Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Francis Psychotherapy & Consulting Services An online group therapy practice based in Ontario, Canada, that provides warm and effective counsell

11/18/2025

If your field of study or practice is not in HR, stop expecting yourself to make the best HR decisions.
Today reminded us on a coaching call that Human Resources is a 4 year degree.
That ain’t my specialty!
So why was I beating myself up with this HR decision?
Sometimes you just have to find a specialist.

Just thought I would share that with you!

Anyway… .thecareercoach check your email and give your girl a call! 😉

11/16/2025

It’s been 2 full weeks and my heart is still full from what took place at The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged.
And boy, did we ever unplug!!! 🔌

We said the quiet things out loud.
And just when I was wondering “oh my goodness - why did I share that?” 😬 - a number of you came up to me and shared about your financial mistakes, your mental health struggles, your burnout, the impact of your divorce and your children’s mental health struggles.

You see… just because you face these challenges, it doesn’t make you an incompetent therapist… it makes you a real one who can dip into “use of self” to help your clients heal.

But outside of the Real Talk, can we give two snaps for Mark’s presentation on AI Scribe with who was our major sponsor…
The delicious eats from
The amazing dessert surprise from .co
The brilliant gems from
The wise and hilarious panel - that had us laughing, taking notes, and holding on to our edges 😬
Then we got into the banking secrets that were shared - thank you Sital Shah and

And the grounding breathwork by was everything we didn’t know we needed!

I am so grateful for who kept us laughing, snapping and 🤏🏾 ‼️ and to who kept our IG page hopping all day!

And we definitely cannot forget .co who helped pull it all together .assistant who always shows up to be my right hand, who kept me looking fly, and who donated the best raffle prize EVERRRRRR!!!

And shout out to our brilliant vendors .co and .yve

If you’ve read this far, hop into the comments and tell me your favorite moment!

Also - should we bring it back next year? 🤔

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Just over a week ago I hosted an event for therapists focusing on wellness, entrepreneurship and real talk! And here’s a...
11/10/2025

Just over a week ago I hosted an event for therapists focusing on wellness, entrepreneurship and real talk!
And here’s another thing that we don’t really talk about openly.
Therapy is seen as a “caring” field, and as such, it tends to be dominated by women (the reasons for which are conversations for another day).
Today I want to highlight those few but valuable and brilliant men who showed up in a room full of women.

At least weekly I get people asking me if I can point them in the direction of an experienced male therapist.
They are in great demand, but they are hard to find. Worse if you are looking for a racialized male therapist.
You would have better luck finding a unicorn! 🦄

Men’s health is in special view this month for “Movember” and we know that there’s no health without mental health. And so@many men are looking for a male therapist to talk to. So many parents will tell me that the women are skilled, but their sons will connect better with a man. And I don’t blame them.

So here’s to all the male therapists who showed up at and the others who weren’t in the room but show up for their clients everyday.

You’re the real MVP.

Now tag your favorite male therapist below and the area that they serve so that people know who they can reach out to.

11/04/2025

Therapists’ Lounge 2025. What a day. 🥹

Hearing it straight from the hearts of our attendees always reminds me why The Therapists’ Lounge exists…to create a space where therapists can:

💛 Feel seen, heard, and validated.
💛 Be honest about both the sweet and not-so-sweet parts of this work.
💛 Make real, offline connections that refill your cup long after the event ends.
💛 Leave not just inspired, but equipped with tools and community to keep going.

From first-time attendees to those who’ve travelled hours (literally 4️⃣!) to be here year after year…thank you, thank you, thank you for showing up for yourself and for this community!

🎥 If you were in the room with us, we’d love to hear from you too!
What was your biggest takeaway or favourite moment from The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged?

Drop it in the comments, DM us, or email hello@francispsychotherapy.com…we’d love to hear from you. 💌

Community makes everything sweeter and The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible s...
10/31/2025

Community makes everything sweeter and The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible sponsors who poured into this vision.

From breathtaking cottage stays to desserts that feel like hugs, to financial wisdom and florals that tell a story, every single sponsor has added something truly special to this experience.

A heartfelt thank-you to:
🏡 — gifting one lucky guest a 2-night mid-week stay in the most magical Muskoka cottage (seriously, it’s dreamy + one of my favourite staycation spots).
💛 .lens — for purchasing a ticket to raffle to our community and always leading with love.
🍰 .co — for the sweetest treats and your heart for meaningful connection.
🌸 .co — our floral genius + event planner extraordinaire bringing the unplugged vibe to life.
💻 — for sponsoring our venue spot & making this event possible + simplifying the business of therapy and championing the helpers who help others.
💅🏾 — for adding a little glam to our grounded moments.
💸 — for reminding us that money wellness is self-care.
🏢 — for being the perfect home for this year’s event.

These aren’t just sponsors, they’re community builders, each one helping create a space where therapists, coaches, and wellness professionals can rest, connect, and be reminded that they’re not alone in this work.

To every person and partner who said “yes” to this vision: thank you for helping us pull this year’s event together!

🎟️ There are a few seats left and tomorrow’s the big day (Nov 1…but it’s not too late to join us and experience the magic for yourself.
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10/31/2025

Me every time someone says, “Oh yeah, I’m totally coming to Therapists’ Lounge this year…”
but their name is still not on the ticket list. 👀🥴

Like… what are we doing, friends?!
You already know that tomorrow is about to be a whole vibe…real talk, laughter, strategy, community, the works.
Why are you tryna stress me out like this? 😩😂

🎟️ Grab your ticket before they’re gone (for real this time).
Let’s exhale, connect, and have the kind of day that reminds us why we started this work.

🛋️ The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged
📍 Office 146, Etobicoke
🗓️ This Saturday (November 1, 11am-4pm)

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✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨We’re ending this week with something extra special 👀I’ve teamed up with my girl  , therapist, educator...
10/31/2025

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨

We’re ending this week with something extra special 👀

I’ve teamed up with my girl , therapist, educator, and one of this year’s Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged speakers for a collab giveaway that you need to get your hands on!

We’re giving ONE lucky winner:
🎟 1 ticket to The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged (TOMORROW, Nov 1 - 11A-4P, at Etobicoke)
🎟️ and 1 ticket to Janany’s In-Person Vision Board Workshop (Sat. Nov 9, 11A-1P, at in Ajax)!

Two transformative experiences designed to pour back into you…mind, body, business, and vision.

One will refill your cup in community,
the other will help you dream about what’s next.

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow , and
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a fellow therapist, coach, or creative who needs a little soul + strategy this season (each tag = one entry)

✨ Bonus: Share this post to your story for an extra entry!

CONTEST CLOSES AT 6PM!
Winner announced tonight at 7PM EST (Friday, Oct 31)

Don’t miss your chance to join two incredible events made to help you reset, refocus, and realign with your purpose 💛

HURRY…time’s running out!

10/30/2025

Listen… sometimes I just tell people I “work in communications” 😅
Because the moment I say therapist, it’s like, boom, instant confessional.
(IYKYK 👀)

Meanwhile, I’m over here just trying to load my car for The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged…carrying signs, snacks, and everybody’s emotions. 😂

But honestly? I wouldn’t trade this work for anything.
We also need spaces to refill too.

The race is on and I’m getting everything ready for this Saturday, Nov 1st at Office 146.
If you’re a therapist, practice owner, social worker or an allied mental health pro who needs a mix of laughter, connection, and real talk… this is your room.

🎟 Tickets are almost gone…grab yours before they’re sold out!

Curious…
do you ever lie about what you do for a living?

10/30/2025

A quick glimpse into my morning as a therapist, private practice owner, and full-time human trying to slow things down before the day speeds up.

Some mornings it’s tea before charts.
Some mornings it’s admin before clients.
But every morning starts with being intentional about slowing my pace and protecting my peace.

Because let’s be honest,
running a private practice is a lot.

Client care, charting, scheduling, billing, video sessions, emails… all while trying to keep your own nervous system regulated.

That’s why I’m so grateful to have as a sponsor for this year’s Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged 🙌🏾

Jane makes life easier for therapists, coaches, and wellness practitioners with one beautifully designed, all-in-one system that lets you:

🗓️ Book + schedule sessions
🧾 Chart, invoice, and process payments
💬 Offer secure video sessions
📱 Access everything from anywhere (yes, even your couch)

So even when I’m taking a slower morning, or catching up at The Therapists’ Lounge Collective this weekend, I know things are running smoothly behind the scenes…and that’s the peace of mind every practitioner deserves.

If you’re joining us at The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged this Saturday (November 1, 11a-4p), come say hi to the Jane team and learn how to make your days (and your mind) a little lighter.

10/30/2025

Just two days left to get your ticket!
Drop the name of some of a therapist, coach or VA who needs to be in the room!
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10/29/2025

Therapists need therapists.
And CEOs? We need people like .assistant .

Samantha (.assistant ) and I were sitting on the couch having a chat about how so many therapists, especially new ones, underestimate the importance of having their own therapist.

And, it’s wild, because when I mentioned in a recent talk that I have one, the whole room went quiet. Like… wait, you still see a therapist?

Yes. I do.
Because the more you pour into others, the more you realize how much you need safe spaces to pour back into you.

The same goes for business.
Having someone like my operations manager, Samantha, in my corner has changed everything.
She helps me zoom out when I’m too close to the details, points out blind spots I didn’t even know I had, and reminds me that I don’t have to do it all…or do it perfectly…or do it alone.

That’s the beauty of support, both emotional and operational.
My therapist helps me process what’s in me.
Samantha helps me manage all the business things around me.
And my hubby and trusted family/friends help me manage everything else.
And together, they help me show up as the best version of me…as a leader, a therapist, a wife, mom, friend and a human being.

Because help isn’t a weakness. It’s wisdom.
You can’t pour into clients from an empty cup…and you shouldn’t have to.

If you’ve been craving community, honest conversations, and a chance to refill your cup, The Therapists’ Lounge: Unplugged is where you need to be this Saturday.

It’s not just for therapists…coaches, VAs, and wellness professionals, this space was created with you in mind.
Real talk, real support, real connection.

✨ Last few seats left before we close the doors.
🎟️ Grab your ticket (link in bio).

👇🏾 Let’s talk…who’s your ‘Samantha’…give them a shoutout, don’t gatekeep!
The person who helps you see your blind spots, keeps you grounded, or just reminds you to breathe when life’s life-ing? Tag them below so they know they’re appreciated.

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