After over a decade at the University of Toronto providing career coaching support to MBA students, I recently completed my Master of Social Work to broaden my skill set to include therapeutic work. I lean most heavily on the Internal Family Systems framework, augmented by training in Solution-Focused Counselling and Coaching, and Dialectical and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, to help people live more connected, joyful lives.I believe that all thoughts, behaviours and emotions are understandable when considered in context. People use diverse coping mechanisms to get through life and for good reasons. By understanding and approaching our reactions with compassion, we can pave the way for change, without relying on willpower, which is often in short supply during tough moments. I help my clients access the curiosity needed to make positive shifts and live life with more ease.Having conducted over 5000 one-on-one career coaching and counselling sessions, I possess extensive experience working with individuals of diverse race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, religion, and sexual orientation, including neurodivergent individuals. Also, as the mom of a child with a significant disability, I’ve endured the relentless battles to overcome unjust societal structures, providing me with a deep respect for other populations struggling to rise above biased systems.Experience & Skills: - Counselling & Coaching- IFS Trained (Level 1, IFS Institute)- DBT, CBT and SFBT Informed- Training in Indigenous Healing & Counselling- Neurodiversity