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Candice Frederick
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Candice Frederick

Canadian Certified Counsellor

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Meet Candice

My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…

  • Being high functioning while in survival mode, and how it can show up for eldest daughters as hyper-independence and learning to abandon yourself to stay connected to others.

  • Money anxiety and shame rooted in scarcity, whether you're doing well financially or not, and the fear of repeating what you grew up watching.

  • Racial trauma and the pressure to perform wellness, and how perfectionism and constant overriding can lead to burnout when rest never feels available.

  • Coming from an immigrant family and being the first in many spaces, and the complicated relationship with failure that can grow from that.

  • PMDD, perimenopause, and PCOS/PMOS, and how hormonal shifts can erode your mental health and make you feel like a different person depending on the day or the week.

  • Friendship breakups with deep history, and how much they can hurt, especially when there no longer seems to be room for who you're becoming.

  • Grief you haven't been able to fully process, and feeling adrift, unmoored, and less safe in the world after losing someone you love.

  • Reaching for connection even when you learned early that it wasn't safe, and how, with time and care, your body can learn that closeness can feel safe again.

My cultural or ancestral background is…

  • Caribbean

My clients describe me using words like…

  • Grounded

  • Non-judgmental

  • Insightful

  • Intuitive

  • Approachable

  • Gentle

  • Collaborative

Expertise

Areas of Focus

Specializations

  • Money Trauma
  • Burnout
  • Stress

By category

  • Workplace stress
  • Burnout
  • Career guidance
My clients often self-identify as…

  • Givers and nurturers who are seeking space to slow down, reflect, and care for themselves.

  • BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and non-romantic duos (but many others who resonate with this approach are welcome).

  • People looking for somatic awareness and body-informed support.

  • People navigating financial, reproductive, or relational stress and who need compassionate guidance.

I’m the right therapist for you if…

  • You’re a giver or nurturer looking to make sense of and release what you are feeling. You may want to reconnect to your body and build practices of rest.

  • You’re navigating friendship or non-romantic relationship conflict, breakups, or strain and want support in processing your emotions and finding clarity.

  • You’re a couple or duo seeking to deepen connection or improve communication within a trauma-informed lens. You might be looking to slow down as you navigate conflict and move closer together.

  • You want to explore financial shame, survival stress, or money wounds, and cultivate more self-compassion and understanding.

  • You want support that integrates nervous system awareness, honors intersecting identities, and provides culturally sensitive, pro-choice, and nonjudgmental guidance — with practices and reflection that allow you to bring your whole self and provide a soft container for greater insight and clarity.

Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach

  • Anti-Opressive Practice
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness & Meditation
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Somatic and Body Awareness
  • Anger and Stress Management
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed
If we work together you can expect to feel…

  • Validated

  • Respected

  • Seen and understood in your full complexity

  • Held with care and cultural sensitivity

  • Empowered to navigate your healing journey at your own pace

  • Grounded in your body and emotions

  • Safer exploring difficult or painful topics

  • Heard without judgment

  • Supported in making decisions that align with your values

Populations Served

  • Adults (18+)

Practice Details

Service Offerings & Rates

  • Initial Consultation
    Free
  • Individual Session
    $185
  • Couples Session
    $200
During your free consultation, we’ll go over…

  • What brings you to therapy and how you want to collaborate - I offer 30 minute consultations

If we work together you can expect me to…

  • Move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for your body and nervous system.

  • Support you in making generational connections related to your mental health and healing.

  • Guide you through somatic exercises and practices tailored to your needs.

  • Hold our work within a consent-focused, collaborative space.

Insurance & Benefits Coverage

Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.

  • Canadian Certified Counsellor
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

For insurance purposes, this therapist’s home province is Ontario.

Virtual Sessions

AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland & LabradorNova ScotiaNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandSaskatchewanYukon Territory

Eligible provinces and territories are highlighted in green.

  • Ontario
  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Manitoba
  • Northwest Territories
  • New Brunswick
  • Yukon
  • Nunavut
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Saskatchewan
  • Nova Scotia

More Info

Education

  • University of Toronto

    Masters of Counselling Psychology · 2015

Certifications

  • Trauma of Money Certified™ · 2025

Languages

English

Booking FAQ

Does Candice offer direct billing with my insurance? Or how does payment work?

First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs and your card is charged, you’ll receive a PDF receipt by email with all the details you need to get reimbursed (therapist name, designation, license number, address, etc.). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage. We always recommend checking your coverage with your provider before booking.

How do I know if Candice is a good fit?

You are the expert when it comes to knowing who’s the right fit. Watch the therapist’s video at the top of their profile and see whether the message and energy resonate. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut — booking a free consultation is a great first step to assess fit.

What if I see no available times to book a session?

If the therapist is listed as accepting clients and you see no available times, it’s likely they haven’t updated their availability (sorry about that!). In this case, you can to see what times they have available.

Can I contact Candice before booking an appointment?

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