Family Therapy in Westlake Village, CA

Is your teen acting differently? Are they feeling anxious, isolating, displaying low self esteem, having challenges at school or relationship issues with their friends or family ? Being a teen today is not easy, especially in a society where social media and comparison consume their developing minds. Do you want to help your teen overcome the many complex issues that impact them daily? You don't have to go through this difficult period alone. Many teens benefit from having a safe place to process their thoughts and feelings while learning coping skills to manage their symptoms.

Have you been feeling a bit disconnected lately? Is the stress of life or your relationship been draining you? Do you feel like you have to sacrifice parts of yourself to stay in something that is not good for you? If this sounds like you, I would love to connect for a free complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss how I can help. My therapeutic approach focuses on the importance of relationships, including the one with yourself. During our time together you will begin to naturally translate skills learned in therapy into your everyday life so that you can have more satisfying connections with people who matters most to you.

Dr. Samantha Tamburro is a founding partner of Engage Psychological Services. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been working with children and families since 1996. Dr. Tamburro graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of Southern California. She received her doctorate degree in psychology from Pepperdine University. Dr. Tamburro works with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and more.

It's not easy asking for help. When walking through life's challenges finding a trained therapist you feel comfortable with is extremely important. My goal is to balance supportive connection with skilled intervention, helping clients create healthy and meaningful lives. I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to therapy that includes all dimensions of health. I perceive every person who enters therapy as valuable and courageous, deserving treatment tailored to their specific needs in a supportive, safe, caring environment. I will always respect your unique personality, cultural background and family context.

Hi, I am Julie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT118583). I understand if you are seeking counseling that you are looking for someone who can help you through something that is beyond what you can usually handle on your own. You are looking for someone with professional training as well as experience. I offer both. Additionally, I establish a warm rapport with my clients and provide a safe, supportive environment.

Kenneth England is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked at high-quality substance abuse programs such as Cri-Help, The Canyon at Peace Park, historic Promises Malibu and Valley Recovery Center - Agua Dulce. He applies this strong experience for his Private Practice clients, as well. Kenneth finds that it is very important for patients to receive quality service, empathy and guidance in their life-changing decisions. He has also worked with several professional athletes, from some of America's top sports leagues, helping them with problematic issues in their life, including substance use.

I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or their past misfortune. I help clients identify their challenges and their goals, and to find viable ways to help each client make changes along their psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaging environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.

As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the better we can assist the family or individual to make life-long changes.

Engage Psychological Services is a collection of highly qualified clinicians in independent private practices. Our clinicians offer a variety of services such as: individual therapy, child and adolescent therapy, family therapy , couples counseling, group therapy, gEEG neurofeedback, and neuropsychological evaluation. Engage Psychological Services clinicians work to collaborate with any community partners to best address the needs of the whole system. We have clinicians who have been supporting children, adolescents, adults and families in the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas for over 27 years.

In two decades of practice, I have worked with people across the life span: children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I use an integrative approach to maximize the happiness of my client, including cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy with children and teens, and mindfulness. I help clients draw from their own strengths to take action to achieve their goals. I help couples find strategies to improve communication, restore intimacy to their relationship, and resolve conflicts before they escalate. I help individual clients restore balance in their lives to deal with anxiety and depression.

Do you, or a loved one, struggle with the weight of depression or anxiety? There are moments in all of our lives when we feel stuck, indecisive, and confused. Life gets messy, things don't go according to plan, and there is no clear right or wrong. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

I would like to briefly highlight a few experiences and specialties. 1st:MARRIAGE & FAMILY : I have worked successfully with hundreds of couples and families to bring love and harmony back into their relationships. 2nd: ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, & TRAUMAS of all types: molestation, fear of flying, public speaking, driving, performance, and more. For well over a decade I've specialized in the therapies of EMDR & TFT; studied personally with Roger Callahan, PhD., and Francis Shapiro, Ph.D.,the creators of TFT and EMDR. This work is highly effective and rapid - often ending years/decades of suffering.

We all struggle at times to maintain relationships, become successful, make the right choices and ultimately to be happy. Sometimes we need help getting to where we want to be. Therapy can offer a safe environment to work on yourself and your issues, whatever they may be. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, family problems, or a variety of other difficulties that can keep you feeling down, we can work together to explore the reasons and come up with ways to improve the way you feel about yourself, and about life.

I believe that change is possible for anyone who wants it. It is my passion to help you on your journey to a joyful and satisfying life. I do this by using cognitive behavioral techniques and providing a safe and loving environment in which to heal old wounds and give you tools to manage your current challenges. This includes; anxiety, depression, addiction, food and body issues, or relational problems. Wherever you find yourself I can help you to develop a compassionate view of yourself and empower you to take steps towards getting your unmet needs fulfilled.

Teenager trouble? If you're having trouble with your teen or pre-teen, I have over a thousand hours of experience working with teenagers. Through therapy groups and individual sessions I understand how to talk to teens in a way that often has them actually listening! I've worked at five adolescent treatment centers, mostly focusing on teens who are struggling with substance abuse, or self-harming behaviors. If you have an at-risk teen, I want to help. I also work with families, individuals and couples and my goals are to help the family unit create stronger relationships and better connections to help them lead happier lives.

My specialty is to treat Adult and Childhood ( Developmental Trauma), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Fear of flying, driving, claustrophobia and agoraphobia , medical issues related to stress. I also provide couples therapy, and premarital counseling.

Allison has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of challenges. Furthermore, she has extensive experience treating mood disorders, trauma, depression, substance abuse, personality disorders, and dual diagnoses in various acute treatment settings. As a former Director of the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs with the adolescent population, she developed expertise in co-occurring disorders in the field of addiction and mental health utilizing a variety of evidence based practices.