Dr. Michelle Lyons

License No.	State
PSY30202	California

Therapy for adults with OCD, trauma, or anxiety. Are you having difficulty with worries or fears that just won't go away? Do you feel tense and wish you could just slow down and enjoy life more? You’ve tried to address your anxiety but it just won't budge. You’re ready for more freedom from the pattern you feel stuck in. I am here to help you break that pattern. My years of specialized experience and use of research-backed techniques help people like you regain control over anxiety. The therapy I offer is strongly rooted in research while at the same time tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Clients come to me looking for a therapist who is results-oriented and validating. I have specialized training and experience in the best available treatments for OCD, anxiety, and trauma disorders. These treatments include exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, exposure therapy for anxiety, PE, CPT, EMDR, and CBT for insomnia.

I offer a collaborative and empathic environment to engage in the tough work of changing your life for the better. Visit my website today to learn more about my specialized treatment approach or call me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to learning more about how I can help you!

My years of specialized experience and use of research-backed techniques help people like you regain control and fully enjoy life again. The therapy I offer is strongly rooted in research while at the same time tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Clients come to me looking for a therapist who truly specializes in their area of concern. I have specialized training and experience in the best available treatments for OCD, anxiety, and trauma disorders. These treatments include exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, exposure therapy for anxiety, PE, CPT, EMDR, and CBT for insomnia.

I offer a collaborative and empathic environment to engage in the tough work of changing your life for the better. Contact me today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to learning more about how I can help you!

My training & background

California Psychology License PSY30202
Florida Telehealth Psychologist License TPPY3009
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor, Non-Salaried, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California San Diego/VA San Diego
Pre-Doctoral Internship, VA Boston Healthcare System
B.A. Psychology, University of California Santa Barbara

Certifications
Certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) by the Cognitive Behavior Institute
Certifications/provider status obtained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT)
EMDR trained through EMDRIA-approved program

Research trial therapist for Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy (TrIGR)

Integrating science & therapy
In addition to providing therapy, I bring the expertise of a psychologist who has authored numerous publications in scientific journals and continues to collaborate with researchers at UCSD. My work focuses on improving treatments for PTSD and substance use disorders, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based approaches like exposure and cognitive therapies.

Degrees/Certifications

• University of Nevada - Ph.D.