Dr. Cassidy Freitas, LMFT

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Dr. Cassidy Freitas, LMFT

Dr. Cassidy Freitas | Holding Space for Parents Welcome! I'm Dr. Cassidy, a licensed therapist based in San Diego offering teletherapy in California.

I'm passionate about supporting parents from pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. I host the top rated podcast Holding Space and offer digital courses and workshops for expecting and postpartum parents. In addition to my work with parents, I founded Modern Therapist Academy and offer personalized coaching for therapists in private practice.

01/09/2026

Radical acceptance can show up in many ways...and in this case, we’re exploring how it may help us let go of perfection when we’re working on breaking cycles as a parent.

It isn’t about giving up...it’s about softening our grip on the illusion of control and opening up space for more self-compassion, clarity, and care.

There will always be things in parenting that you can’t predict, perfect, or fully prevent. That doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human, and so is your child.

This list is your reminder: You can care deeply and still have limits. You can lead with intention and still feel overwhelmed and make mistakes. You can want growth without shame for where you are now.

What’s something you’re learning to accept more gently in this season?

01/08/2026

The post-holiday re-entry can be a sneaky stressor.

Your nervous system might be trying to settle back into structure while also processing all the noise, emotions, and fatigue left over from the past few weeks. Add in your child’s transition back to school, and it’s no wonder things feel prickly or tense.

If your mornings feel chaotic, your patience feels thin, or your energy feels low… start by offering yourself just one small regulating moment. Breath. Margin. Reassurance. One less thing on the to-do list.

This isn’t failure.
This is recovery.
This is transition.
This is parenting with a regulated nervous system in mind.

01/03/2026

You might not even see the clutter anymore… but your brain does.

Every pile, unfinished task, or drawer that won’t close sends a silent signal: do more, be more, fix this. And even when you try to rest, your nervous system can stay subtly activated, fighting the urge to “catch up.”

The recent Holding Space Podcast episode is a must-listen if your environment has been feeling like too much (especially after the holidays). I sat down with decluttering expert to talk about why clutter feels like a threat to your brain, and how to reclaim peace without needing a perfect house.

💬 Comment CLUTTER and we’ll DM you the link to listen!

01/02/2026

I don’t typically love the way we talk about New Year’s resolutions, they so often focus on fixing, optimizing, or becoming someone “better.”

But I DO believe in carving out space to pause. To reflect on our values. To get curious about how we want to be, not just what we want to do.

What if this year, instead of focusing on doing things differently, we focused on how we want to be, with ourselves, our families, our stories, and our stress?

These aren’t resolutions rooted in perfection or performance. They’re about planting seeds for the kind of legacy you want to live and leave behind. One of presence. Repair. Boundaries. Self-compassion. Support.

They may not come with a checklist or a gold star, but really...they change everything.

Which one speaks to you as you head into the new year?!

12/27/2025

If the post-holiday clutter is leaving you overwhelmed, it’s not just about the mess.

Your body and brain are processing more than what’s visible...expectations, responsibilities, sensory overload, and the weight of “doing it all.”

If this resonates, my recent Holding Space episode with dives into how clutter impacts your nervous system and what you can do about it, even in the midst of all the real life stuff!

💬 Comment “CLUTTER” to get the link to the episode in your DMs.

12/23/2025

There’s a difference between avoiding and choosing.

This season, you’re allowed to step away from stories, roles, or rhythms that feel misaligned...not out of rebellion or retreat, but because you’re making room for something that matters more.

You don’t have to argue or get hooked by every thought that tugs at you. You don’t have to meet every expectation placed on you. You’re allowed to pause, pivot, and protect your peace.

This list isn’t about giving up.
It’s about tuning in.

💬 What are you creating space from this season?

12/22/2025

When our kids are struggling, our nervous system often leaps into meaning-making. We start writing stories in real time...about what it says about us, about them, about the future.

These stories aren’t always true.
But they feel true.
Because they come from past experiences, fears, and the pressure to get everything “right.”

This post is a gentle invitation to notice what stories show up for you...and to practice curiosity before certainty.

Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a present one.

💬 Which of these stories have you told yourself before?

12/19/2025

What no one sees:

The pause you take before reacting.
The deep breath before breaking an old pattern.
The quiet decision to choose connection instead of control.

Breaking generational patterns doesn’t always look radical on the outside, but it feels radical on the inside. It’s slow, brave, and deeply intentional.

You’re not just raising your child.
You’re raising your awareness.
You’re raising the bar for what love, safety, and respect can look like in a home.

💬 Which one of these have you been working on? Comment the one that’s resonating most right now.

12/17/2025

You’re raising the same kids, in the same house, under the same roof…So why does it sometimes feel like you’re worlds apart?

In the swirl of parenting, partnership can start to feel more like a passing of the baton than a place of refuge. You’re dividing tasks, but missing connection. You’re managing the calendar, but losing track of each other.

If you missed the recent Holding Space Podcast episode 152: “Parenting Together When You Feel Miles Apart,” we explore the invisible space that can grow between partners, especially in the thick of parenting, and how to gently find your way back to the same team.

If this carousel hits home, the episode will too.
Comment TOGETHER and I’ll send the link to your DMs.

12/12/2025

If your body feels tight, your breath feels shallow, and your mood feels fragile, you’re not broken...you’re overloaded.

This season can stir up beauty and pressure, connection and grief, excitement and exhaustion.

Your nervous system is paying attention to all of it.

And while you can’t control every external stressor, you can gently begin to rewire your internal response:
✨ Identify what’s overloading you
✨ Build in small moments of regulation
✨ Offer yourself what you so often offer others: compassion, space, care

You don’t need to be the calm in everyone else’s chaos.
But you do deserve support within it.

12/04/2025

You’re not failing just because it feels hard.
In fact, the hard moments often hold the most opportunity...for connection, reflection, and healing.

More on Parenting Teens: Ep. 150 of Holding Space with .annlouise.lockhart. 🎧 “When Your Teen’s Anxiety Triggers Your Own”

Comment “TEENS” and I’ll send the episode directly to your DMs!

12/02/2025

If you’re feeling some tension in the holiday season…
You’re not alone.

Maybe it’s a comment about your parenting.
A last-minute change that throws off your plans.
Or just that heavy feeling in your body when a boundary is about to be tested.

The truth is, conflict with in-laws isn’t just about the in-laws.

It’s about the invisible threads underneath:
+ Family of origin patterns
+ Emotional labor and unspoken expectations
+ Communication gaps with your partner
+ Cycles you’re trying not to repeat

In a recent episode of Holding Space Podcast, I sat down with to unpack why these dynamics feel so big, especially this time of year, and how to set boundaries without becoming the villain.

Whether you’re prepping a dish or preparing your nervous system…

You can catch Episode 151 wherever you listen to podcasts

💌 Comment “BOUNDARIES” for the link if you need it right in your inbox

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