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Michelle Foy

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Empowering, Exploratory, Open-minded

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Students

Years of Experience

10+

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My focus in treatment is on providing a safe place and guidance to process and overcome what is holding us back from having emotionally regulated and fulfilled lives.

License number

#64462

Therapy style

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English), Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has extensive experience working with children and adults of all ages in various settings. I have a unique background in physical therapy which influences my specialty in neurobiological and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. I teach practical skills to manage anxiety and panic in a brief number of sessions. I also understand how trauma shapes lives and living at our best requires challenging traumas we have experienced. My focus in treatment is on providing a safe place and guidance to process and overcome what is holding us back from having emotionally regulated and fulfilled lives.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

BA - Psychology, San Diego State University MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University

Interests

I love spending time with my family, cooking traditional Mexican meals, and experimenting with gluten-free and vegan recipes. I am highly socially conscious so I spend time volunteering with organizations that promote social justice, especially for people with disabilities, immigrants, and organizations that support the social work field.