Gulnara Zhakupova is a compassionate social worker fluent in English, Russian, and Kazakh. She holds graduate and master's degrees in clinical practice from Columbia University’s School of Social Work. Gulnara specializes in managing transitions, cultural adjustments, and stress reduction. Her expertise spans a range of issues, including childhood trauma, grief healing, anxiety, panic attacks, burnout, and self-esteem challenges. Gulnara employs a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered approaches, motivational interviewing, and trauma therapy to provide personalized support. Her methods are especially tailored to the diverse needs of her clients, including victims of sexual and domestic violence, parents of children with special needs, the LGBTQ+ population, and earthquake survivors.