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Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist

Psychologist, PhD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Let's Connect (619) 257-1934
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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.
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!
Call or Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 257-1934

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 257-1934

San Francisco, CA 94105

Website
Hello, I'm Dr. Michelle Lyons and I offer effective treatments for anxiety, trauma, and OCD in-person in San Diego or online anywhere in CA.
I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Trauma and PTSD 
$240 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (619) 257-1934
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 257-1934

San Francisco, CA 94105

Website
Hello, I'm Dr. Michelle Lyons and I offer effective treatments for anxiety, trauma, and OCD in-person in San Diego or online anywhere in CA.
I specialize in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Trauma and PTSD 
$240 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $240
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network therapist and can provide a superbill for submission to your insurance company. Get more details at our website.
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Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934
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I am an out-of-network therapist and can provide a superbill for submission to your insurance company. Get more details at our website.
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Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Michelle Lyons

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY30202 Michelle Lyons
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Nevada, PhD, Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) by the Cognitive Behavior Institute 2025
  • Certificate from Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Cognitive Processing Therapy CPT, CBT for insomnia, and CBCT. 2018
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I am a PhD licensed psychologist with advanced specialities and experience working in a variety of settings and in randomized controlled research trials. I am certified in empirically supported treatments in my specialized areas including ERP (Cognitive Behavior Institute certification) and EMDR.
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934
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I am a PhD licensed psychologist with advanced specialities and experience working in a variety of settings and in randomized controlled research trials. I am certified in empirically supported treatments in my specialized areas including ERP (Cognitive Behavior Institute certification) and EMDR.
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Phobias
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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You'll receive highly specialized care for OCD, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, phobias, insomnia, and trauma-related guilt/moral injury. I have advanced expertise in the complex treatment of co-occurring OCD and PTSD, one of my core specialty areas. Let's work together to create meaningful, lasting change.
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Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934
"
You'll receive highly specialized care for OCD, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, phobias, insomnia, and trauma-related guilt/moral injury. I have advanced expertise in the complex treatment of co-occurring OCD and PTSD, one of my core specialty areas. Let's work together to create meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934

3 Endorsements

Dr. Holiday Healing Psychology
Dr. Holiday Healing Psychology
PsychologistPhD
Dr. Lyons creates a safe space for people with OCD, trauma, and anxiety. If you are nervous about reaching out for therapy, rest assured that Dr. Lyons is empathetic and uses evidence-based treatments that can help.
Dr. Rachele Merk
Dr. Rachele Merk
PsychologistPHD
Dr. Lyons is an incredibly thoughtful and skilled clinician. She offers evidence-based interventions that are carefully attuned tom her client's needs. She makes clients feel comfortable and is highly recommended.
CA OCD and Anxiety Psychologists
CA OCD and Anxiety Psychologists
PsychologistPhD
Dr. Lyons is a skilled and compassionate psychologist. She is an expert at applying evidence-based therapies to fit your needs and goals for therapy.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • CBT for insomnia
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma-informed Guilt Reduction Therapy
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Confronting what is holding you back can be difficult but worthwhile. Therapy without a true specialist can sometimes be misguided and worsen symptoms. Research on the types of specialized treatments I provide demonstrates that progress made in therapy is long lasting. Call me today to invest in your future.
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934
"
Confronting what is holding you back can be difficult but worthwhile. Therapy without a true specialist can sometimes be misguided and worsen symptoms. Research on the types of specialized treatments I provide demonstrates that progress made in therapy is long lasting. Call me today to invest in your future.
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 257-1934

Location

Primary Location

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 257-1934

Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94105

(619) 257-1934
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Hello, I'm Dr. Michelle Lyons and I offer effective treatments for anxiety, trauma, and OCD in-person in San Diego or online anywhere in CA.
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 257-1934
"
Hello, I'm Dr. Michelle Lyons and I offer effective treatments for anxiety, trauma, and OCD in-person in San Diego or online anywhere in CA.
Photo of Dr. Michelle Lyons - Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Michelle Lyons - OCD, Anxiety, PTSD specialist
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 257-1934