SOUTH BAY THERAPY & COUNSELING

Hermosa Beach, CA

Our therapists at Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates are available near Hermosa Beach to provide compassionate, holistic care for adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Many clients seek support for anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, or relationship concerns, and our team creates a safe, steady space to begin the healing process.

We use integrative approaches such as EMDR therapy, somatic practices, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. These methods help clients move beyond what feels overwhelming, while also building new coping tools that create lasting relief and resilience.

Our therapy services near Hermosa Beach are designed to meet each client where they are. Whether working through a difficult life transition, navigating grief, or strengthening communication, our therapists provide personalized guidance that encourages both clarity and growth.

Clients come to us from across the South Bay, including Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, and Palos Verdes. By offering accessible care both in person and online, we create opportunities for individuals and families to feel supported, connected, and empowered on their path forward.

Our Therapy Services

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Our Therapists Support Hermosa Beach With

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  • Anxiety and stress management

  • Depression and mood challenges

  • Relationship concerns and communication struggles

  • Life transitions and major changes

  • Grief, loss, and emotional healing

  • Self-esteem, boundaries, and confidence building

  • Trauma recovery and PTSD support

  • Work-related stress and burnout

  • Emotional regulation and healthy coping skills

  • Personal growth, self-awareness, and clarity

HEALING BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP

Therapy is a space to take it.

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Find an Experienced Therapist Near Hermosa Beach

At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, our therapists near Hermosa Beach offer supportive and integrative psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the South Bay. Our work combines proven clinical approaches with holistic methods—such as EMDR therapy, somatic practices, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care—to encourage healing, growth, and balance.

Our Hermosa Beach therapists bring varied backgrounds and areas of expertise, making it possible to find the right fit for your needs. Whether coping with anxiety, processing trauma, navigating relationship difficulties, or working through self-esteem and life transitions, therapy provides a compassionate and personalized space for meaningful change.


Sessions are offered in person at our calming Redondo Beach office—just minutes from Hermosa Beach—or virtually for clients throughout California. We proudly serve the broader South Bay, including Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo. If you’re looking for therapy near Hermosa Beach or a trusted South Bay therapist, our team is here to provide care, connection, and guidance as you move toward healing.

  • Portrait of Catherine Alvarado, LMFT, founder of Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates in Redondo Beach, specializing in EMDR and trauma therapy.

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    OWNER & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

    Catherine Alvarado, LMFT, is a licensed Redondo Beach therapist, EMDR Certified Therapist & Consultant in Training specializing in anxiety, trauma, and EMDR therapy for adults, teens, and children. Learn More

  • Professional photo of Emily Feldt Shabel, AMFT, therapist at Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, offering couples therapy and EMDR in the South Bay.

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    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

  • Portrait of Monika Arana, AMFT, associate at Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, providing therapy for teens, families, and young adults in Redondo Beach.

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    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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