Michelle Lyons, PhD

Evidence-based therapy tailored to help you achieve meaningful and lasting change.

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.

• To learn more about my research contributions, feel free to explore my publication profile here