- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Coble is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 16 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coaching. She helps people who are struggling with persistent worry, problems with motivation, or issues that interfere with daily life.
Dr. Coble uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. She listens to what is most pressing and works with each person to set small, reachable goals. Sessions often include skills practice and discussion about how to handle uncomfortable feelings in real situations.
Her background includes a doctorate in health sciences and long work in community behavioral health. That experience informs an approach that blends practical strategies with attention to relationship patterns and emotional responses. She draws on methods that teach new ways to think and act when stress or strong emotions arise.
People meet to talk through current problems, track progress, and try simple exercises between meetings. Dr. Coble includes mindfulness and behavior-focused techniques to help manage anxious or avoidant responses. She also addresses issues connected to attachment, family-origin concerns, grief, and caregiver stress.
Her style is conversational and goal-oriented, aiming to make steps feel doable. Before a first session she asks about what matters most and what the client hopes to change. This helps shape an initial plan that fits daily life and short-term needs.
How Dr. Coble uses online therapy and approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce avoidance and build confidence. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive conversation where the person sets the pace and topics.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Coble will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps pick tools and exercises that fit current needs and everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on a break, or remove travel time. Practical benefits include using in-session exercises at home, bringing real situations into discussion, and practicing skills between meetings to see what helps most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coaching needs, plus related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, using clear skill-building and practical exercises during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience in behavioral health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.