Michelle Clisby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. She brings 15 years of experience helping people with relationship concerns, family conflict, self esteem, motivation, and depression. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supportive.
She creates a calm space where people can speak freely about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Michelle listens closely and helps clients name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical next steps as well as understanding patterns that get in the way of feeling confident or connected.
Michelle uses straightforward conversation and collaborative goal-setting. She helps people build confidence, improve communication, and manage stress. When life changes feel overwhelming, she breaks concerns into smaller, doable pieces so progress feels realistic.
Her work also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, LGBT issues, parenting stress, and career or caregiving strain. She will also support people facing relationship challenges like infidelity, separation, or ongoing communication problems.
Michelle adapts to each person’s needs and pace. She encourages honest feedback and adjusts the approach when something isn’t working. Prospective clients should use the site’s continue button on this profile to begin the matching and scheduling process.
Approaches and how they work online
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people identify recurring thoughts and behaviors that undermine self esteem and then practice new, healthier responses. This method is useful for anxiety, depression, and low confidence. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and problem-solving in relationships by practicing clearer expression and boundary-setting, which helps with intimacy issues and family conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in often and adjusts the plan when something isn’t helping, so the process stays practical and goal-oriented.
For practical details about online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during work breaks or tight schedules. It also lets people continue care when managing caregiving duties, relocations, or other life changes. Licensed professionals will help tailor session length and focus so therapy works with everyday routines.
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Michelle address?
She helps with relationship and family conflicts, self esteem and confidence, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction-related issues, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps conversations direct and practical while still being warm. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, setting small goals, and finding concrete steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, family, mood, and confidence issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people located in California.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.