Hermosa Beach

Virtual Therapy for Hermosa Beach: Adults, Teens & Couples

  • At Coastal Therapy and Wellness, we provide virtual therapy for Hermosa Beach clients, adults, teens, and couples, navigating anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, and more.
  • Some clients come in feeling overwhelmed. Others are functioning well but notice patterns that are not really changing.
  • Either way, therapy is a space to step back, understand what is going on more clearly, and start making meaningful shifts.
  • Our approach is active, individualized, and focused on helping you move forward, not just talk things through.
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Care That Goes Deeper

Therapy works best when it is tailored, not generic.

Our work is grounded in evidence based approaches while staying flexible to what you actually need.

We provide virtual therapy for clients in Hermosa Beach and across California, with in-person sessions available at our Seal Beach office.

Thoughtful, Attuned Sessions

Sessions are focused, responsive, and tailored in real time so you feel understood and not just talked at.

Convenient & Accessible In The South Bay

Virtual sessions for Hermosa Beach clients, plus in-person care in Seal Beach, all easy to fit your schedule.

Tailored, Goal Oriented Work

Therapy is built around you, with a focus on understanding patterns and creating meaningful, lasting change.

Specialized, Personalized Care

Each therapist focuses on areas they are deeply trained in, bringing real experience and intention to the work.

Our goal is simple. Help you understand what is going on and start changing it in meaningful ways that last.

Our Therapy Services In Hermosa Beach

We offer therapy for different ages and needs, with care tailored to your specific situation and goals.

Individual Therapy For Adults

  • Anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and life transitions
  • Emotional regulation, coping skills, and deeper pattern work

Teen & Adolescent Therapy

  • School stress, social anxiety, and self esteem
  • Identity development and parent teen dynamics

Child Therapy

  • Support for emotional regulation, anxiety, and behavioral challenges
  • Helping children build confidence, communication, and coping skills

Couples & Relationship Therapy

  • Communication issues, conflict resolution, and trust rebuilding
  • Strengthening connection and navigating relationship challenges

Family Therapy

  • Understanding patterns within the family system
  • Strengthening connection and navigating relationship challenges

Conditions We Treat

We support clients through a range of challenges. These are some of the more common areas we work with, but not a complete list.

Anxiety & Panic

Ongoing worry, overthinking, physical anxiety, or panic attacks

Depression

Low mood, lack of motivation, and feeling disconnected

Trauma & PTSD

Past experiences that continue to impact your emotions and sense of safety

Life Transitions

Periods of change that feel uncertain, overwhelming, or difficult to navigate

Grief & Loss

Processing loss, change, and the emotional weight that comes with it

Relationships & Conflict

Communication struggles, patterns, and relationship stress

Stress & Burnout

Feeling mentally overloaded, drained, or constantly on edge

ADHD, OCD & Neurodivergence

Challenges with focus, intrusive thoughts, or patterns that feel hard to shift

Self Esteem & People Pleasing

Difficulty setting boundaries, self doubt, and prioritizing others over yourself

Women sitting in Seal Beach dealing with anxiety ready for therapy

Our Therapeutic Approach

Therapy is not one size fits all.

We use a range of evidence based approaches and adapt them to fit you, not the other way around.
Our work is collaborative, feedback informed, and focused on helping you see real change, not just insight.

We draw from approaches such as CBT, mindfulness based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution focused therapy, and trauma informed care.

We draw from approaches such as:
CBT
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
EMDR
IFS
Somatic Therapy
Art Therapy

Client Centered Care

You are not just given tools. We focus on understanding you as a whole person.

Evidence Based & Flexible

We use proven approaches while adapting to what actually works for you.

Structured Yet Warm Sessions

Sessions have direction and purpose, while still feeling natural and supportive.

Personalized Treatment Planning

Your goals guide the work, and we adjust as you grow and change.

Meet Our Therapists

You are not just choosing therapy.

You are choosing the person you will sit across from.

We focus on matching you with a therapist who truly fits you.

Seal Beach therapist Christine Stellino, ACSW, providing personalized therapy for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions

Christine

She, Her, Hers

Hi, I’m Christine.

With eight years of experience working with teens and adults facing trauma, PTSD, grief, gender transitions, anxiety, and depression, I take a trauma-informed approach using EMDR, CBT, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My goal is to help you gain clarity, set healthy boundaries, and create a life where you feel free—mentally and emotionally. Let’s build a future where you feel confident, strong, and in control.

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Nathalie

She, Her, Hers

Hi, I’m Nathalie.

I specialize in working with high achievers, entrepreneurs, teens, and millennials navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, and major life transitions. Whether you’re feeling stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by expectations, or weighed down by past experiences, I help clients break free from these cycles and find balance, clarity, and resilience.

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Seal Beach therapist Rebecca, AMFT, providing personalized therapy for children, teens, couples, anxiety, depression, and stress.

REBECCA

She, Her, Hers

Hi, I’m Rebecca.

In our work together, we slow things down, understand what is underneath the surface, and build tools that help you feel more steady and in control.

I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges, as well as chronic illness and fertility journeys.

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What To Expect In Your First Therapy Session

STEP 01

Initial Consultation

We start with a call to understand what you are looking for and help match you with the right therapist.

STEP 02

Intake Session

Your first session focuses on your background, current challenges, and what you want to work toward.

STEP 03

Ongoing Sessions

From there, sessions are collaborative and focused on helping you make progress in a way that feels meaningful.

STEP 04

Ongoing Check Ins

We regularly check in on your goals and make sure the work continues to feel helpful and aligned.

Serving Hermosa Beach, Virtually

Connect From Wherever You Are in the South Bay

We no longer have an in-person office in Hermosa Beach, but we continue to work with clients throughout Hermosa Beach and the South Bay through secure virtual sessions.

Virtual therapy gives you the same individualized care we’re known for, without the commute, connect from home, work, or wherever feels comfortable. Prefer in person? Our Seal Beach office is a short drive away.

Location Features

Virtual Sessions

Meet with your therapist by secure video from home, work, or wherever feels comfortable, no commute required.

In-Person Option in Seal Beach

Prefer face to face? Our Seal Beach office is a short drive away and offers the same individualized care in person.

Telehealth Options

We also offer virtual therapy across California, giving you flexibility to attend sessions from home or wherever works best for you.

We make it easy to access support virtually, wherever you are in the South Bay.

Testimonials

Emotional Transformation

“I came in feeling stuck and overwhelmed, and over time something really shifted. I feel more like myself again and more in control of how I handle things.”

  • — Megan L.

Feeling Heard

“I never felt judged or rushed. It actually felt like someone was really listening and understanding what I was trying to say.”

  • — Daniel R.

Improved Relationships

“Therapy helped me see patterns I didn’t even realize I was repeating. My relationships feel calmer now and communication is easier.”

  • — Sofia M.

Reduced Anxiety

“My anxiety used to run the show. I still have moments, but now I know how to handle them without spiraling.”

  • — Chris T.

Teen Growth

“My teen actually wants to go to therapy, which I didn’t expect. We’ve seen a big shift in confidence and communication.”

  • — Laura K., Parent of teen client

FAQ

Do you accept insurance?

We are primarily a private pay practice, though some providers accept specific insurance plans.

We can also provide a superbill for possible out of network reimbursement, depending on your plan.

If you have questions about coverage, we are happy to help you navigate your options.

Yes.
We offer secure virtual therapy sessions across California, in addition to in person sessions in Seal Beach.

Most clients start with weekly sessions to build consistency.

From there, frequency can shift based on your needs and goals.

Your privacy is a core part of the process.

Everything shared is confidential, with a few legal exceptions such as risk of harm or mandated reporting.

We will review this with you so you feel fully informed.

You can reach out through our contact form or schedule a free consultation.

We will help match you with the right therapist and guide you through the next steps.

Coastal Therapy & Wellness

Getting Started

If you are feeling stuck or ready for support, you do not have to figure it out alone.

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