Sharon (Tzivie) Hirschman
BA, MSW Practicum Student (She/Her)
Sharon (Tzivie) Hirschman, BA is a practicum student at Counselling & Behaviour, currently completing her Master of Social Work at Daemen University in Buffalo, New York. She holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Woodmont College.
Sharon brings experience supporting individuals and families through difficult and emotionally complex circumstances. She has training as an emotional doula supporting women and families experiencing pregnancy loss and stillbirth, and has been involved in peer support for women experiencing postpartum depression. She also trained through Bikur Cholim of Toronto and Toronto General Hospital, where she spent more than five years volunteering with hospitalized patients and their families.
During the generalist year of her MSW program, Sharon completed her field placement at Lev Dov, where she provided one-on-one social support to adults with developmental disabilities. Her work focused on building independence, self-advocacy, confidence, and practical life skills while supporting each individual’s personal goals.
Sharon takes a compassionate, and individualized approach to her work. She believes in meeting people where they are, taking the time to understand their experiences, and helping them feel supported as they work through challenges and change.
Outside of her work, Sharon enjoys travelling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.