Michelle Francisco
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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As your therapist, I'll take the time to understand your unique story. We'll work together to understand how OCD shows up in your life. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll create a treatment plan that feels personal to you and take things one step at a time. In our sessions, I’ll balance warmth with accountability: I want you to build confidence in yourself and recognize how capable you are. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
As your therapist, I'll take the time to understand your unique story. We'll work together to understand how OCD shows up in your life. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll create a treatment plan that feels personal to you and take things one step at a time. In our sessions, I’ll balance warmth with accountability: I want you to build confidence in yourself and recognize how capable you are. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Location
Licensed in New Jersey, South Carolina, West Virginia
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Children and Adolescents
Education
New York University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Michelle
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Highmark Delaware, Highmark WV, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Get to know Michelle
Why I became a therapist
I was always drawn to helping other people. I'm naturally empathetic, and I was always the friend and family member people came to when they wanted to talk about how they were feeling and to feel heard and listened to. Then through my clinical work, I realized how many people with OCD were either being misdiagnosed or weren't being treated properly. When I came across evidence-based treatment models that could really help people who had been struggling, specializing in OCD felt like a natural path for me.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
My primary goal has always been to help you feel safe. I want therapy to be a place where you feel empowered, seen, and never judged. I know OCD can feel incredibly isolating, and many people carry shame around the thoughts they've been experiencing. I hope that you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you'll be met with compassion, curiosity, and support every step of the way.
What sets my approach apart
I balance warmth and accountability. I want you to feel like you have someone who is genuinely in your corner—someone who will take the time to understand your unique story and help you feel seen, heard, and listened to. I don't believe therapy is one-size-fits-all, so we'll work together to find what works for you.
What I want to help you see in yourself
One of the most rewarding parts of being a therapist is walking alongside someone as they begin believing in themselves again. Seeing someone realize that they are stronger than their fear and capable of doing hard things is incredibly meaningful. I want to help you build confidence, face challenges, and create a life that is truly meaningful to you.
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