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Welcome Common Ground Counseling. I understand each day is a new chapter in your life story, filled with unique experiences that shape who you are. Your personal history, the culture you’re part of, the values your family cherishes, and the education you’ve received have all woven the rich tapestry of your identity.
At the heart of our identity are the emotions that spring from our daily encounters. These emotions — powerful tools for self-awareness — act like signposts, guiding us through the maze of beliefs we hold about ourselves. Sometimes, these beliefs can become roadblocks to our happiness and success, especially if we don’t take the time to examine them closely.
I’m here to help you untangle the threads of your thoughts and feelings, to understand the core beliefs that define you. We’ll embark on this exploration with open hearts and minds, uncovering the narratives that you’ve carried within you, perhaps without even realizing it.
In my approach, I hold steadfast to a few key principles — inclusivity, empathy, and unwavering support. Your background, beliefs, culture, gender — none of these change the fundamental respect and understanding you deserve. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe space where every aspect of your being is acknowledged and valued.
In addition to individual counseling, I specialize in working with couples and families. Using a systemic lens, I view relationships as interconnected systems, where each individual’s wellbeing contributes to the health of the whole. Together, we will explore the dynamics of your relationships, understanding how each person’s narrative interweaves with the others.
My methodology is eclectic and evidence-based, blending various therapeutic techniques to tailor a unique path for each person, couple, and family. This personalized approach ensures that the therapy is as unique as you are, addressing your specific needs and goals.
Years of Experience: 22 years
Individual counseling - Working with individual adults struggling with life stressors and/or adjustments in daily living
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Family therapy and family of origin issues - The belief that everyone in the family system is part of the solution. Boundaries, family structure, communication, and respect are some of the areas that are explored
Intimacy topics and challenges - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; improving communication to realize a fulfilling relationships
Infidelity and affair recovery - Providing a safe and neutral environment for couples to explore and develop a plan forward from infidelity and affair issues within the relationship
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Dr. Sahar is currently offering lower fee therapy for individuals and couples impacted by COVID-19 and the current economic circumstances
Sahar Khoshakhlagh is not in-network with any insurances.
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Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
I do not participate in any insurance networks and only accept out-of-pocket payments for my services. Common Ground Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC (CGCMFT) is not designed to provide clinical diagnoses. As such, any situations requiring in-person evaluations or official documentation, including but not limited to court-ordered counseling, emotional support animal certification, insurance reimbursement, medication or medical treatment, should not rely on advice from CGCMFT. For clinical diagnoses that necessitate in-person evaluations or official documentation, please consult with a medical professional, such as a psychiatrist.