Robert Lyons, PhD

A collaborative psychologist tailoring evidence-based techniques to help you achieve the relief you are seeking.

Are you exhausted with anxiety and worry controlling your life? Are unwanted intrusive thoughts or reminders of past traumatic experiences causing you overwhelming stress? Have you tried everything to manage these issues on your own, but nothing seems to bring enduring relief? If you find yourself answering yes, I may be able to help you achieve lasting change and relief.

My extensive training and experience in university and medical center settings provide me with up to date research supported approaches for treating OCD, anxiety disorders and PTSD. I work from a cognitive behavioral lens, sometimes drawing on acceptance-based perspectives. I offer first-line evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety disorders and PTSD.

My style is collaborative, warm and direct. We will work together to establish and meet treatment goals that reduce your experience of distress while promoting deeper meaning and value in your life. If you are interested in learning if I may be a good fit as your potential therapist, contact me for a free brief consultation. I look forward to meeting you.

My training and background

Education and Training

• Psychology License, California (PSY 34535)

• Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of California San Diego/San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California San Diego/VA San Diego

  • Pre-Doctoral Internship, University of California San Diego/VA San Diego

• M.S. Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University

• B.S. Psychology cum laude and Departmental Honors, Seattle University