- stress and anxiety
- trauma and abuse
- grief and loss
About Michelle
Michelle Voeller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with 25 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, abandonment, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
Michelle uses a practical, people-centered way of working. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and helps them notice and use the strengths they already have. Sessions often include time to talk things through, to name what’s happening, and to try out ways of responding that feel more manageable.
She is comfortable supporting people dealing with loss, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and concerns linked to military service. She also helps with intimacy and sexuality questions, commitment and communication problems, and the fatigue that comes from long-term caregiving or professional stress.
Michelle’s approach aims to be straightforward and down-to-earth. She listens, offers reflections, and works with the person to test practical steps between sessions. The focus is on skillful, usable changes rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic methods are used for online sessions
Michelle works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and processing. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change patterns of worry and avoidance; this can be useful for anxiety, stress, and some depressive symptoms. Another approach involves pacing and grounding strategies to support people recovering from trauma, which can include learning to tolerate strong feelings and practicing calming routines.Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. Michelle will listen to what you hope to change, review what has helped or not helped before, and together you will try methods that fit your goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example during a lunch break, between caregiving tasks, or when travel would otherwise make in-person visits difficult. It also allows shorter check-ins when that suits the moment. Licensed professionals and therapists use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to offer practical scheduling flexibility.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she see?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as guilt and shame and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She treats people as the expert on their own story and focuses on practical steps. Sessions involve listening, reflection, and testing small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a therapist in Hawaii.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.