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About Cassandra

Hello my name is Cassandra Francis. Thank you for taking the time to read more about me.

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My interest in psychotherapy began while working as a Physiotherapist Assistant. Within that position, I recognized how much an individual’s mental health impacts their physical health and overall well-being. Since then, I have over six years of experience working with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, identity concerns, interpersonal conflict, trauma, and more. I have always been interested in the process of recovery and integration. I believe that everyone has the ability to expand their well-being, and I am here to support you along the way.  

 

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MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

What Makes Me Stand Out

EDUCATION

  • Master of Counselling Psychology (MCP)

    • Adler University

      • Vancouver, BC

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA Psych)

    • Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University)

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CERTIFICATIONS

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  • Torture, Trauma, Psychosocial Impact and Mental Health: Meeting the Needs of War and Torture Survivors

    • Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Training

    • Adler University

  • Trauma-Informed Yoga

    • Yoga Outreach

  • Trauma-Informed Care

    • Adler University

  • Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals

    • PESI

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Crisis Skills

    • Lifted Counselling and Consulting

  • Complex Trauma

    • Leading Edge Seminar, University of Toronto

  • Loss and Grief

    • Leading Edge Seminar, University of Toronto

  • Safe Space Training for LGBT2QIA+ individuals 

    • Adler University​

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

    • Professional Member

 

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

SPECIALITIES

  • Self-esteem/self-worth

  • Emotion regulation

  • Racial identity

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief

  • Trauma

  • Life transition(s)

POPULATIONS

  • Adolescence (ages 16+)

  • Adults

  • Individuals

  • Couples

  • Groups

  • LGBTQ

  • BIPOC

TYPES OF SESSIONS

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  • Video

  • Phone

  • In-person

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

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  • English

  • Caribbean Patois

About Me: Credentials
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