I am licensed in California and Alaska with 29 years of professional work experience as a social worker and 6 years as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience in helping clients with overcoming past traumatic experiences, reducing stress and anxiety, and addressing relationship issues & parenting issues. I also have experience working with clients on anger management.
My therapy style is warm, interactive and direct. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have an eclectic approach to therapy meaning the interventions I utilize are based on the needs of my client and their current situation.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Women's issues
CA LCSW 86978
AK LCSW 165433
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Michelle helps to add context to what has happened and has helped me be more informed about other people and who I am. I am able to voice my views and concerns and she helps me work through it.
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She is absolutely amazing
Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very kind and thoughtful.
Written on Jul 19, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd
Honest. Good listener/comminicator. On time. And offers good tool for life’s problems
Written on Jun 10, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I had an excellent experience working with Michelle Ely. I had never used Better Help before, so I was not sure what to expect, but Michelle was very professional, obviously quite experienced and knowledgeable, and kindly and patiently listened. I feel that she helped me to get back on track, I think anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
She’s great! Flexible and listens. Isn’t afraid to give tough love too.
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem