example, a psychologist assessing intellectual...
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Serial Marriage and Incompatability
If you’re like most people, you figure you’ll get married once – maybe twice – in your entire life. However,...
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Toxic Shame and Guilt
Although many people use the two words “guilt” and “shame” interchangeably, from a psychological perspective, they refer to different experiences....
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How Your Personality Traits Can Impact ...
From eccentric and introverted to boisterous and bold, the human personality is a complex and colorful thing. Personality refers to...
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Dramatic People: Signs of Histrionic ...
When we think of people being dramatic – or in this case, overly dramatic – we think of them making...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Life on the ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social interaction and communication, challenges with sensory processing,...
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