Dr. Lara Barbir is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, educator, and sought-after speaker specializing in trauma, depression, and perinatal mental health. Her work bridges evidence-based psychology, nervous system science, and emotionally secure parenting to help individuals, clinicians, and families move beyond insight toward sustainable change.
Dr. Barbir is the author of EMDR for Depression: Overcome the Trauma That Drives Your Symptoms and the creator of a Reparenting course designed to support prevention, regulation, and emotional security across the transition to parenthood. She is known for translating complex psychological science into accessible, compassionate frameworks that resonate with both professional and public audiences.
In her speaking engagements, Dr. Barbir reframes depression and burnout not as personal failures, but as nervous system responses shaped by trauma, chronic stress, and relational patterns. Her talks emphasize integration over information, offering practical tools that support regulation, self-compassion, and aligned action.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Barbir teaches graduate-level psychology courses and provides clinical supervision. She brings a calm, authoritative presence to every audience and is frequently invited to speak on prevention-focused mental health, perinatal wellbeing, and emotionally secure caregiving for conferences, organizations, and community groups.
