About Us
GLOBAL WELLNESS PATHWAYS
Meet Shahnaz Khawaja
Transforming lives by bridging cultures through compassionate mental health leadership and culturally responsive wellness strategies
Professional Excellence
NCC
​National Certified Counselor
LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
LCAS
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist
BCC
Board Certified Coach
MBACP
Registered Member- British Association of Counselors & Psychotherapists
A Global Journey
Global Roots
Born in Africa and having lived in the Middle East, Asia, and the United States, Shahnaz developed a uniquely global perspective on mental health and cultural wellness. This diverse background became the foundation for her culturally attuned approach to resilience and holistic care.
Nine Lives Foundation
In 2013, Shahnaz founded her private practice under the name Nine Lives, focusing on coaching and counseling services centered on mental health and resilience. This marked the beginning of her mission to provide culturally responsive care to diverse communities.
Global Wellness Pathways
Recognizing the need for culturally responsive mental health services on a global scale, Shahnaz evolved her practice into Global Wellness Pathways—embodying her commitment to supporting individuals and institutions worldwide with evidence-based strategies that honor cultural diversity.
Areas of Expertise
Clinical Excellence
Specializing in trauma-informed care and substance use treatment, combining evidence-based therapeutic practice with strategic leadership to promote recovery and mental strength in high-pressure environments.
Cultural Competency
Designing cross-cultural initiatives that support diverse and underserved communities, with a particular focus on addressing the unique needs of individuals and organizations navigating challenges while preserving their cultural identity.
Educational Leadership
​Consulting for university counseling and wellness departments globally, creating culturally informed and institution-wide initiatives that support success and belonging for students navigating academic challenges, fostering compassionate cultures of care across campuses globally
Nonprofit Excellence
Successfully leading nonprofit programs to national recognition, with proven expertise in building sustainable systems of care and developing community wellness initiatives that create lasting impact.
Global Impact
Consulting internationally on student wellbeing and mental health strategies, designing initiatives that support youth development and institutional wellness across continents.
Consulting internationally on student wellbeing and mental health strategies, designing initiatives that support youth development and institutional wellness across continents.
“In just a few short sessions, Shahnaz managed to not only connect with me by creating an inviting and safe environment but went above and beyond to make sure I understood the importance of approaching wellness practices as a student. She is by far the most attentive listener I have had the pleasure of coming across and she helped me recognize personal attributes that I hadn't even noted about myself. Ultimately, I came out of every session understanding myself and the concept of wellness much better; I felt heard, understood, and uplifted
— Tushar Varma
