Testimonials
"They say it takes a village to raise a child. We believe a vital member of this village is a counselor. Uzma fits this role perfectly within this village. We have known Uzma for more than 10 years. She is an excellent resource to the school and the community. We have reached out to her on multiple occasions and through different forums to discuss challenges related to parenting. She always takes the time to chat with us, listens to our concerns patiently and gives very practical advice on handling different types of situations. We find her experience, calm demeanor, and practical approach to problems very valuable. We always find peace every time we discuss with her. She is very friendly and highly responsive. She is not only easily approachable to us as parents. Our child is so comfortable reaching out to her directly out of her own volition any time she has a rough day at school or if she wants to talk an issue out with someone. She directly goes to Ms. Uzma and always feels better after doing so. To have such an awesome professional that understands the needs of a child and works with the parents as a team is such a blessing!"
-Middle School Parent
"I asked my 10 year old son what he thought of Ms. Uzma. He instantly perked up and said: "She really changed my life and helped me get through a really dark time! I don't know what I would've done without her!"
Uzma has a kind and nurturing demeanor. She instantly puts others at ease. For children who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or intimidated, her presence offers an immediate safespace. For my son, Ms. Uzma helped him with decreasing anxiety, building confidence, conflict resolution, emotional self regulation, and self advocacy. My son does not know this though. In his eyes, Ms. Uzma listened to him, encouraged him, and played games with him. It was through this play therapy that she was able to connect with him and guide him through frustrations while teaching him different tools to use in the future. Uzma is a consummate professional. She is amazing at understanding the unique needs of children and speaking to them in their language. Parenting is hard and confusing. Uzma's guidance and knowledge has been invaluable. It helps parents set developmentally-appropriate expectations and helps children gain skills necessary to meet those expectations."
-Elementary School Parent
"Patient, supportive, but firm.
If I had to name three traits that I would want in someone who works with my child, these would probably be the ones I would choose – and those are the ones that I think of when I think of Uzma Baig.
Uzma worked with high school students to guide them through the college access process. For those of us with students that age, most of the battle seems to be to keep them on track without stress. And Uzma does that. She is supportive of the students, is patient with them, but also makes certain that students know she has certain expectations – both in terms of performance and the manner in which they conduct themselves.
Uzma is indeed a unique and skilled individual who can combine those traits.
-Tessie Wilson
Chairman, College Access Fairfax
Treasurer of the Foundation for FCPS
Former FCPS Board Member
“Mental health and emotional stability are two challenges that children commonly face in today's society often times alone and in silence. The most important thing that educators and parents can do is to identify this need and provide their children with the appropriate resources. Through her counseling and consultation, Uzma has been a pillar of support and a true asset to the youth of McLean Islamic Center and our programs have been better off because of her support. Not only has she been able to help our younger members with one-on-one sessions, she has also shared her professional insights with our leadership team, and I highly recommend her services.”
-Dr. Sultan Chaudhry
President, MIC
"The counselor has long experience and real examples of what children and teenagers think about their parents and friends."
- Parent Workshop Participant
"I consider my self lucky that Ms. Baig helped me guide and counsel my 2 boys academically during their sophomore and junior years and to my oldest during his senior year and she will continue with my youngest during this school year in high school.
Ms. Baig is compassionate, savvy and smart.
She always encouraged them to chase their dreams and guided them to achieve their goals.
-High School Parent
Class of 2021
"Involved, caring, and a community leader! These words describe Ms. Baig! Her support and guidance has helped me go through the college application journey with much ease. An understanding coach and mentor like her can make the application process 10x easier versus being on your own!"
-High School Senior
"Uzma took time to listen and answer our concerns without rushing us."
-Middle School Parent
"The most helpful part of her workshop was about strengthening communication between the parents and school's team"
-Parent Workshop Participant