Sara Fakhri

I believe one of the most courageous things you can do is begin to understand your own story.

My goal is to create a safe, grounded, and trusting space where you can begin your process of healing and growth. I work collaboratively with you to build a relationship that feels supportive, attuned, and meaningful—so you can explore what’s been weighing on you and move toward real, lasting change.

My work is rooted in supporting adults navigating trauma and its impact on emotional, relational, and day-to-day functioning. I use an individualized, evidence-based approach, integrating modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies to ensure your care is tailored specifically to you.

I have worked with individuals, families, and diverse populations across multiple settings, including private practice, hospitals, and community-based programs.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Intervention. Prior to this, I obtained my MD from Garyunis University in Benghazi, where I began my career as a psychiatrist, working in high-intensity and war-affected environments. That experience shaped my deep commitment to understanding trauma and the human capacity for resilience.

Since then, my work has expanded across different countries and clinical settings, including private practice, hospitals, and advocacy programs addressing domestic violence, sexual trauma, and gender-based violence.

What I value most in this work is witnessing your growth—supporting you in making sense of your experiences, reconnecting with yourself, and stepping into a more grounded, meaningful life.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood, supported, and safe enough to explore the experiences and patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor treatment to each person’s needs, goals, and life experiences. I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, ERP, IFS-informed work, and trauma-focused interventions.

I specialize in working with adults experiencing trauma and PTSD, anxiety, OCD and intrusive thoughts, ADHD, mood disorders, personality-related concerns, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.

My style is compassionate but active. I’ll meet you with empathy and without judgment, while also helping you recognize patterns, develop practical skills, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin creating a space where you feel safe, comfortable, and understood. There’s no pressure to share everything at once—we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.

We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope will be different in your life. Together, we’ll begin identifying your goals and developing a personalized treatment plan that reflects your needs and priorities.

My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of where we can go from here.