Nancy B. Irwin
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD
23 yrs experience
Updated August 4, 2026 How we verify
About
Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist and certified clinical hypnotherapist. Began her career as an opera singer and stand-up comedian before pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology at age 44, after volunteering with Children of the Night, a shelter for sexually abused youth. Treats trauma, addiction, sexual abuse recovery, anxiety, and sports/performance enhancement using a blend of psychotherapy (CBT, EMDR, ACT, REBT, Gestalt, IFS) and clinical hypnosis. Serves part-time as a primary therapist and clinical hypnotist at Seasons Recovery Centers in Malibu, and is a frequent media commentator on addiction and trauma topics. Author of two nonfiction books.
Services
- Sexual Abuse Recovery
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Insomnia
- Veterans' Issues
- Women's Issues
- Weight Loss
- Life Reinvention
- Sports/Performance Enhancement
- Smoking Cessation
- Fears and Phobias
- Test/Public Speaking Anxiety
- EMDR
- Gestalt Therapy
- REBT
- CBT
- ACT
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- NLP
- Time Line Therapy
- EFT
- Clinical Psychology
State licenses
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California · License #PSY30292 · Licensed Psychologist Active
expires 2028-08-21
Reputation
- Yelp Rated 4.5 / 5 12 reviews
What clients praise
- Positive, encouraging demeanor
- Responsive communication (calls/emails returned promptly, including weekends)
- Perceived competence and efficiency
- Effective for smoking cessation and anxiety via hypnotherapy
- Clients feel safe and heard
In the field
Media
- NBC Today Show (Megyn Kelly Today) - Gambling Addiction
- ABC Nightline - Wendy Williams addiction and sobriety
- Fox LA Good Day LA - 'Leaving Neverland'
- KTLA 5 Morning News - Mental health and PTSD
- HLN MichaeLA Live! - Narcan and opioid epidemic
- WPIX-TV 11 New York - '5 Unusual Ways To Reduce Stress'
- Authority Magazine (Medium) - Brain health and cognitive well-being
- Voyage LA - Meet Dr. Nancy Irwin
- Bold Journey Magazine - Meet Dr Nancy Irwin
- SHOUTOUT LA - Meet Nancy Irwin
Interviews
Publications
Sources
The facts on this page are drawn from 15 public sources and independently fact-checked before publication.
Psychology Today directory
- Identity, credentials (PsyD, CHT), practice address, phone, specialties, issues treated, modalities, populations, insurance, fees, session formats, years in practice (23), self-reported license PSY30292 (2018) (psychologytoday.com)
provider website
- Bio, education (PsyD California Southern University, MM Opera Performance), memberships, contact info, publications, media appearances (drnancyirwin.com)
- Media and press appearance list (drnancyirwin.com)
- Client testimonial themes (self-published) (drnancyirwin.com)
NPPES registry
- NPI 1437210762, taxonomy Psychologist Clinical, license number PSB31394 (CA), enumeration date 12/12/2006, practice address (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
Healthgrades directory
- NPI match confirmation, address, specialty (healthgrades.com)
Headway directory
- Practice address, phone, no reviews yet, accepting new patients (care.headway.co)
WebMD directory
- NPI match, PTSD/stress disorder treatment, Blue Shield acceptance; conflicting degree info (PhD/Chicago School) not corroborated elsewhere (doctor.webmd.com)
Yelp business listing
- 4.5/5 rating from 12 reviews, positive review themes (yelp.com)
LinkedIn profile
- Self-reported license #30292, APA membership, CASOMB associate provider status, books, Seasons Recovery Centers affiliation (linkedin.com)
- Existence of official account @drnancyirwin (instagram.com)
- Existence of official page (HypDoc) (facebook.com)
Voyage LA interview
- Career background (opera singer, stand-up comedian), career pivot at age 44, Children of the Night volunteering origin story (voyagela.com)
Bold Journey Magazine
- Headshot photo, work with trauma survivors from high-profile abuse cases (boldjourney.com)
YouTube
- Media/interview appearance videos (youtube.com)