ANXIETY DISORDERS

Anxiety Therapy in Redondo Beach, CA

Compassionate therapy for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and specific phobias—helping clients find calm, balance, and resilience.

Anxiety Therapy in Redondo Beach, CA

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How Anxiety Disorders Show Up

Worry and stress are part of being human, but when anxiety feels constant, overwhelming, or begins to take over daily life, it can become exhausting. Anxiety disorders often bring racing thoughts, physical tension, and patterns of avoidance that make simple tasks or connections with others feel difficult.

At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, our therapy sessions provide space to slow down, explore what fuels anxiety, and learn strategies to feel more grounded. Whether meeting in person in Redondo Beach or virtually across California, our support is tailored to reduce symptoms and help restore balance.

Anxiety can show up in many ways, including:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent worry and restlessness across many areas of life.

  • Panic Disorder: Intense episodes of fear with physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or dizziness.

  • Social Anxiety Disorder: Fear of judgment or rejection in social situations that leads to withdrawal or avoidance.

  • Specific Phobias: Strong fears of certain objects, places, or situations that interfere with daily living.

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Holistic + evidence-based treatments for Anxiety Disorders

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Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates

Find Relief with Anxiety Therapy

Our experienced therapists provide personalized care that integrates talk therapy, EMDR, and mind–body approaches to reduce symptoms, build coping skills, and support lasting relief. Contact us to schedule an appointment with an anxiety therapist in Redondo Beach.

Sessions are available online and in person in Redondo Beach, conveniently located within several miles of Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Manhattan Beach. Support is available through, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Standard, Intensive, & Adjunct EMDR.

  • EMDR Therapy

    A structured approach that helps the brain and body heal from trauma by reprocessing distressing memories and beliefs.

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  • Somatic Therapy

    Focuses on how trauma and stress are held in the body, using awareness, movement, and grounding techniques to support nervous system regulation.

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  • Attachment-Focused Therapy

    Explores early relationship dynamics and how they influence present-day patterns in trust, connection, and emotional safety.

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  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    A skills-based approach that helps build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier ways of relating to self and others.

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  • Narrative Therapy

    A collaborative approach that helps separate people from their problems and rewrite the internal stories that shape identity, behavior, and self-worth.

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  • Internal Family Systems & Parts Work

    A gentle method that explores and supports the inner “parts” of a person — including those carrying pain, fear, or protection — to restore balance and healing from within.

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  • Play & Art Therapy

    Creative, nonverbal approaches that support emotional expression, healing, and self-awareness—especially helpful for children or those who find it hard to put feelings into words.

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  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

    An approach that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and increase present-moment awareness.

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