Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Providing compassionate care and guidance since 1992.
My name is Matthew Dawe. I received a medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. I am a psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I have been practicing psychiatry for 32 years. Unlike most psychiatrists, I do both medication management and psychotherapy. I was trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Los Angeles Psychoanalytic Institute which is now known as the New Center for Psychoanalysis. I also do couples therapy. I care deeply about helping people with their emotional struggles and am committed to working diligently to find the most effective treatment for each patient.
I treat patients aged 18 and older for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and relationship difficulties. I do psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which focuses on helping patients understand and resolve their problems by increasing awareness of their inner world and its influence over relationships both past and present.
If you’re interested in treatment, please call our office to set up an appointment for an evaluation. I’m happy to speak with you over the phone to explore whether the treatment I offer would be helpful for you. Appointments are available via telehealth and in-person.
Symptoms Treated
Mood Disorders
Mood disorders are characterized by difficulty regulating one’s mood. They can take the form of persistent sadness, hopelessness, loss of motivation, numbness, and a loss of interest in the things one used to enjoy. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) includes these symptoms. Mood disorders can also be characterized by difficulty regulating the highs of one’s mood just as much as the lows. Mania, for example, is a mental state that includes characteristics like grandiosity, euphoria, racing thoughts, and risk-taking behaviors. Both mania and depression are present in Bipolar Disorder, which is characterized by the cycling that takes place between the two states.
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are generally characterized by persistent feelings of worry, fear, or panic. These feelings can be conscious, taking the form of ruminative thought patterns, catastrophizing, and endless “what-ifs”. They can also be accompanied by physical symptoms like nausea, muscle tension, headaches, and heart palpitations. A common example of an anxiety disorder is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in which the everyday stresses of life and even its more mundane aspects cause uncontrollable, disproportionate fear and worry.
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by three main symptoms: inattention (difficulty focusing), hyperactivity (excessive movement), and impulsivity (a tendency to act without prior thought/planning). Contrary to popular belief, ADHD can be present in both children and adults. Left unchecked, ADHD can lead to the development of other mental disorders like depression and anxiety due to its debilitating nature, which can cause feelings of frustration and defeat.
Psychosis refers to a mental state in which one’s mind has become disconnected with reality. It is usually characterized by the experience of hallucinations (sensations with no basis in reality) and/or delusions (thoughts with no basis in reality).
Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder
Psychosis
Costs and Insurance
Cash Prices
Initial Evaluation (1 hour): $500
Psychotherapy Session (1 hour): $300
Medication Management (30 minutes): $200
For any questions about your bill, please contact our biller, Tina Morrow. Her phone number is 805-577-0216. Please note that if you would like, you can pay your bill online at www.paymybilltoday.com. Our biller will be happy to assist you with setting up these online payments.
Insurance
Questions
Dr. Dawe is a PPO provider for Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Magellan, and is contracted with Medicare. If not covered by your insurance, the office will write a superbill for you to present to your insurance provider.
Contact Us
Address
5743 Corsa Avenue
Suite 105
Westlake Village, CA, 91362
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 12PM
Thursday: 11AM - 7PM
Contact Information
Email: drmatthewdawe@gmail.com
Front Desk Phone: 818-348-5181
Front Desk Text: 805-232-5065
You can provide us with your information using the contact form below. Our office manager will respond within 72 hours.