“Prior to working with Afshan I had issues handling the pressures of work/life balance. I was concerned with my loss of confidence in myself, behavior changes, and not feeling like myself. I gained exceptional tools to use with some daily challenges in my life. She helped me find myself again, by helping me regain elements of myself I allowed the world to take from me through different experiences. Taught me to think and speak differently over situations so that I am able to have a strategic approach. Afshan has really been a blessing to my life. She helped me excel professionally and personally and I am forever grateful. Thank you for all you have helped me overcome!”
— Tanika P.
“When I came to Afshan I was struggling to deal with trauma from my past, seeing myself clearly and feeling hopeless. Afshan has helped me immensely through teaching and journaling to get more in touch with who I am at my core, disconnect emotionally from my traumas, and recognizing the signs of my old habits/attitudes. Now I feel more in touch with myself, I am better at managing my relationships and I feel like a weight has been lifted. ”
— Ashlee S.
“I had the pleasure of having Afshan as my life coach. My experience with Afshan has been life-changing, to say the least. She has a very unique way of coaching that I really enjoyed. She combined her coaching skills, as well as, her counseling experience to both coach me and help me understand the “why” behind what I was experiencing which I really appreciated. I came to Afshan with the biggest goal of wanting to heal myself emotionally. I was feeling an underlying pain that never parted ways with me for years. I didn’t know where that pain was coming from, but I wanted to rid myself of it because it was weighing too heavily on me. Afshan helped me realize that my pain was due to a grief trauma that I had had at a younger age. Afshan also introduced me to EMDR which helped me tremendously with dealing with my grief trauma and going through the feelings that I had suppressed for many years. Thanks to Afshan, I no longer have to deal with that underlying pain that I thought was becoming a part of me. I feel lighter and freer.”
— Noran E.
“Afshan’s hybrid approach of counseling and coaching was really beneficial for me. She created a space where I could explore and reflect on how my core thoughts and actions were driving various aspects of my life, while providing valuable education about the mind that helped me understand the value of the exercises and assignments I chose to take on every week.”
— Camila N.
“When I came to see Ms. Malik, I struggled with shame and low self-worth, and my coping methods included shutting down and lashing out in anger. I had been in therapy before, but I’d never worked with someone like Ms. Malik. Her approach draws from many different methods and incorporates teaching in a way that really resonated with me. From helping me work through trauma with EMDR to simply framing situations for me in an unexpected way, I walked away from every session learning something new. Life continues to have difficult moments, as it always will, but she has given me a vast toolkit, and I will be forever grateful for my time with her.”
— Katie M.
“Afshan has found a way to blend the dedication of her craft as a therapist with the forward thinking of an energy coach. Her ability to speak clearly about the human psyche made me want to learn more from her during our time together. Like all humans, we are the sum of the many parts of our lives. Afshan used her strengths and knowledge to support my own desire to understand why I make my choices without losing the focus of taking steps towards my goals. Afshan is a professional coach who can push you forward while creating a space for you to dig deeper into who you truly are.”
— Tony D.
“I went to find help with anxiety and depression, especially with how to deal with “old issues” and how to handle new issues that cause the symptoms to get worse. What I learned from working with Afshan is that some of my mental health comes from family issues. Afshan helped me learn how to separate and have better boundaries with family. I also learned some skills to calm down my anxiety and work through my depression including using imagery of places I like to feel safer and calm down. She also helped me figure out how to be more comfortable with myself. ”
— Kelly P.
“I have had the pleasure of seeing Afshan’s coaching in action. Her ability to intuitively understand and reach her clients comes from a convergence of her professional background, personal journey and direct coaching style. Clients immediately connect and sit up taller with Afshan. She brings something different and unique. When working with Afshan, one hasn’t simply chosen a coach who has walked in the same shoes. At Begin Again, Afshan provides clients with the framework, tools and the roadmap to define life on their new success terms.”
— Jennifer M.
“Afshan has been successful with helping clients meet their goals, reconnect with their purpose, and improve their quality of life. She has assisted them in reconnecting with their purpose and sense of self worth. She has helped facilitate the healing process for many individuals including teaching them effective coping skills and learning how to move forward towards growth and improvement.”
