LMFT
Bella Lurie , LMFT
Therapist in California
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About Bella
Her practice, described as Wake Dreaming, encourages experimentation with how language affects presence and self-understanding. This approach is intended for people who have some familiarity with therapy and who are open to discovering new expressive possibilities - ways of speaking that foster spontaneity and greater comfort with uncertainty. Rather than merely labeling emotions, the work emphasizes noticing the mythologies and stories that form around pain, grief, sorrow, and joy, and exploring how those stories shape one’s sense of self and relation to others.
Bella brings clinical training as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - to her work, combining evidence-based methods with a thoughtful engagement with narrative and meaning. Her sessions aim to expand communication skills with oneself and others and to support clients in finding fresh pathways through complex emotional experiences.
Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care
Bella Lurie uses positive psychology to help clients identify strengths, build resilience, and cultivate more satisfying patterns of thought and behavior. This approach emphasizes practical strategies for increasing well-being and can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with grief.
She also offers Wake Dreaming, a practice that investigates how language and personal narratives shape emotional life. Wake Dreaming encourages experimentation with expression and spontaneous speech to deepen self-awareness and improve communication with others, which can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and attachment issues.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Bella works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods or combination of techniques will best support progress over time.
Online therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting therapy into daily life, and they allow clients to continue meaningful therapeutic work from wherever they are located within the allowed service area.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Bella Lurie have?
Bella Lurie has 6 years of clinical experience.
Is Bella Lurie a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 154980.
In which languages does Bella Lurie provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Hebrew, and Russian.
Where is Bella Lurie located?
Bella Lurie is located in California.
How can I work with Bella Lurie as my therapist?
You can work with Bella Lurie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bella Lurie work with international clients?
Bella Lurie does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bella Lurie cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Hebrew, Russian
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