Michelle Lyons, PhD

Personalized treatment with a calm and results-oriented therapist.

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 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. 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

• 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/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)