about
Dr. Bira is a clinical health psychologist, adjunct medical professor, and speaker who specializes in evidence-based treatment for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, adjustment, and more. She is passionate about working with organizations and using her platforms to promote and support greater emotional wellbeing and health in humans. She has a physician wellness arm in her practice, and often works with leaders in all fields. Dr. Bira’s research-based approaches and engaging style have been featured on NPR, Forbes, Science Magazine, Women’s Health Magazine, Headspace, TEDx, and more.
Dr. Bira spent years as a top PTSD/trauma psychologist working with the military and as an expert in civilian cases of sexual abuse/assault. Academically, she received her Ph.D. at the University of Miami and completed her residency in trauma and behavioral medicine at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine before completing an additional clinical research fellowship in trauma psychology. She then transitioned to medical faculty as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UT Health School of Medicine, recently moving to adjunct, where she contributes to research and creates physician wellness initiatives to keep physicians and residents balanced and healthy. Dr. Bira launched her private practice and speaking business in 2016 so that she could use her strong background and expertise to help more people quickly, allowing them to reach their full potential and maximize health and wellbeing.
Along this line, Dr. Bira founded Ocean Oriented™ - a “Neuroscience x Nature” resiliency initiative to connect high-performing people with the power of raw nature to speed growth through expansive ocean experience. Dr. Bira is a PADI Freedive Instructor and spearfisher, using freediving training as a vehicle for neuroscience-based mindset growth and connection to support healthy, resilient, and successful leaders. Dr. Bira also enjoys great personal benefit from the beauty and balance she finds in the natural ocean world.
In all her initiatives, Dr. Bira weaves together her top-tier research background, extensive clinical expertise, and vibrant + warm personal style to deliver effective and engaging initiatives that deepen existence, wellbeing, and performance in all areas of life.
