Julie Klamon, LMFT - Family Therapist in Agoura Hills
Serving the San Fernando and Conejo Valleys
I'm Julie Klamon, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping families in Agoura Hills and the surrounding San Fernando and Conejo Valleys navigate life's most challenging transitions. Whether your family is dealing with divorce, co-parenting difficulties, or communication breakdowns, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to strengthen family bonds and create healthier relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with families to address the difficulties and conflicts that can arise in their relationships. In family therapy, I help navigate various issues, including sibling relationships, parenting issues, blended families, family communication issues, family conflict, and extended family dynamics.
I also work with families to help them cope with transitions like divorce, including assisting with co-parenting, managing teen behavioral issues, and addressing addiction and substance use. My mission is to help families form solid and positive bonds and deal with life's challenges in healthy and constructive ways. I am here to help you whether you are dealing with the difficulties of divorce or want to improve your family relationships.
For comprehensive child therapy services, I also provide individual counseling specifically designed for children and adolescents. For adults seeking individual support, I provide individual therapy services to address personal challenges that may be affecting family dynamics.
Family Therapy And Divorce
Specialized Support for Children During Divorce
Children may feel confused, angry, and even responsible for their parents' separation during a divorce. Providing them with a safe and accepting environment where they can process their emotions and learn coping skills to help them get through this difficult time is critical.
In family therapy sessions, I work with children to:
- Understand that the divorce is not their fault
- Process their emotions about the divorce in a healthy way
- Develop coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety
- Adjust to changes in their living situation and family structure
- Maintain strong relationships with both parents
- Express their needs and concerns in age-appropriate ways
Co-Parenting Therapy in Agoura Hills
Divorce can often lead to strained relationships and communication between parents. To establish a positive co-parenting relationship, I work with parents to improve their communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationship skills.
Effective co-parenting involves finding ways to communicate and work together as a team to meet your children's needs. This may include:
- Setting clear boundaries and expectations
- Developing consistent rules between two households
- Creating flexible schedules that work for everyone
- Learning to separate couple issues from parenting decisions
- Managing conflicts away from the children
- Supporting each other's relationship with the children
A strong co-parenting relationship can give children the love and support they need during this difficult time, making them feel heard and cared for by both parents. It can also help to lessen the negative impact of the divorce on your children and improve their overall well-being and mental health.
Family Communication Skills Training
Many family conflicts stem from poor communication patterns. I teach families practical skills to express needs, listen effectively, and resolve disagreements peacefully. Beyond divorce support, family therapy can help with:
- Sibling relationships and rivalry
- Parenting challenges and behavioral issues
- Blended family dynamics
- Multigenerational family conflicts
- Teen behavioral issues and rebellion
- Addiction and substance use impact on families
- Extended family dynamics and boundaries
Parenting Issues