Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Michelle (Sheli) Miller, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 27632
- NPI
- 1154598969
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Michelle supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Coping skills
- Relationship work
About Michelle
Michelle (Sheli) Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction, depression, and life transitions. She also supports issues like parenting strain, caregiver stress, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and work or career stress.
Sheli’s own life experiences shaped her interest in therapy. She says early challenges made her want to sort out what patterns came from childhood and what could change as an adult. That perspective guides how she listens and how she helps people develop practical skills alongside personal insight.
In sessions she focuses on what the person brings and learns from their perspective. She uses a strengths-based stance and blends approaches to fit the situation. Expect direct, clear conversation about coping skills, behavior change, and communication strategies.
Her background includes work in domestic violence centers, hospitals and community agencies, as well as private practice. She has worked with older adults, incarcerated youth and adults, college students, LGBTQQIA+ people, blended families, and others facing medical, educational, or mental health challenges.
Clinically she draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and family systems ideas. Her focus is on action steps and measurable coping tools that fit daily life.
She practices in California and conducts sessions in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the online matching and scheduling steps to set up a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s priorities and reflects understanding to help clarify goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It is often used when intense emotions or impulsive behaviors cause repeated problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm current session options so you know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving duties. The emphasis is on practical access and on matching therapy methods to everyday routines rather than promising any particular format.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting and caregiver stress, intimacy and sexual concerns, sleep problems, career challenges, and related topics.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach and combines practical methods like CBT and DBT with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to address behavior and coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working in hospitals, community agencies, domestic violence settings, and private practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in California and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers