Robyn Caruso, MA, LMFT, CEDS-C
Newport Beach, CA 92663
With over a decade of experience in the field of clinical psychology, Robyn Caruso, MA, LMFT, CEDS-C specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Currently, Ms. Caruso serves as a clinical faculty member at Antioch University in Los Angeles, where she teaches courses in the Master’s in Psychology program, focusing on clinical training readiness, practicum, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and eating disorders.
As the Founder and Clinical Director of AlignED Care Eating Disorder & Mental Health Center, Ms. Caruso oversees a comprehensive group practice. She also provides clinical and operations consulting services to treatment centers that specialize in mental health, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Ms. Caruso’s extensive background includes leadership roles in various esteemed institutions, where she has developed and managed clinical programs, enhanced operational efficiencies, and provided expert consultations.
Ms. Caruso has been a Forensic Expert with Park Dietz & Associates since 2024.
- Alcohol Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorder
- Emotional Trauma
- Social Work/Social Services
- Stress
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A:
Licenses and Certifications:
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, iaedp Approved Supervisor, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp)
• Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy – Antioch University
• Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics – University of California, Santa Barbara
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Past President, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A:
• Clinical Faculty, Antioch University
Topics: Master’s in Psychology program – Clinical Training Readiness, Practicum, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eating Disorders
Presentations:
• Ongoing eating disorder, documentation, compliance, mental health, DBT, telehealth, process, and other trainings for various treatment center staff (2008–present)
• Leadership: What Isn’t Taught in Grad School, iaedp Los Angeles Chapter (January 2022)
• Leadership: What Isn’t Taught in Grad School, iaedp Los Angeles Central Coast Chapter (October 2022)
• Eating Disorder Treatment Skills & Intervention, Kaiser Permanente Downey service area (October 2022)
• DBT Foundations, AlignED Care training and supervision group (March 2023)
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Once, currently
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: LMFT pertaining to Addiction/Mental Health/Eating Disorder Treatment
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 100%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 0%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: None
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: N/A
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: None
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: None
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: Less than 1 year
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting, Document Review, Reports, and Expert Testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel expenses and other expenses specified in the engagement letter or contract.
Available Upon Request