Where Change Takes Root
When Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh opened her doors in New York City in 2010, she brought something extraordinary to the therapeutic landscape—two decades of experience understanding how complex systems work, combined with an unwavering commitment to human connection. Whether you call her Dr. K, Dr. Sahar, or simply trust her with your story, you'll find someone who sees both the science and the soul of healing.
Her academic journey reads like a love letter to understanding the human experience: degrees in Psychology and Applied Psychology, culminating in a Doctorate in Couples and Family Therapy. But credentials only tell part of her story—what matters most is how she transforms knowledge into genuine hope for the people who find their way to her practice.
Where Complexity Meets Compassion
Dr. Sahar has made it her life's work to walk alongside people through their most challenging emotional terrain. When anger feels like it's consuming you from the inside out, when stress has you drowning in impossible demands, when anxiety won't let your mind rest—she creates a space where these overwhelming experiences can finally be understood and gently transformed.
She understands the weight of profound sadness and how it can color every aspect of your world, helping rebuild trust after betrayal has shattered your foundation, or guiding you toward the deeper intimacy your heart craves. Her gift lies in seeing what's possible when we have the right support and understanding, recognizing the strength and resilience that already exists within you.
Recognition That Reflects Impact
Dr. Sahar's groundbreaking contributions to Trauma-Informed Care have caught the attention of leaders across New York City, earning her prestigious acknowledgments from Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, State Senator Kevin Parker, former Mayor Bill de Blasio, and the NYPD's Crisis Intervention Program. Senator Parker specifically highlighted how she's revolutionized the way communities understand trauma, transforming pain into power and helping people reclaim their narratives.
These aren't just awards on a wall—they represent thousands of lives touched, countless moments of breakthrough, and a commitment to changing how we understand and heal from life's deepest wounds.
The Art of Seeing Connections
What sets Dr. Sahar apart is her remarkable ability to see you not as an isolated individual, but as part of the beautiful, complicated web of relationships that shape your world. Working with couples and families, she understands that healing rarely happens in a vacuum. Instead, she helps you discover how your personal story connects with those of your loved ones, creating new chapters that serve everyone's growth.
In her hands, therapy becomes less about fixing what's wrong and more about understanding how all the pieces of your life fit together—and how small shifts in one area can create profound changes throughout your entire system.
A Practice as Unique as You Are
Dr. Sahar's approach defies simple categorization because people aren't simple. She skillfully weaves together evidence-based techniques, creating a therapeutic experience that's tailored specifically to your needs, your goals, and the distinctive circumstances that make your journey unlike anyone else's. This isn't one-size-fits-all healing—it's deeply personal, thoughtfully crafted care that honors exactly 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.
