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Dr. Elizabeth Irwin

Dr. Elizabeth Irwin

Clinical Supervisor

Associate Professor
Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Irwin has specialized in adults with severe mental illness, spending years as a psychologist in an adult prison setting. She has experience working with a variety of mental illnesses and enjoys building the therapeutic alliance with clients.

Education and Experience:

Dr. Irwin earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in health psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2007 and a BA from Northwest University in psychology in 2001.   

She teaches a variety of classes at Northwest University, in primarily clinical and ethical domains. Dr. Irwin also functions as the Co-Director of Clinical Training at Northwest University. She has previously maintained a successful private practice in addition to her correctional work. 

Special interests

Traveling, sewing, cooking, baking, and hiking.