Sharon Obiye is a Registered Social Worker. She is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and currently doing her Master of Social Work.
She has more than five years of experience in child welfare, working with individuals, families, and youths in various settings.
She has training in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families dealing with issues not limited to anxiety, stress management, depression, separation, custody and access, parenting issues, immigration, trauma, grief, and identity crisis.
She uses a trauma-informed approach and strength-based model when working with clients. She adopts an anti-oppressive lens and is capable of using an afro-centric perspective as a Black African woman. Sharon is passionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic in her approach to assisting clients. She uses evidence-based therapeutic models such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and narrative therapy.
Sharon is currently available for evening appointments and Saturday mornings and afternoons as well.