therapy in hermosa beach + the south bay

Therapy for adults, teens, and couples navigating relationship challenges, overthinking, self-doubt, anxiety, and recurring patterns that leave them feeling disconnected or misunderstood.
Hermosa Beach
Manhattan Beach
you don't have to
figure it out
alone
Redondo Beach
Serving...
Therapy for
Relationships,
Overthinking, Anxiety
& Life Transitions
El Segundo
& the South Bay
Does any of this sound familiar?
You replay conversations, wondering if you said or did the wrong thing.
You feel stuck in people-pleasing or self-doubt.
You stay in relationships, friendships, or situationships longer than you'd like.
You're a teen feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or feeling like no one understands you.
You struggle to trust yourself and constantly wonder if you're making the right decisions.
You and your partner keep having the same conflicts and both of you don't feel heard or understood.
Therapy offers a place where you can feel understood. Together, we'll get curious about the patterns that keep showing up, strengthen your relationship with yourself, and help you feel more connected to the people who matter to you.
HOW I CAN HELP

Hi, I'm Emily. I'm so glad you're here.​
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If you've found your way here, there's a good chance you're tired of overthinking, questioning yourself, feeling disconnected in your relationships, or getting stuck in patterns you aren't sure how to change. Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know that change is possible, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
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I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood. Not judged. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, make sense of what's been weighing on you, and build the confidence to move forward in a way that feels true to you.
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Clients often describe me as warm, relational, and down-to-earth. In my Hermosa Beach practice, I want couples therapy and individual therapy to feel like one of the few places in your week where you don't have to wear a mask or have it all figured out. I'll support you, gently challenge you when needed, and celebrate your growth along the way.
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Therapy has also been meaningful in my own life, so I know how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. That experience shaped not only the therapist I am, but also the person I strive to be each day, leading with empathy, curiosity, and compassion.​
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Originally from Philadelphia, I've proudly called the South Bay home for years. When I'm not in the therapy office, you'll usually find me playing beach volleyball, practicing hot yoga, or spending time with the people I love.
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I believe you already have the capacity to grow and heal. My role is to help you discover it, and I'd love to walk alongside you on that journey.
Emily Torchiana, AMFT #157043, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
APCC #20181, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Employed and
Supervised by Dr. Kelly Mothner, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY 25739