Family Therapy in Tarzana
Family Therapy in Tarzana with Julie Klamon, LMFT
Families do not fall apart over one big thing. Usually it is a hundred small ones. The same argument on a loop. A teenager who has gone silent. A parent who feels like the only adult in the house. A blended family still figuring out how to be one. By the time most Tarzana families call me, the patterns are well worn and everyone is tired of them. Family therapy is where you change the pattern instead of just bracing for the next blowup.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I work with the family as a system rather than looking for one person to blame. We address the things that tend to bring families in: communication breakdowns, conflict between parents and kids, sibling tension, parenting disagreements, blended-family adjustment, grief and loss, and the strain of major transitions like divorce.
My office is at 28310 Roadside Dr. in Agoura Hills, about 25 minutes from Tarzana on the 101 West. I also offer virtual sessions across California for families who find it easier to meet from home.
Family Therapy for the Tarzana Community
Tarzana families are pulled in a lot of directions. Parents commute, kids are spread across LAUSD schools and activities, and the days fill up before anyone has had a chance to really talk. Add the cost and pace of life in the Valley, and it is no surprise that connection slips and conflict creeps in. A lot of what I see is not a crisis. It is good people who love each other and have lost track of how to get along under the weight of everyday life.
Multigenerational households are common here too, with grandparents, parents, and children living close or under one roof. That brings real support and real friction. Whatever your family looks like, the work is the same: helping you understand each other, lower the temperature on conflict, and rebuild the sense that you are on the same team.
Family Therapy and Divorce
Working With Children During a Divorce
During a divorce, children often feel confused, angry, and even responsible for what is happening. They need a safe place to put those feelings into words and some skills to get through a hard stretch. In family sessions I help children understand that the divorce is not their fault, process what they are feeling in a healthy way, and learn how to handle the changes in their family.
Supporting Parents in Co-Parenting
Divorce strains the relationship between parents, and children feel that strain directly. I work with parents to communicate more clearly, resolve conflict, and function as a team across two households. That includes setting workable boundaries and staying flexible as your kids' needs change. When parents cooperate, children feel cared for by both of them, and the impact of the divorce on their wellbeing is far smaller.
Who I Work With
Parents
Children (8+)
Teens
Blended Families
What Family Therapy Can Help With
Parenting Issues
Sibling Relationships
Blended Families
Family Communication
Conflict
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Extended Family
Divorce
Co-parenting
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Therapy in Tarzana
Family therapy brings family members together to work through conflict, improve communication, and strengthen relationships. We may meet as a whole family or in smaller groupings depending on what is needed. Sessions involve real conversation, problem solving, and skill building, with the goal of understanding and changing the patterns that keep causing problems.
It helps with communication breakdowns, parent-child conflict, sibling tension, parenting disagreements, blended-family adjustment, behavioral issues in kids, and major transitions like divorce or the loss of a loved one. If your family keeps getting stuck in the same painful cycle, that is exactly the kind of thing this work addresses.
Not necessarily. Children and teens can take part and often benefit from having their feelings heard, and I use age-appropriate approaches to keep them engaged. But some of the most useful work happens with the parents alone. We decide together who attends each session based on what will help your family most.
Yes. I help children understand that the divorce is not their fault and learn to cope with the changes, and I help parents build a cooperative co-parenting relationship across two households. The level of conflict between parents after a divorce is one of the biggest factors in how well children adjust, and that is something we can work on directly.
My office at 28310 Roadside Dr. in Agoura Hills is about 25 minutes from Tarzana on the 101 West. For busy families, virtual sessions across California can make it easier to get everyone together without coordinating a drive.
Yes. Multigenerational households are common in Tarzana, and the mix of grandparents, parents, and children brings both support and friction. I help families sort out roles, boundaries, and communication so the household runs with less conflict and more cooperation.
In-Person and Virtual Family Therapy Near Tarzana
My office in Agoura Hills, CA 91301 is a convenient drive from Tarzana for in-person family therapy. I also see families from the surrounding Valley communities, including Encino, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, and Reseda, CA. Virtual sessions are available for families located anywhere in California.
If your family keeps landing in the same hard place, a conversation is a good first step. Schedule a complimentary phone consultation and we can talk about what is going on and whether family therapy is the right fit.