MENTAL HEALTH COACH

Welcome to my practice!

I'm Livia, a Mental Health Skills Coach with over 20 years of experience to empowering individuals, children, youth, parents and families from diverse backgrounds. I also have a particular interest in supporting women and children who have experienced difficult life circumstances, relationship challenges, emotional abuse, trauma or significant life transitions. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where individuals can build confidence, develop practical coping skills and move toward greater wellbeing and independence.

My approach combines professional training and personal experience, allowing me to provide compassionate support as we journey together toward emotional wellbeing. Through practical, step-by-step skills and supportive strategies, we will work collaboratively to foster meaningful growth and positive life changes. Together, we will navigate emotional challenges and build lasting confidence.

I believe mental health is not something we only talk about. It is something we practice, strengthen and measure through meaningful everyday progress. Together, we develop practical step-by-step skills, build supportive strategies and track growth over time to help create lasting emotional wellbeing, confidence and positive life changes.

My focus extends beyond immediate challenges. I help individuals build long-term confidence, emotional awareness, resilience, independence and everyday life skills. I blend life skills coaching with counselling-informed practices and a strong understanding of emotional wellness, behavior and neurodiversity, while honoring each person's unique strengths, experiences and way of being.

I believe every person has the ability to grow, heal and move forward — even after difficult experiences.

Please feel free to send me an email to share your story and let me know how I can best support you. Email is the best place to begin and I would truly love to hear from you.

Training & Background: • Certified Life Skills Coach • Counselling & Therapeutic Support • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) • Behavior Modification & Verbal Behavior • Conflict Resolution & Mediation • Psychosocial Rehabilitation • Mental Health & Emotional Wellness Support • Over 20 Years of Professional Experience

Lavardi Sanctuary Story

Welcome to Lavardi Sanctuary,

A serene and supportive environment dedicated to empowering individuals, children, youth, parents and families from diverse backgrounds.

I also have a particular interest in supporting women and children who have experienced difficult life circumstances, including emotional abuse, trauma, relationship challenges and significant life transitions.

My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space where individuals can build confidence, develop practical coping skills, and move toward greater wellbeing, resilience, and independence.

The name Lavardi Sanctuary reflects my belief that growth happens best in a space that feels safe, supportive, and welcoming. A sanctuary is a place to pause, reflect, heal and move forward with confidence.

Together, we can navigate life's complexities and create meaningful, lasting change.

At its core, Lavardi Sanctuary is rooted in a simple belief:

Growth happens best with the right support, structure and connection.

Family, Client

Thank you, Livia, for the time, kindness and support you gave to our family. Your encouragement and understanding meant so much to us. We will always remember the positive impact you had and hope our paths cross again in the future.

Child, Client

"Thank you for playing with me and spending time with me. I will miss you."

Parent, Child

Livia you have been such a wonderful source of support to our family. We are grateful to have gotten to know you. Your warmth, openness and acceptance created a positive experience for our child and made a meaningful difference in our lives.