Trauma Therapy in Encino
Trauma Therapy in Encino with Julie Klamon, LMFT
Trauma does not stay in the past the way we wish it would. It shows up in the body and the nervous system: the startle response, the broken sleep, the sense of being on guard for a threat that is no longer there. Sometimes it follows a single event, and sometimes it builds quietly over years. Either way, when something from before keeps shaping how you feel and function now, that is worth taking seriously.
I have more than 20 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families recover from trauma. I use trauma-informed methods including trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, somatic work, and relaxation skills, chosen and paced around what your nervous system can handle. Whether you are dealing with PTSD, complex trauma that developed over time, or the aftermath of a recent event, the goal is to help you feel safe in your own life again.
My office is in Agoura Hills, about 30 minutes from Encino on the 101 West. I also offer secure virtual sessions across California, and we can decide together which setting feels safer for this work.
Trauma Therapy for the Encino Community
Many of the people I see from Encino are high-functioning. They hold demanding jobs, run full households, and keep everything moving even while something underneath is unresolved. Trauma is good at hiding behind competence. You can be successful and still flinch at certain sounds, avoid certain conversations, or feel a wave of dread with no clear cause. Looking fine on the outside does not mean the work has been done.
That same capable, keep-it-together quality can make it hard to ask for help, and it can raise a real fear that therapy will crack everything open. It does not have to work that way. Good trauma therapy builds stability first and approaches the difficult material only when you are ready, so the process supports your daily life rather than upending it. You do not have to be in crisis to deserve this kind of care.
Where Trauma Comes From and How It Shows Up
Trauma is a psychological injury that can follow many kinds of experiences, including:
- Sexual abuse
- Accidents, including car accidents
- Physical abuse or neglect
- The unexpected death of a loved one
- Bullying
- Witnessing or experiencing violence or a crime
- A serious injury, to yourself or someone else
However it began, trauma can interfere with work, school, and relationships. Common symptoms include:
- Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
- Trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Irritability or anger that comes on fast
- Hypervigilance or trouble feeling safe
- Avoiding places or activities that bring up memories
- Difficulty trusting others
How I Approach Trauma Therapy
I offer both individual and family therapy for people affected by trauma. Individual sessions give you a one-on-one, confidential space to process what happened and build coping skills at your own pace. Family therapy can help when trauma has touched a whole household, giving family members a place to work through its impact and support one another. You can read more about my general approach on my trauma therapy page.
Over time, this work tends to bring relief from symptoms like flashbacks and constant guardedness, steadier relationships as trust rebuilds, and a return of the self worth that trauma so often erodes. You stay in control of the pace throughout. We go toward the hard material only as fast as feels safe.
Who I Work With
Children (8+)
Teens
Adults
Families
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Encino
Trauma therapy helps you process difficult experiences in a safe, paced way so they stop running your daily life. I use trauma informed methods such as trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, and somatic work, both for single events and for trauma that built up over time. We never move faster than feels manageable, and you stay in control of the pace.
No. Trauma can come from one frightening event like an accident, an assault, or a sudden loss, and it can also build up over time through ongoing stress, neglect, or repeated harm. If something in your past is still affecting how you feel, sleep, trust, or function today, it is worth addressing, regardless of how it looks from the outside.
This is a common and reasonable concern, especially for high-functioning Encino clients who are managing a lot and cannot afford to fall apart. Good trauma therapy does not force you to relive everything at once. We build safety and stability first, then approach the hard material at a pace your nervous system can handle, so the work strengthens your daily functioning rather than disrupting it.
Yes. I work with children ages 8 and up, teens, and adults, and I have extensive experience helping young people recover from frightening or distressing events using age appropriate techniques. For families in Encino, I can also bring parents or other family members into the process when that supports healing.
My office is at 28310 Roadside Dr. #249 in Agoura Hills, about 30 minutes from Encino on the 101 West.
Yes. Secure video sessions are available throughout California. We can decide together whether in-person or virtual feels safer and more comfortable for this work, and many Encino clients use a mix of both.
In-Person and Virtual Trauma Therapy Near Encino
My office in Agoura Hills, CA 91301 offers in-person trauma therapy near Encino. I also work with clients from neighboring communities, including Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, and Woodland Hills. Secure virtual sessions are available to anyone located within the state of California.
When you feel ready, reaching out is a step you take on your own terms. Schedule a complimentary phone consultation and we can talk, with no pressure, about whether working together is the right next step.