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.

Special Book Signing

December 6, 2018/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

Friend and colleague, Dr. Joe Parent with be offering a special book signing for his book written with Nancy Parent, “A Walk in The Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh.” When: December 9, 1-3 pm Where: Marie et Cie, cafe and gift shop, 11704 Riverside Drive, Valley Village, CA 91607

Adolescence Defined

November 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

Adolescence has historically been characterized as a period of great turbulence and change in the lives of teens and parents. Media images of high profile stars careening off the rails with their involvement in drugs, alcohol and reckless behavior seem to support this portrait and strike fear in the hearts of many parents. Nonetheless, I […]

Helping Your Child Master Skills

November 13, 2018/0 Comments/in Effective Parenting, Psychologist, Psychologist Tarzana, Psychology, Uncategorized /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

The key is collaboration. Academic and social skills do not develop in a vacuum. They are the result of interactions between the child and his/her environment. Your child’s capacity to complete tasks independently occurs when skills have been mastered and external supports are no longer required. For example, complex academic assignments may overwhelm your child’s brain. […]

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.