Murphy Psychology Group | Relationship strength-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families.

Psychotherapy For Adults, Adolescents, Children and Families

Murphy Psychology Group provides supportive, relationship-based psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families, including children with learning differences and their parents.

5 Point Parenting Plan To Relieve Holiday Stress

December 5, 2013/0 Comments/in Blog, Effective Parenting, Emotional Outbursts /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

Talk to any parent: The holidays bring out the best and worst in families. As parents of children whose emotions are running high, you may find yourselves struggling to keep the spirits bright. Here are 5 helpful hints for a happier holiday with your kids. 1. Remember, all children struggle with processing strong emotion. Every […]

Healthy Dependence vs. Enabling

November 16, 2013/0 Comments/in Effective Parenting /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

“When am I helping my child too much and when should I step back? “Am I enabling my child by providing help with homework or other responsibilities?” Parents, as well as teachers, often struggle with this conflict. Understanding that children will do well if they can and that all children possess the natural human drive […]

Why So Many Children Struggle at School and Home

October 25, 2013/0 Comments/in Effective Parenting, Free Articles /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

There have been hundred or thousands of research studies conducted over the past 20 to 30 years in the fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology and education that help us better understand the brain, learning and child development. But, despite all of this knowledge, we have more children struggling in school than ever before. How do we […]

Family Therapy

Families are part of a system. When one member suffers, the others are affected. Family therapy is a way to learn to communicate better and to work through conflict and painful emotions.

Individual Therapy

Every client is unique. Each therapist uses a relationship-based approach with a focus on your strengths. We treat adults struggling with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil, divorce, addiction, grief and learning differences. We will help guide you toward valuable insight that can lead to a healthy shift in perspective and greater emotional well-being.

Couples Therapy

Anger, infidelity, financial turmoil and poor communication can all interfere with intimacy in romantic relationships. Couples therapy helps clients navigate conflict and strengthen their relationship. You’ll develop the skills to manage emotion, communicate more clearly, understand differences and problem solve effectively.

Child and Adolescent Therapy

Our approach to children is supportive and flexible. We are experienced helping children with anxiety and mood disorders, learning differences, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Parents are an important component of the treatment process and are encouraged to help the child transfer skills learned in therapy to natural settings.

10 Week Parenting Workshops

Parenting children and teens with learning differences is often stressful. We’re here to help. Our 10-week parenting workshop will show you how to improve your relationship with your child and help him or her develop the skills to be happy and successful at school, with friends and at home with you.

Peter Murphy, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Peter Murphy is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice with a background in special education and school counseling. For 20+ years he has treated children and adults with learning, attention and mood disorders. He runs parent support groups and speaks to parents and professionals about addressing the needs of children with learning differences. Dr. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from California Graduate Institute and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from Loyola Marymount University.

Julia Murphy, M.A.

Psychotherapist

Julia Murphy treats children, teens and adults with learning, attention and mood disorders. She facilitates parenting workshops and leads social skills groups for children of all ages. Ms. Murphy writes about adolescent issues, adult ADHD and the challenges of life beyond high school. Ms. Murphy holds a Master’s in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute and a Bachelor’s from U.C. Berkeley.