Michelle Voeller, LCSW

Michelle Voeller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Hawaii with 25 years of experience. She focuses on common but heavy concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. Michelle approaches each person as the expert on their own life and aims to be a steady, supportive presence as they take steps forward.

Michelle listens closely and helps people notice strengths they already have. She often acts as a sounding board while offering practical ideas for coping and problem solving. Reaching out can feel hard, and she tries to make the first steps feel manageable and less overwhelming.

Over her career she has worked broadly with people facing caregiver stress, feelings of abandonment, communication and commitment worries, and issues tied to sexuality and women’s health. She also supports people dealing with workplace stress, isolation, guilt and shame, and survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Hawaii and repeated work with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress. Michelle draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor straightforward strategies to each person’s needs.

She offers care in English and uses an approach that emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s story. Michelle aims to encourage and empower people as they discover strengths and build manageable ways to cope and move forward.

How evidence-based methods guide online care

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions around clear problems and realistic goals. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching short strategies to reduce overwhelming thoughts and improve day-to-day functioning. Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care, which emphasizes safety, pacing, and practical ways to manage reminders and symptoms after traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Confirm the current online session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy lives, removing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. Online work can also make it easier to maintain continuity when schedules change. Ask about available formats when you start so scheduling fits your routine.