Trauma-informed | Adult ADHD & Autism Specialist | Neuro-affirmative

The psychologist for brilliant, burned-out high achievers.

For the past 11 years I have run a successful online practice, and have supported professionals from 17+ countries at companies like Deloitte, Google, Stanford University, and even one Olympic gold-medalist.

German psychologist

1200+ coaching hours

11 years experience

My Mission

Hi! I’m Iris Barzen, a German psychologist with clients all around the world.

My passion lies in bridging the gap between coaching science and psychology; developing practical, evidence-based solutions.

Iris Barzen Psychologist Productivity Coach

I work with clients in English & German, supporting high performers from senior management to C-suite and VP-levels.

I also work with entrepreneurs, developers, and researchers.

My unique approach is science-based, neuro-affirmative, trauma-informed, and rooted in positive psychology.

Relying on over a decade of experience, I support clients on topics like:

  • Adult ADHD & Autism – and finding out later in life
  • Self-doubt and perfectionism
  • Chronic procrastination
  • Burnout
  • Complex relational trauma (trauma that came from another human, i.e. not a car accident)
  • Surviving abusive or narcissistic relationships (romantic, professional, family)
  • Questioning your sexuality in your 30s and older

“Iris listens and invests in your success. Without her, I would not have completed my PhD.”

– N.S., tenured professor

Is this you?​

I help driven professionals figure out how to be productive sustainably, without sacrificing their wellbeing.

We do this through in-depth work: Getting to know their unique psychological make-up, neurotype, and tailor-made recommendations to make behavior and lifestyle changes.

The goal? More ease, bigger impact, and waking up with a sense of excitement for their lives.

Have a look at how I approach my work with each unique client in my practice or book a consultation to get an à la carte recommendation right away.

Get my psychologist's brain to analyze your situation

Life doesn't have to be this hard.

Book a complimentary consultation with Iris. We’ll have a lovely hour to really analyze your situation and if I think I am the right psychologist for you, I will let you know what course of action I recommend. 

What is it like to work with Iris?

My style as a psychologist is empathetic and strategic. Read: If you tell me that you didn’t get anything done yesterday, I won’t judge you or tell you to “remember your WHY” and “just be more committed”. Instead, we’ll take a strategic approach, find your procrastination triggers and develop counter habits to increase your productivity day by day.

Iris’ favorite questionably-cheesy-quote

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

*Notice how it doesn’t say “the world needs more ambitious people with burnout”

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

I am often booked out 1-3 months in advance - but you can reach out now.