HOLISTIC, INTEGRATIVE
EMDR Therapy Near Manhattan Beach
We believe healing involves understanding the whole person—not just symptoms, but the nervous system, relationships, lived experiences, and patterns that shape how you move through the world. Through EMDR, attachment-focused, somatic, and relational approaches, we tailor therapy to what you’re experiencing and what you need from the work.
Find calm, heal from trauma, and reclaim your life with expert EMDR and integrative therapy near Manhattan Beach. Book a free consultation today to discuss your goals, ask questions, and find the right therapist for you.
OUR SERVICES
How We Help You Heal and Grow
Specializing in EMDR for trauma, anxiety, phobias, and mind‑body healing. We combine EMDR with somatic therapies and mind‑body approaches, attachment‑centered care, and integrative psychotherapy. We carefully assess how your thoughts, emotions, relationships, life experiences, and nervous system influence what you’re going through today, and we tailor treatment to the person sitting with us.
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Individual therapy at Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR offers a compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized approach to emotional healing and growth. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, phobias, life transitions, relationship challenges, or persistent stress, individual therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore your experiences and build lasting change.
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Supporting young people through anxiety, intense emotions, life transitions, self‑esteem and relationship concerns, school stress, and other challenges. Therapy is individualized to each child’s or teen’s age, needs, and unique way of experiencing the world.
We offer a safe, compassionate space where children and adolescents can learn skills to manage overwhelming feelings, build resilience, and develop healthier relationships. Our approach combines evidence‑based therapies—such as EMDR for trauma, CBT for anxiety and mood concerns, and developmentally tailored interventions—with mind‑body strategies to help young clients regulate emotions and improve attention, sleep, and overall well‑being.
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Couples and family therapy in Manhattan Beach offers compassionate, evidence-based support for relationships experiencing conflict, communication breakdowns, life transitions, or the effects of trauma and anxiety. At Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR, we provide integrative, mind‑body informed therapy tailored to the unique needs of couples and families in the South Bay.
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If past experiences—trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, specific phobias, or other distressing memories—are still affecting your daily life, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers an evidence-based, effective route toward relief and integration. At Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR, we provide compassionate, professional EMDR treatment tailored to the needs of Manhattan Beach residents seeking lasting change.
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Intensive EMDR offers extended session lengths for clients in Manhattan Beach who want more time to process a specific concern, memory, or treatment goal. These longer sessions allow deeper processing, reduce the need to pause mid‑protocol, and support fuller integration of insights and somatic shifts.
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Adjunct EMDR for Manhattan Beach clients who want focused trauma processing while keeping their primary therapist
For Manhattan Beach clients receiving ongoing therapy who need targeted trauma processing, adjunct EMDR offers a focused, time-limited option that complements — not replaces — your current care. At Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR we provide collaborative, respectful adjunct EMDR services designed to integrate smoothly with your existing therapeutic relationship.
✓ Local, accessible care — In-person therapy nearby in Redondo Beach and online therapy throughout California.
✓ Specialized trauma treatment — EMDR therapy for trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and distressing experiences.
✓ Mind-body care — Somatic and nervous-system-informed approaches for anxiety, panic, chronic stress, and feeling constantly on edge.
Why choose therapy near manhattan beach
Holistic Therapy in Manhattan Beach | EMDR, Anxiety & Trauma Treatment for Nearby Communities
✓ Relational support — Attachment-focused therapy for relationship patterns, communication, couples, and families.
✓ Support across ages — Individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, with care tailored to age and developmental needs.
✓ Individualized care — An integrative approach shaped around your needs, experiences, and goals.
Therapy Near Manhattan Beach
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Catherine Alvarado
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #134744
EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Clinical SupervisorSupporting individuals experiencing OCD, intrusive thoughts, health anxiety, panic, and fear-based patterns through an integrative approach that considers both the mind and nervous system.
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Monika Arana
Registered Associate MFT #140548
EMDR Trained TherapistSupporting individuals experiencing intrusive thoughts, anxiety, chronic stress, and patterns of overthinking through trauma-informed, EMDR, and nervous system-focused approaches.
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Arielle Harris
Registered Associate MFT #161691
EMDR Trained TherapistHelping clients navigate intrusive thoughts, anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt through EMDR and compassionate, attachment-focused therapy.
Heal Trauma, Restore Balance, Reclaim Your Life.
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Compassionate, Evidence-Based Therapy Near Manhattan Beach — EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, and Mind‑Body Healing
If you’re unsure which therapist is the best fit, that’s completely okay. Share a bit about what you’d like to work on, and we’ll thoughtfully match you with the clinician whose experience and approach best align with your needs.
We offer in-person therapy in Redondo Beach and secure online therapy throughout California, so you can access support wherever you are.
You don’t have to navigate anxiety alone. When you’re ready, we’re here to help.
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