Michelle Clisby

Michelle Clisby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. She has 15 years of professional experience helping people with relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation. Michelle creates a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about what matters to them.

She focuses on practical change. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, trying new ways to respond, and building small skills that improve everyday life. Michelle aims to help people feel more confident and steady when stress or anger arises.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues related to intimacy and parenting. She also supports people facing major life changes, career questions, and caregiving strain. Additional areas of attention include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and aging and geriatric concerns.

Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and tailors the approach to each person. She encourages clear communication, realistic goals, and regular check-ins about what is and isn't working. The overall aim is to make therapy practical and useful for daily life.

People who find her approach helpful are those who want a straightforward, supportive therapist to work on relationship patterns, anger, and coping skills. She offers a steady presence while helping people take small, manageable steps toward change.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in ways that make sense for everyday life. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and behavior, and then practicing small changes to those patterns. This helps with issues like anger, communication problems, and relationship stress. Another approach emphasizes skill-building for mood and anxiety management, teaching concrete tools for coping with stress, depression, and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in often and adjusts the plan if something isn’t helping.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, skip travel time, and have more flexible scheduling options. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when life is especially hectic or for conversations that focus on practice and homework between sessions. Licensed professionals tailor online methods to the same goals as in-person care, aiming for practical progress you can use day to day.