- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Addictions and motivation
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Coble is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting struggles, self-esteem, and motivation. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment and blended family issues, codependency, and communication problems.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clear conversations. She uses grounded therapeutic methods to help people name what matters and try different ways of coping. Conversations include looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing new skills, and deciding what small changes feel doable.
Her background includes a doctorate in health sciences and leadership in behavioral health at a community health agency. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach to problem solving and to connecting people with supports when needed. She draws from several evidence-based methods to match what a person needs.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion of goals and options. The therapist emphasizes working together to find what helps day-to-day functioning and decision making. Those starting therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin assessing fit.
Dr. Coble conducts sessions in English and practices in California. She does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice actions that align with those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation by focusing on meaningful steps rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits. It often helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, and impulsive behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional experience and patterns in close relationships and can be helpful when attachment, communication, or family of origin issues are central.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily realities. That process may include trying different tools and checking in about what feels useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people continue work when life changes make in-person visits harder. The therapist connects clinical approaches to practical routines so sessions focus on usable skills and decisions that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and motivation, plus related family and attachment issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical conversations that focus on identifying goals, testing small changes, and practicing skills drawn from several therapies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience and holds a doctorate in health sciences alongside leadership experience in behavioral health.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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, use the crisis numbers.