Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh , LMFT

Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York with two decades of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Her practice centers on helping people navigate anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, career stress, and major life changes through an attachment-focused lens that considers how early experiences of love and safety influence present-day patterns. She combines warmth and clinical expertise to offer collaborative care tailored to each person’s story and needs.

Her approach begins with a thorough assessment that attends to the whole person rather than only symptoms, followed by goals that are meaningful and achievable for the client. In session she integrates systems-level thinking to understand relational dynamics, emotionally focused interventions to deepen connection, cognitive-behavioral techniques for practical coping, and mindfulness practices to support present-moment regulation. Treatment plans are adapted as therapy unfolds so interventions align with each client’s unique situation.

Over the years Dr. Khoshakhlagh has observed that many people experience increased self-awareness, clearer boundaries, improved communication, and more effective coping strategies as they engage in the work. While she does not promise specific outcomes, she aims to hold space for clients to reclaim agency in relationships and reconnect with parts of themselves that feel lost or overwhelmed.

Her academic training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with studies in Peace Studies from California State University, Fullerton, a Master of Arts in Applied Psychology from New York University, and a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Couples and Family Therapy from the California School of Professional Psychology. She also holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, reflecting specialized training in relational and family systems work.

Attachment, Emotion, and Practical Tools Available Online

Dr. Sahar Khoshakhlagh draws on attachment-based work to explore how early patterns of connection shape current relationships and emotional responses; this approach is useful for people coping with abandonment, attachment wounds, and intimacy problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to help clients identify and shift interaction patterns that keep emotions stuck, supporting deeper connection in couples and family relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete strategies to reframe unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Khoshakhlagh works with clients to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques so that therapy fits each person’s life and values rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family commitments, continue care during transitions, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without traveling to an office.