About Molly Bahr, LMHC, LPC

Molly Bahr, LMHC, LPC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the state of Florida, Virginia, Hawaii, and Louisiana. My graduate level training was at the University of Colorado Denver, Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education program, for a MA of Counseling, Clinical Mental Health track. I graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in Psychology and Minor in Women's Studies. I have since been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and became a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

I began working in this field as a volunteer grief facilitator in Phoenix, AZ in 2004. After graduation, I worked at an inpatient adolescent substance dependence program in Scottsdale, AZ. I completed my internship and continued to work for the next 5 years at an adult Intensive Outpatient Program for substance dependence in New Orleans, LA. I started working with eating disorders at an inpatient unit in New Orleans, LA where I was introduced to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills and principles. I joined a private group practice when I moved to Honolulu, HI in 2015 and focused primarily on disordered eating, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. During this time I also worked at The Lavender Clinic, a clinic providing services to transgender and the LGBTQ+ community.

I started a private practice when I moved to Miami, FL in 2019 and have been providing therapy virtually for Florida, Virginia, Hawaii, Vermont and Louisiana residents.

Approach to Therapy

My theoretical orientation is customized to each client using a blend of:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

I take a collaborative and trauma informed approach with clients so they can heal and live fuller, bigger, more meaningful lives. We will focus on building skills to achieve desired goals and be able to do the things that really matter to them. The things they think they will look back on and wish they had done more of.

I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and may recommend this method if it would be beneficial to you. This is an intervention used to heal from the past that may now present as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. It is effective at desensitizing negative core beliefs (ex. I'm not good enough, I'm unlovable, I'm unworthy, I'm responsible, etc.) while also installing adaptive beliefs such as “I’m ok”, “I’m safe”, and “I am enough”.

I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and practice from a Health At Every Size (HAES) perspective. This is a body and weight inclusive model that supports body diversity and if desired and accessible, focuses on improving health without intentional change to weight. HAES aligned providers know that weight is not a good indicator of health and focusing on it is unhelpful; and for many it can be harmful.

Practicing through the lens of HAES means supporting respectful, compassionate self care, valuing your lived experience, while celebrating and honoring body diversity. If you have questions on this, please feel free to ask.

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Office Location Midtown/Design District Area 3933 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida
(305) 204-2587 or molly@mollybahrcounseling.com