France Cassistat

Services

Therapy

Therapy
I have been practicing sexotherapy and psychotherapy with couples and individuals since 2006 in a professional, safe and welcoming environment. My services are available both in English and in French. I have a sexologist permit from the OPSQ and a psychotherapist permit from the OPQ and I keep myself updated on new advancements and findings in sexology and psychology by actively participating in continued education. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the systemic-interactional approach, as well as Schema Therapy (Young), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMI) and Mindfulness Meditation techniques.

I work with clientele presenting diverse difficulties, looking to improve their psychological and sexual health and balance. I am a member of a multidisciplinary team at Clinique Inter-Santé Rive-Sud in Saint-Lambert in order to work as a team and offer the best possible solutions for my clientele. I specialize in perinatology, pelvic pain disorders, erectile and ejaculatory difficulties, infidelity and hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

The therapeutic process is unique for each client but it usually begins with an evaluation phase, in order to establish the therapeutic objectives and a treatment plan, and finishes with a final assessment session after the realization of one’s goals.

Consulting a therapist is never easy, but you have already taken the first step by informing yourself on the services offered. It would be my pleasure to accompany you through your personal growth and in the achievement of your personal, interpersonal or professional goals.

Prenatal Classes

Prenatal Classes
I offer the Bonapace Prenatal Program, which includes the participation of the partner, the goal being to prepare couples for pregnancy and childbirth and to relieve the pain associated with labor and delivery. The Bonapace Method encourages a natural physiological birth while being scientific and well-founded. The course will allow you to develop the physiological and psychological techniques that will allow you to better manage the pain during labor and delivery through relaxation, visualisation, massages, exercises, breathing, calming techniques, and positioning. Birthing is an intense event and the Bonapace prenatal classes can help you form a team, with the father as a birthing partner, to experience a satisfactory and stress-free birth.

The classes are offered on the South Shore of Montreal in English and in French. I offer private and group classes and each couple receives the Bonapace Method book and course materials. An insurance or income tax receipt is available upon request. It is recommended to begin the course as of the 28th week of pregnancy.

Workshops

Workshops
I offer public workshops as well as seminars for health and mental health professionals on different topics varying from sexuality, perinatal health, to psychology and mindfulness. I’ve always valued education and I’m passionate about human psychology and sexuality, so why not combine them both? The seminars are offered to adults, single or in a relationship and groups of professionals, looking to gain more knowledge on a specific theme and increase their personal or professional growth in a dynamic, open and enriching group environment.