grow your mind–body connection
Holistic, Integrative Psychotherapy + EMDR
Supporting a more grounded, embodied, and empowered self.
WELCOME
About the Practice
Catherine Alvarado, LMFT and associate therapists provide psychotherapy for adults and teens in Redondo Beach and online throughout California.
Work is integrative and may include EMDR, somatic approaches, and attachment-focused therapy, supporting a more grounded, embodied, and empowered relationship with oneself and others.
Therapy offers space to slow down, reflect, and gently make sense of what has been carried. Sessions support adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relational challenges.
Care is collaborative and paced with attention to each person’s lived experience. Sessions are offered in Redondo Beach and online throughout California.
• Individual Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Family Therapy
• EMDR Therapy
Hi, I’m Catherine Alvarado, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Clinical Supervisor in Redondo Beach.
I’m dedicated to attuned, thoughtful work with both clients and clinicians. I co-founded our home, Eunoia Wellness Studio, to create a space where patterns can shift and clarity can emerge in a supportive, grounded environment. My hope is to offer care that feels warm, steady, and genuinely helpful.
Specialized areas of care include …
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EMDR therapy helps process distressing experiences and supports meaningful change. Learn More
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Support for navigating anxiety and panic with approaches that bring clarity, steadiness, and relief. Learn More
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Trauma-informed care for healing overwhelming experiences and restoring a deeper sense of safety. Learn More
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.
Testimonials
“Catherine is one of my go-to therapists to refer to in the South Bay. She is an incredibly skilled, empathic and warm clinician who genuinely cares about each and every one of her clients. I especially love how she integrates the mind body approach into her work. ”
— KELLY MOTHNER, PHD –
Licensed Psychologist in Hermosa Beach, CA
“Catherine is a profoundly insightful & empathic therapist. She is personable and incredibly knowledgeable. Any client of hers is in very good hands. Highly recommend!”
— ABBY HACOHEN, PSYD —
Licensed Psychologist in Hermosa Beach, CA
“Catherine is a highly skilled EMDR therapist, as well as a compassionate thorough EMDR consultant. Catherine is especially proficient at working with clients who experience phobias and eating disorders with EMDR Therapy treatment, providing specific and needed support for clients and consultees alike.”
— ERIN KELLY, MSW, LCSW, REAT, RYT-500 —
EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Pittsburgh, PA