Intensive Therapist

Dr. Stephen Bell earned his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He earned his MS (Marriage and Family Therapy) and BBA Degrees from Harding University.

In addition to Dr. Bell’s work at The Institute, he is a professor at the College of the Ozarks. He teaches several courses in the Sociology Department including Marriage and the Family and Counseling Techniques. Before moving to the Ozarks, he was the Assistant Golf Coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and he practiced therapy at the ULM Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic.

Dr. Bell and his wife, Tracy, reside in Branson, Missouri with their two daughters Lillie and Ruthie. He and Tracy (MSW) met through their mutual call to serve families. They enjoy the outdoors and being involved in their church. Dr. Bell feels very honored and blessed that God has opened up an opportunity for him to serve married couples at the National Insitute of Marriage and to be a part of the National Insitute of Marriage's vision to serve God.