Keynote Speaker | Clinical Psychologist | Author of EMDR for Depression
Creating Emotionally Secure Individuals, Families, and Future Generations
Dr. Lara Barbir is a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker whose work focuses on how healing trauma and strengthening our inner relationship creates emotionally secure individuals, families, and future generations.
Drawing on research in trauma, attachment, and nervous system regulation—including evidence-based approaches like EMDR—Dr. Barbir helps audiences understand why emotional patterns form and how they can be transformed through prevention, compassion, and practical tools.
Through engaging storytelling, science-backed frameworks, and actionable takeaways, her talks empower clinicians, educators, organizations, and parents to break generational cycles and cultivate emotional security in both personal and professional environments.
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“You cannot give your children the emotional security you haven’t yet given yourself. Let’s talk about the radical act of reparenting as the foundation of your family’s future.”
— Dr. Lara Barbir, PsyD, PMH-C
Watch Dr. Barbir’s speaker reel for a glimpse into her style, message, and mission-driven approach to emotional security, trauma healing, and generational change.
Formats
- 45–90 minute keynotes (in-person or virtual)
- Half- or full-day workshops and trainings
- Panel discussions and fireside chats
- Podcasts, summits, and media interviews
Signature Keynotes
Dr. Barbir’s keynote presentations explore the intersection of trauma, emotional security, and generational healing.
Reparenting & Emotional Security
How healing your inner world creates emotionally secure individuals, families, and future generations.
Depression Through a Trauma Lens
Understanding the nervous system roots of emotional pain and why trauma-responsive healing matters.
Breaking Generational Patterns
How inherited emotional patterns form—and how reparenting and emotional security help interrupt them.
Audience Outcomes
Dr. Barbir’s presentations are designed to help audiences leave with not just insight, but a clearer framework for understanding emotional patterns and practical tools for creating emotional security in their personal and professional lives.
Deeper Understanding
A clearer understanding of how childhood experiences, attachment patterns, and nervous system responses shape adult behavior, relationships, parenting, and mental health.
Practical Language
Language to identify common emotional patterns such as shame, survival mode, hyper-independence, and generational cycles with more clarity and compassion.
Actionable Tools
Trauma-informed, evidence-based tools audiences can begin applying right away to support emotional regulation, reparenting, self-compassion, and healthier communication.
A Prevention Framework
A new framework for understanding how emotional security is built — and how healing unresolved patterns can help prevent the transmission of trauma across generations.
Speaker Resources for Event Planners
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AV Preferences
- Microphone: Lapel mic preferred; headset mic acceptable
- Projector: HDMI connection
- Stage: Confidence monitor preferred
- Recording: Recording permitted unless otherwise arranged
- Slides: Provided as PDF and PowerPoint 48 hours prior
Sample Talk Abstracts
Reparenting the Nervous System
Many adults move through life—and parenting—without realizing their nervous systems are still organized around old survival patterns. In this keynote, Dr. Lara Barbir explores how trauma, attachment, and emotional conditioning shape reactivity, self-worth, and relationships. Audiences leave with a practical framework for understanding emotional security as a learnable skill and a prevention-focused path for breaking generational cycles before they are passed on.
Supporting Emotional Security
Emotional security does not happen by accident—it is built through regulation, repair, and relational safety. This talk helps audiences understand how emotional patterns develop, why they persist, and what it takes to create environments where individuals and families can thrive. Blending neuroscience, attachment, and practical tools, Dr. Barbir offers a deeply resonant and accessible framework for strengthening emotional security across generations.
EMDR for Trauma-Driven Depression
Depression is often more than a chemical imbalance—it can be a trauma adaptation. This presentation reframes depressive symptoms through a trauma-informed lens and introduces how EMDR facilitates reprocessing, regulation, and healing. Attendees leave with a stronger understanding of how unresolved trauma drives depressive symptoms and what trauma-responsive care can look like in clinical and educational settings.
Recent Appearances
Featured podcast and YouTube appearances with Dr. Barbir:
Audiences I Serve
Clinicians, behavioral health teams, and trauma-informed care settings.
Faculty, staff, clinicians-in-training, and campus well-being initiatives.
Schools, parent groups, and organizations focused on emotional development and prevention.
Trauma, parenting, emotional security, wellness, and personal growth audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning an event? Here are answers to common questions from event planners and organizers.
What topics does Dr. Lara Barbir speak on?
Dr. Lara Barbir speaks on reparenting, trauma healing, emotional security, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, breaking generational cycles, parenting triggers, and EMDR for trauma-driven depression. Her talks combine psychology, neuroscience, and practical tools to help audiences understand emotional patterns and create lasting change.
What types of audiences does she work with?
Dr. Barbir frequently speaks to healthcare professionals, mental health clinicians, universities, educators, parenting organizations, corporate wellness programs, and conferences focused on emotional well-being, trauma-informed leadership, and generational healing.
Does Dr. Barbir offer virtual as well as in-person speaking?
Yes. Dr. Barbir offers both virtual and in-person speaking engagements including keynotes, workshops, panels, trainings, podcasts, and media interviews.
Can Dr. Barbir create a custom talk for our event?
Yes. While she has signature talks on reparenting, emotional security, and trauma-informed healing, Dr. Barbir frequently customizes presentations to align with the goals, audience, and theme of the event.
How do we book Dr. Lara Barbir for a speaking engagement?
To inquire about booking, complete the contact form on this page with details about your event, audience, preferred dates, and topic of interest. Dr. Barbir’s team will follow up with availability and next steps.
Is Dr. Lara Barbir available as a mental health or trauma keynote speaker?
Yes. Dr. Barbir is a clinical psychologist and keynote speaker specializing in trauma-informed mental health, emotional security, and generational healing. Her talks help audiences understand how trauma shapes emotional patterns and how practical tools like reparenting, nervous system regulation, and compassion can support lasting change.
Does Dr. Barbir speak about reparenting and breaking generational trauma?
Yes. Reparenting and breaking generational cycles are central themes in Dr. Barbir’s work. She helps audiences understand how early emotional experiences shape adult behavior and parenting patterns, and how healing those patterns creates emotionally secure individuals, families, and future generations.
Can Dr. Barbir speak to universities, healthcare teams, or professional audiences?
Yes. Dr. Barbir frequently presents for universities, healthcare organizations, mental health professionals, and leadership groups interested in trauma-informed care, emotional resilience, and prevention-focused approaches to well-being.
Check Availability
If you’re looking for a trauma-informed speaker who helps audiences build emotional security through science, compassion, and practical tools, I’d love to support your event.
Tell me about your audience, goals, preferred dates, and event format. My team will respond within 2–3 business days.
- Organization & event name
- Audience size & format (virtual/in-person)
- Preferred topic(s) & desired outcomes
- Date(s), location/time zone, and budget range
Or email directly: drbarbir@transcendent-therapy.com
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