Bella Stitt, LMFT

Bella Stitt is one of the most experienced therapists at Palo Alto Therapy, bringing over 15 years of clinical expertise to her work with pre-teens, teens, and adults. She combines genuine warmth with strong clinical skills to create a space where clients feel comfortable being honest about what is really going on.

Bella has particular depth in OCD treatment, having completed advanced certification through the International OCD Foundation and extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She works with clients whose OCD ranges from mild to severe and understands how significantly it can impact daily life, relationships, and self-worth. For clients who have struggled to find the right help for OCD, Bella’s specialized training makes a real difference.

She works with pre-teens, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic attacks, social anxiety, PTSD, postpartum depression, self-esteem challenges, school refusal, eating and body image concerns, and self-harm. She also works with couples and families dealing with communication difficulties, behavioral challenges, and parenting stress.

Bella’s approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and TEAM CBT, an evidence-based model developed by Dr. David Burns that focuses on rapid, measurable results. Her additional training includes Gottman couples therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and positive behavioral intervention strategies.

Bella holds a Master’s Degree from John F. Kennedy University and is dedicated to staying current with the latest evidence-based techniques through ongoing training and professional development.