Family Therapy in the South Bay

FAMILY SUPPORT

Family Therapy in the South Bay

Serving families in Redondo Beach and the greater South Bay, our therapists help strengthen connection and build healthier family dynamics..

BASED IN REDONDO BEACH, CA

Therapy for Families

Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates provides family therapy support throughout the South Bay, including Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and nearby communities. Family therapy offers a space for parents, children, and loved ones to strengthen communication, work through conflict, and create healthier dynamics at home.

We provide family therapy services for:

  • Families experiencing frequent conflict or communication struggles

  • Parents and children adjusting to life transitions

  • Families navigating stress, loss, or generational challenges

  • Blended families working to build harmony and connection

Find the Right Family Support

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Family therapy creates a safe place for each member to be heard and understood. Together, families can explore patterns that may be fueling conflict or distance and develop more supportive ways of relating.

Some families come to therapy to manage major life changes, others to cope with grief, stress, or shifting roles, and some simply want to feel more connected as a unit. No matter the reason, family therapy helps strengthen bonds, build problem-solving skills, and foster understanding across generations. Our goal is to support your family in creating relationships that feel grounded, resilient, and more connected.

STRONG FAMILIES ARE’T BUILT ON PERFECTION

Rather, they’re built on connection, understanding, and the willingness to grow together.

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Areas We Can Help With

Areas We Can Help

  • Improving family communication and reducing conflict

  • Strengthening parent–child relationships

  • Navigating life transitions (divorce, relocation, blended families)

  • Coping with grief, loss, or major changes together

  • Addressing stress, anxiety, or behavioral challenges within the family

  • Supporting families through trauma or past hurts

  • Building healthier boundaries and mutual respect

  • Creating more harmony in blended or multi-generational households

  • 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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  • 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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  • Standard EMDR Therapy

    Standard EMDR therapy is delivered in 45–50 minute sessions, giving space to process distressing experiences within the traditional therapy hour.

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  • Intensive EMDR Therapy

    Two-hour EMDR intensive sessions offer additional space for structured reprocessing beyond the standard 50-minute format.

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  • Adjunct EMDR Therapy

    Adjunct EMDR therapy offers the option of standard or intensive EMDR sessions, scheduled as needed alongside ongoing work with a primary therapist.

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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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  • 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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Find an Experienced Family Therapist

Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates

Find an Experienced Family Therapist

Our therapists specialize in helping families create stronger, healthier relationships. Using approaches such as EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and holistic methods, family therapy provides a supportive space for each member to be heard, understood, and valued. Sessions can help families work through conflict, strengthen communication, and rebuild trust. Whether facing parenting challenges, adjusting to life transitions, or navigating the impact of stress or past hurts, family therapy offers tools to bring greater connection and harmony into the home.

Family sessions are available in person at our Redondo Beach office and online throughout California. We proudly serve the South Bay community, including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo. Whether you’re searching for family therapy in Redondo Beach or looking for a trusted South Bay family therapist, our goal is to support your family in building relationships that feel more connected, balanced, and resilient.

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    Emily Feldt Shabel, AMFT 151325

    SUPERVISED BY CATHERINE ALVARADO, LMFT 134744

    Emily is a registered associate therapist in Redondo Beach, specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy for relationships, self-esteem, and creative professionals. Learn More

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    Monika Arana, AMFT 140548

    SUPERVISED BY CATHERINE ALVARADO, LMFT 134744

    Monika is a registered associate therapist in Redondo Beach, specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy for trauma, inner child work, and nervous system regulation. Learn More

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