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Michelle Clisby

Michelle Clisby, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for life changes

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  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical goal setting
  • Support for depression

About Michelle

Michelle Clisby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with fifteen years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck or overwhelmed, especially around relationships, family stress, self-esteem, and depression. Michelle creates a calm space where people can talk honestly about what matters to them.

She listens for the practical patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she and the person work together to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often include straightforward strategies to manage stress, build confidence, and handle relationship conflicts. Michelle aims to make changes feel doable rather than overwhelming.

Her background includes long-term work in community settings where she supported people through life transitions and addiction concerns. Over the years she has helped clients navigate grief, trauma, parenting stress, and career uncertainty. That range means she brings both short-term tools and steady support when problems run deeper.

Michelle takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach in session. She asks questions, offers reflections, and helps people try small experiments between meetings. Progress is tracked in simple steps so people can see what is working and what needs adjusting.

For someone facing low mood, major life change, or repeated relationship problems, she offers practical guidance and steady support. Begin by thinking about one area you want to change. Michelle will help break that goal into clear next steps and pace the work to match your life.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and relationship problems. One common approach focuses on building practical skills for managing stress and depressive symptoms, using simple tasks and changes in daily routines to reduce overwhelm and lift mood. Another approach targets relationship and communication patterns, helping people notice how interactions escalate and try different responses to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. If one method doesn’t fit, she adjusts the plan and tests other techniques together so you can find what helps most.

For practical online work, confirm the session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and options that don’t require being on camera for every meeting. Ask about current session options when you schedule to find the best fit for your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Michelle commonly address?

She helps people with relationship and family problems, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction issues, grief, and life transitions.

How would you describe her approach in session?

Her style is collaborative and practical; she listens, asks questions, and helps set clear steps clients can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Michelle has fifteen years of experience working in community settings and clinical roles, supporting people through trauma, addiction, caregiving stress, and major life changes.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Michelle?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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