Deniz Inanici is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University at Buffalo. She has provided therapy to children, adolescents, and adults across private practice, community mental health centers, and school-based programs, helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her clinical experience informs her research on mental health, mentoring, and career development, with a focus on how young people build resilience and navigate educational and vocational pathways across cultural contexts. Passionate about integrating counseling and education, Deniz aims to create growth-oriented environments that promote purpose, possibility, and equitable outcomes for youth and emerging adults.