True Ally
An Ally That Has Been In Your Shoes
‘I always wanted to work in a place where everyone felt included’. She chose the latter.
Sharlene’s story begins not at the inception of True Ally, but during her tenure at a leading mental health organization. It was here, amidst the challenges of an environment marked by a stifling hierarchy and cultural toxicity, that Sharlene’s vision for a different kind of workplace began to take shape. Faced with a system resistant to change and a voice that struggled to be heard, Sharlene expe
01/17/2026
It’s official 🎉 The True Ally Skills Lab is launching!
First topic: Trauma-Informed Change Management — Engaging Teams During Uncertainty
What gets labeled “resistance” is often a response to how change is being led.
This is a 60-minute Professional Development Skills Lab focused on practical tools for engaging teams through uncertainty — with clarity, care, and psychological safety.
✅ Includes a 1-hour PD Certificate
📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026 (Live on Zoom)
🎟 $125 CAD + HST | Limited to 25 seats
Register here: https://www.trueally.ca/true-ally-skills-lab
True Ally | Trauma-Informed Therapy, Training & Skills Labs True Ally provides trauma-informed therapy, professional development, and Skills Labs supporting individuals, leaders, and organizations navigating change, stress, and complexity.
12/08/2025
Excited to be joining Roots today for an important conversation with youth about respect, healthy relationships, and emotional safety.
Creating spaces where young people can be heard, supported, and empowered is work I truly love. 💛
Grateful for the opportunity.
09/22/2025
Honoured to be facilitating this important Su***de Prevention Month workshop with the Black Health & Social Services Hub Peel. 💛
Thank you for holding space for such a needed community conversation.
Hope to see many of you there!
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09/11/2025
09/11/2025
We’re excited to share! Sharlene Gumbs will be one of the facilitators for the OASW fall Lunch & Learn series!
06/01/2025
We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of Raquel's Riot event! Grab some tickets and we’ll see you there!
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Mark your calendars for October 5th — you won’t want to miss this! 🌟 Join us for an afternoon packed with talent, inspiration, and unforgettable fun at LIFT 2025!
We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of speakers, performers, and creative energy that’ll leave you feeling empowered, entertained, and totally LIFTED. Meet the voices that will move you!!
Raquel Roy
Mandi Galer
Sing Music Studio
Krista Blondin Music
Alice Tokarev
Kristen Prince
Christine Awasthy
Really Big Shiny Tunes
John Stuart Campbell
True Ally
Raquel's Riot
✨ Don’t wait — grab your tickets now and be part of something amazing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-inspire-female-talent-lift-tickets-1380958807969?aff=oddtdtcreator
Emerging Talent Auditions are open from June 1st to Aug 1st. Details at https://www.raquelsriot.ca/lift
05/24/2025
Just wrapped up an incredible Internal Family Systems (IFS) training in beautiful Stratford, Ontario hosted by Mission Empowerment
I left with so many insights, some unexpected self-reflections, and of course... no Justin Bieber sightings 😄. But theatre, nature, and therapy parts? All present and accounted for.
Grateful for the learning and the chance to be in community with others committed to trauma-informed work. Certificate in hand—and a few playful parts activated too. 💼🎭
11/08/2024
Why can’t workplace wellness be the norm?
Discover how fostering an inclusive, healthy workplace is not just possible—it’s essential for modern business success.
https://trueally.ca/corporate-workshops
11/08/2024
Therapist Clinical Consulting
Improve client outcomes and ensure ethical excellence in every session with our seasoned supervision and support.
https://trueally.ca/therapist-clinical-consulting
11/08/2024
Individual Therapy Sessions
Our expert therapists are here to help you manage the complexities of anxiety, trauma, and depression with compassion and understanding
https://trueally.ca/individual-therapy-sessions
Book Online at True Ally Sharlene specializes in workplace trauma, anxiety and depression treatment. Sharlene is a trained clinician in multiple evidence based therapies and has designed and delivered clinical group programming. In addition to her clinical therapy knowledge, she has extensive experience in community, crimin...
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| Monday | 10am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
| Friday | 10am - 3pm |
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