- Grief support
- Career questions
- ADHD concerns
About Bella
Bella Lurie is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English, Hebrew, and Russian. Bella asks people to reflect on what matters now after a change in work, relationships, or health.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques while also opening space to examine how language shapes feelings and meaning. She invites clients to notice how words and stories influence everyday choices. That can help people who feel stuck name what’s happening and try small shifts in how they speak about themselves and others.
Bella often discusses patterns that come from early relationships and life history. She talks with clients about attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, and how these shape intimacy and commitment. She also addresses practical challenges linked to caregiving, chronic illness, and the stresses of blended family situations.
In sessions she pays attention to the stories people tell about their careers, identity, and loss. Conversations may include exploring grief, managing ADHD-related challenges, or working on communication and control issues. The work can be direct and practical - setting small experiments in how to try new ways of relating and speaking.
Clients can expect a mix of reflective listening and concrete planning. Bella encourages experimenting with language and small behavioral steps between sessions. To get started, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting through the online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Bella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques along with practices that focus on language and meaning. One approach looks at attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current intimacy and commitment struggles; this helps with communication problems and commitment issues. Another approach draws on grief-focused methods to help people name and process loss in ways that make daily functioning easier. A third emphasis involves practical strategies for ADHD and self-esteem concerns, such as experimenting with small behavioral changes and structured tasks to improve focus and confidence.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Bella collaborates with clients to decide what fits their goals, needs, and comfort level. She helps people test different methods and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care after a move or during times when in-person meetings are difficult. Discuss formats and scheduling during the matching questionnaire and first appointment so sessions align with your everyday routine.
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 focus on?
She focuses on grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD, plus related areas like attachment and caregiving stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques alongside attention to how language shapes meaning, encouraging small experiments in speech and behavior to test new ways forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Bella has six years of clinical experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hebrew, and Russian.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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