I’m Iris Barzen, a German psychologist. For the past 12 years, I have run a successful private practice, and have supported professionals from 17+ countries at companies like Deloitte, Google, Stanford University, and even one Olympic gold-medalist.
I help you do the things that matter to you with less pain, self-sabotage, and exhaustion.
In my practice, what drives me is to help people have a calmer more productive life, so they can do the things they genuinely care about and build a life that they love. Without killing themselves in the process.
When we understand our psychology, we better understand who we are and how we work.
Then we can answer the big questions – what we want in life. Who we are. Where we are going. That’s self-knowledge.
Understanding your unique psychology is your superpower. When you are able to understand yourself and work with your brain, self-manage well, and show up for yourself when things are hard – that’s the key to unlocking your full potential (and making life so much easier).
This is the work. This is what I love to do.
Back when I was 19, I looked at the adults around me. They seemed pretty miserable.
I refused to believe that being a grown-up meant settling for a life that didn’t make you particularly happy.
Since then, I’ve been fired up about one question: How do we build a life that makes us feel alive?
It’s what got me into coaching, running my own business, and made me choose to become a psychologist.
Today, psychology is my favorite tool for change: Combining its timeless principles with tools to develop deep self-knowledge. The result? You’re able to build a life that suits you like a glove.
In my practice, you won’t find rah-rah self-improvement talk, crystal-waving positivity, or “just do it” advice that ignores the complexity of your life and unique psychological makeup.
Instead, I deeply listen, we get to know you, and together we develop effective strategies for transformation change that works in your real, beautiful, messy life.
My clients have got real fire in them – but the demands of life and the years of pushing is making it fizzle out.
I support impact-driven professionals and entrepreneurs. They are the most brilliant humans. I help them move from constant pressure, stress, and overwhelm to calm productivity, and a life that feels spacious and full.
Do you see yourself here? I’d love to talk to you.
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Iris listens and invests in your success. Without her, I would not have completed my PhD.”
– N. S., Tenured Professor
My unique approach is science-based, neuro-affirmative, trauma-informed, and rooted in positive psychology.
We do this through in-depth, personalized work, combined with timeless psychological principles. We do a psychological assessment. We collaborate on a roadmap.
And then we take what we’ve learned, we test it where it matters: In your real life.
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The work I have done with Iris has been the most thorough, successful, and lasting self-work that I have ever done.”
– Amy Mason, Entrepreneur
This may be your first time speaking to a psychologist. Therefore, I offer a complimentary analysis consult to everyone who comes into my practice.
I invite you to a thoughtful hour to start to understand what’s hard for you, what might be causing it, and what strategic next steps would look like for you.
If I think I can help, I’ll sketch out the program I recommend for you and invite you to work together.
