COUPLES SUPPORT
Couples Therapy in Redondo Beach
At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, we offer couples therapy that helps partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and face life’s challenges together, with sessions available in person in Redondo Beach or online throughout the South Bay.
BASED IN REDONDO BEACH, CA
Counseling for Couples in the South Bay
At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, we provide couples therapy for partners across the South Bay, including Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and surrounding communities. Many couples seek therapy to strengthen their relationships—whether that means navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or deepening closeness and communication.
We serve couples who are:
Seeking stronger communication and connection in their relationship
Working through conflict, stress, or major life transitions together
Healing from past hurts or looking to build greater intimacy
Strengthening Communication & Rebuilding Trust
Couples therapy offers partners a supportive space to pause, reflect, and nurture their relationship. With the guidance of a therapist, you’ll learn new skills to manage conflict, communicate effectively, and approach challenges as a team.
Some couples come to therapy to repair trust after betrayal, while others want support navigating stress, parenting challenges, or shifting life roles. Therapy can also benefit relationships that feel stable but want to continue growing stronger through improved communication and deeper connection.
The goal of couples therapy is not only to address current struggles but also to build resilience for the future. By practicing healthier ways of relating, therapy supports both partners in creating a relationship that feels secure, balanced, and fulfilling.
EVERY RELATIONSHIP CAN GROW
Therapy creates space to reconnect, heal, and thrive together.
common concerns
How Couples Therapy Can Support Your Relationship
Communication struggles and feeling misunderstood
Frequent conflict and unresolved arguments
Rebuilding trust after rupture or betrayal
Life transitions and major changes as a couple
Parenting stress and differing parenting styles
Intimacy, connection, and closeness challenges
Managing external stressors together
Balancing independence and togetherness
Navigating finances and shared responsibilities
Extended family or in-law dynamics
Strengthening an already solid relationship
Catherine alvarado, lmft & associates
Experienced Couples Therapists in the South Bay Area
At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, our therapists provide specialized support for couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. We recognize the unique challenges partners face and offer a compassionate, structured space to rebuild trust, improve communication, and nurture connection.
Our team draws from evidence-based and integrative approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and holistic practices. These methods help partners interrupt unhelpful cycles, address unresolved hurts, and create new patterns that foster intimacy and resilience.
Couples therapy is available in person at our Redondo Beach office and online throughout California, making support accessible to partners across the South Bay—including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and El Segundo. Whether facing conflict, recovering from a breach of trust, or seeking a stronger foundation, our experienced couples therapists provide guidance and tools to help you move forward together.
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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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