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Dr. Michelle Lyons

(She/Her/Hers)

California OCD and Anxiety Psychologists

PhD

Clients I Work With

Effective 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.

Approach

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.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

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!

More About My Practice

I am an out-of-network therapist and can provide a superbill for submission to your insurance company. Get more details at our website.

Ages Served

Adults
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Individual Therapy

Languages Spoken

English

In Person Availability

Mission Valley area of San Diego, in-person availability on Mondays

Specializations

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
EMDR
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure Therapy
Mindfulness
Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Specialties

Anxiety
First Responders and Medical Professionals
Health At Every Size
LGBTQ+
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Panic
Perfectionism
Phobias
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)

Session Fees

$240
-$240

State Licensed In

California
Florida