Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Thank you so much for reading my bio. My name is Michelle (Sheli), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. I was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA., and I love being able to give back to the communities that gave so much to me.
A little about myself: My path to becoming a therapist came from the desire to understand my very own journey in life. At a young age, I was faced with a combination of challenges that I did not understand or know how to navigate. I wanted to sort out what was carried over from childhood experiences, and what I could learn to accomplish as an adult – utilizing my own strengths in conjunction with the skills I had learned while getting through challenging times. I wanted to learn how to build a safe home environment and a stronger mental stability, in order to have healthier relationships with friends, family, partners, co-workers, and most importantly – myself.
My Therapeutic Process: I approach the therapeutic relationship and process with the utmost sensitivity, respect, active listening, and lack of judgement. I have experience in various cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds in both my personal and professional life, but I believe the best approach is to learn from the client’s perspective of their own experiences. I have had great opportunities to work with (and learn from) various populations in all walks of life including older adults, incarcerated youth/adults, college students, LGBTQQIA+, multi-cross cultural families, blended families, and many others who have struggled to feel accepted when they were facing medical, educational, and mental health challenges – or just the everyday struggles and complexity of life.
My clinical experience is eclectic – including providing therapy and mental health education to individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities. I have had the privilege of practicing in various settings including domestic violence centers, medical facilities/hospitals, community agencies, youth organizations, and private practice. I use a Strength Based approach, and utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Family Structural Systems along with additional resources to fit your need.
Along with my professional education, my own therapy process was a huge part of the education, insight, understanding, and healing I needed to understand how to work in the field of therapy – and provide the most comprehensive assistance to others to the best of my ability.
I know that it takes a lot of courage and strength to reach out for assistance at times, and I hope to help you achieve your therapeutic goals, with actionable outcomes, to gain a better sense of overall well-being and continued success.
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Michelle (Sheli) Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (CA LCSW 27632) with 18 years of clinical experience. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she values the opportunity to give back to the communities that shaped her.
Her journey into therapy grew from a personal desire to understand and make sense of early life challenges. At a young age she faced situations she did not fully understand, and that experience motivated her to explore what patterns were carried forward from childhood and what skills could be developed as an adult. Sheli sought to create a safer home life, more stable mental health, and healthier relationships with family, partners, friends, coworkers, and most importantly herself.
Sheli approaches the therapeutic relationship with sensitivity, respect, careful listening, and a nonjudgmental stance. She draws on personal and professional experience with diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, and prioritizes understanding each person from their own perspective. Her work has included providing services to older adults, incarcerated youth and adults, college students, LGBTQQIA+ individuals, multi-cross cultural families, blended families, and many people navigating medical, educational, or mental health challenges as well as everyday life stressors.
Her clinical practice is eclectic and includes therapy and mental health education for individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities. Sheli has practiced in settings such as domestic violence centers, medical facilities and hospitals, community agencies, youth organizations, and private practice. She uses a strengths-based orientation and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Family Structural Systems, tailoring resources to each person’s needs.
Personal therapy has also been an important part of Sheli’s professional development, informing her insight and ability to support others. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and aims to work with people toward actionable goals that enhance overall well-being and long-term success.
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