WHO WE SUPPORT

Young Adult Therapy

Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates offers in-person and virtual therapy services for young adults in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and throughout the South Bay area.

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BASED IN REDONDO BEACH, CA

Therapy for Young Adults


At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, we support young adults throughout Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and the greater South Bay.

We provide therapy services for:

  • Young Adults

  • College Students

  • Emerging Professionals

Support for Young Adults

Being a young adult can feel exciting and stressful all at once. There are new responsibilities, changing relationships, and big decisions about school, work, or the future. Therapy gives young adults a safe space to talk things through, find clarity, and feel more supported.

Sessions may focus on managing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or relationship challenges. We also help with school and work pressures, family changes, and the ups and downs that come with gaining independence. Our goal is to help young adults feel more confident, balanced, and prepared for the road ahead.

THERAPY ISN’T ABOUT HAVING IT ALL FIGURED OUT

It’s about having space to figure it out as you go.

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Areas We Can Help With

Areas We Can Help 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

Find an Experienced Young Adult Therapist

Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates

Find an Experienced Young Adult Therapist

At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, our therapists specialize in supporting young adults as they navigate the unique challenges of early adulthood. Young adult therapy provides a supportive space to explore identity, build confidence, and develop coping strategies for managing stress, relationships, and life transitions.

We offer therapy for young adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, career stress, and feelings of being “stuck” or uncertain about the future. Sessions are tailored to help young adults gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.


Therapy is available in person at our holistic space in Redondo Beach and online across California, making young adult therapy accessible to clients throughout the South Bay, including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo. If you’re looking for young adult therapy in Redondo Beach or searching for a trusted South Bay therapist, our team is here to provide compassionate care and guidance.

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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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