Meet the Team

I help families navigate life’s twists and turns.

- Fazilah Shariff

MSW, MHA, RSW, RMFT

Child and Family Therapist |
Clinical Director

Personal Story!

Learn why Fazilah became a Child and Family Therapist

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How I Work

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Every family, child, and parent comes with a unique story, and I approach each one with respect, warmth, and curiosity. I collaborate with you to build on your strengths—not to change who you are, but to support the growth and healing that already lives within you. My role is to walk alongside you, offering compassionate support and practical, down-to-earth strategies that fit your life and values.

Families

Respect for your parenting style – I meet you where you are, without judgment or pressure to fit into a mold.

Warm, compassionate presence – Therapy works best when you feel safe, heard, and valued.

Clear, actionable guidance – I offer practical strategies you can use beyond the therapy room.

Curious, non-judgmental support – I hold space with openness and humility.

Big-picture, systems-thinking lens – I look beyond the surface to help address the root causes and create sustainable change.

Specialties

Youth and young adults

Parents

Well Rounded Approach

My professional experiences allow me to connect with families and individuals in deeply meaningful ways. I understand the systems you may be navigating—from schools and healthcare to cultural dynamics—and I’m committed to providing therapy that is not only compassionate and evidence-based, but also practical and relevant to your world.

- Master of Social Work (2011)
- Master of Health Administration (2020)
- Registered Social Worker
- Registered Couple/Marriage and Family Therapy (advanced designation)
- Advanced Post-Graduate Courses in Child and Family Therapy (advanced certificates)

- Guest lecturer at graduate programs (psychology & social work)
- Presenter at national and international mental health conferences
- Board director in healthcare and social services sectors
- Health systems expert
- Owner of YYC Family Therapy
- Founder and Curator, Living in Full Series