Therapy for Relationships & Communication

Relationships can be a source of connection—and also where old patterns and wounds tend to surface.

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Build Boundaries

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Repair Wounds

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Reduce Conflicts

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Improve Connection

Our team offers therapy for relationships and communication in Redondo Beach and throughout the South Bay, supporting individuals, couples, and families from nearby communities including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo.

Many people find themselves stuck in the same arguments or patterns of disconnection, even when they want something different. Therapy helps slow these moments down, making it easier to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and why certain dynamics continue to repeat.

Many clients benefit from a blend of talk therapy, EMDR, and mind–body approaches. Therapy offers space to notice emotional reactions as they arise and to better understand the patterns that keep showing up in relationships.

Sessions are available in person in Redondo Beach and online across California. Therapy is offered as a steady place to sort through relational experiences, clarify needs, and move toward interactions that feel more honest and workable.

Get matched with the right relationship therapist for you at South Bay Psychotherapy & EMDR | Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates.

Get matched with the right therapist for you.

Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process, and therapy tends to be most effective when there is a strong sense of fit and comfort. After reaching out, we’ll take time to learn more about what you’re looking for and connect you with a therapist whose background, training, and approach align with your needs.

From there, you’ll have the option of a free phone consultation. This call is a chance to ask questions, get a feel for the therapist’s style, and explore whether it feels like a good match—without any pressure or obligation. If it feels right, next steps can be discussed together at a pace that feels comfortable.

Have questions or want to learn more about what therapy looks like? Explore our FAQs below for helpful details and next steps.

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