THERAPY IN THE SOUTH BAY

Service Areas

Mental health touches every part of life—how we feel day to day, how we care for ourselves, and how we show up in relationships. At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, we support clients across Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and the South Bay. Our practice is built on creating care that feels approachable, steady, and personalized.

Therapy provides a chance to slow down and reflect in a supportive environment. We work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults, meeting each person where they are. Sessions focus on understanding challenges, exploring what feels heavy, and developing practical tools that bring relief and create room for growth at a comfortable pace.

Our team helps with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Couples and families can also find support here, with sessions designed to improve communication, strengthen trust, and create healthier patterns at home. Therapy can be a place to work through conflict, navigate change, and feel more connected.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to compassion and respect. We believe therapy can help lighten the weight of what feels overwhelming, bring clarity to what feels uncertain, and open the door to more balance and resilience. Together, we work toward helping each client move forward with a greater sense of grounding and fulfillment.

Palos Verdes

Torrance

Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates

Find an Experienced Therapist Near You

Although our office is based in Redondo Beach, we welcome clients from across the South Bay and nearby communities. Our goal is to provide care that feels supportive, steady, and accessible—whether someone is navigating a specific challenge or looking for space to grow.

Many of our clients come from surrounding areas to meet with our team, both in person and online. We’re honored to be a trusted resource for those seeking therapy that meets them where they are.

We’re proud to serve clients in the following cities →

Redondo Beach

Hermosa Beach

Manhattan Beach

El Segundo

  • licensed redondo beach therapist

    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

  • associate therapist in redondo beach

    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

  • associate therapist in redondo beach

    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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