Fazilah’s professional journey has taken her to highly reputable mental health centers including the Calgary Family Therapy Center, Eastside Community Mental Health Services (Woods Homes), Alberta Health Services, and the Autism Research Centre. She has trained with influential professionals in the field, including with Psychiatrist Dr. Karl Tomm, a pioneer in family therapy.

• Registered Social Worker (RSW)

• Registered Family Therapist (RMFT) (advanced designation)

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

• Master of Health Administration (MHA)

• Two year Post-master certificates in advanced family therapy

• Fazilah has presented at several national and international conferences and guest lectured for graduate-level classes at the University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, and Brierchrest College.

• She delivers training to mental health clinicians on topics such as single-session therapy, systemic – relational approaches, play therapy with children, and family therapy.

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Over the past nine years, she has been on the Board of Directors for various mid to large size healthcare and social service not-for-profit organizations. For more details, click here.

Fazilah Shariff is also the Founder and Curator of the Living in Full Series—a speaker series designed to inspire, empower, and connect individuals seeking a balanced and fulfilling life. Featuring trailblazing experts and thought leaders, the series explores topics on mindset, health, and meaningful relationships, offering practical insights and engaging discussions to help you live with intention and purpose.

Fazilah’s parents and grandparents migrated to Canada over 50 years ago, after facing ethnic persecution in their country of origin. This has profoundly shaped her understanding of the range of challenges that families face and the need for compassion when working with a families.