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Elena Baikova
About
Hello and welcome — I'm so glad you're here. My name is Elena Baikova, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist based in California with a focus in assessment. What drives me, at the heart of everything I do as a clinician, is helping people to understand who they are, to feel seen and accepted, and to live with a sense of meaning, agency, and dignity. I believe that greater understanding of yourself can be genuinely liberating, and it's my honor to walk alongside you on that journey.
My motivation for working with autistic and neurodivergent folks stems from the profound opportunity to help every individual truly know themself, name their strengths, and build a life that feels authentically theirs. I approach every assessment with honesty and transparency, because you deserve to understand every part of the process and what it means for you. My goal is always to empower you to advocate for your own needs and to feel respected and supported in your uniqueness, and to move forward in life with greater clarity.
I bring a thorough, thoughtful, and deeply curious approach to every assessment. I listen carefully, consider multiple perspectives, and hold space for the full complexity of who you are — without judgment. For me, an affirming session means going at your pace, in an environment that feels safe, warm, and genuinely welcoming. I celebrate difference and uniqueness and I approach every person with cultural humility and openness.
