Molly Schaffer, M.A., MFT, worked at the Maple Center's esteemed Mindful Parenting program in Beverly Hills, and led parent-child groups at The Pump Station, before coming to Cassidy in 2013. Additional training includes the Center for Reflective Parenting and Dan Siegel's Mindsight Institute. Molly has three sons (two of them are twins) and a daughter. She also works with individuals and couples out of her private practice in Santa Monica.
Rebekka Helford, LMFT, has enjoyed working with children and their families in a variety of capacities both therapeutic and non-clinical for over 15 years. In addition to conducting weekly psychotherapy for adults in her Santa Monica-adjacent private practice, Rebekka also specializes in short-term intensive parent consultation, offering both home and office visits to help families navigate developmental hiccups and get back on track. Since 2016, Rebekka has supervised and trained interns and led Mindful Parenting Groups at Well Baby Center in Mar Vista. Learn more about Rebekka’s thoughts on parenting and being human at her blog, Living in Captivity, as well as her podcast, The Sandbox with Diane and Rebekka.
Heather Ward, M.A., LMFT, works with children and their families in a variety of therapeutic and non-therapeutic settings. After earning her Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Southern CA, Heather trained and led groups in the Mindful Parenting program at Well Baby Center. Heather joined Cassidy Preschool to support families navigating developmental milestones and provide skills such as observation and reflection of feelings in a non-judgmental environment. In addition, Heather provides psychotherapy to college students at California State University, Northridge.