- Relationship help
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Michelle
Michelle Clisby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who struggle with relationships, family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation. She creates a straightforward space where people can say what they feel and think without fear of judgment.
Michelle emphasizes practical steps and steady support. She talks through what’s happening now and looks for small changes that make daily life easier. She helps people build confidence, manage anxiety and stress, and cope with life changes in clear, manageable ways.
Her background includes long-term work with adults facing grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses career stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Michelle brings experience with adoption and foster care issues, blended family adjustments, caregiver stress, and end-of-life conversations.
Sessions often center on concrete skills for communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation. Michelle helps people identify patterns that cause harm and try different ways of responding. She also supports people navigating divorce, infidelity, domestic violence recovery, and recovery from drug and alcohol problems.
People who reach out can expect a calm, practical approach that balances listening with action. Michelle guides clients toward clearer goals and helps them practice new ways of handling conflict, stress, and loss.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses is skills-based work that teaches communication, stress management, and problem-solving strategies to reduce daily strain and improve relationships. Another approach centers on processing grief, trauma, or painful events by helping people tell their story, manage strong emotions, and regain stability over time.Choosing the right method is part of therapy. Michelle will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and comfort level. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or needs shift.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the exact formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find remote care helps fit therapy into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and removes travel time. Others like being able to meet from a convenient location or to use phone-only sessions when bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical arrangements ahead of time helps sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michelle address?
She helps people with relationship and family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include addiction, grief, intimacy issues, and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and supportive. Michelle listens closely, helps identify patterns, and works with clients on small, doable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has 15 years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.