Welcome to We Rise Psychology, Inc.
We are a boutique therapy practice founded by a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care.
We specialize in treating anxiety, insomnia, work stress, depression, and trauma, offering online therapy for California residents and in-person therapy in Westlake Village, CA. Our services are available to individuals across Los Angeles and Ventura County, helping clients achieve better mental health and well-being.
Meet our Founder
Los Angeles Psychologist Dr. Nicole Moshfegh
Dr. Nicole Moshfegh is a clinical and health service psychologist in Los Angeles, California, specializing in evidence-based care for adults and teenagers. As the Founder and Director of We Rise Psychology and the author of The Book of Sleep, Dr. Moshfegh is dedicated to helping individuals overcome anxiety, insomnia, work stress, burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and chronic fatigue.
With extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dr. Moshfegh tailors her therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs, considering their identities, environment, preferences, and cultural background.
As a psychologist in Los Angeles, Dr. Moshfegh completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She earned her doctoral and master’s degrees in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. She later served as a clinical supervisor and instructor at UCLA’s Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, where she conducted research, taught courses, and mentored doctoral trainees. She also played a key role in launching the first physician wellness center at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, earning recognition as the "doctor’s doctor" within the Los Angeles medical community. Additionally, she serves as an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University, teaching graduate courses on sociocultural influences on behavior.
Throughout her career, Dr. Moshfegh has provided therapy and coaching to thousands of individuals, including leaders from Fortune 500 companies and top healthcare institutions. She has led research on burnout, physician well-being, sleep, and sociocultural determinants of health. As a Los Angeles psychologist, she frequently engages with the media, offering expert insights on mental health, sleep, and well-being through news outlets, podcasts, and magazines.
Dr. Moshfegh remains passionate about helping people sleep better, feel better, and thrive.