Helping the nervous system heal.
EMDR Therapy in Redondo Beach, CA
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR therapy is a guided, free-associative process designed to help the mind and body metabolize residual distress, often related to trauma or experiences that continue to feel unresolved. It supports the nervous system in processing past, present, and future disturbances so they can settle, rather than continue to feel intrusive or overwhelming.
Many clients find that EMDR helps bridge insight with meaningful, felt change. When EMDR is integrated with somatic and parts-informed approaches, sessions can support not only insight and understanding, but also the clearing of cognitive, emotional, and body-based blocks that may have remained stuck despite previous therapy.
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Integrated EMDR
EMDR woven into ongoing weekly therapy, allowing space for preparation, processing, and integration at a steady pace. This option can be helpful for clients wanting to address current challenges while incorporating EMDR as part of broader therapeutic work.
Holistic EMDR therapy to treat complex trauma, heal anxiety, and support nervous system regulation.
MIND + BODY HEALING
Honoring your whole nervous system.
Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR is a holistic psychotherapy practice in Redondo Beach specializing in EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care. Our therapists integrate EMDR with attachment-focused, somatic, and depth-oriented approaches to support healing from trauma, anxiety, OCD, chronic stress, and other experiences that can leave people feeling emotionally stuck or disconnected from themselves.
We believe healing happens not only through insight, but through creating enough safety to process unresolved experiences, reconnect with the nervous system, and build a more grounded relationship with yourself. Each therapist brings their own style and specialties while sharing a collaborative, compassionate approach rooted in meaningful emotional healing and whole-person care.
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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