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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michelle Ely. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Michelle Ely has been a wonderful help providing great feedback and offering helpful resources. I have really appreciated her help and insight.
Written on Mar 18, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coaching
Michelle is compassionate but also firm and guiding with helpful advice if wanted/solicited. She keeps good notes from session to session so is good about following up with issues and overall is very empowering and kind.
Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michelle seems very competent and supportive. Would recommend her services to anyone seeking treatment and counseling aids.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very patient with my roller coaster schedule. Looking forward to our next session.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Michelle takes the time to get to know me, and has been very supportive.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
I have found that Michelle Ely has really helped me during a difficult time in my life. She gives me tools to help me in day to day life. I always feel that I can be open with how I really feel in the moment about life as well as myself. I really appreciate that she sends messages to help uplift you when needed or randomly. I am glad I found Michelle!
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue