Lesley Bell, LMSW
Therapist

MSW | Clinical Social Work, Michigan State University
BSW | Social Work, Michigan State University

Lesley is passionate about providing a safe, welcoming, and client-centered environment to all children, teens, and families. She is dedicated to meeting clients where they are in their healing journey, and empowering them through compassionate trauma-focused treatments.

Lesley has been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), as well as being Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified. Lesley is also trained and certified in treating Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) using TF-CBT for PSB, and Phase Based Treatment (PBT). Before joining Small Talk as a therapist in 2023, Lesley interned with Holt Public Schools as an elementary School Social Worker. She also has experience in youth leadership roles with her local 4-H program, and coaches youth soccer in the Lansing area.

Outside of work, Lesley loves to spend time outside, enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and trying new creative projects, along with spending time with her cat Celeste. She is also a huge MSU Hockey fan!