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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Parenting concerns
About Michelle
LCSW Michelle Ely is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Alaska with six years as an LCSW and a longer history in social work. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, anger, trauma, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and related life changes.
Michelle uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach. She selects interventions based on what a person needs in the moment. Sessions are described as interactive and direct, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity.
She has experience helping people work through past traumatic experiences and reduce ongoing stress and anxiety. She also supports work on relationship and parenting concerns and offers strategies for anger management.
Michelle lists additional focus areas that include issues related to autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, intellectual disability, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, and women's issues.
Her work is practical and strengths-based. She treats clients as experts on their own stories and aims to build on existing strengths while addressing current problems.
Michelle practices from Alaska and conducts sessions in English. International clients are not accepted, and session costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and an eclectic approach, choosing methods that fit each person's needs. One common technique focuses on addressing past trauma through structured talk and coping skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Another often-used method teaches stress and anxiety management skills, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to help reduce symptoms and increase day-to-day coping.Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. Michelle will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that suit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. The process emphasizes practical strategies and building on the client's strengths.
The therapist's listing does not specify which session formats are offered here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel time, making it easier to schedule sessions during a work break, or reducing the time commitment around appointments. It can also allow sessions without being on camera when that is preferred, or support shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and follow through on therapeutic work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Alaska
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, plus trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. Additional focuses include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and veteran issues.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and direct. She uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach and picks interventions based on each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years as an LCSW and prior experience in social work before that, totaling 29 years of professional social work experience overall.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and Alaska and practices from Alaska.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.