What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Elena is a wonderful listener and I truly feel like she cares. Her questions are poignant and she helps me understand my situation. I recommend her very highly. If I could give more than five stars I would. ”
JGMore than 1 year ago
“Dr. Bauer is a rare find. A compassionate and deeply empathetic individual. She has guided me through long-term exposure to a toxic childhood fueled by a narcissistic parent. Helping me detox and regain my autonomy and walk away from long-term heavy emotional confusion. Therapy helped me create space for a clear sense of self and well-being. Releasing my loss of childhood by gaining identity and autonomy. Moving on from helplessness and depression. Therapy has helped strengthen and restore my depleted sense of self. I only wish I had found Dr. Bauer sooner in life!
Mahalo Dr. Bauer.
-D.L.M”
DLMMore than 1 year ago
About Elena Bauer
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, French
Getting to know Elena Bauer
I am currently a cash-pay practitioner.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist with 22 years of experience. I work with people who struggle with high anxiety, self-esteem and self-worth issues, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and borderline disorders. I also support individuals who have been sexually abused and those who grew up in emotionally toxic environments.
We must be aware that growing up in an emotionally toxic environment can freeze emotional growth. However, when working through it, one realizes how strong they have become by braving toxicity daily. It is a quiet strength that becomes evident as emotional growth proceeds.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Licensed psychoanalyst with 22 years of practice providing therapy for people from NYC and NY State. Free 30 minutes initial consultation. I work from my office in Manhattan or on online platform. I offer an income- based sliding scale.
Working with committed adults ready to work on their emotional growth at least once weekly. I do not accept patients who want to be seen once or twice a month, as from my experience such treatment may provide minimal maintenance, but no development of emotional resilience.
I accept patients with addiction only if they are already actively engaged with AA or other group organizations specializing in addiction dynamics.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I use a psycho dynamic approach. My work is influenced by the work of Philip Bromberg, Donald Winnicott, Francoise Dolto, Paul Claude Racamier, Christopher Bollas.
During a session I focus on identifying dynamics and sharing them with the patient rather than diagnosing disorders.
The patient who feels controlled by emotions gradually acquires tools to identify their suffering in order to own it and have more emotional freedom.
Elena Bauer, LP is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $0 for 30 minutes
Ongoing session: $45-100 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
Free 30 minutes consultation. Sliding scale.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis (Psychoanalysis)
- Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" (Master's)
NPI number
1306979224
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Elena is a wonderful listener and I truly feel like she cares. Her questions are poignant and she helps me understand my situation. I recommend her very highly. If I could give more than five stars I would.
More than 1 year agoJG
Dr. Bauer is a rare find. A compassionate and deeply empathetic individual. She has guided me through long-term exposure to a toxic childhood fueled by a narcissistic parent. Helping me detox and regain my autonomy and walk away from long-term heavy emotional confusion. Therapy helped me create space for a clear sense of self and well-being. Releasing my loss of childhood by gaining identity and autonomy. Moving on from helplessness and depression. Therapy has helped strengthen and restore my depleted sense of self. I only wish I had found Dr. Bauer sooner in life!
Mahalo Dr. Bauer.
-D.L.M
More than 1 year agoDLM
Elena has an approach to psychoanalysis that is thoughtful, collaborative, and diligent. Her warm attitude brought another level of understanding to the metaphors that guided our three-year journey. Most notable of our topics was the concept of paradoxical interventions, and their importance in removing the double binds of my learned behaviors as well as ways to apply it to the world around me. My takeaway: Elena and I witnessed a succession of very small tangible shifts in my own knowledge of myself along the way in unexpected places. Despite our work with heavy things, I am able to breathe better thanks to her. The access that I gained to my nervous system--to the resistance and the transitions, the ugly and the beautiful, to the things that happened and the ones that didn't--is invaluable. Thank you for everything!
More than 1 year agoMW
Therapy has helped me very much. I was at first quite afraid and reluctant of therapy and wouldn’t say too much. But Elena had the right mix of hard questions and soft ones that were easier to answer. She didn’t push me if I voiced that something was very uncomfortable for me. She allowed me space to grow. I have grown so much through one on one therapy and I also do group therapy in another program for a specific topic. I am much more able to allow feelings and forgive myself and others, which for me, is a miracle. I am grateful for therapy although it can sometimes be hard, because it allows me to manage my feelings and experiences in a healthier way. I am grateful to Elena for her wise approach and ability to work with me.
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What practice does Elena Bauer work with?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Elena Bauer?
Elena Bauer frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Elena Bauer on their profile.
What languages does Elena Bauer speak?
Elena Bauer speaks English and French.
How do patients rate Elena Bauer in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Elena Bauer. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.