When you meet Dr. Sahara Omar, you'll feel welcomed in a supportive environment where you can safely explore your emotions and challenging issues.

Dr. Sahara Omar specializes in trauma and PTSD recovery, and she also assists clients with various other concerns such as anxiety, depression, conflict management, commitment issues, sex therapy, communication problems, divorce, and more. She provides psychoeducation on relevant topics and uses active listening to become each client's cheerleader. Her primary therapeutic modalities include CBT, DBT, Narrative, Gottman, and solution-focused approaches. Dr. Omar's therapy style is semi-direct and aimed at achieving productive outcomes.

Dr. Sahara Omar holds a Doctorate and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. She speaks four languages: English, Somali, Arabic, and French, and leverages her own experiences to help clients overcome their struggles.

Supervision

Dr. Omar provides supervision and mentorship services for Master's and Doctoral students in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT).Dr. Omar offers guidance in navigating complex cases, honing therapeutic skills, and understanding theoretical frameworks. Her approach blends compassionate support with rigorous academic and clinical training, ensuring students develop a deep understanding of ethical practices and effective therapeutic interventions. Through personalized supervision sessions, Dr. Omar fosters a supportive learning environment where students can grow professionally and personally, preparing them to excel in their careers as competent and compassionate mental health professionals. In the process of becoming AAMFT approved supervisor.

• MFT students at a master's program in their practicum or internship training.

• MFT-A recent graduates with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy accruing their post-graduate hours.

• Doctoral-level students in Marriage and Family Therapy who are completing their practicum and internship training at COAMFTE-accredited universities.