By Dr. Erin Jacklin In my work as a psychologist I often get asked the question: Why does therapy heal? My answer is quite different that you might think. We all desire a witness, someone who sees us in a way that feels...

As an eating disorder and body image expert, one of the first things I work on with my clients is developing an understanding that body image is more than how you look and feel about your body; it’s about your...

Sometimes we can get down on ourselves for the choices, behaviors, and negative patterns we get into in our relationships. We wonder what’s wrong with us that we keep repeating these patterns and maybe even give up hope...

As a trauma therapist, I am trained in many tools to help aid trauma reprocessing and healing. I have been inspired by the Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) work I am privileged to be doing at The Catalyst Center. I...

Couples facing chronic illness can sometimes get into a negative interaction cycle that further strains their relationship. This cycle can be described as follows: The stress of chronic illness: The chronic illness of...

Couples therapy can provide significant support for caregivers in a marriage. Caring for a spouse with a chronic illness or disability can be a challenging and exhausting experience, and it can take a toll on the...

Couples therapy can be an incredibly valuable resource for couples facing chronic illness. Chronic illness can significantly strain any relationship, and couples may struggle to cope with the physical, emotional, and...

There are three phases to Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) at The Catalyst Center. The first phase is the preparatory phase which includes a medical evaluation and a preparation meeting with a Certified Psychedelic...

Given the complexity of eating disorders, we believe an integrative and holistic approach is necessary for sustainable recovery. While therapy and nutrition support are crucial elements of a person’s eating disorder...

Couples therapy can be beneficial in cases of severe trust breaches, such as infidelity or deception. As a client, it's important to understand how couples therapy can help you and your partner address these issues and...

Have you ever had the experience of working on an issue in session, and just as you were starting to go deeper or land on something really good, you’re told time is up? Or experienced how distressing it can be to work on...

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a new approach to mental health treatment that combines the use of the dissociative anesthetic ketamine with psychotherapy. This treatment has shown promise in helping individuals...

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is an approach to mental health treatment that involves the use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, in combination with psychotherapy to treat a variety of mental health conditions...

When people think of therapy, they typically think about working on mental health issues and resolving trauma.  What most people don’t realize is that many subcategories of therapy go beyond treating mental illness, and...

Regardless of gender, eating disorders can be difficult to recognize, and it is often not easy for a person to realize that they should seek support. Misconceptions and stigma associated with eating disorders are often...

By Joey Tadie, PhD, Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapist I have been deeply inspired by the experiences I have had working as a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) provider. After training to become certified as a...

A new baby completely changes the dynamic of a family. If there are already children in the family, that can mean a promotion from only child to big brother or sister, and managing feelings around that is at least as...

With all of the talk around keto, paleo, intermittent fasting and whether spin classes, HIIT, or strength training is the best kind of exercise, it can be incredibly difficult to sift through what is sound advice and...

Most therapists never imagined practicing telehealth because our work is so relational, and we felt like the screen was a barrier to connecting with our clients. At the beginning of the pandemic, we all had to quickly...

When using psychedelic medicines such as ketamine for emotional or spiritual healing, the setting where you take the medicine will play a significant role in determining what sort of an experience you will have. The...

As a couples therapist, I often hear a question from my clients: "What are some ways to rekindle the spark we used to have?” This is quite common. As a relationship deepens and builds over time, couples often find...

An interesting phenomenon has been happening in therapy offices lately. A new client will come in, motivated to make an appointment because of a video (or many videos) seen on TikTok or Instagram. The videos are short...

Each January, many reflect on the previous year and set out to make changes or growth desired for the new year. New Year’s resolutions are a common tradition at the start of the year, but many struggle to fulfill their...

The early days with a new child are a whirlwind. Positive, negative, or neutral, birth is always an experience. Then there’s sleep - will I ever do it again? (Yes. I promise). There are changes in a partnership that come...

For many people, holidays are a great source of comfort and joy—a time to see family, participate in fun traditions, or start new ones with loved ones. However, for others, the holidays can be stressful and overwhelming...

For those who struggle with an eating disorder or body image concerns, the holidays can be one of the most challenging times of the year. Whether it’s specific fears around food, navigating family and social situations...

Let’s be real. Aging and all it encompasses is hard!  We have been told that years and years of hard work and dedication will pay off in a lovely retirement where we can enjoy the fruits of our labor. However, the...

Being a parent isn’t always easy. There are times as we parent that we might ask, is this behavior normal? Am I supporting my child in the way they need to be supported? How do I know if they need outside help? One of...

Whether they are 12 or 22, seeing your child struggle with an eating disorder can be one of the most challenging and heartbreaking situations for a parent. There might be feelings of fear, confusion, shame, overwhelm...

As promised, here is the continuation of reasons to consider therapy when your child has an eating disorder (read Part One here). Reason #3: To Learn How to Translate the Eating Disorder As an eating disorder therapist...