Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Michelle Voeller, LCSW
Hawaii
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-3527
- NPI
- 1447578158
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
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
- Trauma and grief
- Workplace issues
About Michelle
Michelle Voeller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. Michelle speaks English and works from Hawaii.
Michelle helps people notice what is already working in their lives. She treats reactions to trauma, the drain of caregiving, and the heavy weight of loss. Sessions often include listening, practical problem solving, and checking options for coping between appointments.
Her practice also addresses abandonment, communication problems, commitment issues, guilt and shame, and workplace stress. She provides support around end-of-life and hospice concerns, sexuality and women's issues, and problems faced by veterans and armed forces members. Post-traumatic stress and sexual assault are included among her focus areas.
Michelle aims to be a steady presence while clients sort through specific problems. She offers straightforward guidance and helps people consider small changes that fit daily life. She does not promise quick fixes, but works with clients to build manageable steps forward.
To begin, clients use the site process to match and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and stress. Trauma-focused approaches often include careful, paced processing of distressing memories and learning skills to manage intense reactions. These methods aim to reduce the hold traumatic events have on daily functioning and support recovery from post-traumatic stress.She also uses approaches aimed at anxiety and mood concerns that teach concrete coping skills. These techniques typically include building moment-to-moment regulation strategies, problem solving for everyday stressors, and testing out small behavioral changes that can reduce worry and low mood over time.
Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how symptoms present. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is useful, or allow therapy without the time and commute of an office visit. Licensed professionals adapt the pacing and exercises so the work suits a person's everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication issues, and workplace concerns.
How does she work with clients?
She listens and helps people identify existing strengths and practical coping steps. Sessions emphasize clear problem solving and options to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a therapist working with a range of concerns from trauma to grief.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers