Dr. Neven Bell is Adrian Monk's new therapist beginning after Dr. Charles Kroger, died of a heart attack. Though Adrian is skeptical of his new therapist at first, Dr. Bell was able to win his confidence though several small gestures (such as having Adrian's favorite bottled water available, a supply of wipes handy during their introductory handshake, and Dr. Bell's office containing a painting which previously belonged to the late Dr. Kroger). Neven is much more tolerant of Monk than Dr. Kroger.