Trauma Therapy in Hidden Hills
Trauma Therapy in Hidden Hills with Julie Klamon, LMFT
Trauma is sneaky. It can hide inside a short temper, a racing heart at odd moments, a stretch of insomnia, or a flatness that makes ordinary things feel far away. One overwhelming event can set it off, or it can collect slowly over years until you barely remember life without it. Either way, the body keeps the alarm running long after the danger is gone, and the quiet and comfort of a home behind the Hidden Hills gates does not switch that alarm off.
I am Julie Klamon, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Across more than 20 years of practice I have helped children, families, and adults find their way out of trauma. The work I do is tailored to the person in front of me, and it draws on trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, somatic approaches, and practical tools for calming the nervous system.
Whether what you are facing is post-traumatic stress, the slow weight of complex trauma, or the shock that follows one terrible day, I will meet you where you are and keep the pace within what you can manage, whether we sit together in my office or connect over secure video.
Trauma Therapy for the Hidden Hills Community
People choose Hidden Hills in part for the privacy the gates provide, and that instinct grows stronger when the thing you are protecting is a wound. In a community this small and this connected, the worry that something so personal might be glimpsed or mentioned can stall a person from getting help for a very long time. I do not take that lightly.
My practice is in Agoura Hills, about ten minutes out along Las Virgenes Road and well outside your day-to-day neighborhood. Whatever you tell me stays between us, within the narrow exceptions the law requires. And if you would simply rather not be seen arriving anywhere, secure video sessions let the work happen from a private room in your own home.
What Can Leave a Mark
Trauma is the residue of an experience that overwhelmed your ability to cope at the time. It can grow out of many kinds of events, among them:
- A serious car crash or other sudden accident
- The unexpected death of someone you love
- Sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect
- A fire, earthquake, or other disaster
- Being the target of violence, a crime, or persistent bullying
- Seeing someone else harmed or badly injured
- Living through a serious injury or medical scare of your own
Left unaddressed, these experiences tend to seep into work, school, sleep, and the relationships that matter most.
Signs Trauma May Be at Work
Trauma announces itself in different ways for different people. You might notice:
- Flashbacks or thoughts about the event that arrive uninvited
- Sleeping far too little or far too much
- A mind that will not settle enough to focus or decide
- A shorter fuse, sudden anger, or restlessness
- Staying on high alert, rarely feeling truly safe
- Steering clear of places or activities that stir the memory
- Pulling back from people, or struggling to trust them
How I Approach Trauma Therapy
A common fear is that therapy means being forced to relive the worst moment before you are ready. That is not how I work. We start by building stability and a felt sense of safety, and we only approach the hard material at a speed you set. You stay in charge of what gets talked about and when.
From there, the work focuses on settling a nervous system that has been stuck in overdrive, so that sleep, focus, and a sense of presence can return. For some people that means talking carefully through what happened; for others it means more attention to the body and to daily coping. When the whole household has been shaken, I also offer family sessions so loved ones can heal alongside you rather than around you. The goal is steady relief, stronger relationships, and the return of a self-worth that trauma so often chips away.
In-Person and Virtual Trauma Therapy Near Hidden Hills
My Agoura Hills office, in the 91301 area, is a short and private drive for anyone in Hidden Hills, with Calabasas, Westlake Village, and Agoura Hills all nearby. I also see clients from Woodland Hills and Thousand Oaks. For people anywhere else in California, secure video sessions bring the same support to wherever you feel most at ease.
You do not have to keep carrying this by yourself. When you are ready, schedule a free phone consultation and we can talk about what you are facing and where to begin.
Ages I Work With
Children age 8-10
Tween/Teens 11-19
Parents/Adults
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Hidden Hills
What methods do you actually use in trauma therapy?
I draw on trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, somatic work, and tools for calming an overactive nervous system, and I match the approach to the person rather than running everyone through the same protocol. It works for a single shocking event as well as for trauma that piled up over years. We never push past what feels manageable, and sessions happen at my Agoura Hills office or by secure video.
Do I have to describe the worst of it to get better?
No. The fear that therapy means being thrown back into the worst moment keeps a lot of people away, and it is not how I practice. We lay down stability and a sense of safety first, then move toward the difficult material only at the pace you choose. What we talk about, and when, stays in your hands.
Given how small Hidden Hills is, how do you keep this private?
Discretion is part of the work, and it weighs more in a small, gated community where faces are familiar. My Agoura Hills practice sits outside your immediate neighborhood, and what you share stays confidential within the narrow limits the law requires. For anyone who would rather not be seen coming or going, secure video from home is always available.
Can you help children and teens, not just adults?
Yes. I work with children ages 8 and up, with teenagers, and with adults, and I have years of experience guiding young people through frightening or distressing events using age-appropriate techniques. When the whole household has been affected, I also offer family sessions so everyone can heal together.
How close is your office, and is virtual an option?
My Agoura Hills office is roughly ten minutes from Hidden Hills along Las Virgenes Road, a short and private drive. Secure video sessions reach anywhere in California as well, and we can decide together which setting feels steadier for this kind of work.
CONTACT
Offering Both Virtual And in person Sessions