About

I was born in St. George’s, Grenada during a time of revolution. My family immigrated from Grenada and settled in what is now called Tkaronto/Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For thousands of years, Tkaronto/Toronto, Ontario has been the lands of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit.

I respectfully acknowledge and express gratitude for the people who walked before me and survived so that I could live and work on this land.

Candice Frederick, MEd, CCC, RPQ

My name is Candice Frederick (she/her). I am a therapist, speaker, consultant, and facilitator. I am also a Trauma of Money Certified™ practitioner. I have worked in shelters, community health, social services, sexual and reproductive health clinics, an executive search firm, and higher education institutions.

I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor under the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I am also a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. "Qualifying" essentially means that I remain under supervision until I have received a certain number of professional development hours.

For about a decade, I have created content and facilitated group workshops on topics including racial trauma, unconscious bias, and on building more inclusive organizations. These offerings often include a somatic or mindfulness component.

  • MEd in Counselling Psychology, University of Toronto

  • Emergent Strategy Facilitation Training

  • Trauma of Money Program

  • Additional training in:
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
    • Mindfulness-Based Approaches
    • Intersectional Feminism
    • Somatics

Education and Training Summary

My Values

  • Working together requires choice, agency, and ongoing communication. onsent is a continuous practice—not a one-time agreement. You have the right to change your mind, ask questions, or pause. Collaboration means we co-create the pace, the goals, and the process. I don’t assume what’s best for you; we figure that out together, in conversation and with care.

  • I see reimagining new possibilities for living as a creative process. Healing, unlearning, and building something different all require imagination. Whether we're making meaning, shifting patterns, or envisioning a future that feels more aligned, creativity is part of how we adapt, resist, and grow.

  • I see accountability is an active and relational practice. It means taking responsibility for our actions, especially in moments of tension or rupture. I recognize that power dynamics exist in all spaces and relationships, including this one. For me, accountability is less about what we say we value, and more about how we show up—with care, consistency, and a willingness to repair when needed.

  • I believe deeply in body autonomy and the right to make choices about one’s own body. I am unequivocally pro-choice and honor each person’s journey in making decisions that feel right for them. I also provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space to explore conversations about sexuality and intimacy. I recognize how shame can live in the body and mind, and I’m committed to creating space where those feelings can be acknowledged, held, and transformed.

  • I recognize that identity is fluid and always evolving. Our lived experiences are shaped by many interconnected factors—culture, history, and the legacies we each carry. Naming these experiences is important because they influence how we connect with others and with ourselves. In this space, your stories matter, and they shape how we understand each other and the work we do together.

My Approach

  • My approach is rooted in an anti-oppressive, intersectional, feminist, trauma-informed, somatic, and strengths-based lens. These frameworks guide how I hold space, understand experience, and support growth.

  • I work with a lens that is culturally responsive and grounded in collective care and ancestral wisdom. This means understanding wellness and well-being within the realities of generational trauma and healing. I hold awareness of how we have survived—and continue to survive—within systems like capitalism, white supremacy, and hustle culture, and I center this understanding in my work.

  • I aim to provide an emotionally supportive space where we move at a pace that honors your body and nervous system. Healing isn’t always comfortable or easy—especially when rewiring patterns—but together we create space to hold those moments with care, curiosity, and patience. We listen deeply to what your body needs and figure out ways to respond that feel good and right for you.

Let’s Begin Your Journey

I offer free 30-minute consultations to make it easier to take that first step. I'd be honoured to support you in this next chapter of your healing and care.