- Guilt and shame
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Michelle
Michelle (Sheli) Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, addictions, and difficulties like guilt and shame. Sheli also helps people coping with life changes, sleep problems, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Sheli came to this work after navigating her own early challenges and wanting clearer answers about what was carried from childhood versus what could be changed as an adult. That background shaped how she listens and partners with people who want to feel steadier day to day. She emphasizes learning from each person's lived experience rather than imposing one way of doing things.
Her practice draws on client-centered methods and practical skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing techniques also appear in sessions when they fit the client's goals.
Sheli has worked in a range of settings, including hospitals, domestic violence centers, community agencies, youth organizations, and private practice. That variety informs her approach to real-life problems like blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, and first responder stress.
People who come to Sheli can expect straightforward listening, collaborative planning, and attention to concrete steps. Her practice focuses on manageable skills and honest conversation about difficult feelings like guilt, shame, loss, and ongoing stress.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. In sessions this means the therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps them set the pace and topics that feel most relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. That approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness; it can be helpful for people who feel easily overwhelmed or stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen, discuss options, and recommend which methods to try based on a client's goals and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to focus on and how to practice them between sessions.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when that better fits a person's routine. These practical choices often help people maintain momentum while learning new skills.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and feelings of guilt and shame among other concerns.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered listening combined with practical tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help people name and work through those emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in a variety of settings, including hospitals, domestic violence centers, community agencies, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.