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
common concerns
Our Therapists Support Hermosa Beach With
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.
Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates
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.
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Catherine Alvarado, LMFT 134744
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
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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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