SOUTH BAY THERAPY SERVICES
Holistic therapy for Mind & Body Healing
Convenient, compassionate therapy for adolescents, teens, and adults. Specializing in anxiety, complex trauma, EMDR therapy and more.
BASED IN REDONDO BEACH, CA
Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates
Our practice offers holistic psychotherapy for clients across Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and surrounding South Bay communities.
We support adolescents, adults, couples, and families with care that blends traditional and integrative approaches. Services include:
Specialized Support
Our team helps clients navigate anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges with care that supports both mind and body. We use approaches such as EMDR therapy, somatic practices, and trauma-informed psychotherapy to create space for meaningful healing and growth.
We welcome clients who are highly sensitive and deeply feeling, those who are self-aware but feeling stuck, and EMDR clinicians seeking their own space for renewal. Many clients come to us after feeling like traditional approaches haven’t fully addressed their needs, and together we work to find new ways forward.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, which is why each client receives care that reflects their unique story and goals. No matter the starting point, our Redondo Beach therapists provide tools for resilience, balance, and lasting change—always tailored to support each step of the journey.
OWNER & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Catherine Alvarado, LMFT
Hi, I’m Catherine Alvarado, LMFT (#134744). I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant-in-Training, and I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and holistic, drawing on EMDR and somatic practices to support long-term healing. I also mentor associate therapists and co-founded Eunoia Wellness Studio in Redondo Beach, a space for mind–body care and community.
common concerns
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
Meet Our Therapists in Redondo Beach, CA
I’ve built a team of therapists who share my commitment to holistic, trauma-informed care. Each of us brings our own strengths and specialties, so you can find the support that feels like the best fit for you. As the supervising clinician, I provide ongoing guidance and oversight so every client benefits from both personalized care and consistent clinical support.
We work with teens, adults, couples, and families here in Redondo Beach and throughout the South Bay.
Emily Feldt Shabel, AMFT 151325
Supervised by: Catherine Alvarado, LMFT 134744
Monika Arana, AMFT 140548
Supervised by: Catherine Alvarado, LMFT 134744
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