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Robert C Irwin

Psychologist, PhD

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Carlsbad, CA 92010
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I help clients identify and change the subconscious belief patterns that underlie anxiety, self-sabotage, and emotional distress. Integrating neuroscience, cognitive restructuring, and neurofeedback, I use a structured method—the Belief Matrix and IDEAL Plan—to support lasting change in thought, emotion, and behavior. If you're seeking a research-based, compassionate approach to personal transformation, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
I help adults break free from anxiety, self-sabotage, and limiting belief patterns using a blend of clinical psychology and neuroscience. Through the Belief Matrix and IDEAL Plan, I guide clients in rewiring subconscious beliefs and improving emotional regulation, performance, and self-trust.
If you feel stuck in loops of worry, self-doubt, or stress, it’s not a character flaw—it’s your brain’s default mode network working overtime. I use neuroscience and clinical psychology to help calm the mind, shift old patterns, and restore clarity and confidence. When you're ready for change, I’m here to help you move forward.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Sport of Mind Institute

Carlsbad, CA 92010

(760) 621-5273
My website
I offer only telephone/tele-health sessions at this time. Call to see if our schedules cooperate and if we are a good fit to work together.
I specialize in ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and Men's Issues 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (760) 621-5273
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Sport of Mind Institute

Carlsbad, CA 92010

(760) 621-5273
My website
I offer only telephone/tele-health sessions at this time. Call to see if our schedules cooperate and if we are a good fit to work together.
I specialize in ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and Men's Issues 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • APS Healthcare
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • I accept all insurances with a PPO
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • VA Community Care Network (CCN)
  • VAPC3
  • Out of Network
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Flat rate of $150 a session. Using insurance? PPO? No problem, just send me your info and I will have my biller/claims professional verify benefits .
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 621-5273
"
Flat rate of $150 a session. Using insurance? PPO? No problem, just send me your info and I will have my biller/claims professional verify benefits .
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 621-5273

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / Psy 18284 Robert C Irwin
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 24 years
  • Attended SDUIS, Graduated 2000
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EEG Info Neurofeedback Practitioner / 2006
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Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (760) 621-5273
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (760) 621-5273

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Child
  • Clinical and Neuro-Sport Psychology
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
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Therapy is active, focused, and results-oriented, while still grounded in safety, trust, and real human connection. Most people who come in aren't lacking insight—they already know what's not working. The frustration is that insight alone hasn't created change. That's because behavior isn't driven by logic alone—it's driven by deeper, automatic patterns in the brain. We can change the Brain....
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 621-5273
"
Therapy is active, focused, and results-oriented, while still grounded in safety, trust, and real human connection. Most people who come in aren't lacking insight—they already know what's not working. The frustration is that insight alone hasn't created change. That's because behavior isn't driven by logic alone—it's driven by deeper, automatic patterns in the brain. We can change the Brain....
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 621-5273


Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Neuro-Sport Psychology
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Neuro/Bio-feedback - Brain Based Therapy
  • Neurofeedback
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use an integrative, neuroscience-based approach tailored to each client rather than a one-size-fits-all model. My work draws from evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Mindfulness-Based approaches Performance and Sport Psychology
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 621-5273
"
I use an integrative, neuroscience-based approach tailored to each client rather than a one-size-fits-all model. My work draws from evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Mindfulness-Based approaches Performance and Sport Psychology
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (760) 621-5273

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Sport of Mind Institute

Carlsbad, CA 92010

(760) 621-5273

Nearby Areas

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I offer only telephone/tele-health sessions at this time. Call to see if our schedules cooperate and if we are a good fit to work together.
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 621-5273
"
I offer only telephone/tele-health sessions at this time. Call to see if our schedules cooperate and if we are a good fit to work together.
Photo of Robert C Irwin, Psychologist, PhD
Robert C Irwin
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (760) 621-5273