About Michelle Soares
Focus areas
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Exposure Response Prevention
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Michelle Soares
I specialize in OCD and use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the most effective, evidence-based treatment for OCD. Beyond our sessions, you'll have access to ongoing support when you need it most, including direct messaging, support groups, and real-time help when OCD symptoms spike
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.
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?
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Popular visit reasons
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Perfectionism
Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Perfectionism
Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Rhode Island College, Master's in Psychology
NPI number
1528722048
How soon can I make an appointment with Michelle Soares?
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What practice does Michelle Soares work with?
Michelle Soares works with NOCD.
What languages does Michelle Soares speak?
Michelle Soares speaks English.