Dr. Megan Irgens earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona. She completed her predoctoral internship at the University of California, San Francisco Clinical Psychology Training Program and her postdoctoral fellowship with the juvenile (in)Justice Behavioral Health Lab.

Currently, Dr. Irgens is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY35162) who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults navigating a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, family changes, trauma, and grief. She has extensive experience supporting youth impacted by stress, trauma, community violence, and loss, and is especially passionate about helping teens and families strengthen communication and process difficult experiences. Dr. Irgens brings warmth, curiosity, and compassion to her work, helping young people feel understood and empowered.

Dr. Irgens believes therapy works best when it’s a collaborative process rooted in respect and openness. She uses a structured, evidence-based approach that draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Her interventions are tailored to each individual, with an emphasis on building coping skills, increasing emotional awareness, and making meaningful changes in everyday life.

In addition to outpatient care, Dr. Irgens has worked in psychiatric emergency services, juvenile hall, and crisis stabilization settings, providing support during moments of acute distress. She has also conducted research focused on expanding access to effective mental health care for youth in under-resourced communities. Her work reflects a strong commitment to early intervention, equity, and making therapy a space where young people feel safe to be themselves.