she/her
Michelle FoyLCSW
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
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+
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
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. 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 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
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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.