Dawn Hedwall Leon, M.A.

Dawn Hedwall Leon is a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. She sees a diverse group of individuals, couples, adolescents and children. Dawn has a specialized concentration in the area of co-occurring disorders; which is any addictive disorder combined with a mental health concern. Dawn has 19 years of experience in working with addiction. Her additional areas of interest include: personal growth and development, eating and body image disorders, transitional issues, women's issues, pregnancy loss, premarital and marital counseling as well as other relational issues. Dawn is also trained to use PREPARE/ENRICH Program for the counseling of couples married or contemplating marriage. She is qualified to administer inventories and provide couples with specific feedback about strengths and potential issues.

Personal therapy is a journey inward – an attempt to understand our feelings, longings, emotions and beliefs of which we may not be aware. If these parts of ourselves remain hidden our relationships can be negatively affected. When we increase our self awareness we gain a new understanding that can transform our relationships. This journey inward is often a painful and frightening process; yet at the same time exciting and enlightening. It is an honor for me to take this journey with you. I strive to create a safe place for you to explore your deepest feelings without judgment and it is important to me that you feel respected, secure and understood. To be invited into the depths of another person’s soul is a privilege.

Dawn graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development and has completed a Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. Dawn is also a member of Alpha Epsilon Lambda, for excellence in academic performance and community service.
  • License Type & Number: Registered Marriage & Family Therapy Intern IMF-60601
  • Areas of Specialization: Addiction; Eating and Body Image Disorders; Depression; Anxiety; Personal Growth and Development; Women's issues; Pregnancy Loss; Transitional issues; Marital and Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Modality: Individuals, Couples, Adolescents, Children
  • Hourly Rate: $85
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Sliding Scale: Yes