Lara
Barbir
Lara Barbir
- Campus Anaheim, CA
- DepartmentClinical Psychology
- InstitutionThe Chicago School
- Address: 2400 East Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806
- Office Phone: 714-922-9633
Biography
Dr. Lara Barbir, Psy.D., PMH-C is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and faculty with over 13 years of experience specializing in trauma, depression, perinatal mental health, and behavioral sleep medicine. In her private practice in Newport Beach, California, she integrates EMDR therapy with attachment-based and interpersonal frameworks to support sustainable recovery and relapse prevention, particularly during high-risk life transitions. Dr. Barbir is the author of EMDR for Depression: Overcome the Trauma That Drives Your Symptoms (New Harbinger) and teaches, supervises, and speaks nationally on trauma-informed, prevention-oriented care. Her work is guided by a commitment to fostering emotional security and long-term wellbeing across generations.
Education History
Degree Institution Year Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology Radford University, Radford, VA 2018 M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 2014 B.A. in Psychology & Sociology University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 2012 Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member Postpartum Support International Member EMDR International Association Presentations
Title Location Date Supporting emotional security from perinatal to parenthood: Clinical strategies for integration over insight Online SoMeDocs Presentation May 2026 Reparenting the nervous system: Practical strategies to prevent and shift depression in clinical practice Online SoMeDocs Presentation Apr 2026 Trauma-informed care in clinical practice: A review of the gold standard in assessing and treating trauma and PTSD Online Seminar to Brightside Mental Health Staff Apr 2026 Understanding and improving your sleep quality Online SoMeDocs Presentation Feb 2026 The bedroom environment: How to create the perfect sleep space Online Webinar to George Washington University Staff Jul 2024 Working on collective trauma: Clinical and ethical considerations Online VCU Dept of Rehabilitation Counseling Presentation Apr 2024 Healing sleep: Navigating trauma and sleep medicine Online Sleep Apnea Summit Interview Feb 2024 Nightmares, trauma and sleep IntraBalance YouTube Channel Dec 2022 Licenses
Psychologist (PSY 31109), California Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International EMDRIA Certified Therapist, EMDR International Association IPT Certified Therapist, IPT Institute International Publications
Book Barbir, L. A. (2026). EMDR for Depression: Overcome the Trauma That Drives Your Symptoms. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Journal Hung, J., Lu, Y., Erlyana, E., & Barbir, L. A. (2023). Improving adherence to PAP among Veterans with a comorbid anxiety disorder using a combined behavioral group treatment. Journal of Military & Veterans' Health, 31 (4), 6-16.
Lyons, R., Barbir, L. A., Owens, R., & Colvonen, P. J. (2021). STOP-BANG screener versus objective obstructive sleep apnea testing among younger veterans with PTSD and insomnia: STOP-BANG does not sufficiently detect risk. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 18 (1), 67-73.
Kim, J. H., Keck, P. S., McMahon, M. C., Vo, A. K., Gonzalez, R., Lee, D.-H., Barbir, L. A., & Maree, K. (2018). Strengths based rehabilitation assessment: Adapted inventory of virtues and strengths. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 61 (3), 421-425.
Miller, E., Gonzalez, R., Kim, J. H., Barbir, L. A., & Lopez, M. (2018). Rural Hispanic caregiving: Generational trends and counseling implications. The Journal of Aging and Social Change, 8 (2), 71-86.
Webster, J. B., Kim, J. H., Hawley, C. E., Barbir, L. A., Barton, S., & Young, C. (2018). Development, implementation, and outcomes of a residential vocational rehabilitation program for injured service members and veterans. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 48 (1), 111-126.
Kim, J. H., Barbir, L. A., Elder, E. M., Vo, A. K., McMahon, B. T., Taylor, T., & Johnson, K. (2018). Community service coordination for minority clients with disabilities: 10-step guidelines. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 59,85-91.
Hettema, J. E., Barbir, L. A., Viar, K. R., & Hund, L. (2017). Collaborative information exchange using elicit-provide-elicit to reduce risky drinking among college students. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 10 (2), 108-115.
Kim, J. H., Hawley, C. E., Gonzalez, R., Vo, A. K., Barbir, L. A., McMahon, B. T., Lee, D.-H., Lee, J. H., & Lee, Y. W. (2017). Resilience from a virtue perspective. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, ,1-10.
Barbir, L. A., Vandevender, A. W., & Cohn, T. J. (2017). Friendship, attitudes, and behavioral intentions of cisgender heterosexuals toward transgender individuals. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 21 (2), 154-170.
Hawley, C. E., McMahon, B. T, Cardoso, E. D., Fogg, N. P., Harrington, P. E., & Barbir, L. A. (2014). College graduation to employment in STEM careers: The experience of new graduates at the intersection of underrepresented minority status and disability. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 28 (3), 183-199.
Draper, W. R., Hawley, C. E., McMahon, B. T., Reid, C. A., & Barbir, L. A. (2014). ADA perceived disability claims: A decision-tree analysis. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 24 (2), 213-219.
Media Exposure
Appearance Professional Skills
EMDR Therapy, IPT, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Clinical Interviewing
