Trusted Therapist Near Encino, CA - Therapy for Children, Teens, and Families
Julie Klamon, LMFT - Providing Therapy Services Near Encino, CA
Encino is one of the most family-dense communities in the San Fernando Valley, particularly in the neighborhoods south of Ventura Boulevard where single-family homes anchor an established, professional population. Balboa Park and the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area provide outdoor space for active families; schools like Lanai Road Elementary attract parents who prioritize education and are willing to invest substantially in their children's development. The community also has a strong professional presence, attorneys, physicians, entertainers, many of whom are sophisticated consumers of healthcare and understand the difference between a generalist counselor and a therapist with genuine specialization in child, teen, and family issues.
I am Julie Klamon, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience. My office is in Agoura Hills, about 30 minutes from Encino via the 101 West corridor. I work with children, teens, adults, and families, and I bring the same evidence-based, individualized approach to every client regardless of their background or circumstances. For Encino families, particularly those with children in academically demanding environments, I understand the specific pressures that can develop when achievement and performance become central to a child's sense of worth. That is often where anxiety, depression, and avoidance begin, not from any failure of the family, but from a convergence of pressures that exceeds what a child or teenager is equipped to manage alone.
My practice draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed methods, always tailored to the individual. I also offer virtual sessions for families who prefer the convenience of meeting from home.
Encino's professional culture means that adults here tend to seek out expertise rather than settling for the nearest available provider. I approach my practice the same way: specialized, evidence-based, and focused on outcomes that actually make a difference in your daily life. Privacy and confidentiality are foundational to my practice, and my Agoura Hills office offers a discreet setting well removed from the social networks of Encino's close-knit residential neighborhoods. Whether you are seeking therapy for your child, your teenager, or yourself, I take the time to understand your specific situation before recommending an approach.
If you are looking for a therapist near Encino and would like to find out whether my approach is the right fit, please schedule a complimentary phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Comprehensive Therapy Services for Encino Residents
Children's therapy needs in Encino often stem from the pressure of high-achieving academic environments. When a child attends a school like Lanai Road where academic expectations are high and peer comparison is ever-present, anxiety can develop quietly, manifesting first as stomachaches before school, then as avoidance, then as a full pattern of difficulty that affects the entire family. For teens working through the transition from middle school into rigorous high school programs, the social and academic pressures can become genuinely overwhelming. I provide structured, evidence-based anxiety treatment using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness approaches, helping clients at every age break the cycle of avoidance and worry and develop lasting tools for managing stress.
I invite you to explore my Anxiety Therapy Services page to learn more about how I can support you.
In Encino's high-achieving culture, depression can be particularly hard to see, and to admit. Adults managing demanding professional lives often interpret their low energy or disengagement as burnout rather than depression. Teenagers in competitive academic tracks may mask depression with overperformance until the weight becomes too much. I work with clients of all ages to address depression with a compassionate but structured approach: identifying what is driving the symptoms, building behavioral momentum, and developing the cognitive and relational skills that support sustained recovery. My work is not just symptom management, it is helping you reconnect with a sense of purpose and engagement that feels genuinely yours.
Learn more about my Depression Therapy Services.
Survivors of sexual abuse deserve a therapist with both the specialized training and the professional commitment to provide genuinely safe, trauma-informed care. I bring extensive experience in this area, including my work with the UCLA Rape Treatment Center, and I provide a confidential environment where survivors of all ages can begin to heal at their own pace. My Agoura Hills office offers discretion for Encino families, a professional setting well removed from the immediate community, where this sensitive work can proceed with full privacy and respect.
If you need this support, please know that help is available. Learn more at Sexual Abuse Therapy.
*I am a certified UCLA Rape Treatment Center / Sexual Assault Counselor
Trauma takes many forms, and its effects can persist long after the events that caused it. For adults in Encino carrying the weight of past experiences, whether from childhood adversity, a difficult relationship, an accident, or a single overwhelming event, trauma-informed therapy offers a structured path toward genuine healing. For children and teenagers, trauma can disrupt learning, relationships, and development in ways that require specialized attention. I use evidence-based trauma treatment with clients of all ages, working at a pace that feels safe while gradually reducing symptoms and restoring a sense of stability and self-trust.
Learn more about my Trauma Therapy Services.
Therapy for All Ages
Children in Encino's most sought-after schools are often surrounded by high-achieving peers and parents who are deeply invested in their futures. That environment can be enormously supportive, and it can also generate pressure that some children internalize as anxiety, perfectionism, or a fear of failure that begins to show up at home and at school. I work with children ages seven through ten using play therapy and age-appropriate cognitive techniques, helping them develop emotional awareness and healthy coping strategies in a warm, patient space. The goal is not just to address the immediate concern, but to build a foundation of emotional resilience that will serve them for years to come.
Learn more about child therapy.
Adolescence is always complex, and for teenagers in Encino, navigating socially dense environments, college preparation pressures, and the omnipresent pull of social media comparison, it can become genuinely overwhelming. I work with teens ages eleven through eighteen on anxiety, depression, identity questions, academic stress, and relationship difficulties. My approach gives teenagers a space that is genuinely separate from the performance demands of school and family life: a place where they can be honest about what they are experiencing and receive real, practical support. Many Encino families find that a therapist based outside the immediate neighborhood also removes any discomfort about being seen coming and going from appointments.
Learn more about teen therapy.
Encino parents often bring high expectations, for themselves as much as for their children, and that can make the ordinary difficulties of parenting feel like failures. I help parents in Encino develop practical, evidence-based strategies for the challenges they are facing, whether that involves managing a child's emotional dysregulation, rebuilding communication with a teenager who has shut down, or navigating a co-parenting arrangement. My work with parents always begins with understanding the specific family context, because effective parenting support is not generic, it is tailored to the real dynamics and pressures of your particular family.
Learn more about family therapy.
Adults in Encino often manage complex professional lives alongside the demands of family, and they tend to be discerning about the quality of care they seek. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience and a genuine commitment to evidence-based practice to every adult client I work with. Whether you are managing anxiety, recovering from a trauma, working through a significant life transition, or simply recognizing that longstanding patterns in your relationships or thought processes are no longer serving you, I offer a confidential space for real, substantive work. My approach is collaborative and focused on lasting change, not indefinite treatment.
In-Person and Virtual Therapy Options Available
My office is located at 28310 Roadside Dr. #249, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, about 30 minutes from Encino via the 101 West. I provide in-person therapy to clients from Encino and the surrounding communities, including Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, and Westlake Village. I also offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy sessions to anyone in California, which is a convenient option for Encino families who prefer to meet from home. To take the first step, I invite you to schedule a complimentary phone consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy Near Encino
Do you offer therapy near Encino?
Yes. I see clients from Encino and the surrounding area at my Agoura Hills office, and I also offer secure virtual therapy to anyone in California.
How far is your office from Encino?
My Agoura Hills office is about 30 minutes from Encino via the 101 West. Virtual sessions are available for anyone in California who prefers not to make the drive.
Do you offer in-person and virtual therapy for Encino residents?
Both. You can meet with me in person at my Agoura Hills office or by secure video anywhere in California, whichever fits your schedule and comfort.
What types of therapy do you provide for Encino clients?
I provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, grief, and family or co-parenting concerns, working with children ages eight and up, teens, and adults.
Offering Both Virtual And In-Person Sessions