At Common Ground Counseling, Dr. Sahar practices through a comprehensive trauma-informed lens, recognizing that many challenges clients face may be rooted in or influenced by traumatic experiences. Rather than asking "what's wrong with you," a trauma-informed approach asks, "what happened to you," acknowledging how past experiences shape current behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
Dr. Sahar's trauma-informed practice is built on core principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. She creates an environment where clients feel physically and emotionally secure, maintaining transparency in the therapeutic process while respecting clients' autonomy and decision-making. Understanding that healing happens in relationships, Dr. Sahar emphasizes collaborative partnership and recognizes clients as experts in their own experiences.
This approach permeates all aspects of treatment at Common Ground Counseling, regardless of the presenting concern. Dr. Sahar integrates culturally responsive practices that honor diverse experiences of trauma across different backgrounds and identities. She employs evidence-based modalities that address both the psychological and physiological impacts of trauma, helping clients regulate their nervous systems and develop sustainable coping strategies.
Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Dr. Sahar's trauma-informed perspective helps clients understand how past experiences might influence current patterns, fostering compassion for themselves and others. By acknowledging the prevalence and impact of trauma, Common Ground Counseling creates space for healing, resilience, and post-traumatic growth in a respectful, client-centered environment.
Dr. Sahar's contributions to Trauma-Informed Care have earned significant recognition, including an Honorary Citation from State Senator Kevin Parker and a Certificate of Recognition from the NYPD's Crisis Intervention Program. These accolades reflect her dedication to advancing trauma-informed practices and her commitment to serving diverse communities with excellence and compassion.
