WHO WE SUPPORT
Adult Therapy
Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates offers in-person and virtual therapy services for adults in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and throughout the South Bay area.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS
South Bay Therapy for Adults
Therapy for adults is available in Redondo Beach through Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, supporting those who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of what’s next. Many adults seek therapy to navigate life transitions, burnout, perfectionism, or relationship struggles. Talking with a therapist can offer relief, perspective, and space to sort through what’s been building up. Over time, therapy can help reduce stress, strengthen self-trust, and support meaningful changes in everyday life.
What Can Be Worked On
Anxiety, panic, and chronic stress
Burnout and perfectionism
Life transitions and identity shifts
Relationship challenges and communication patterns
Grief, loss, or unresolved past experiences
Emotional overwhelm and difficulty setting boundaries
Self-esteem, self-doubt, or inner critic work
Career stress or feeling stuck professionally
Sensory sensitivity and body-based anxiety
Support for highly sensitive or neurodivergent adults
Redondo Beach Therapists Accepting New Clients
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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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