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Michelle Foy

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Michelle

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.

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.

Communication Style

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

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

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.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#64462 • California • LCSW

Education

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

Michelle Foy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #64462 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Michelle Foy accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Michelle Foy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Michelle is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Michelle’s California license number is 64462, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Michelle Foy has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Michelle’s education and training include BA - Psychology, San Diego State University; MSW - Social Work, San Diego State University. Over that time, Michelle has worked closely with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Michelle is part of that group.

Michelle Foy works with BIPOC, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Michelle spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Michelle is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Michelle Foy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Michelle’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, exploratory, and open-minded. In Michelle’s words: “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.”

Michelle Foy (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Michelle identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Michelle Foy offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Michelle is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Michelle Foy is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Michelle will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Michelle’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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