About Cassandra

Cassandra Francis, Founder, Clinic Director, and Registered Psychotherapist at One Peace Therapy in Toronto, Ontario

Cassandra Francis (She/Her)| MCP, RP (Qualifying)

Founder, Clinic Director, and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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

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.  


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)

Certifications: 

  • 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)

Specialties: 

  • Self-Esteem/Self-Worth

  • Boundary Setting

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Racial Identity

  • Anxiety

  • Stress/Burnout

  • Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Life Transition(s)

  • Career Counselling

  • Interpersonal Concerns

Populations: 

  • Adolescence (ages 16+)

  • Adults

  • Individuals

  • Couples

  • Groups

  • LGBTQ

  • BIPOC

Sessions: 

  • Video

  • Phone

  • In-person

Languages Spoken: 

  • English

  • Caribbean Patois