WHO WE SUPPORT

Adolescent & Teen Therapy in the South Bay

At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, we provide therapy for adolescents and teens to help manage stress, build confidence, and navigate the challenges of growing up.

Adolescent & Teen Therapy in the South Bay

BASED IN REDONDO BEACH, CA

Therapy for Adolescents & Teens


At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, we provide support for teens and families across Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and nearby South Bay communities.

We provide therapy services for:

  • Adolescents

  • Teens

  • Parents & Families

Support for Teens

Adolescent and teen therapy offers a safe space to process emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills.

Sessions focus on helping teens better understand themselves, manage stress, and work through challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, friendship or relationship concerns, and family conflict. Therapy also provides tools for navigating school pressures, life transitions, and the ups and downs of growing into adulthood. Our goal is to support both teens and their families in creating balance, connection, and confidence for the road ahead.

ADOLESCENCE is full of changes

Therapy offers tools to navigate them with confidence.

common concerns

Areas We Can Help With

Areas We Can Help With
  • Anxiety and stress management

  • Depression and mood challenges

  • Relationship concerns and communication struggles

  • Life transitions and major changes

  • Grief, loss, and emotional healing

  • Self-esteem, boundaries, and confidence building

  • Trauma recovery and PTSD support

  • Work-related stress and burnout

  • Emotional regulation and healthy coping skills

  • Personal growth, self-awareness, and clarity

Find an Experienced Teen Therapist

Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates

Find an Experienced Teen Therapist

At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, our therapists specialize in supporting adolescents and teens who may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, self-esteem struggles, or family and school pressures. Teen therapy provides a safe space to process emotions, work through challenges, and develop healthy coping skills that can support long-term growth and resilience.

We offer therapy for adolescents and teens navigating concerns such as social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, friendship or relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Sessions are designed to help teens feel more understood, supported, and equipped to handle the ups and downs of adolescence with confidence.


Therapy is available in person at our holistic space in Redondo Beach and online across California, making teen therapy accessible to families throughout the South Bay, including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo. If you’re looking for adolescent or teen therapy in Redondo Beach or searching for a trusted South Bay teen therapist, our team is here to provide compassionate care and guidance.

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    Catherine Alvarado, LMFT 134744

    OWNER & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

    Catherine Alvarado, LMFT, is a licensed Redondo Beach therapist, EMDR Certified Therapist & Consultant in Training specializing in anxiety, trauma, and EMDR therapy for adults, teens, and children. Learn More

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    Emily Feldt Shabel, AMFT 151325

    SUPERVISED BY CATHERINE ALVARADO, LMFT 134744

    Emily is a registered associate therapist in Redondo Beach, specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy for relationships, self-esteem, and creative professionals. Learn More

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    Monika Arana, AMFT 140548

    SUPERVISED BY CATHERINE ALVARADO, LMFT 134744

    Monika is a registered associate therapist in Redondo Beach, specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy for trauma, inner child work, and nervous system regulation. Learn More

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