Therapy for Young Adults

Young adulthood can bring big transitions—new responsibilities, shifting relationships, and questions about identity and direction. Therapy offers a supportive space to process these changes, reduce stress, and build confidence for the future.

THERAPY SERVICES

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BASED IN REDONDO BEACH, CA

Counseling Services for Young Adults


At Catherine Alvarado, LMFT & Associates, we understand that being a young adult often comes with both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. We support young adults throughout Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, and the greater South Bay with therapy that is tailored to this important stage of life. Whether you are navigating college, stepping into the workforce, or finding your place in the world, therapy can provide the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.

We provide therapy services for:

  • Young Adults navigating independence and life transitions

  • College Students balancing academic pressures and personal growth

  • Emerging Professionals managing career challenges and identity development

Building Confidence and Emotional Resilience

Young adulthood is a time of transition. It may include moving out on your own, making choices about school or work, shifting relationships, and adjusting to greater independence. These changes can be exciting, but they can also bring stress, anxiety, or feelings of uncertainty. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to reflect, talk things through, and develop tools to manage challenges with greater ease.

Sessions may focus on managing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or relationship struggles, as well as navigating family changes, school or job stress, and the ups and downs of independence. Therapy can also help young adults explore identity, build confidence, and strengthen resilience for the future.

Our goal is to help young adults feel grounded, capable, and supported as they face big decisions and new responsibilities. By developing healthy coping strategies and fostering self-awareness, therapy can empower young adults to move forward with balance, clarity, and a stronger sense of self.

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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Therapy for Young Adults Can Help With

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  • 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

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Find an Experienced Therapist for Young Adults in the South Bay Area

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.

  • Portrait of Catherine Alvarado, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Redondo Beach, specializing in EMDR and trauma therapy.

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    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

  • Portrait of Emily Feldt Shabel, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Redondo Beach, focusing on couples and family therapy.

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    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

  • Portrait of Monika Arana, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Redondo Beach, offering individual therapy and EMDR.

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    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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