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Finding Calm Within.

Therapy for Anxiety & Panic

Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR is a holistic psychotherapy practice in Redondo Beach offering anxiety therapy that honors your whole nervous system. Anxiety can show up in many ways, including chronic worry, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, social anxiety, perfectionism, health anxiety, and patterns of overthinking or avoidance, often leaving people feeling disconnected from themselves both physically and emotionally.

We offer holistic, integrative therapy rooted in deeper healing.

  • EMDR therapy, intensive EMDR, and adjunct EMDR for deeper trauma processing and nervous system healing.

  • Integrating somatic, experiential, and body-based approaches such as Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt therapy, and IFS/parts work.

  • Drawing from psychodynamic, attachment-focused, and relational approaches to support deeper emotional understanding and reflection.

  • Exploring personal narratives, identity, and meaning-making through collaborative and narrative-based work.

WHAT WE HELP WITH

Support for the challenges life can bring.

✓ Acute & Generalized Anxiety

✓ Panic Attacks & Panic Symptoms

✓ Social Anxiety & Self-Consciousness

✓ Health Anxiety & Somatic Concerns

✓ Anxiety During Life Transitions

✓ Chronic Stress & Overthinking

✓ Hyper-vigilance & Nervous System Activation

✓ Perfectionism & High-Functioning Anxiety

✓ Racing Thoughts & Mental Exhaustion

✓ Intrusive Thoughts & Compulsions

how it works

Ready to get started?

Complete our inquiry form to get in touch. We’ll review your responses and follow up within 48 hours.

If you’re unsure which provider to work with, you’re welcome to share a bit about what you’re looking for—we’ll help guide you to the best fit. Our team is made up of thoughtful, highly trained clinicians, and we take care in matching you with someone who aligns with what you’re looking for.

We offer both in-person therapy in Redondo Beach and virtual sessions throughout California.

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  • Portrait of Catherine Alvarado, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Catherine Alvarado

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 134744

    Fears | Anxiety | Trauma

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  • Monika Arana, Registered Associate MFT

    Monika Arana

    Registered Associate MFT 140548

    Attachment | Inner Child | Identity

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  • Arielle Harris, Registered Associate MFT

    Arielle Harris

    Registered Associate MFT 161691

    Boundaries | Burnout | Perfectionism

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EMDR Therapy for Panic Attacks: Helping the Body Learn Safety Again
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EMDR Therapy for Panic Attacks: Helping the Body Learn Safety Again
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Panic attacks are deeply physical experiences that can feel sudden and overwhelming. EMDR therapy works with the nervous system to help the body process fear and learn how to feel safe again.

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Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head: Understanding the Physical Side of Panic
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Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head: Understanding the Physical Side of Panic
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Anxiety and panic are often described as mental experiences, but for many people, they are felt most strongly in the body. Physical symptoms can appear suddenly and feel intense, even when the mind feels calm. Learning how the nervous system responds to anxiety can bring clarity, reduce fear, and support a more grounded sense of safety.

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EMDR Therapy for Anxiety and Stress: How It Helps the Mind and Body
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EMDR Therapy for Anxiety and Stress: How It Helps the Mind and Body
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Anxiety and stress can affect both the mind and body, often lingering even when insight is present. EMDR therapy offers a mind-body approach that supports emotional processing and nervous system regulation when stress responses feel persistent.

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