My approach to therapy is rooted in understanding that you don't exist in isolation—you're part of a rich web of relationships that have profoundly shaped who you are today. Through my specialized training in both individual psychotherapy and family systems, I've learned to see your struggles not just as personal challenges, but as reflections of the complex dynamics within your most important connections.
When we work together, I'm always holding awareness of the bigger picture: your family history, your current partnerships, the friendships that sustain you, and all the social circles that influence your daily experience. There's something powerful that happens when we can step back and see these patterns with fresh eyes—suddenly, behaviors that felt confusing start to make sense, and pathways toward change begin to emerge.
What I find most meaningful in our work is gently identifying the relationship patterns that might be keeping you stuck, then collaborating with you to transform them in ways that truly serve your wellbeing. Whether you're carrying the weight of past trauma, feeling frustrated by communication breakdowns, or longing for deeper intimacy in your relationships, I'm always curious about how the people in your life—past and present—are part of both the challenge and the healing.
My deepest intention is to honor both sides of your story: your individual journey toward greater peace and fulfillment, alongside the relationships that matter most to you. Because I've discovered that when we tend to both your personal growth and the connections that sustain you, that's where the most profound and lasting transformation takes root.
Collaborative Growth Connection
The MISSION: To honor the profound interconnectedness of human experience across gender, culture, sexuality, and all aspects of identity.
Why Therapy?
Harvest Growth From Tiny Habits
Therapy gives you a safe place to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Therapy teaches you practical tools to handle life's challenges and build mental strength.
Therapy helps you discover patterns and beliefs that might be holding you back from being your true self.
Therapy helps you see both your strengths and areas for growth that you might miss on your own.
Therapy provides structure and accountability to help you make real changes in your life.
Therapy goes beyond quick fixes to address the underlying causes of your struggles, creating the potential for lasting positive change.
Instead of just treating symptoms, the skills you learn in therapy can extend beyond the therapy room, potentially empowering you to handle future challenges with more confidence and clarity.
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The Common Ground Difference
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What Clients are Saying
When people feel truly seen and heard, something shifts. The stories here capture what that looks like at Common Ground Counseling.
Working with Dr. K transformed our relationship when we were stuck in the same frustrating arguments. She created a space where we both felt heard instead of just talking over each other. The communication tools she taught us have helped us understand each other's perspectives and needs. Our connection is stronger now, and we feel empowered to work through our conflicts instead of against each other.
Word of mouth client • February, 2024
Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh helped our family rebuild connections when we were struggling to understand each other. Her thoughtful strategies created a space where we finally felt safe having honest conversations instead of walking on eggshells around difficult topics. What makes Dr. K truly unique is her sense of balance; she's incredibly warm and empathetic while not being afraid to challenge us.
Word of mouth client • October, 2020
Dr. Sahar helped me get through some seriously tough anxiety that I couldn't shake on my own. She actually listened like what I had to say mattered and showed me practical ways to handle overwhelming situations instead of spiraling. Now I can actually talk about my feelings with friends and family without it turning into a whole drama.
Open Path client • June, 2023
I’ve already learned so much from Sahar, she is a great listener. She’s very encouraging and asks helpful investigative questions as well as provides a wealth of knowledge about how and why brains work the way they do when processing emotions and feelings.
Zencare client • March 2022
Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh transformed my relationship with emotions in ways I never thought possible. Before working with her, I would push away difficult feelings, not realizing how much this was holding me back. Dr. Sahar helped me understand that every emotion, even the uncomfortable ones, carries important messages and lessons. Through practicing the R.A.I.N technique she taught me (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture), I've learned to sit with my feelings instead of immediately rejecting them. As she always reminds me, 'All emotions matter’! Now I see how true that is.
Psychology Today client • March, 2025
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