Michelle Voeller , LCSW

Michelle Voeller is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience who practices in Hawaii. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue. Michelle writes simply and listens closely to what each person brings to a session.

She treats therapy as a collaborative process. Michelle starts by asking about the problem that brought someone in and what they hope will change. Sessions often include talking things through, trying new ways to handle difficult moments, and building on strengths clients already have.

Michelle has worked with many people across a long career in Hawaii. That experience informs how she responds to grief, loss, and the effects of trauma. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and issues around sexuality and workplace strain.

People who contact Michelle can expect straightforward support aimed at practical steps. She can help with feelings of guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, midlife questions, and challenges faced by veterans and those who have experienced sexual assault. Michelle also offers guidance around hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Sessions are offered in English and are delivered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to get started and then schedule sessions based on availability.

Approaches and online therapy options that fit your life

Michelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes gentle processing of traumatic memories and the emotions tied to them so clients can reduce distress and regain a sense of safety in daily life. Another approach centers on stress and mood management through skills that help with breathing, grounding, activity planning, and reshaping unhelpful thoughts to improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle partners with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts the pace and techniques based on feedback so therapy feels useful and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls approximate a face-to-face session, phone sessions can fit into breaks or when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets people message between sessions for ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep consistent contact with a licensed professional.