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Dawn Smith-Theodore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
Let's Connect (818) 962-4604
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I see individuals, Families and Couples while using an interactive and collaborative approach to therapy. I see individuals to help them with managing emotions, fears, sadness, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, addictions, eating disorders, body image issues, creating balance, establishing hope and nurturing yourself. I will work on improving relational issues such as dating issues, recovering from a break up, and communication patterns. Learning to set healthy boundaries is key in any relationship. I want to empower my clients by giving them the coping skills they need to live a healthy and successful life.
I am a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues and addictions. I work with both the family and the individual to work on symptom reduction, communication and the ability to set and respect boundaries within the relationship. Learning to trust yourself and trusting others is an important step in the recovery process.
I look forward to speaking with you and hopefully having the opportunity to work with you. I am recovered from an eating disorder. I am a former dancer, dance studio owner and enjoy working with dancers with eating disorders and body image issues. I have written a book called "TuTu Thin" which is for young dancers 12 - 22 years as well as parents.
Call or Email Dawn Smith-Theodore now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 962-4604
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Elevance
- Out of Network
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Dawn Smith-Theodore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT38561 Dawn Smith-Theodore
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Certificate from IAEDP Certified Eating Disorder Prof / 2013
- Certificate from The University of the State of New York Education MFT License 001040-1 / 2013
- Attended Antioch University, Graduated 1998
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
HIV / AIDS Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
HIV / AIDS Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
Location
Additional Location
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 962-4604Nearby Areas
Counties
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Dawn Smith-Theodore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS