Michelle (Sheli) Miller, LCSW

Michelle (Sheli) Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who uses a down-to-earth approach to support people through life’s challenges. She brings 18 years of experience and focuses on helping individuals handle stress, anxiety, grief, relationship questions, career shifts, and the upheaval that can come with midlife transitions.

Sheli learned much from her own life journey and from the people she’s met professionally. That background shaped a practical style that values listening, respect, and low judgment. Sessions aim to sort what comes from past experiences and what can be changed now, so people can feel steadier in everyday life.

Her clinical work is eclectic and draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She mixes these approaches to match each person’s needs and goals rather than using one fixed method.

She has worked in many settings, including domestic violence centers, hospitals, community agencies, youth organizations, and private practice. That variety informs a practical toolbox for coping skills, communication, and navigating big life changes like caregiving or loss.

People who choose Sheli can expect straightforward conversations, skill-building, and support aimed at clear next steps. She encourages collaboration so clients leave sessions with things they can try between meetings.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting space where the person’s experience guides the work. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, follows the client’s priorities, and helps clarify what matters most right now.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical coping tools for strong emotions and relationship struggles. It includes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs rather than imposing a single path.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find that remote sessions still allow for focused skill-building, regular progress checks, and practical tools to use between meetings.