Elena Bahar, LMFT, is the Clinical Director at Modern Intimacy in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from National University (NU) with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Elena is very passionate about working with individuals and couples who are looking to heal and grow, build a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives, and reintegrate with their true selves. 

Elena has special training and skill in interviewing and diagnosing clients, then counseling them and treating any mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, Elena performs counseling and emotional support to help families navigate relationship and behavioral issues, while seeking to secure a long-term solution to mental and emotional disorders and a wide variety of relationship issues. 

Significant conditions treated by Marriage & Family Therapists include marital conflict, dysfunctional behavior, communication issues, and mental illness. 

Dr. Kate and Elena talk about Mismatched libidos in a relationship. When one partner has a high or low sexual desire and the other has the opposite, It can create frustration, feelings of rejection, and inadequacy. 

They talk about the importance of communicating one’s needs and help to avoid making this a wedge in the relationship.

Website: www.modernintimacy.com 

Dr. Kate Balestrieri 

Modern Intimacy

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