Michelle Clisby , LCSW

Michelle Clisby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of professional experience. She helps individuals and families navigate relationship challenges, family conflicts, motivation and self-esteem struggles, and symptoms of depression by offering practical guidance and compassionate support.

Michelle creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly and begin to build healthier patterns. She supports people through life transitions and complex emotional concerns, working collaboratively to identify goals and develop strategies that fit each person’s circumstances.

Recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, Michelle partners with clients to foster resilience, strengthen communication, and restore a sense of balance. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based techniques delivered with empathy, aiming to help clients gain clarity, confidence, and improved connection in their relationships and daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill-building to help clients manage stress, anxiety, and day-to-day challenges. These approaches teach coping strategies, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills designed to improve functioning and reduce distress.

She also applies trauma-informed and grief-sensitive methods to support people processing past hurts, loss, or abuse. These approaches emphasize safety, pacing, and validation while helping clients integrate difficult experiences and restore stability in their lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Michelle partners with clients to clarify their goals, assess what helps most, and tailor techniques to fit each person’s needs and preferences so therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to connect around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining consistency of care and adapting to changing schedules.