Dr. Irgang is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois.  She completed her undergraduate degree at Montclair State University in New Jersey.  After working in the field for two years, Dr. Irgang moved to Chicago and completed her M.A. in 1996 at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Chicago Campus (ISPP). Dr. Irgang decided to continue her education at ISPP (which has since then become Argosy University) and completed her Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) in 2000.

Dr. Irgang has over twelve years of experience working with adults and adolescents.  She has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, a mental health center, college counseling centers, and elementary and secondary schools.  Dr. Irgang has developed and presented workshops to professionals as well as in the public arena.

Dr. Irgang has been recognized by the 2007 edition of Who's Who in America.  She is a member of the Illinois Psychological Association (IPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA).  Within the APA, she is a member of Division 42.  Dr. Irgang subscribes to the Ethical Code of Conduct for Psychologists established by the APA.

Dr. Irgang strives to stay current on available research.  She frequently attends conferences and workshops.  Some examples of recent workshops include:

• Collaborative Couple Therapy: Turning Fights Into Intimate Conversations.
• Treating Complex Psychological Trauma: PTSD, Borderline Personality & Beyond.
• Stopping the Pain: Suicide & Self-Mutilation.
• Betrayal!  The Painful Losses and Recovery from Adultery.

On a personal note, Dr. Irgang believes strongly in community service and dedicates a minimum of three hours per month to volunteering.

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