Meet Catherine alvarado, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist in Redondo Beach, CA
You’re in the right place.
Here to help you reconnect with yourself, discover your inner truth, and express yourself authentically.
After facing personal struggles with anxiety, panic, and emotional distress, I came to understand that true healing requires going deeper than simply analyzing the problem. By embracing the power of bottom-up approaches—holistic, somatic-focused therapies—we open the door to a more profound healing process, allowing us to rebuild a safe and secure relationship with both the mind and body, fostering lasting transformation from the inside out.
My Style
Methods & Modalities
Holistic EMDR Therapy focuses on metabolizing residual distress in all the ways it manifests—mentally, emotionally, and physically. By taking a holistic approach, this method engages the mind, emotions, and body, addressing multiple channels of experience to foster deeper healing.
The goal extends beyond understanding the root causes of distress to finding peace that is both felt and embodied. This approach is ideal for those who possess a high level of awareness and insight yet still struggle to find true resolution or rest.
Integrated therapeutic modalities include:
Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR)
Attachment Based Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
The Flash Technique (FT)
Art Therapy
Sound Healing
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
These integrative techniques are customized to each individual’s needs, allowing for a comprehensive and multi-dimensional healing process.
Specialties
Trauma & Stress Disorders
Trauma can lead to conditions like PTSD and Adjustment Disorder. EMDR and somatic therapies address the layers of emotional pain to foster healing, regulation, and reintegration.
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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety, including Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorder, can disrupt daily life. An integrative approach promotes calm and resilience, restoring balance through holistic therapies.
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Specific Phobias
Specializing in phobias related to eating, swallowing, and choking, therapy helps ease daily challenges with somatic and trauma-informed techniques for greater freedom in social settings
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #134744, California
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B.A., Psychology - Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA
M.S., Counseling Psychology – Mount Saint Mary’s University CA
Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
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Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant-in-Training (CIT) by EMDR International Association
Certified Reiki Master by Maggie Gold Inner Wellness
Flash-trained Therapist by The Flash Technique (FT)
Certified Skylight Therapist by Skylight Psychedelics
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Training & Certification by Skylight Psychedelics
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Co-Owner & Founder of Eunoia Wellness Studio, Redondo Beach, CA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Private Psychotherapy Practice, Hermosa Beach, CA
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, completed supervision under Dr. Kelly Mothner, Hermosa Beach, CA
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, Soultenders, Arcadia, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee, The Ness Counseling Center, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate Intern, Career Services & Internships, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, CA
Student Activities Assistant, Office of Student Activities, Otis College of Art and Design
Operations Manager, Student Health and Wellness Center, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA
Behavioral Health Intern, Project Touch Teen & Family Counseling, Hermosa Beach, CA
