Psychologist
Toronto Clinic | English-speaking
Sharon’s (she/her) clinical work is guided by a belief in the intrinsic good of others and in the resiliency of the human spirit to thrive in spite of adversity. Working from a foundation of genuine positive regard for her clients, her goal is to empower individuals in becoming active agents of change in their own lives while supporting them through this journey. Sharon draws from a rich background of relational and skills-focused techniques (e.g., CBT, DBT, EFT, Psychodynamic, Systemic Family Therapy) to offer an evidence-based therapeutic process that best fits the individualized needs of her clients. She welcomes clients from across the lifespan whether they be youth, adolescents, adults, or parents and families.
Sharon received a Ph.D. C.Psych from the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the University of Toronto. Previously, she completed an Hons B.Sc. specializing in Psychology from the University of Toronto and an M.Sc. in Experimental Lifespan Psychology from the University of Victoria in British Colombia. Currently, she works as a psychologist in the psychiatry department at the Hospital for Sick Children and at Broadview Psychology.
Sharon is experienced in providing comprehensive and psychodiagnostic assessments, intervention, as well as consultation in community, school, university, hospital, and private settings. She has trained in understanding and treating a wide range of presenting concerns including mood disorders, self-harming behaviours and ideation, trauma, interpersonal conflict, as well as neurodevelopmental and learning disabilities. Areas of particular interest include anxiety disorders, selective mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, personality disorders, and OCD. Sharon has also worked with families to address sensitive topics such as marital conflict, co-parenting within blended families, as well as behavioural challenges and oppositionality in children. She has led various therapy groups ranging from preadolescent to young adult DBT groups for individuals and their parents, as well as a social skills group for young adults.
Sharon’s doctoral dissertation focused on understanding intergroup dynamics: an intersection of the psychology around perceived social status, ingroup and outgroup constructs, and their roles in the development and perpetuation of prejudice. Her research background brings a heightened sensitivity towards working with vulnerable populations through a unique multicultural and developmental lens.
In her free time, Sharon enjoys language learning, sampling dessert menus, turning everyday objects into arts and craft projects, hunting for uncommon collectibles with an interesting story, and fussing over a very spoiled house cat named Toast.