Anxiety.

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel like an unwelcome companion that follows you throughout your day—from racing thoughts that keep you awake at night to that persistent knot in your stomach during everyday situations. At Common Ground Counseling, Dr. Sahar understands that anxiety manifests differently for everyone, whether it appears as persistent worry, panic attacks, social unease, or a general sense that something isn't right.

Dr. Sahar approaches anxiety not just as a collection of symptoms to manage, but as important signals your mind and body are sending. Through collaborative exploration, she helps you understand the root causes of your anxiety, identifying triggers and patterns that may have developed over time. Rather than seeing anxiety solely as something to eliminate, Dr. Sahar guides you to develop a new relationship with these feelings, learning what your anxiety might be trying to tell you about your needs and boundaries.

In your work together, Dr. Sahar draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and somatic awareness techniques. These approaches help you recognize how thoughts influence feelings, develop practical coping strategies for anxious moments, and reconnect with your body's natural capacity for calm.

Clients who work with Dr. Sahar often report on anxiety:

• Greater ability to recognize anxiety triggers before they escalate
• Practical tools to manage anxious feelings in the moment
• Deeper understanding of how past experiences shape current responses
• Improved sleep and reduction in physical symptoms
• Enhanced confidence in previously challenging situations
• More authentic connections in relationships previously affected by anxiety

Whether your anxiety is a recent development or a long-standing challenge, Dr. Sahar creates a safe, judgment-free space to explore these experiences and develop a personalized path toward greater peace and presence in your daily life.