Nicole Moshfegh, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education
- UCLA, Clinical Psychology Internship/Fellowship
- Pepperdine University, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
- MA, Psychology, University of California, Irvine
- BA, Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine
Professional Achievements
- Founder and Director of We Rise Psychology, Inc., a boutique therapy practice specializing in treating anxiety, insomnia, work stress, depression, and trauma
- Best-selling author of "The Book of Sleep: 75 Strategies to Relieve Insomnia"
Certifications & Organizations
- California Licensed Psychologist (PSY 27405)
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists, Registered Psychologist
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, National Register of Health Service Psychologists
- Member, Los Angeles County Psychological Association
- Member, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Avoid Dreams While Sleeping
Whether you're trying to overcome nightmares or just want to dream less, taking steps to avoid dreaming is possible. Relaxing or meditating before bed can encourage dreamless sleep. Adjusting your lifestyle and nighttime...
An Expert-Approved Guide to Dealing With Bullying
Move past bullying with our trusted adviceEveryone has to deal with teasing from time to time but some people are forced to deal with teasing on a more consistent basis. Bullying can be very hurtful and, in some situatio...
How to
Hide What You Feel
When it comes to your emotions, most experts say acknowledging and expressing them is healthy and necessary.. 5 August 2021. However, there are also times when keeping your feelings under wraps is best. It might be that ...
How to
Stop Being Sad
Many people report bouts of sadness at some point in their lives. Sadness, which can be everything from feeling “blue” to having clinical depression, can affect how you feel, think and behave. Having some sadness is ...
3 Expert-Backed Ways to Convey Your Emotions through Writing
What you need to know about letting it all flow outSometimes it can be hard to find the right words when you're talking about your feelings out loud. Writing them down is a great alternative! You could start keeping a j...
How to
Overcome Sadness
Everyone experiences sadness at some point or other in their lives. Studies have shown that sadness lasts longer than many other emotions because we tend to spend more time thinking about it. Ruminating, or going over ou...
How to
Interpret Your Dreams
Interpreting your dreams is a fun way to gain insights into your unconscious mind. Many people also believe that dreams can help you better understand what’s happening in your waking life. If you want to interpret your...
How to
Express Sympathy
It’s heartbreaking to watch someone you know go through a deep loss. You want to say something, but how can you express your sympathy without coming across as insensitive or cliche? There’s no need to worry. With con...
How to
Hide Sadness
If you often feel sad but feel the need to hide it, whether for work or socializing, there are ways to maintain composure despite feeling blue. Your body language and expression can help you look happier to those around ...
How to
Wake Up from Your Dream
Sometimes a dream can become very intense, to the extent that while in the dream you want nothing more than to wake up.. 5 August 2021. The problem could be that the dream has become a nightmare, or you might have a recu...
How to
Distract Someone
There are plenty of good reasons why you might want to distract someone. It's possible a friend of yours has recently gone through something difficult and needs to get their mind off things for a while. Distracting someo...
How to
Support and Encourage Yourself
Many times people feel dissatisfied because they don't feel appreciated by others. That's understandable. Of course we all long to be valued by others. But if our happiness depends on the encouragement of others, we may ...
