Sexual Abuse Therapy in West Hills
Sexual Abuse Therapy in West Hills with Julie Klamon, LMFT
Sexual abuse leaves marks other people cannot see. It changes how you trust, how you relate to your own body, and how you move through an ordinary day. If you are looking for sexual abuse therapy near West Hills, you may have spent a long time deciding whether to reach out. That hesitation is normal. What matters is that you are here now, and that help is available from someone with real experience in this work.
My background in this area runs deep. I spent more than 10 years at a Los Angeles agency supporting children recovering from sexual trauma, and I am a certified counselor through the UCLA Rape Treatment Center. Those years taught me what survivors actually need: a therapist who does not rush them, who can sit with difficult material without flinching, and who understands that recovery is not a straight line. You set the pace, and I respect that completely.
My office is in Agoura Hills, about 25 minutes from West Hills on the 101 West. Virtual sessions are also available for anyone in California, which many clients prefer for the added privacy.
*Certified: UCLA Rape Treatment Center / Sexual Assault Counselor
Your Privacy Is Protected
Reaching out for this kind of help takes trust, and trust starts with knowing your privacy is absolute. Everything discussed in our sessions is protected by law and by the ethical standards of my license. West Hills is a settled, residential community where people tend to know their neighbors, and that can make the idea of being seen at a local office feel like a barrier. My office is in Agoura Hills, outside the immediate neighborhood, so you are not likely to cross paths with anyone from your daily life. For clients who want even more distance, virtual sessions let you do this work from your own home.
My Approach to Sexual Abuse Therapy
This work requires patience and real clinical skill. Some survivors come in knowing exactly what happened and ready to talk about it. Others are not sure whether what they experienced counts as abuse, or they remember only fragments. Both starting points are valid. We begin wherever you are and move forward only when you are ready. My job is to create conditions where it becomes possible to process what happened without being re-traumatized by the process itself. You can read more about my approach on my sexual abuse therapy page.
The effects of sexual abuse reach into many parts of life: trust, intimacy, self worth, relationships, parenting, sleep, and physical health. We address whatever is most pressing for you and work toward a place where what was done to you no longer dictates how you live. That kind of change is possible. I have seen it happen many times over the course of my career.
Resources
If you or a loved one has been a victim of sexual abuse in the last five days and live in the Los Angeles area, please contact The Rape Treatment Center for medical services and advocacy at 424-259-7208 (24-Hour Emergency Care).
If you live outside the greater Los Angeles area, go to RAINN.org to find a medical facility near you that can provide an exam and mental health services. If it has been more than five days and you wish to press charges, please contact the nearest law enforcement agency.
Who I Work With
Children (8+)
Teens
Adults
Seniors
Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Abuse Therapy in West Hills
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I spent more than 10 years at a Los Angeles agency working directly with children recovering from sexual trauma, and I am a certified counselor through the UCLA Rape Treatment Center. That combination of specialized training and hands-on experience shapes how I do this work.
Completely confidential. Everything discussed in session is protected by law and by the ethical standards of my license. My office in Agoura Hills sits outside the West Hills neighborhood, which gives you a degree of separation from your daily life, and you will not run into neighbors in the waiting area. For even greater privacy, I also offer virtual sessions.
Yes. Many of the people I work with did not disclose their abuse for years or even decades. That is normal. Sexual abuse often carries shame, confusion, and fear that make it hard to talk about. There is no expiration date on getting help. Therapy can address the effects of abuse at any stage of life, whether it happened recently or long ago.
Yes. I work with children ages 8 and up, as well as teens, who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. My decade at a Los Angeles agency specializing in this area gave me deep experience helping young people process these experiences in age-appropriate ways. I also work closely with parents to help them support their child through recovery.
My office in Agoura Hills is about 25 minutes from West Hills via the 101 West. I also offer secure, private virtual sessions to anyone located in California, which some clients prefer for the added discretion and the comfort of staying home.
In-Person and Virtual Sexual Abuse Therapy Near West Hills
My office in Agoura Hills, CA 91301 is an easy drive for in-person sexual abuse therapy near West Hills. I also see clients from neighboring communities, including Woodland Hills, CA, Calabasas, CA, and Canoga Park, CA. Virtual sessions are available to anyone located anywhere in California.
When you are ready, I am here. Schedule a complimentary phone consultation and we can talk, at whatever pace feels safe, about what working together might look like.