There is a misconception that therapy is a place for people to go to complain or vent. While your therapist is a good person to talk to about what is going on in your life, there is much more to it than that. Complaining...

Many people struggle with good sleep hygiene and sleep habits, especially around the holidays. We tend to stay up later, watch movies closer to bedtime, eat later, drink more, and have more added stressors that may...

The Catalyst Center is pleased to welcome Dr. AJ Grovert to our clinical team! AJ has been in practice for over 10 years and specializes in a number of areas such as trauma, perinatal mental health, anxiety spectrum...

A well-done assessment can be an incredibly powerful way to make learn about your strengths, areas for growth, and possible ways to enact change in your life. Read more to find out about your opportunities for...

The holidays are often a time when invites to social gatherings, parties, and family come flooding in. For some, this is the best part of the holidays, but for others, the social overload can cause more anxiety than...

The holidays represent a magical time of year filled with family, traditions, gifts, and celebration. However, there can also be a lot of stress associated with the holidays, especially if you are trying to collaborate...

Even with the joys of the holiday season, there are also times of uncertainty, exhaustion, and changes in routines.  This can be especially challenging for those who are pregnant or nursing. Read below for some great...

The Holidays. For some, spending time with loved ones, many of whom you may not see on a regular basis, can bring forth feelings of excitement and joy. For others, family events can be fraught with pain, negativity and...

The Catalyst Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Dorothy Moon to our clinical team! Dorothy has over 10 years of experience as a licensed psychologist in the community and excels at working with adult individuals and...

There have never been more expectations of parents than right now. If you are a parent reading this, you know the list of daily, weekly, and yearly tasks and do-lists that need to be completed to keep that ship afloat...

Nearly 50% of the population in the United States either knows someone who struggles with an eating disorder, or is a sufferer. Despite eating disorders being widespread, complex, and life-threatening, there is a ton of...

For years, the Catalyst Center has been providing supervision and education to advanced graduate students and in doing so, providing high quality, reduced cost therapy to the community. In fact, many of our wonderful...

We are excited to announce that we are now able to offer Medication Management as we are recently joined by Adrienne Long, PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) at the Catalyst Center! Adrienne offers...

This time of year I often hear from parents that their child is struggling behaviorally after school.  Oftentimes parents rely on screen time to give their child some down time after school.  While this does keep a child...

In the Denver area, we are fortunate to have many types of support available to families expecting a child or during the postpartum period. Many of these are support groups run by wonderful doulas and lactation...

View the linked video in this post to learn about the profound benefits EMDR can have for people struggling with traumatic experiences. You will hear the powerful stories of healing, recovery, and growth that can come...

Starting college, transferring to a different school, or returning after summer break are all significant transitions. Attending college can be an exciting time, and like any transition, it can also bring uncertainty...

If your partner came up to you and asked “what do YOU need right now?”, would you be able to list off things you need or want from them? What if they asked “what do I need to do” or “what did I do wrong?”. Do you find...

Let's take a minute to note the importance of couples work. Relationship distress can contribute to a decline in physical health and a weakening in mental health for those in the relationship. Virtual couples therapy can...

One of our Postpartum experts, Dr. Katie Godfrey, shares advice for family and friends who are worried about a new mother who is struggling with depression...

I have had a lot of parents come to me over the past few weeks citing tough behavior in their children and worrying about transition back to school this year after the pandemic and ongoing delta variant concerns. While I...

The complexities of parenting continually change as your child enters into different developmental stages, especially when your child has the added component of struggling with an eating disorder. First, it is important...

‘Poor body image.’ ‘Body Positivity.’ ‘Body neutrality.’ ‘Body image dissatisfaction.’ These days we are constantly being bombarded with all kinds of messages and terminology related to our bodies and how we view them...

Facing a terminal illness can be challenging for the individual with the diagnosis as well as their family members and friends. Though it is not easy, there are coping strategies and techniques that can help during this...

This month we celebrate love and relationship. This month feels quite momentous for several reasons. It marks the 54th anniversary of Loving vs The State of Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage. Love wins! 5...

Often when working with couples, I use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), alongside other interventions, to aid those dealing with a terminal illness in their relationship. A terminal diagnosis is an incredible stressor...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one of the most effective trauma treatments available. There is a great deal of research that validates the approach and it is being more widely used by therapists...

The term ‘emotional eating’ is pervasive in our current culture. It can also feel very vague! Simply put, emotional eating is defined as eating for reasons other than physical hunger. It’s important to recognize that...

Having a working partnership does not always come easily. I have learned it takes work to keep a relationship healthy and connected. I deeply believe couples work is something everyone can benefit from. Many couples...

Does couples therapy for unhappy couples actually work, or is it just another idealistic concept? While couples work is not a quick fix, those who go through the counseling process are often prosperous at rekindling a...