Welcome, I'm glad you're here.
I’m Elena Bahar, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), licensed in California, Colorado, Maine, and Florida.
Healing looks different for everyone — I meet you where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and care. My work is grounded in the belief that every challenge is an invitation to come closer to yourself. My work is guided by the belief that healing happens in safe, attuned relationship — with ourselves, with our bodies, and with others.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who are exploring intimacy, desire, and connection. Whether you’re navigating sexual challenges, relationship stress, or the echoes of past trauma, therapy offers a space to rediscover authenticity, pleasure, and inner safety.
My Approach
My approach is integrative and relational. I draw from attachment theory, somatic awareness, and neuroscience-informed frameworks such as Polyvagal Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), PACT Couples Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Together, we explore not just what’s happening in your thoughts, but what your body and nervous system are communicating — inviting deeper awareness and lasting change.
As an AASECT-Certified sex therapist, I’m committed to creating an inclusive and affirming space for all identities, expressions, and relationship structures — including LGBTQIA+ and consensually non-monogamous clients. I honor the wisdom of your lived experience and strive to cultivate safety, belonging, and empowerment in our work together.
Ultimately, this work isn’t just about resolving challenges — it’s about coming home to yourself: to your aliveness, your desires, and your capacity to love and be loved.
To learn more about my approach, you can explore my Services page.
