Sahar Khoshakhlagh(She/Her/Hers)

I'm Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh, and I'm delighted you're here. At Common Ground Counseling, I've created a warm space where your journey toward growth can unfold naturally. As both a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and life coach, I blend professional expertise with genuine care in every session. Your unique story matters deeply—with all its chapters and unwritten pages. Together, we'll explore the emotions coloring your experiences, uncovering hidden strengths while gently addressing limiting beliefs. Think of emotions as your inner compass—sometimes guiding you forward, sometimes spinning in circles. With compassion, we'll decode these signals to understand your needs, boundaries, and desires.

At Common Ground, you're seen in your beautiful complexity. I welcome every dimension of your story, whether you come alone, with a partner, or with family. Relationships function as ecosystems—when one element thrives, the entire system benefits. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with human understanding, customizing our work to transform roadblocks into stepping stones toward your envisioned life.

I specialize in helping people navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and building emotional resilience. Using a systemic lens, I address trauma impacts, communication patterns, and the intricate dynamics that shape our connections with others. I offer practical tools to manage anxiety, build meaningful connections, and clarify direction.

My ideal clients stand at crossroads, ready for positive change even when the path isn't clear. Many struggle with anxiety, unfulfilling relationships, difficult transitions, or feeling "stuck" in patterns that no longer serve them. They seek a safe harbor to explore emotions, practical tools, validation, and guidance that respects their autonomy. Their goals include building authentic relationships, creating a values-aligned life, developing resilience, finding purpose, and breaking free from unhealthy patterns.

These individuals pursue therapy not just for symptom relief but for meaningful transformation, wanting someone who balances compassion with thoughtful accountability throughout their growth journey.