Our Counselors
A group practice founded on the belief that exceptional care begins with an exceptional fit. Every counselor brings deep training, whole-person awareness, and genuine presence to each session.
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Nadiya
Nadiya's path into the counseling field was shaped by an early and deep belief in the human capacity for healing, not as something given, but as something uncovered. Her career began in the spaces where that belief was tested most: community clinics, women's shelters, and child development centers, where she worked with individuals navigating trauma, grief, and profound instability. That grounding in real human struggle became the bedrock of everything she does.
From there, Nadiya worked in private practice in Manhattan's Financial District, a world defined by pressure, performance, and the particular kind of exhaustion that comes with high-stakes careers. She worked with executives, attorneys, finance professionals, and founders confronting burnout, identity, anxiety, and the quiet crises that success doesn't protect you from. That experience sharpened her ability to hold two truths at once: that high achievers carry enormous strength, and that they deserve a space where they don't have to perform it.
Her specialties include grief & loss, anxiety, spirituality, and the existential questions that surface when life demands more than it seems to give. She founded Student of Life Counseling to build a practice rooted in presence, personalization, and the unwavering belief that the inner work is always worth doing.
Jennifer
As a working mom, Jennifer understands the challenge of trying to balance work, family, and everything in between. She helps high-achieving women who are pregnant, postpartum, or considering motherhood. Many of her clients are navigating anxiety, depression, identity shifts, or the emotional impact of past trauma during this pivotal stage of life.
Her approach is person-centered and integrates evidence-based treatments such as ACT and EMDR. She helps clients develop mindful awareness of thoughts and feelings, explore personal values, and identify ways to enact meaningful change. Her goal is to provide a compassionate space for you to process your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and feel confident taking steps towards the quality of life you want, free from old patterns and unresolved pain.
She has over 10 years of experience supporting children, adults, and families with behavioral, mental, and emotional health needs. For the past 8 years, she has served as a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing heartfelt one-on-one care that encourages growth and emotional wellness.