- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Anger management
About Michelle
Michelle Ely is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) authorized in California and Alaska. She has six years as an LCSW and broader social work experience spanning 29 years. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, and difficulties with anger.
Michelle uses practical, interactive sessions that focus on what a person is dealing with now. She adapts interventions to fit a client’s needs rather than following one fixed method. Sessions are direct and respectful, with attention to each person’s strengths.
She works with people coping with grief, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and life changes. Michelle also supports those facing compassion fatigue and concerns related to LGBT issues. The profile notes an interest in family topics including family problems and family of origin issues.
Additional areas noted in her practice include autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, intellectual disability, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, and women’s issues. These are offered alongside her core concerns such as relationships and parenting.
Michelle maintains a practical, client-centered approach. She views clients as experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to identify steps that reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses is problem-focused work that looks at current stressors and teaches concrete coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage anger. This approach is useful for day-to-day symptom relief and practical problem solving.She also applies relationship-focused techniques that help people recognize interaction patterns and practice different communication skills. These methods support work on parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and family of origin topics by making small, testable changes in how people relate to others.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Michelle will discuss several options and help the client decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation. That collaborative selection happens early and can be adjusted as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity during life changes while allowing a practical focus on skills and problem solving.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, along with anger, grief, depression, and related issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are described as interactive and direct. She adapts interventions to a person’s needs and focuses on practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years as an LCSW and a total of 29 years working as a social worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in California and Alaska and is located in Alaska.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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