Skip to main content
Complete Family ServicesDr. Corinne Hickson Barez, PhD
Serving Redondo Beach

Specialized psychological care for Redondo Beach families.

Redondo Beach families have access to a wide range of mental health providers, but specialized psychoeducational testing, forensic evaluations, and reunification therapy are harder to find locally. Our Torrance office, just minutes from both north and south Redondo, offers the depth of clinical services that general therapy practices can't.

A calm harbor with sailboats moored at golden hour, capturing the working coastal character of Redondo Beach
Why Redondo Beach families choose us

The specialized care most local practices don't offer.

Specialized testing not available at most Redondo practices

Psychoeducational evaluations, ADHD and autism assessments, and forensic reports require specific training and licensure that most therapy-focused providers in Redondo Beach don't carry. We offer all of these under one roof.

Familiarity with RUHSD schools

Dr. Hickson Barez works with families at Redondo Union High School, Adams Middle School, and Redondo Beach elementary schools. Our evaluation reports are written for your district's IEP and 504 processes, not generic templates.

Forensic expertise for high-conflict situations

For families navigating custody disputes, reunification, or court-related matters, Dr. Hickson Barez brings more than 20 years of experience as a former 730 Child Custody Evaluator. This level of forensic expertise is uncommon in local beach-city practices.

Telehealth flexibility for working parents

Many Redondo Beach parents work in the Aerospace Corridor or commute to the Westside. Telehealth sessions for therapy and parent consultations mean you don't always have to leave the office to get clinical support.

Directions

Getting to our office from Redondo Beach.

From north Redondo Beach

Take Artesia Boulevard east to Hawthorne Boulevard, then head south on Hawthorne. Our building is at 25550 Hawthorne Blvd, on the east side of the street. The drive takes approximately 10 minutes depending on traffic.

From south Redondo Beach

Head south on Pacific Coast Highway from the Redondo pier area, then turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard heading inland. Continue past Newton Street, and our office building will be on your right. Expect the drive to take about 15 minutes.

Parking

Free parking is available in the building lot adjacent to our office. No meters, no street parking hassle. Take the elevator or stairs to the third floor, Suite 316.

The South Bay's most populated beach city

Redondo Beach is the South Bay's most populated beach city, with a mix of young professional families, established residents, and a school system that increasingly refers students for outside evaluations when classroom interventions aren't enough.

When a teacher or school psychologist suggests an outside evaluation, families want a provider who understands how local districts operate. Dr. Hickson Barez has worked with Redondo Beach families for over 30 years and knows the referral landscape inside and out, from the schools themselves to the pediatricians and attorneys families rely on.

Complete Family Services was able to keep my family communicating through the most difficult period of our lives.

Client · Rancho Palos Verdes
Frequently asked

Questions from Redondo Beach families.

How long is the drive from Redondo Beach to your Torrance office?+
From north Redondo Beach, the drive is approximately 10 minutes via Artesia Boulevard to Hawthorne Boulevard. From south Redondo near the pier and Riviera Village, expect about 15 minutes via Pacific Coast Highway to Hawthorne Boulevard heading north. Free parking is available in the building lot at 25550 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 316.
Do you work with Redondo Union High School District (RUHSD) families on evaluations?+
Yes. Dr. Hickson Barez has extensive experience working with RUHSD families, including students at Redondo Union High School, Adams Middle School, and Redondo Beach elementary schools. Our psychoeducational evaluation reports are designed to support IEP and 504 plan requests within the district, and Dr. Hickson Barez can attend school meetings to present findings and advocate for appropriate services.
Do you offer telehealth for working parents in Redondo Beach?+
Yes. We offer telehealth for therapy sessions and parent consultations throughout California, which is especially convenient for Redondo Beach parents who work in the Aerospace Corridor or commute to the Westside. Telehealth works well for follow-up therapy, parent consultations, and some intake meetings. Psychoeducational evaluations and forensic services require in-person visits at our Torrance office.
What specialized services do you offer beyond standard therapy?+
In addition to individual, child, teen, and couples therapy, we provide psychoeducational evaluations, ADHD and autism assessments, executive functioning support, reunification therapy, divorce mediation, and forensic consultation informed by Dr. Hickson Barez's 20+ years as a former 730 Child Custody Evaluator. Many Redondo Beach families come to us specifically because these specialized services are difficult to find at general therapy practices closer to the beach.

Ready to begin? Let's talk.

Most families start with a brief phone consultation. We'll listen to what's going on, answer your questions, and recommend the right next step.