Rebekka Helford, MA, LMFT, earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Brown University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.  

Rebekka has enjoyed working with children and their families in a variety of capacities for over 20 years. In addition to conducting weekly transformational trauma psychotherapy for adults in her Santa Monica private practice, Rebekka also specializes in short-term intensive parent consultation, offering both home and office visits to help families navigate developmental challenges and get back on track.

Clinical and Professional Experience:

  • Cassidy Preschool: Parent-infant and parent-toddler group facilitator (2016-Present)

  • Well Baby Center: Clinical supervisor and trainer for Mindful Parenting Groups (2016-2024)

  • Reiss-Davis Clinical Fellowship: Faculty member, child and adolescent development (2021-Present)

  • Experiential Workshop Developer/Facilitator:

    • Museum Educator Professional Development: Family-centered trainings on mindful relating for staff members and storytellers with Noah’s Ark at the Skirball Center, an interactive children’s exhibit (2019-2022)

    • Early Childhood Educator Professional Development: Trainings on mindful classroom management, conflict resolution, STEAM education, and improvisation for several Los Angeles-area preschools (2018-Present)

    • Preschool Parenting Workshops: Interactive, transformational parenting workshops for a variety of Los Angeles-area schools (2017-Present)

    • Therapist Professional Development: Unique, joyful, participatory workshops using improvisational theater games and exercises (2014-Present)

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