Michelle Ely, LCSW

Michelle Ely is an LCSW who practices in Alaska and holds licensure in both California and Alaska. She focuses on helping people manage stress, reduce anxiety, and work through relationship and parenting concerns. Michelle also supports people dealing with anger, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression.

She describes her style as warm, interactive, and direct. Sessions aim to be respectful and compassionate, while still addressing practical steps a person can take. Michelle uses an eclectic mix of interventions chosen to fit each person’s situation rather than one fixed method.

Michelle draws on a long history in social work alongside six years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That background shapes a pragmatic approach to problems like communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She also has experience with issues connected to autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, and veteran concerns.

Conversations in therapy often focus on identifying strengths and small, doable changes. Michelle emphasizes that people are the experts in their own stories and works collaboratively to find the next steps. Her approach includes addressing feelings tied to shame, guilt, and forgiveness when those come up.

To begin, users select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to the therapist’s availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.