MIND + BODY HEALING
Honoring Your Whole Nervous System.
Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR is a holistic psychotherapy practice in Redondo Beach offering individual, couples, and family therapy for clients in Palos Verdes and throughout the South Bay. Our therapists provide warm, collaborative care rooted in creating space where clients can slow down, process deeply, and reconnect with themselves emotionally and physically.
We believe healing happens not only through insight, but through feeling safe enough to explore patterns, process unresolved experiences, and build a more grounded relationship with yourself. Each therapist brings their own style and specialties while sharing a depth-oriented approach that values authenticity, compassion, nervous system healing, and meaningful restoration.
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.
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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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Clara Connolly
Registered Associate Clinical Social 125941
Chronic Pain | Stress | Health Anxiety
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