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Therapy for Complex Trauma & PTSD
Our trauma therapists in Redondo Beach specialize in care for complex trauma and PTSD. We support individuals, couples, and families in processing painful experiences, easing overwhelm, and rebuilding resilience. Using approaches like EMDR, somatic practices, and trauma-informed talk therapy, we provide a safe space for healing and long-term growth.
A place to heal from the weight of trauma.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO CARRY IT ALONE.
Therapy for Complex Trauma and PTSD Recovery
Complex trauma and PTSD can shape daily life in ways that feel overwhelming. For some, it might mean flashbacks, nightmares, or always feeling on edge. For others, it may show up as emotional numbness, shame, or difficulty trusting and connecting with others. Carrying these experiences can feel heavy and isolating—but you don’t have to go through it alone. Beginning PTSD counseling close to home, or seeking therapy for trauma survivors, can be a meaningful step toward feeling understood and supported.
Our trauma therapists in Redondo Beach offer compassionate, trauma-informed care for those living with the lasting impact of trauma. Sessions may include complex trauma counseling, EMDR therapy for PTSD, somatic practices, or talk therapy—approaches that bring calm to the nervous system and create gentle space for healing. Through trauma-focused therapy, recovery becomes less about carrying the past by yourself and more about finding relief, resilience, and balance in everyday life.
HELP WITH FLASHBACKS, NIGHTMARES, HYPERVIGILANCE
Trauma Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some, it means flashbacks, nightmares, or feeling constantly on edge. For others, it can show up as numbness, avoidance, or a deep sense of disconnection that’s hard to put into words. At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, therapy is designed to meet the unique ways trauma impacts life, combining proven approaches with compassionate support to help restore balance and safety.
Trauma can show up in many ways, including:
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Often develops from repeated or long-term experiences of harm, leaving lasting effects on self-worth, trust, and relationships.
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Can follow a single traumatic event and may include flashbacks, nightmares, and feeling constantly on guard.
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Shows up as feeling detached from reality, emotions, or even the body, often as a way to cope with overwhelming experiences.
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Unwanted reminders of past trauma that interrupt daily life and create ongoing distress.
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Individual Therapy
Through individual therapy, adults and teens gain tools to manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and build resilience.
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Couples Therapy
Couples therapy offers a supportive space to deepen understanding, work through struggles, and strengthen emotional connection.
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Family Therapy
At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, family therapy in Redondo Beach helps families create balance, build trust, and nurture resilience together.
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Standard EMDR Therapy
Standard EMDR therapy offers a 50-minute session for ongoing treatment or as adjunct support to existing therapy.
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Intensive EMDR Therapy
A 2-hour EMDR therapy session designed to provide more time for reprocessing, available for ongoing treatment or adjunct support.
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Adjunct EMDR Therapy
Try EMDR therapy in either standard 50-minute or intensive 2-hour formats, available as adjunct support when needed.
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EMDR Consultation for Clinicians
EMDR consultation for clinicians provides guidance, support, and resources to strengthen skills and confidence in EMDR practice.
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Adolescent & Teen Therapy
Therapy for adolescents and teens provides support for managing stress, building confidence, and navigating school, family, and relationships.
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Young Adult Therapy
Young adult therapy provides a safe space to explore identity, build confidence, and navigate relationships, career stress, and life changes.
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Adult Therapy
Adult therapy offers support for managing anxiety, grief, relationship stress, and life transitions with greater clarity and resilience.
You will get the most out of therapy if you’re working with the therapist who is the right fit for you, and we’re committed to helping you find that person.
Reach out to share more about your needs and goals, and we’ll match you with the therapist who has the background, training, & approach that will be best suited for you.
Get matched to the right therapist for you.
Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates
Find Relief with Trauma Therapy in Redondo Beach
Our team provides therapy for complex trauma and PTSD in Redondo Beach and throughout the South Bay. We integrate talk therapy, EMDR, and holistic mind–body approaches to reduce symptoms, build coping strategies, and support lasting relief. Sessions are available online across California or in person in Redondo Beach, close to Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, and Rancho Palos Verdes.
Healing from trauma takes time, and having steady support can make all the difference. Our therapists offer an open, compassionate space where care is shaped to fit each person’s needs. Sessions may include EMDR therapy to work through painful memories, somatic practices to calm and reconnect with the body, or talk therapy to explore emotions and patterns with clarity. For those looking for more focused work, we also provide intensive and adjunct EMDR, as well as ongoing individual, couples, and family therapy. Whether meeting in Redondo Beach or online across California, therapy offers a reliable place to find relief, rebuild resilience, and move toward a greater sense of balance in daily life.
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