Learn More About Cassandra Kennedy
Cassandra Kennedy (Ringold-Graham) have a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Marriage Family Therapy, Bachelor's in Psychology, and A.A.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Criminal just. Registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences as a AMFT 154564. Cassandra is a seasoned family services professional, mediator, and clinician with over a decade of experience working with children, families, and complex systems. Her career spans public service, court systems, mental health, and community-based work, with a strong focus on family stability, collaboration, and child-centered outcomes.
Cassandra has extensive experience working within county and court settings, including her role as a Child Custody Recommending Counselor and Lead Mediator with the Superior Courts. In these roles, she facilitated high-conflict custody mediations, supported families navigating separation and co-parenting challenges, and collaborated closely with judicial officers, attorneys, clerks, and multidisciplinary professionals. Her work required sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to balance legal frameworks with the emotional needs of families.
In addition to her court and county experience, Cassandra has worked in forensic mental health and community behavioral health settings, conducting assessments, facilitating groups, and supporting justice-involved and system-impacted individuals. Her background includes trauma-informed care, family systems work, conflict resolution, and cross-agency coordination involving child welfare, probation, behavioral health, and community service providers.
Cassandra is the founder of Healing Paths Mediation Services, a private practice dedicated to helping families resolve custody and co-parenting disputes outside of court. Through Healing Paths, she provides private custody mediation, co-parenting education, parent coordination, intake assessments, and parenting plan development, serving primarily private-pay clients throughout California via virtual and in-person sessions. Her practice is grounded in the belief that when children are prioritized and parents are supported, families can move forward with clarity and peace.
As a clinician and mediator, Cassandra brings a calm, solution-focused, and relationship-driven approach. She is known for her ability to navigate high-conflict dynamics, build trust across systems, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Her work is guided by equity, professionalism, and a deep commitment to creating pathways that support families in achieving stability, healing, and long-term success. Cassandra is also an Author of The Guide to Mediation Healing Paths "Where children come first, and Families find Peace."
Specialty Areas
Private Custody & Co-Parenting Mediation
Family Systems & Conflict Resolution
Court-Connected & Community-Based Mediation
Cross-Agency Collaboration & Service Coordination
Trauma-Informed & Child-Centered Practice
Parenting Plan Development & Parent Coordination
Behavioral Health & Forensic Mental Health Experience. Cassandra's Model is "Where children come first, and families find peace."
Registered with the board of behavioral science AMFT #154564.
I offer flat-fee services
I charge for initial consultations