Bren Bell, M.S. Psychology, M.C.P.C, Grief Counselor and Transitional Life Coach
Grief changes everything.
It reshapes our world in ways we never imagined — leaving us to navigate loss, heartbreak, and life transitions without a clear map.
Whether you're mourning the death of a loved one, facing the grief of addiction, divorce, caregiving, or carrying pain that no one else can see — you're not alone.
I know this landscape intimately — not just as a grief counselor, but as someone who's lived it.
My Journey
My name is Bren Bell, and like many of my clients, I didn’t start this path in the mental health world.
I began my career in technology, backed by degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Business. It was a fast-paced, thriving chapter — but life had other plans.
Within a single decade, I experienced a series of devastating losses:
• The death of my sister
• A fatal car accident
• The unimaginable loss of my daughter to convicted felon
• The end of my marriage and the unraveling of life as I knew it
I coped the only way I knew how: by staying busy. But distraction is not healing. And eventually, I realized I didn’t want to just survive — I wanted to reclaim my life.
Sometimes passion is found at the end of a winding road of uncertainty, and that is where I was blessed to find mine. This crooked path allowed me to gather strength, resilience, and lessons of gratitude and forgiveness.
Reclaiming My Path
That realization set me on a new journey — one of learning, healing, and purpose.
I returned to school and earned a Master’s in Psychology. I became a certified Life Coach, volunteered as a crisis counselor, and completed advanced training in grief and trauma recovery.
Through it all, I discovered this truth:
**Grief is not one-size-fits-all.**
The way we experience loss is shaped by our stories — our personalities, past wounds, the circumstances of the loss, and even our culture.
Grief may be universal, but your grief is yours.
And it deserves personalized, compassionate support.
How I Support You
I support individuals navigating grief and major life transitions — including:
✓ Death of a loved one
✓ Addiction-related grief
✓ Divorce or estrangement
✓ Caregiving and anticipatory grief
✓ Identity loss or life change
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can explore your grief without judgment — a space to be honest, vulnerable, and real. Together, we’ll:
✓ Build resilience
✓ Discover meaning in your pain
✓ Create a path forward that honors your loss *and* your growth
My approach combines grief counseling and life coaching — blending therapeutic insight with forward-focused guidance. This dual lens allows us to explore the depth of your grief while gently uncovering unresolved wounds that may be intensifying your pain. From there, we create movement: restoring meaning, shifting what feels stuck, and honoring your growth.
Let’s Begin
You don’t have to go through this alone.
If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I'm here to walk beside you.
