The 34-year-old "House of Lies" actress said it helps her and her husband accept each others' point of view and negotiate disagreements, reported Ace Showbiz.
"You do better in the gym with a trainer; you don't figure out how to cook without reading a recipe," she said of the marriage counselling.
"Therapy is not something to be embarrassed about."
Shepard agreed with Bell's statement and added the counselling is essential to strengthen his bond with Bell.
"You can't go after nine years and start figuring out what patterns you're in.