Dawn Sweeney Kniep, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Dawn Sweeney Kniep

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Other

Accepting clients
Updated 2 days ago
13 years in practice

It is my goal to provide a warm and safe environment for those who invite me into their journey.

In such a fast paced world, I have observed that many individuals are "running on empty" and that this impacts their well-being and other areas of their lives. I approach therapy and health coaching with a combination of compassion and directness to help clients discover ways to replenish and heal so as to tap into new resources and their own already present strengths.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanChristianitySpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (PDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 1:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 1:00 pm,
3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 1:00 pm,
3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 1:00 pm,
3:00 pm 5:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am 1:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Personal Growth
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Anxiety
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Body positivity

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Gottman Method
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Aetna – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – California
  • Blue Shield of California – California
  • Carelon Behavioral Health – California
  • Carelon Behavioral Health – Kansas
  • Cigna – Kansas
  • Cigna – California
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • Optum – California
  • United HealthCare – Kansas
  • United HealthCare – California
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCMFT

    KSBSRB

    2856, Kansas

  • LMFT

    BBS California

    151058, California

Certificates

  • Certificate in EMDR

    Maiberger Institute

    I am qualified to fully utilize EMDR therapy in my work. I am working toward full certification as an EMDR therapist and have completed all client contact experience and Continuing Education requirements.

  • Certified Health Coach

    American Council on Exercise

    I have completed additional education on sports & fitness nutrition and integrative nutrition and mental health.

Education

  • Friends University

    Master of Science in Family Therapy, 2013

  • Friends University

    BS (Bachelor of Science), 2002

    Organizational Management & Leadership

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