New Start Groups
501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

About Us...

Our mission is to make Mental Wellness a priority by facilitating open discussions and teaching personal development techniques. 

Our workshops are led by qualified mental health and wellness professionals.  We are dedicated Mental Wellness advocates who are passionate about providing a safe space that we wished existed when we were younger.  We feel that our time, experience, and education are only useful if we have an opportunity to share them with those who would benefit from them.

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Gina Naumov, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP-II                    

New Start Groups Founding President/CEO

Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor 

Level-II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

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I fulfilled my childhood dream of becoming a

Board Certified Licensed Professional

Counselor and pushed further to become a

Level-II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  

With over 20 years in the mental health field,

my work as a psychotherapist is shaped by

both professional training and personal

experience.  As a survivor of childhood abuse,

I understand what it feels like to carry pain

silently and how transformative it can be to

finally feel safe, seen, and supported. 

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With limited and subpar mental health resources, I became frustrated and didn't feel comfortable referring my patients through the revolving doors of the mental health resources that existed.  The dream of creating a Nonprofit Organization lived in my mind for a decade. It took one serendipitous encounter with a special person named Annemarie, who believed in my vision and helped me find the confidence to bring it to life - and now, many more do.  I'm proud of what we're building and grateful for every person who walks through our doors.  Together, we're creating a community where Mental Wellness isn't a luxury, it's a shared priority.  

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Nicole Cherbakova, BA, MA                                               

New Start Groups Board Secretary

MA in Social Work

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My name is Nicole, and I have a Bachelor of

Arts degree in psychology from William

Paterson University.  I am a recent graduate

of Rutgers University, with a Master's degree

in Social Work.  I plan to do therapy with

children and teenagers, once I become a

Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Beginning

therapy at a young age is more effective

than starting later. 

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I joined Gina in facilitating workshops at New Start Groups from its founding in July 2022.  I have struggled with mental health since I was a teenager and was always searching for a safe space that was cost-free, as I did not have a steady income.  As I started facilitating workshops with Gina, I felt excited and grateful to be able to provide an accessible, safe space for other people.  I have loved getting to know and learning from everyone who has attended our workshops.  I look forward to cultivating new relationships and opportunities that come our way.

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Leah Davis, BA                                             

New Start Groups Volunteer

BA in Psychological and Social Sciences

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My name is Leah Davis, and I have a

Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychological

and Social Sciences, and a minor in

Sociology from The Pennsylvania State 

University. I am currently pursuing a

Master's in Clinical Mental Health

Counseling at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

My ultimate goal as a mental health

advocate is to create a safe space where I

can encourage individual differences and foster a sense of empowerment in other people. 

I joined New Start Groups as a Social Media and Workshop Volunteer in the summer of 2025. Before that summer, I'd never heard of New Start Groups. But when I glanced at the website, it all felt familiar to me. Part of me was scared to push forward with this new opportunity, but after speaking with Gina, I saw a chance to be involved in something bigger than myself. Working on social media allows me to promote mental wellness and inspire/comfort people who need it but weren't actively searching. For the past five years, I've thought about making separate accounts dedicated to wellness posts--but I never did it. Now, I am achieving this goal through New Start Groups. And by helping with the workshops, I am actively engaging with a new community instead of sticking to what I already know. 

Not only do I look forward to seeing how I blossom, but also to my impact on other people. 

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Jose Cuevas                                             

New Start Groups Volunteer

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Adrianne Rowe                                              

New Start Groups Certified Yoga Instructor

​Holistic Yoga Teacher | Licensed Spiritual Healer | Aroma Freedom Practitioner | Certified Angel Energy Healer | Reiki Master

I'm Adrianne, a seasoned yoga instructor

with over two decades of experience guiding

individuals and groups through Slow Flow,

Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra,

and Meditation, in both in-person and virtual

settings.

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My offerings blend mindful movement,

breathwork, and meditation. I teach with

soulful themes that encourage a deeper

mind-body connection, supporting clients in moving through life with greater awareness, grace, and alignment. I offer a range of experiences—from weekly group classes to seasonal gatherings and personalized one-on-one sessions.

I help women unwind burnout and reclaim balance naturally through yoga, mindset mentoring, and heart-centered rituals that nourish the nervous system and uplift the spirit.

My work is rooted in my own healing journey. Over the years, I have walked through grief, burnout, and transformation—and these sacred practices supported me through deep transformation and continue to anchor my life today.

In addition to my yoga practice, I am a Licensed Spiritual Healer, Aroma Freedom Practitioner, Certified Angel Energy Healer, and Reiki Master. I am deeply passionate about helping others reconnect with their inner wisdom and elevate their natural wellness through essential oils and holistic tools that support emotional clarity, spiritual alignment, and soul-deep healing.

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Catherine Dias-Margiotta

New Start Groups Certified Yoga Instructor

​Gentle Yoga & Reiki Master | Founder of CDM Pampering You

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I'm a Certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki

Master Level Teacher and Practitioner

who brings a warm, nurturing presence

to everything I do.  Known for my

calming energy and intuitive approach,

I create a healing space where people

can truly relax, restore, and reconnect with

themselves.  As the Founder of CDM Pampering You, I offer a unique blend of gentle yoga, reiki healing, and handmade wellness products, including my signature reiki-infused candles crafted with intention and care.  My holistic offerings are designed to soothe the body, mind, and spirit.

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I also lead Mala-making workshops and teach practical meditation techniques that are accessible to beginners and

experienced practitioners alike. My workshops offer a creative, hands-on way to build a personal spiritual practice using Mala beads that are beautiful, handcrafted necklaces traditionally used in meditation and prayer to help center the mind and deepen intention.  Whether you're looking to relieve stress, explore energy healing, or simply create space for self-care, I offer a supportive path to inner peace and personal transformation.

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Eva Co, BA

New Start Groups Certified Yoga Instructor

BA in Sociology | Licensed Medical Assistant

​Certified Reiki Master 

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I discovered yoga after a life-changing

back injury in 2014, eventually becoming

stronger and more mobile than before. With a

Medical Assistant license and BA in Sociology,

I have always wanted to help everyone live

their best lives.  Wanting to share such healing

benefits with the world, I became a Certified

Reiki Master and Yoga Teacher.  My approach to yoga requires you to listen to your body's needs.  My class focus is on Restore & Reiki, where you can expect to surrender to full relaxation, allowing your body to flow into a healing state.​​​​​