Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Holistic Mental Health Solutions
Catherine Alvarado, MS AMFT was founded on the principle of providing holistic, integrative mental health care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. Our practice combines evidence-based therapies like EMDR with somatic practices and relational therapy to create a compassionate space for healing. With over a decade of combined experience, our team of licensed therapists specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, and emotional distress through personalized approaches tailored to each client's unique needs.We serve individuals, couples, and families in Redondo Beach and the broader South Bay community, offering both in-person and secure online therapy sessions. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of innovative mental health practices while maintaining a client-centered approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and sustainable growth.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Attachment-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR therapy certified by international standards
- Our team integrates somatic practices with traditional psychotherapy
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Experienced clinicians specializing in anxiety and trauma recovery
- Convenient access through both in-person and virtual sessions
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
What people say
Empathetic and warm clinician
Incredibly skilled therapist
Safe and supportive environment
Profound difference in my life
Holistic approach to healing
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health support for adolescents and adults. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR, we address anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges through weekly 50-minute sessions. Clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness in a safe, confidential environment that promotes lasting personal growth and emotional resilience.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps clients process traumatic memories and reduce anxiety symptoms through structured sessions. Available in standard 50-minute or intensive 2-hour formats, this evidence-based approach facilitates neural reprocessing while incorporating somatic grounding techniques. Our certified clinicians guide clients through eight treatment phases to achieve emotional stability and trauma resolution.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy addresses how stress and trauma manifest physically through specialized body-awareness techniques. Our practitioners use gentle movement and grounding exercises to regulate nervous system responses during 50-minute sessions. This mind-body approach helps clients release stored tension and develop greater bodily awareness to complement traditional talk therapy outcomes.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy sessions focus on improving communication patterns and emotional connection between partners. Using evidence-based modalities, we address relationship conflicts and attachment issues during weekly 50-minute sessions. Our approach helps couples develop conflict resolution skills and rebuild trust through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to each relationship's unique dynamics.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy combines cognitive strategies with present-moment awareness practices to manage anxiety and mood disorders. Through weekly sessions incorporating meditation and breathing exercises, clients learn to observe thoughts without judgment while developing emotional regulation skills. This approach effectively reduces stress and prevents relapse in clients with recurring mental health challenges.
People
Catherine Alvarado
Owner & Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with EMDR certification specializing in anxiety and trauma treatment. Provides clinical supervision while maintaining a private practice focused on holistic mental health solutions for South Bay residents.
Emily Feldt Shabel
Associate Therapist
Registered associate therapist specializing in individual and family therapy. Focuses on relationship dynamics and self-esteem issues while working under Catherine Alvarado's supervision to develop clinical expertise in trauma-informed care.
Monika Arana
Associate Therapist
Licensed associate therapist providing family and individual counseling with specialization in trauma recovery and nervous system regulation. Receives clinical supervision from Catherine Alvarado while developing expertise in integrative mental health approaches.
Questions
What therapy services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy with specializations in EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches for anxiety, trauma, and emotional wellness.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions across California in addition to in-person appointments at our Redondo Beach location.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps process traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation while maintaining therapist support.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Complete our online contact form to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Catherine Alvarado or one of our associate therapists.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider and provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Payment is required at the time of service.
What are your therapy session rates?
Individual therapy sessions start at $250 for 50 minutes. EMDR intensives cost $500 for two hours, with adjunct sessions priced according to length.
