Hi, I'm Dr. Cassidy!
It’s likely you’ve arrived here because something in your life is feeling heavy. Maybe you're facing fertility challenges, navigating a difficult pregnancy, healing after a tough birth, or battling intrusive thoughts postpartum. Maybe you’re grappling with the identity shifts that come with motherhood, weaning or sleep deprivation, anxiety about milestones, disconnection in your relationship, or the daily overwhelm of your child’s big emotions.
Maybe you’re stuck in a cycle of comparison and perfectionism…or doing the brave work of trying to break painful patterns for the next generation.
Whatever brings you here, I want you to know this: You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I deeply respect the courage it takes to ask for help, to turn toward your pain, and to explore the parts of yourself that are tired, tender, or tangled. Therapy with me is not about fixing you—it’s about coming home to yourself.
I'm so glad you're here
I'm so glad you're here
my specialities
pregnancy
postpartum
anxiety
depression
parenting
trauma + emdr
get to know ME
I’m so glad you found yourself here! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and mom of three, and my personal experience with birth and postpartum became the heart of everything I do today.
Even as a therapist, I found myself struggling behind closed doors. The anxiety, identity shifts, and sense of isolation hit me hard…and I realized how few spaces truly existed for parents to be held in the raw, real, and often invisible moments of early parenthood. With support, I was able to tend to those wounds. And once I came through that season, I knew I wanted to be a guide for others walking a similar path. If I could help even one parent feel seen and less alone, it would be worth it.
That calling led me to create Dr. Cassidy & Co, a group practice made up of moms and therapists who hold both the clinical expertise and lived experience to support meaningful change. We provide therapy for parents across California, New York, and Nevada, offering spaces that are rooted in compassion, attuned to nervous system needs, and informed by the realities of modern parenthood.
I also know that therapy isn’t always accessible or the right fit for everyone. That’s why I extend my work through my top-rated parenting and wellness podcast, Holding Space, and share free, supportive content on Instagram @drcassidy.
More recently I was invited to be a contributor within the Good Inside community for parents led by Dr. Becky Kennedy, where I offer parenting and postpartum-focused support.
I hold a Ph.D. in Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) from Loma Linda University, a Masters Degree in MFT from the University of San Diego, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Whether you’re here to work with me, one of our amazing therapists, or simply take in what’s shared - welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.
I believe the client/therapist relationship is the most important component of therapy, therefore I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to help you determine if I am the right fit. Besides a therapist and educator, I am also a wife and mother to three. I enjoy exploring San Diego with my family and use my free time to read my newest favorite fiction novel (fantasy is my genre) and pursue other creative outlets!
couples/family SESSIONS
$270/45-50 minute session
DR. CASSIDY’S RATES
I OFFER A FREE 15 MINUTE INITIAL PHONE CONSULTATION.
Due to the many restrictions imposed by insurance companies, we do not directly work with or bill insurance for treatment. However, as out-of-network providers our services are covered by most PPO insurance plans. To utilize PPO benefits, we will provide you with a super bill that you may send to your insurance company for direct reimbursement.
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
$250/45-50 minute session
meet the team
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Dr. Cassidy Freitas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapy
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Tessa Ritchie
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EMDR Therapy
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Dr. Alex Shrake
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EMDR Therapy
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Reilley Valenzona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Dr. Niki Sarrafian
Licenced Clinical Psychologist
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Renata Cameron
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Julie Kraft
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Mackenna Minehan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Therapy
