As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping high-functioning individuals and couples move through the stuck points of PTSD and complex trauma.

My background isn’t just in the therapy room; I spent more than a decade as a Clinical Architect within the Department of Veterans Affairs, co-leading the revision of national directives and designing the safety frameworks that helped shape trauma care on a national scale.

My Clinical Philosophy

My approach to psychotherapy is client-centered and interpersonal, meaning your unique needs and perspectives are always prioritized. We will partner to set goals that actively drive your treatment plan. Together, we'll identify where you might be getting stuck and work collaboratively to build the skills necessary to address those challenges. My work is informed by evidence-based psychological principles, and I believe in incorporating a healthy dose of humor and lightness. You can expect direct and kind feedback to foster insight, and compassionate encouragement to take healthy risks and promote growth.

My Approach to Consulting & Training

I bring my clinical depth into organizational spaces, helping leaders and teams navigate complex change and achieve sustainable performance. I specialize in applying psychological principles—such as cognitive science and behavioral theory—to common organizational challenges across corporate, non-profit, and healthcare agencies.

My focus areas include:

  • Teaching teams to hold space for productive tension and resolve high-stakes conflict.

  • Addressing the unique psychological demands of mission-driven organizations (e.g., burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue).

  • Building the cognitive and emotional capacity required to implement and sustain complex organizational change (translating strategic vision into actual, day-to-day behavior).

  • Targeting common performance barriers like The Perfectionism Mandate and Witnessed Incompetence.

I am committed to utilizing evidence-based approaches to provide compassionate and effective care, whether that is in a therapy room or a boardroom.

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Meet Dr. Mandy Rabenhorst Bell

Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Expert, National Systems Consultant

Photo by Ashley Bell Photography | https://ashleybell.info | Thornton, CO photographer

Credentials & Professional Affiliations

  • Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Northern Illinois University; M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University; B.S. in Psychology, South Dakota State University

  • Licensing: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Colorado, PSY.0004173; PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Psychology (APIT), Mobility #22626

  • Professional Memberships: Member, American Psychological Association (APA); Member, APA Division 56, Trauma Psychology; Member, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS); Member, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

  • Certifications: Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD; Certified in Behavioral Health QUERI Implementation Facilitation (IF) for implementing evidence-based strategies for change.

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What People Are Saying

  • Anonymous

    “Mandy was great. I can not begin to put into words how helpful she was. SHE IS THE BEST!”

  • Anonymous

    “A perfect match! I would not be where I am without her insight. Mandy possesses many skills above all she has compassion! An outstanding communicator with a wealth of knowledge. Trustworthy, empathetic, and a no bull attitude. She is committed and passionate about providing care for Vets (me), fully invested in her work. She has positively impacted my life like none other. Wise and goal oriented. I will always remember Dr. M, my beacon for healthy thoughts and feelings, especially the difficult ones.”

  • Anonymous

    “Mandy helped me to shine a light on my dark place and expose the real man I am, and who I strive to be. Teaching me how to be in that uncomfortable space and deal with the uncomfortable feelings and moments and own it, while opening my eyes that this is the space where we grow and mature. I learned how to take healthy risks and the benefits of it.”

  • Anonymous

    “She is simply an amazing woman. Gave me the confidence to open up. She became someone I can be vulnerable around.”

  • Anonymous

    “Challenged me and provided great insights and encouragement.”

  • Anonymous

    “I really appreciated Mandy's care and concern, her humor, and her ability to make me open up.”

  • Dr. Elissa McCarthy, National Center for PTSD

    “Dr. Rabenhorst Bell is a natural facilitator of change—whether at the individual, team, or organizational level. Her workshops leave participants feeling energized, empowered, and equipped with practical tools they can apply immediately. Whether you are looking for a trustworthy therapist or a dynamic and engaging speaker, look no further—Dr. Rabenhorst Bell is the person to call.”

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