Therapy in Redondo Beach and the South Bay

South Bay Therapy is a group psychotherapy practice serving adults, adolescents, couples and families throughout the South Bay. Founded and clinically supervised by Michael Pearson, LMFT, our practice includes experienced therapists who provide compassionate, individualized care for a wide range of emotional, relational and life challenges.

About Michael Pearson, LMFT:
Michael Pearson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder and clinical supervisor of South Bay Therapy. After many years of providing psychotherapy in individual, couples and clinical settings, Michael now focuses primarily on supervising the therapists in his practice and helping clients find a therapist who is a good fit for their needs.

Michael’s clinical background includes work with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, substance use, adolescent concerns, grief and other life challenges. He has also worked with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and PTSD, in inpatient and outpatient settings. He is available for consultation when family members and patients need education on these challenging disorders.

Our therapists use a warm, non-judgmental and caring approach, drawing from evidence-based therapies while respecting each client’s individual background, identity, values and goals.

Meet Our Therapists

Our therapists work with individuals, couples and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and other life challenges. Each therapist brings a different background, personality and therapeutic approach. We can help you find someone who fits your needs.

Kenneth Cohen, LMFT

LMFT #155514

Gabrielle Sheets, ASW

ASW #123672

Arden Dunteman, AMFT

AMFT #152699

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Gabrielle’s Statement:
I work well with people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, low self esteem, trauma and domestic violence. I love working with the LGBTQ+ community.

Kenneth’s statement:

I have a strong belief that people are not their problems, and that it is possible to separate who a person is from their problems and join together with my clients to change the story they tell themselves about their life. I believe my job as a therapist is to challenge the client to grow.

In my experience the therapeutic relationship should be safe and inviting and that it is my job to provide a space for people to explore their hopes, worries, fears, dreams and passions. As a therapist, I strive to be a caring, compassionate and accepting companion on your journey. I also think that warmth, humor and affirmation help this process a great deal.

Arden’s Statement:

I have a warm and upbeat approach. I like working with people with PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety and other problems that require patience, caring, and a cognitive behavioral (but humanistic) approach. I enjoy the LGBTQ community and come as an ally. I have had success working with younger and middle-age males who have a history of trauma, work difficulties, relational problems and sometimes drug and alcohol problems. I enjoy creating an environment where a person can feel comfortable enough to be able to share whatever it is they need to share in order to grow and release pain and move forward in life.