- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting help
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Coble is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, and building self-esteem. Michelle aims to help people find practical ways to manage daily pressures and feel more confident taking steps forward.
She brings 16 years of professional experience and a doctorate in health sciences to her clinical work. That background informs an evidence-minded approach without getting in the way of simple, relatable conversation. Sessions are meant to be a place where clients can speak honestly and be heard.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps clients build small skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping. That can include working on communication, dealing with control issues, or managing impulses that get in the way of goals.
Michelle often addresses issues tied to family of origin, adoption and foster care concerns, abandonment, and codependency. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, grief and end-of-life matters, and the strain of blended family dynamics. Her work includes practical coaching around motivation and everyday routines.
In sessions she draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. The aim is to tailor tools to each person’s needs so they can try what fits and adjust from there.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges where someone wants to live by what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. It can be helpful for anxiety, impulse control, and changing habits that feed addictions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding emotions and how they shape relationships and communication; it can help people who struggle with attachment, codependency, or difficulty expressing needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their goals and preferences. That process can include trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from different locations. Many clients find this flexibility helps them maintain consistency with appointments and apply skills to everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michelle often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting struggles, and low self-esteem. Other focuses include codependency, attachment and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people try practical skills and strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience and holds a doctorate in health sciences, which informs her clinical perspective.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.