FESTIVUS IS COMING!

Air Your Grievances With a Professional This Year

Whether you celebrate Festivus, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday, we’re here for you with special therapy offers to help you vent, reset, and thrive this holiday season!

What’s the Deal With Festivus?

If you’re thinking, ‘Festivus? What’s that?’—it’s the “Festivus for the rest of us” holiday made famous by Seinfeld as a lighthearted alternative to the CHAOS and STRESS of the holiday season.

Festivus is celebrated on December 23, and the Seinfeld Festivus traditions include:

  • The Airing of Grievances (finally saying what’s on your mind!)

  • Feats of Strength (the Seinfeld characters wrestle, but we recommend mental feats of strength like letting go of unrealistic expectations, setting healthy boundaries and taming your harsh inner critic)

  • The Minimalist Festivus Pole (no tinsel, no fuss)

  • And, of course, Festivus Miracles (those moments when everything just clicks)

We like to think of Festivus as being all about DITCHING the endless pressure and expectations of the holiday season, setting healthy boundaries, keeping it REAL, and celebrating the holidays in the way that feels right for YOU.

So, if the holidays have you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted, check out our special Festivus offers to see how we can help.

Check out this vintage Seinfeld clip to learn more about Festivus & enjoy a few laughs!

Holiday Stress Got You Down?

The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but let’s face it, for many, this season feels more like unravelling a giant ball of tangled Christmas lights than a Hallmark Christmas movie!

Maybe you’re juggling family drama, endless to-do lists, and bracing yourself for yet another awkward office gathering—while also trying to dodge the 47th email about Secret Santa!

Or perhaps this time of year feels especially lonely because, while everyone else is decking the halls, you’re quietly missing loved ones who aren’t here.

Whatever the reason, you don’t have to face the holiday season alone. Our Festivus-inspired therapy sessions are here to help you:

  • Untangle the overwhelm

  • Heal the hurt

  • Set healthy boundaries

  • Find moments of peace, joy, and maybe even a laugh or two

With the right support, this holiday season can feel lighter, calmer, and maybe even a little brighter—like your very own Festivus miracle.

Scroll down to explore our special Festivus offers and find the one that feels like a perfect fit for you.

Explore Our Special Holiday Therapy Offers

  • EXPRESS 45-MINUTE FESTIVUS STRESS RESET SESSION

    Transform Festivus Frazzle into Festive Calm

    This targeted session is designed to help you reduce anxiety, release tension, and reclaim your calm. Guided by Shanen—who’s literally written a book on anxiety relief—you’ll learn somatic (body-based) techniques to soothe your mind and body, leaving you feeling calm, grounded, and ready to face the holiday season.  Airing of grievances is optional!

    Ideal For:

    Managing holiday overwhelm with practical, expert-guided tools

    Learning simple somatic techniques to reset stress on the spot

    Rate: $175

    Offered By: Shanen

  • CLASSIC 60-MINUTE GRIEVANCE CLEARING SESSION

    Quick Relief for Holiday Overwhelm

    A focused talk therapy session to help you process frustrations, find clarity, and take actionable steps to feel more in control.

    Ideal For:

    Managing holiday stress and family dynamics.

    Quick emotional resets for specific challenges.

    Rate:$175

    Offered By: Esha, Kurtis, & Jasia

  • PREMIUM 90-MINUTE GRIEVANCE CLEARING SESSION

    Talk Therapy & Transformative Tools

    An extended session combining talk therapy with techniques like guided meditation or EFT (tapping) to help you release stress and reconnect with calm.

    Ideal For:

    Releasing emotional overwhelm with practical tools.

    Cultivating calm during a chaotic season.

    Rate: $275

    Offered By: Kelly

  • VIP 3-HOUR FESTIVUS MIRACLE INTENSIVE

    The Ultimate Reset Experience

    A VIP session equivalent to a month of therapy in one session! We’ll untangle the deepest of grievances, implement techniques like guided meditation or EFT (tapping), and develop an actionable plan for peace and alignment heading into 2025.

    Ideal For:

    Transforming deeper stressors and challenges.

    Gaining tools and a plan for long-term peace.

    Rate: $525

    Offered By: Kelly

  • WEEKLY 90-MINUTE FESTIVUS SHARING CIRCLE

    Vent, Connect, and Feel Heard

    Join our special Festivus-inspired group sessions to air your grievances and be heard by others who get it. You’ll leave feeling lighter, more connected, and ready to face the holiday season.

    Ideal For:

    Venting and releasing your holiday stress.

    Finding humor and healing in shared experiences.

    Rate: $50 per participant

    Facilitated By: Kelly

    When: Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8 pm

    Dates: December 8, 15, 22, 29

    Registration: Email hello@freshsolutionstherapy.ca to join. You’re welcome to join as many sessions as you like!

Meet Your Festivus Support Team

  • Shanen Smith

    Registered Psychotherapist

    Festivus Superpower:

    Transforms Festivus anxiety into calm with the precision of someone who’s literally written the book on it.

  • Esha Jain

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

    Festivus Superpower:

    Builds inner strength so solid, even the Festivus pole would be jealous—guiding you from feeling stuck to feeling unstoppable.

  • Kurtis Robinson

    Registered Psychotherapist

    Festivus Superpower:

    Radiates a calm and warmth so soothing, it’s like a weighted blanket for your Festivus frazzled soul.

  • Jasia Nauthoa

    Registered Psychotherapist

    Festivus Superpower:

    Transforms even the most chaotic holiday to-do list into an actionable plan faster than you can say ‘Festivus pole’.

  • Kelly Vick

    Registered Psychotherapist

    Festivus Superpower:

    Lights your path forward when life feels like a tangled ball of Christmas lights—making the journey empowering, hopeful, and even a little fun.

Ready to air your grievances?

Air your grievances with a professional this year and move into 2025 feeling brighter, calmer, and ready for what’s next!

FAQs

  • We get it—the Festivus theme might make you wonder! Yes, this is 100% real therapy delivered by Registered Psychotherapists.

    The Festivus touches are just a way to add a little humor and lightness to a season that can be overwhelming for many.

    You’ll still receive the same high-quality care, tailored support, and meaningful tools that you would in any other session.

  • No problem! You don’t need to come prepared with anything. Our therapists pride themselves in asking great questions and they’ll here to guide the conversation, hold space for you, and help you feel at ease. Just showing up is the first step—and that’s enough!

  • That’s okay, there’s no pressure! You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.

    You’re always in control of the session, and we’ll never push you to say or do anything that doesn’t feel right for you.

  • It’s okay, that happens sometimes! If you feel emotional or overwhelmed during your session, we’ll be right there to support you. We’ll help you process your thoughts and feelings and guide you through so you can end the session feeling calm and relieved.

  • That’s a great question, and you deserve an honest answer. Yes, we believe that a single session of therapy can be incredibly helpful for most people.

    Our approach is to tailor each session to your unique needs, so whether you’re seeking quick relief, practical tools, or a deep reset, we’ll ensure you leave feeling supported and better equipped to managing the challenges you’re facing.

    That said, it’s important to acknowledge that there are limitations to what can be accomplished in one session. If you’re dealing with a serious mental health condition, complex trauma, or an ongoing life challenge, we can’t fix everything in one session. What we can do is help you identify your strengths, access your resources, and create a clear, actionable path forward toward meaningful, positive change.

  • If you find that one session is helpful but you could use more support, you’re welcome to join us for therapy on an ongoing basis.

    Our goal is to provide immediate support while helping you feel empowered to take the next steps, whether that means more sessions with us or helping you get connected with other resources.

  • No, trying one of our special Festivus sessions is not a commitment to ongoing therapy.

    These special sessions are designed to stand on their own, giving you immediate support, relief, and tools to move forward. There’s no pressure to continue beyond one session.

    That said, if you find the session helpful and decide you’d like to continue working with us, we’d be happy to explore options for ongoing support that fit your needs. The choice is entirely yours!

  • We process payments the morning following your session. Most of our clients add a credit card to their account so that we can just charge their credit card, but we also accept Interac e-transfers to hello@freshsolutionstherapy.ca. Once payment is received, we’ll email you a receipt, which you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

  • Our services are covered by most insurance plans. If using your insurance benefits is important to you, we recommend that you contact your insurance provider to inquire if you have benefits for services from a Registered Psychotherapist and how much coverage you have per year.

    If you are interested in one of our extended 90-minute sessions or 3-hour intensives, you may want to also inquire if your benefits limit the amount you can claim per session.

  • Please feel free to email our Clinic Manager, Alex, at hello@freshsolutionstherapy.ca or give us a call at 888-823-9503.