You Can Get Past Your Past
While early intervention is best for trauma recovery, it is never too late to resolve trauma and decrease or disappear symptoms (heightened startle reflex, flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, irritability, fear, self-destructive behaviors, etc.). Dr. Irwin is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing www.emdr.org), an evidence-based treatment for trauma recovery.
Trauma gets stored in the brain like a block of ice; you can feel blocked. EMDR works to “melt away” that block, freeing up your psychological energy and allowing you to be more of the you that you were before the trauma. While you will not forget the event, you can accept it, learn from it, and move on in your life. With trauma recovery therapy, many find that they are able to turn their pain into their purpose.
The word trauma comes from the Greek word for “wound.” By its very definition, trauma is an unexpected negative event that causes undue physical, mental, and/or emotional stress. Dr. Irwin treats a variety of traumas: those with a capital T (e.g., sexual assault) and those with a lower-case t (e.g., a break-up), as well as secondary trauma (long-term caregiving).
Trauma Recovery Therapy
EMDR, combined with talk therapy and hypnosis, can provide profound relief in trauma recovery and allow one to keep the wisdom learned from the trauma and let the pain go.
I offer a free 30-minute phone consultation to answer any questions you have about trauma recovery and see if I am the best trauma recovery therapist for you. Please get in touch today.
“The last of human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.”
Viktor Frankl, Holocaust Survivor
Helping Sexually Abused Teens with Therapy, Hypnosis, and Trauma Recovery
Dr. Nancy Irwin describes her volunteer work with Children of the Night and the impact of her first day at the home.
Tips for Coping after Trauma
Dr. Nancy Irwin on KTLA 5 Morning News
How to Spot and Report Signs of PTSD
Dr. Nancy Irwin on Fox Good Day LA
Tips for Coping after Trauma
Dr Irwin on Fox 11 Live TV “Good Day LA” March 12, 2019. Topic: Leaving Neverland
So Zoom In with Magi Avila & Dr Nancy Irwin – Altitude Not Attitude, June 16, 2021.
TESTIMONIALS
Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Clients and Speaking EngagementsI honor patient confidentiality. Some of these clients have given their express permission for their names to be used with their testimonials.
 
Dr. Irwin’s speech had clarity and professionalism….wonderful presentation!
Speaking Engagement
D. M. - Trainer/Wellness Consultant, OjaiDr Irwin helped me take the first step to healing from my fear of driving in LA, I’m still working on it but I’m almost there. I still listen to her voice and it empowers me each time I want to avoid doing it. Thank you Dr Irwin.
Fear of Driving Hypnosis
Sarah Campos as reviewed on Google 
Dr. Irwin was so energetic and kept her speech simple and to the point. Excellent!
Speaking Engagement
A. H. - Sales Representative, American Financial Solutions, Van Nuys 
I’ve been very lucky in the PGA, but had not won a major title in several years. Hypnosis helped me win a big one again before retiring. Thanks, Dr. Nancy!
Sport Enhancement Hypnosis
PGA PLAYER 
I was unable to speak in public, yet my work demanded it. After a session with Nancy Irwin and the use of my tape, I have conquered! I am eternally grateful to Dr. Irwin for helping me win over this fear.
Fear Phobias Hypnosis
S. S. - Web Developer/Software Engineer, Pacific Palisades, CA 
I was panicking over my upcoming national board exam because I’d already failed it once. After just 3 sessions with Dr. Nancy, I passed. Thank you so much!
Anxiety Hypnosis
K. C. - Physical Therapist, San Diego, CA 
Nancy was great! Her loving energy is contagious and I do believe everyone could feel that. She made it so simple and clear…is so positive and lovable! And her warmth and accessibility are wonderful.
Speaking Engagement
M. R. MFT/Psychotherapist - Los Angeles 
The speaker was 10++!
Speaking Engagement
D. Q. - Bartender, Sherman Oaks, CA 
Great ideas from the speaker – she was dynamic.
Speaking Engagement
CEO - Toronto, CanadaFantastic, 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.
Stop Smoking Hypnosis
Hamish Brocklebank as reviewed on Google 
I could not have passed the Bar Exam without hypnosis. It completely allowed me to maximize my mental capabilities, and I actually knew while I was taking the exam that I would pass. Thank you, Nancy, for getting me through it!
Anxiety Hypnosis
D. D. - Attorney, Los Angeles 
Great Speaker – very engaging!
Speaking Engagement
Z. T. - Computer Tech, Ventura County, CAI smoked for over 20 years and tried quitting several times without success. Of all the smoking cessation methods, hypnotherapy is the only one that worked. Thanks, Dr. Nancy!
Smoking Cessation Hypnotherapy
B. T. - General Contractor, Santa Monica, CA 
When Nancy speaks, she is calm, empowering, gracious, and compassionate! The speech was so informative, also.
Speaking Engagement
D. G. - Studio Singles, Los AngelesI had suffered from insomnia for 30 years. After only two sessions, the results are astonishing as I am able to sleep on a regular basis now. I am profoundly grateful to Dr. Irwin.
Insomnia
H. N. - Architect, Los Angeles 
I learned I can change my thinking by learning to manage intrusive thoughts. Thank you, Dr. Irwin!
Speaking Engagement
C.N. - Attorney, Los Angeles, CA 
After you spoke to us, two students contacted our school nurse about their being sexually abused. Thanks to you, they were able to start on the path to recovery. I just wanted to let you know that what you do is important.
Speaking Engagement
T. L. - Reporter, The Clarion 
Nancy gave us positive, useful tools and made her speech very interesting and engaging.
Speaking Engagement
A. K. - The Eloquent Elephant, Valley Village 
Nancy has great warmth, a sense, of humor and Southern grace! What a fun public speaker.
Speaking Engagement
D. O. - Image Consultant, Pasadena 
After years as an actor, I began panicking at auditions. Hypnotherapy really helped me get past the fear of rejection and express myself freely again.
Anxiety Hypnosis
F. F. - Actor, Hollywood, CA 
I highly recommend the transformational work of Nancy Irwin. She has helped me more than double my income, only begin to tap my creativity, and glimpse my vast potential.
Creativity Hypnosis
K. B. - Screenwriter, Los Angeles, CA 
Because of that speaker, I have decided I’m done with impoverished thinking!
Speaking Engagement
T. N. - Orange County Public LibrariesI 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.
Hypnotherapy
Bren Conner as reviewed on Google 
I feel a lot more creative than I was before I was hypnotized by Dr. Nancy.
Creativity Hypnosis
B. P. - Cartoonist, Chicago, IL 
As an NBA player, I was in a slump. My free throws were really suffering. Thanks to Dr. Nancy, I got my focus back.
Sport Enhancement Hypnosis
NBA PLAYER