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Dr. Gary Bell

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Articles by Dr. Gary Bell

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Dr. Gary Bell, Ed.D, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(206) 965-9991 garyb@seattlechristiancounseling.com

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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PODCAST - Caring for Narcissistic Parents
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Caring for Narcissistic Parents

The biggest problem with narcissistic parents is that, in trying to build their children up, they fail to recognize and...

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PODCAST - Healing a Broken Heart
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Healing a Broken Heart

It’s normal for us to need time to ruminate and go over a romantic break-up in minute detail when we...

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PODCAST - How Do I Know If I Am Depressed? 1
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How Do I Know If I Am Depressed?

 Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is more than simply feeling sad, experiencing grief, or being super drained of energy. Those...

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The Importance of Emotional Reciprocity ...

 The issue of reciprocity is central to love. Mutual attraction is for both sexes a most highly valued characteristic in...

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PODCAST - Facing the Fear of Death
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Dr. Gary Bell

Facing the Fear of Death

 How do you think you might react if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness like cancer? Elizabeth Kübler-Ross (1969),...

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Emerging From Narcissistic Parents

 When it comes to narcissism, there is a spectrum of severity. While many people have narcissistic traits, some people...

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PODCAST - Resentment in Relationships: The Endless Cost 1
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Resentment in Relationships: The ...

Resenting somebody is not as simple as disliking them or finding them annoying; rather, it’s a feeling that is related...

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Dr. Gary Bell

Restarting Your Life

Something isn’t right. It could be the job, the place you live, the relationship you are in, or the hobbies...

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PODCAST - Sex in Marriage: Keeping and Maintaining Intimacy
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Dr. Gary Bell

Sex in Marriage: Keeping and ...

 As with many things, husbands and wives differ on when or how often to have sex in marriage. Men...

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The Madness of Indecisiveness

Most of our daily decisions are not earth-shattering, but you can imagine how paralysis in the decision-making process would render us virtually...

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PODCAST: Coincidence or God? Exploring the Meaning of Life
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Coincidence or God? Exploring the ...

One thing is certain about coincidence. The phenomenon fascinates believers and skeptics alike. It’s a porthole into one of the...

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PODCAST - Depression and Anxiety: A Life Unlived
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Dr. Gary Bell

Depression and Anxiety: A Life Unlived

Depression and anxiety can become you. Over 70% of people with depression also suffer from anxiety and vice versa. Both...

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