Support for Growing Minds.
Child & Adolescent Therapy in Redondo Beach, CA
Holistic therapy for children, adolescents, & teens experiencing anxiety, trauma, OCD, and stress.
MIND + BODY HEALING
Honoring your whole nervous system.
Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR is a holistic psychotherapy practice in Redondo Beach offering child & adolescent therapy that honors the whole person. Our therapists provide warm, collaborative, and developmentally attuned care rooted in creating a space where children and teens can feel safe, supported, and understood as they navigate emotional challenges and life transitions.
We believe healing happens not only through insight, but through helping children and teens feel safe enough to express emotions, explore experiences, and build a more grounded relationship with themselves and others. Each therapist brings their own style and specialties while sharing a depth-oriented approach that values authenticity, compassion, nervous system healing, and meaningful emotional growth.
We offer holistic, integrative therapy rooted in deeper healing.
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EMDR therapy, intensive EMDR, and adjunct EMDR for deeper trauma processing and nervous system healing.
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Integrating somatic, experiential, and body-based approaches such as Somatic Experiencing, Gestalt therapy, and IFS/parts work.
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Drawing from psychodynamic, attachment-focused, and relational approaches to support deeper emotional understanding and reflection.
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Exploring personal narratives, identity, and meaning-making through collaborative and narrative-based work.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Support for the challenges life can bring.
✓ Anxiety, stress, and overthinking
✓ Panic attacks and somatic fears
✓ OCD and intrusive thoughts
✓ Trauma and painful experiences
✓ Relationship challenges and attachment patterns
✓ Low self-worth and self-doubt
✓ Burnout and emotional exhaustion
✓ Life transitions and uncertainty
✓ Grief and loss
✓ Fears, phobias, or avoidance behaviors
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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Catherine Alvarado
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 134744
Fears | Anxiety | Trauma
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Emily Feldt Shabel
Registered Associate MFT 151325
Creatives | Relationships | Self-Worth
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Monika Arana
Registered Associate MFT 140548
Attachment | Inner Child | Identity
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Arielle Harris
Registered Associate MFT 161691
Boundaries | Burnout | Perfectionism
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Have Questions?
Find answers to common questions about therapy, scheduling, fees, and getting started.
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Ready to Get Started?
Complete our inquiry form to get in touch. We’ll review your information and be in touch within 48 hours.
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