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.

Save the Date: Explore Attachment Based Teaching 6/19 + 6/20/2015

April 14, 2015/0 Comments/in Events, Psychologist, Psychologist Tarzana, Services, Workshops /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

As a part of Campbell Hall Summer Institute, Lou Cozolino, Ph.D., Daniel Franklin, Ph.D., and Peter Murphy, Ph.D. will be conducting a 2-day workshop for teachers, clinicians and school administrators: Explore Attachment-Based Teaching. Tuition is $420.00. Students receive a 50% discount. MFTs and LCSWs receive 14 CEUs, BBS Provider Number PCE 5493. For more information, please […]

Stress: An Alternative Explanation for Common Learning and Behavioral Challenges

April 11, 2015/0 Comments/in Events, Psychologist, Psychologist Tarzana, Psychology, Workshops /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

Breakout Session with Dr. Peter Murphy and Dr. Daniel Franklin at the Language and Learning Conference, May 2, 2015 – UCLA Carnesale Commons Drawing on the latest findings from the fields of social neuroscience, psychology, and education, this presentation will explore the biological mechanisms of stress and identify how stress impacts learning and behavior. In addition, […]

The ABCs of Learning Challenges (Part 2)

March 20, 2015/0 Comments/in Blog, Effective Parenting, Psychologist, Psychologist Tarzana /by Julia Murphy, LMFT

Academic Skill Deficits 1. Dyslexia, or reading difficulties, effects about 80% of children with learning challenges. They may have difficulty decoding words, reading fluently, as well as comprehending text. Writing may also be difficult, which includes organizing thoughts, putting ideas into sequence and using grammar, punctuation and spelling appropriately. 2. Dyscalculia, or difficulty with math, is also […]

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.