Therapeutic Solutions Counseling Center

Dr. Nathalie Duque Bello, Ph. D., LMFT #MT 2319  

Dr. Nathalie Bello began working with children in 1999 as a preschool teacher, and later on as an elementary substitute teacher and teachers’ assistant. Her passion for assisting children and families live a happy and peaceful life led her to pursue a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

 Professional Experience

* Throughout her career, Dr. Bello has seen over 1,000 clients of all ages. She works with individuals, families and youth dealing with a wide range of issues.

* From 2004 to 2010, Dr. Bello was the Executive Director of SUPERB, an award-winning anti-bullying program in Broward County schools created by Nova Southeastern University. She worked with the Broward County Public School District to conduct research, publish articles, and create anti-bullying policies.

* In addition, Dr. Bello has supervised and trained over 50 marriage and family therapy Master students in proper therapy techniques, and works closely with faculty members from Nova Southeastern University.

* Dr. Bello has also worked as a Parent-Child Behavioral Modifier for the University of Florida ’s Shands Hospital and a therapist for the Broward County Department of Juvenile Justice.

 * Dr. Bello is an Educational Planning Specialist and is certified in Children’s Functional Assessment Rating Scales.

 Education and Publications

 Education                                                                                                                                                                       University of Florida:  2002                                   Bachelor of Science with High Honors     Major: Psychology, Minor: Education

Nova Southeastern University: 2004      Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

Nova Southeastern University:  2015              Ph. D. in Marriage and Family Therapy

Publications and Citations    

Bello, N. D. (2015). Balancing act: Successfully combining creativity and accountability in the practice of marriage and family therapy (Doctoral dissertation). Nova Southeastern Universtiy, Davie, FL.

Bello, N. D. (2011). Narrative case study: Using the client as her own witness to change. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 30(2), 11-21.

Rambo, A. H., Bello, N. D., & Pasquet, M. (2006, Spring). Rudolf the Haitian reindeer and other heroes: Helping children perform change. Peace and Conflict Studies, 13(1), 79-92.

Rambo, A., Monnay, F., Bello, N., & Palmer, L. (2008). Uncharted waters: Working with immigrant families. AAMFT Family Therapy News, January/February.

Rambo, A., Rhoades, E., Boyd, T., & Bello, N. (2009). An introduction to systemic family therapy. In E. Rhoades and J. Duncan (Eds.) Auditory-Verbal Practice: Towards a family centered approach. Springfield, IL.: Charles C. Thomas, Inc.

Tettner, A. (2005). La violencia va a la escuela. Venezula: Comala.com