Zhivka Stefanova

Zhivka Stefanova is a seasoned Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with extensive experience in therapeutic settings, currently working at Layla since May 2022. Previous roles include positions at Heyday Therapy, TherapyNow, and Lumenus Community Services, where skills in individual, child, and family therapy were honed. Zhivka's earlier career involved valuable experience as a therapist trainee and research assistant, contributing to program evaluation and therapeutic practice. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Solution-Focused Therapy Certificate from the University of Toronto, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Athabasca University. Additional qualifications include training in Crisis Intervention and Teaching English as a Second Language.