Staff: Tara Romney Barber, LCSW

Tara Romney Barber has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in various capacities for almost 20 years. Tara graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2016 and now serves in the College of Social Work as an adjunct professor. Tara is passionate about helping children and their families and loves supporting those who have experienced trauma, and other difficulties, increase their resiliency. She has considerable experience working as a trauma-informed therapist, serving primarily child and adolescent survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. Additionally, Tara has experience working as a Forensic Interview Specialist providing forensic interviewing training and expert witness testimony. Tara understands the importance of collaborating closely with families, schools, and community resources to help families emotionally and physically thrive. In her free time, Tara loves spending time with her husband and two adult children traveling, exploring new places, taking colorful abstract photos, and riding rollercoasters.