Sibling Relationships Therapist in Venice

Reduce Rivalry. Repair the Bond. Strengthen a Lifelong Connection.

In our sibling-focused therapy sessions, we will explore:

    •    Unpacking childhood dynamics and unresolved resentment

    •    Addressing favoritism, jealousy, or “golden child/scapegoat” roles

    •    Improving communication and reducing reactive conflict

    •    Rebuilding trust after betrayal, distance, or family trauma

    •    Navigating life transitions (aging parents, loss, blended families)

    •    Understanding personality differences and emotional needs

    •    Creating boundaries that support healthier connection

    •    Reimagining the sibling relationship with adult maturity

Sibling relationships can be some of the most meaningful—and most complicated—bonds we have. Whether it’s childhood rivalry, adult estrangement, or just years of unspoken tension, unresolved sibling conflict can leave lasting emotional impacts. The good news? It’s never too late to repair, reconnect, and rewrite your story as siblings.

As a therapist, I help siblings move beyond competition, comparison, and old roles to build relationships based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and deeper understanding.

You don’t have to keep repeating the past. You can create a sibling bond that supports who you are now—not just who you were growing up. Let’s help you move from rivalry to respect—and maybe even rediscover friendship along the way.

I provide therapy in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Palms, and Santa Monica.

Are unresolved sibling conflicts affecting your family harmony? At Steven Kilmann, LMFT, we specialize in helping families navigate and heal sibling relationships through compassionate and effective therapy.

Sibling relationships are among the most enduring and influential connections in our lives. However, they can also be sources of deep-seated conflict and emotional distress. Whether stemming from childhood rivalries, parental favoritism, or life transitions, these issues can persist into adulthood, impacting overall well-being.

Steven Kilmann, LMFT offers focused support as a leading Sibling Relationships Therapist in Venice Beach, guiding siblings through structured sessions aimed at building understanding, empathy, and resolution.

Why Focus on Sibling Relationships?

While many families invest in marital or parent-child therapy, sibling dynamics are often overlooked. Yet unresolved sibling tension can cause lasting emotional strain. Therapy helps siblings:

  • Rebuild communication

  • Process past grievances

  • Develop healthy boundaries

  • Resolve long-standing rivalries

By addressing these issues, siblings can improve their individual mental health and contribute positively to family dynamics.

Sibling Relationships Therapy in Venice Beach

Steven Kilmann, LMFT offers a therapeutic space where siblings can openly express their feelings in a respectful and structured setting. With nearly a decade of clinical experience and a background in medicine, Steven provides insight and strategies that are evidence-based and empathetically delivered.

Therapy focuses on:

  • Enhancing emotional intelligence

  • Reducing defensive reactions

  • Facilitating mutual respect

  • Identifying shared values

These methods have been especially effective for adult siblings struggling with long-term disconnection, resentment, or lack of closure.

Customized Therapy for Every Family

Whether you’re seeking help for sibling estrangement, rivalry, or ongoing misunderstandings, Steven offers personalized therapy sessions designed to meet your unique needs. This includes:

  • One-on-one sessions

  • Joint sibling therapy

  • Family-inclusive therapy

Each session is rooted in proven psychological frameworks and tailored to your goals.

Meet Steven Kilmann, LMFT

Steven is not only a licensed marriage and family therapist but also a former medical doctor, offering a rare combination of clinical knowledge and therapeutic insight. His practice emphasizes clarity, communication, and actionable strategies for healing sibling relationships.

Steven has helped numerous families in the Venice area find peace and reconnection. Many have shared that his approach transformed not only their sibling bond but their overall emotional resilience.

Conveniently Located in Venice Beach

If you’re looking for a Sibling Relationships Therapist Venice or seeking Sibling Relationships Therapy Venice, Steven’s office offers both in-person and virtual sessions for accessibility and flexibility.

His location is central to Venice Beach and ideal for residents throughout the Westside of Los Angeles.

Is This Therapy Right for You?

This service is especially helpful if you:

  • Feel distant or disconnected from a sibling

  • Experience recurring conflict or resentment

  • Are managing family changes (e.g., aging parents, inheritance)

  • Want to strengthen bonds after years of silence

If any of these sound familiar, a conversation with Steven may be the start of lasting change.

Client Feedback

While we only include verified feedback, many clients have noted feeling heard, understood, and hopeful after just a few sessions. One local client shared that working with Steven helped them reestablish a relationship with a sibling they hadn’t spoken to in over five years.

Related Services You Might Find Helpful

Explore more about how Steven helps individuals heal through therapeutic connections by visiting his pages on couples therapy and family therapy. For those seeking deeper transformation, his page on trauma therapy also provides essential insights.

Schedule a Session Today

If you’re ready to improve your relationship with your sibling, contact Steven Kilmann, LMFT today. With flexible scheduling and a thoughtful approach, he’s here to guide you through every step of the process.

Call or email today to get started.