- Years in practice
- 16
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Coble is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She works in a straightforward, supportive way that aims to make starting therapy feel doable and less overwhelming.
She brings 16 years of clinical experience and a doctorate in health sciences to her practice. That background informs a practical approach focused on skills people can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize clear goals and steady progress rather than abstract theory. Michelle creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and worries. She encourages honest conversation and helps people name patterns that get in the way of change.
Small shifts in thinking and behavior are treated as meaningful steps forward. Her work covers a broad range of concerns beyond parenting, including abandonment and attachment issues, adoption and foster care topics, blended family stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports people facing divorce, grief, guilt, and impulsivity.
Therapeutically, she draws from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those tools are used to match strategies to each person’s needs and goals. Michelle’s style is collaborative and practical.
She helps clients set manageable goals, practice new skills, and review progress over time. For many parents, this means developing clearer routines, calmer responses, and more confidence in daily decisions.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michelle lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while taking steps that line up with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and parenting choices where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to break cycles of worry or avoidance. CBT is often used for anxiety, low confidence, and problems with motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflict. It can help with impulsivity and intense emotional reactions.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients and therapist decide together which methods fit a person’s needs and day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexibility across multiple formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and fit therapy into busy family schedules. Licensed professionals can guide technique work, coach through parenting moments, and review progress using these remote formats.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, and coaching. Additional focuses cover attachment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and grief-related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on clear goals and skill building. Sessions aim to be direct and supportive so people can apply what they learn between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience and holds a doctorate in health sciences. That background supports clinical decision making and program leadership.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. The listing reflects California licensure only.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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