Where Change Takes Root
When Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh opened her New York City practice in 2010, she brought two decades of experience to her work: a deep understanding of how complex systems function, paired with an unwavering commitment to human connection. Whether you call her Dr. K, Dr. Sahar, or simply someone you trust with your story, you'll find a therapist who sees both the science and the soul of healing.
Her academic path reflects a lifelong fascination with the human experience: degrees in Psychology and Applied Psychology, culminating in a Doctorate in Couples and Family Therapy. Yet credentials tell only part of the story. What matters most is how she transforms that knowledge into genuine hope for the people who find their way to her practice.
Where Complexity Meets Compassion
Dr. Sahar has dedicated her career to supporting people through life's most challenging emotional experiences. When anger feels overwhelming, when stress becomes more than you can carry, or when anxiety won't let your mind rest, she offers a warm, collaborative space where these experiences can be understood, held with compassion, and gently transformed.
She understands how deeply sadness can shape the way you see your world. Working side by side with you, she helps rebuild trust after betrayal and guides you toward the deeper connection you long for. Her strength lies in seeing what becomes possible with the right support, drawing on the resilience already within you so that lasting growth can take root.
A Foundation of Experience and Recognition
Prior to opening her practice, Dr. Sahar spent ten years at the Institute for Community Living (ICL), a nonprofit behavioral health agency serving the New York City metro area through programs ranging from 24-hour supervised residential services to Assertive Community Outreach and Family Reunification.
Her work in trauma-informed care has earned recognition from New York City leaders, including an Honorary Citation from former Mayor Eric Adams during his tenure as Brooklyn Borough President, along with commendations from State Senator Kevin Parker and the NYPD Crisis Intervention Program.
A Practice as Unique as You Are
Dr. Sahar's approach resists simple categorization, because people aren't simple. She skillfully weaves together evidence-based techniques into a therapeutic experience tailored to your needs, your goals, and the circumstances that make your journey unlike anyone else's. This isn't one-size-fits-all care; it's deeply personal, thoughtfully crafted support that honors who you are and where you're going.
In a world that often feels fragmented and overwhelming, Dr. Sahar offers something increasingly rare: the time, space, and expertise to help you make sense of it all, one conversation at a time.
