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21 Years
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Trauma Recovery & Hypnotherapy in Los Angeles
Dr. Nancy Irwin is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified hypnotherapist with over 20 years of experience in private practice in West Los Angeles. Specializing in trauma recovery, sexual abuse healing, and hypnotherapy, she integrates evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and NLP to address addictions, anxiety, and personal growth challenges. Her practice combines clinical psychology with therapeutic hypnosis to help clients overcome subconscious barriers and achieve lasting transformation.Dr. Irwins expertise is rooted in her doctorate in clinical psychology and hypnotherapy certification, alongside her work with organizations like Children of the Night and Seasons Recovery Center. She emphasizes personalized treatment plans, client empowerment, and accessible care through in-person, virtual, and remote sessions.
Services
Psychotherapy
Hypnotherapy
Sexual Abuse Recovery
Trauma Recovery
Addiction Treatment
Smoking Cessation
Sports Enhancement
Anxiety Relief
Weight Management
Confidence Building
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed clinical psychology and hypnotherapy.
- Our personalized treatment plans integrate multiple evidence-based modalities for holistic healing.
- We specialize in resolving complex issues like sexual abuse recovery and addiction.
- Our practice combines scientific rigor with compassionate, client-centered care.
- We provide flexible session formats including in-person, virtual, and remote hypnotherapy.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- National Guild of Hypnotists
What people say
Life-changing confidence boosts
Successful addiction recovery
Reduced anxiety
Trauma healing breakthroughs
Effective performance coaching
Services
Psychotherapy
Dr. Irwin provides evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and couples. Using modalities like CBT, EMDR, and Gestalt therapy, she addresses trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Sessions focus on uncovering subconscious patterns and fostering emotional resilience through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Hypnotherapy
Specialized hypnotherapy targets behavioral change, addiction recovery, and performance enhancement. Dr. Irwins approach combines neurolinguistic programming and time-line therapy to reframe negative thought patterns. Clients receive personalized MP3 recordings to reinforce session outcomes, ensuring sustained progress in overcoming phobias, boosting confidence, and breaking harmful habits.
Sexual Abuse Recovery
This service addresses the long-term effects of sexual abuse through trauma-informed care. Dr. Irwin employs EMDR and internal family systems therapy to process traumatic memories and rebuild self-worth. The program emphasizes safety, empowerment, and restoring healthy relationships, with a focus on individualized pacing and compassionate support.
Addiction Treatment
Dr. Irwins addiction treatment integrates hypnosis with cognitive-behavioral techniques to address root causes of substance abuse. The program targets cravings, triggers, and co-occurring mental health issues, offering tools for relapse prevention. Clients benefit from a non-judgmental environment and strategies to rebuild self-efficacy and sustainable recovery.
Sports Enhancement
Designed for athletes, this service uses hypnosis to improve focus, reduce performance anxiety, and enhance mental resilience. Dr. Irwins methods strengthen visualization skills and self-confidence, helping clients achieve peak performance in competitive environments through subconscious mindset optimization.
People
Dr. Nancy Irwin
Clinical Psychologist & Certified Hypnotherapist
Dr. Irwin holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and specializes in trauma recovery, hypnotherapy, and addiction treatment. With over 20 years in private practice, she combines EMDR, CBT, and clinical hypnosis to address complex mental health challenges, emphasizing client empowerment and holistic healing.
Questions
What types of therapy does Dr. Irwin offer?
Dr. Irwin offers psychotherapy (CBT, EMDR, Gestalt) and hypnotherapy for trauma recovery, addiction, anxiety, and performance enhancement.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, remote hypnotherapy and psychotherapy sessions are available globally via phone or Zoom.
Does insurance cover treatment?
Dr. Irwin is a Headway provider and offers superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial intake sessions last 90 minutes; follow-up sessions are 60 minutes.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit card, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, check, and cash are accepted for sessions.
Is there a cancellation policy?
A 24-hour notice is required to reschedule or cancel to avoid billing.
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Reviews (6)
Bren Conner
Dec 06, 2020
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I achieved INCREDIBLE results with Dr. Irwin, and I think she is outstanding. I, probably like many people, was very skeptical about hypnotherapy before my session with Dr. Irwin but I decided to give it a try because all of the other habit-breaking methods/groups that I had tried did not work at all for me. Dr. Irwin records your sessions so that you can listen them over and over to reinforce the positive messages. I could not recommend anyone higher and am very grateful that a friend recommended her to me
Hamish Brox
Jun 27, 2019
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Fantastic, quit vaping/smoking after one session (I have smoked for 10+ years and vaped for the last year), so far I have had no cravings.
Elizabeth Chan
Sep 01, 2018
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Dr. Nancy Irwin is down to earth, trustworthy and genuine. It is a gem to find well-seasoned practitioners that you can tell still gives their 110% to their job because they truly care. Dr. Nancy Irwin is one of these gems.
Robyn G.
Aug 16, 2014
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As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, the clients I have shared with Dr. Irwin really appreciate her caring and warm demeanor. She is very thorough, presents such professionalism and I believe anyone who has the opportunity to work with her would be very lucky and benefit significantly! She understands how to interact with the client who has experienced trauma. I have only had positive experiences with her.
Donald Weiss
Aug 09, 2013
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I was skeptical about hypnosisI didnt even think I could be hypnotized. I heard about Dr. Irwins successes with other business people and decided to give it a try. My industry is going through a radical change and Dr. Irwin has helped me to focus on the opportunity rather than to buy into the fear of the unknown. As a man who likes to be in control, it was leap of faith that Im glad I took. Ive subsequently referred several people I know to Dr. Irwin for weight loss, insomnia and other issues.
Nikhil Prakash
May 11, 2013
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Dr. Nancy Irwin is pretty well known if you Google her, but I wouldn't know it from our sessions...she's one of the most down-to-earth, generous, and compassionate therapists I've dealt with; and this is precisely what is necessary to trust someone enough to let them hypnotize you. I remember that if the current issue merited more attention, she would give me extra session time if she could--you definitely don't find that with most therapists who focus only on the business without genuinely caring for the client. Her non-judgmental presence helped me move forward with the issues I was dealing with
