Hiba Jbarah, PsyD

Dr. Jbarah is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), selective mutism, and specific phobias. She also works with youth experiencing tics, habits, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, as well as trauma- and stress-related concerns, with a particular interest in supporting children and families navigating loss and grief.

Dr. Jbarah earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a child and adolescent emphasis from Pacific University. She completed both her doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency at Children’s Program, where she received specialized training in evidence-based treatment of anxiety and trauma in youth and families and conducted comprehensive psychological evaluations for youth involved with Oregon’s child welfare system. Her previous clinical training included Oregon Health & Science University’s Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, where she worked with youth experiencing anxiety alongside somatic symptoms and complex medical conditions, and Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic, where she provided care to children, adolescents, and families from diverse and underserved backgrounds.

Dr. Jbarah’s therapeutic approach integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy and parent-based interventions within a relational and attachment-based framework. Her work incorporates evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). She collaborates closely with children and caregivers and places particular importance on building a strong therapeutic relationship while understanding each child within their developmental, family, cultural, and broader life context.

Outside of work, Dr. Jbarah enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her family and friends, traveling, learning about different cultures, cooking, listening to music, and bringing people together through food and hospitality.