Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD
Michelle Soares

Michelle Soares

Licensed Therapist, MS, LPCC

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ERP is a really cool therapy. Once you get it, it works, and you can run with it. I am a direct therapist who will push you, with your consent. I'll be the coach encouraging you to go beyond what you think is possible. I want to empower you to take charge, get into the driver's seat of life, and kick OCD to the back seat. My professional experience includes helping people with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.

Location

Licensed in California

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents

Education

Rhode Island College

Insurance

Plans accepted by Michelle

Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Central California Alliance for Health, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Gold Coast Health Plan, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,

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Get to know Michelle

My personal connection to OCD and mental health

My mother is one of the reasons I became a therapist. I saw her struggles with anxiety and depression. We come from a Portuguese family where they didn't take therapy seriously. I always tried to encourage my mom to go to therapy to work on her anxiety and depression because I thought that it would be beneficial and give her more ability to build coping skills.

What my Members say helps them feel comfortable with me

I've been told that I have a very calming presence and I tend to give it to people straight. I'm pretty direct in a supportive manner.

How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy

I see you as a whole person. You're not just this person who's coming here for OCD treatment—you live a whole life. I want to make sure that you get to do the things that you want to do in life.

My message to you if you're struggling right now

We're on the same team battling your OCD. I want to see you get better and I want to see you overcome this. So, how can we figure out a way out of this?

Why our members love working with Michelle

B.D.

B.D.

Apr 22, 2025
Good experience

Michelle has been absolutely fantastic since I started with NOCD. She is attentive, insightful, and hits you with total honesty. If you need someone to tell it how it is, she is who you need. Direct, to the point, and extremely compassionate.

B.W.

B.W.

Apr 22, 2025
Good experience

Michelle is awesome and very organized. She gives great, pointed feedback and homework that help me progress in my goals. I learn a lot from her and have made a lot of good progress thanks to her guidance and follow through.

M.C.

M.C.

Jan 3, 2025
Good experience

I have had so many therapists it’s almost comical. From the start, I knew Michelle was the real deal. She is smart, intuitive, quick, funny, and supportive. My sessions fly by with her, and I always leave feeling prepped for what’s to come. Since meeting with Michelle, my life has expanded and I have been able to do things ocd told me I couldn’t do. I genuinely would give her 10 stars if it were an option. She is one of the therapists who actually cares. Those are rare.

R.S.

R.S.

Jan 24, 2024
Good experience

My therapist is awesome!!

P.M.

P.M.

Oct 4, 2023
Good experience

Michelle is very easy to work with. Friendly and approachable.

P.M.

P.M.

Sep 27, 2023
Good experience

Michelle’s great!

P.M.

P.M.

Aug 28, 2023
Good experience

Michelle is great. Always feel heard and making good progress.

W.C.

W.C.

Jun 15, 2023
Good experience

Michelle has been amazing so far! I love how organized and structured she is!

L.T.

L.T.

May 23, 2023
Good experience

Always updates my homework accordingly to tackle whatever OCD issues I may be having. Very helpful.

L.T.

L.T.

May 16, 2023
Good experience

I feel Michelle is very organized and I like how she updates my ERP homework every week and sends me a detailed email of what I should do that week.

M.B.

M.B.

May 9, 2023
Good experience

I’ve been working with Michelle for over a year, and I can’t imagine working with any other therapist for ERP. She is patient, listens to my struggles, offers ERP appropriate solutions, and challenges me to improve. She also cheers me on and believes in me when I don’t believe in myself. She offers different points of view that would not occur to me, and I trust her on this journey. I highly recommend her.

E.R.

E.R.

Aug 22, 2022
Good experience

Michelle is honestly amazing I feel like she understands me so well

M.H.

M.H.

Aug 17, 2022
Good experience

She was nice

H.M.

H.M.

Jul 28, 2022
Good experience

Michelle is awesome! Super warm and supportive. She has really helped me navigate my OCD through ERP!

 .S.

.S.

Jun 28, 2022
Good experience

I am so glad that I attended my session today. The compassion and support that all the staff at NOCD has given me so much hope. If you are on the fence about starting treatment, this is your sign to start ?? I actually look forward to next week’s session rather than dreading it like past OCD therapy sessions

J.H.

J.H.

Jun 22, 2022
Good experience

The therapists here know how to treat ocd. If you have ocd or know anyone that does and needs treatment, I recommend using NOCD. Most Insurances cover it also. I didn't think I could do it until I read that!!!!! Michelle Soares is very caring and has helped me with more than just ocd.

E.R.

E.R.

Jun 13, 2022
Good experience

Michelle is a great therapist she also feels like a friend I feel very comfortable

E.R.

E.R.

May 31, 2022
Good experience

After I end the session with Michelle I always feel hopeful and know I will get better. She’s great

E.R.

E.R.

May 18, 2022
Good experience

I was misdiagnosed for months and now that I know it’s OCD it’s scary but I’m glad to be getting the help I need. Barley a few sessions in but so far Michelle has been great.

anonymous

anonymous

Mar 2, 2022
Good experience

Michelle is an awesome therapist and very compassionate

anonymous

anonymous

Feb 16, 2022
Good experience

She is giving me hope and I believe she is such a blessing from Jesus to my life! Honestly she is making a huge difference in my outlook

anonymous

anonymous

Jan 18, 2022
Good experience

Michelle Soares was awesome! She knew exactly what she was doing, and she was incredibly knowledgeable. She was very kind and very friendly. She was just a joy to have an appointment with, and I am greatly looking forward to working with her on a regular basis.

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