by Mary Miller | Jan 7, 2020 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Mary Miller
Scheduling and then arriving to your first therapy appointment can provoke some feelings of apprehension and uncertainty. Keep in mind that by coming in for an initial consultation, you are just seeing if the therapist is a good fit for you. Here are five frequently...
by Karmen Thulin | Nov 5, 2019 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Karmen Thulin
They’re trained and licensed. First things first, therapists should be licensed. This means they have had enough relevant education, are aware of the laws pertinent to therapy in your state and are held to an ethical standard. Unfortunately, there are people who...
by Chelsea Campbell | Oct 29, 2019 | All Posts, Chelsea Campbell, Demystifying Therapy
Many people assume that therapy is intended solely for individuals experiencing severe mental health issues. I often hear clients say things like: “I’m sorry I’m wasting your time” or “My problems don’t seem bad enough for therapy” or “I know other people have it...
by Sarah Long | Oct 29, 2018 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood, Sarah Long
By Dr. Sarah Long Dr. Sarah Long is a clinical psychologist at The Catalyst Center, and has been working with people struggling with eating disorders for over a decade. She shares her insight and advice for how we can better understand eating disorders in pregnancy....
by Karmen Thulin | Sep 11, 2018 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Karmen Thulin, Self Care
By Karmen Thulin, PsyD I believe fully understanding my clients is foundational to doing any good therapeutic work. However, I subscribe to the idea that just understanding can’t be the only thing that happens in therapy. As a therapist, I often see clients who say...
by Erin Jacklin | Aug 27, 2018 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Erin Jacklin, Parenting Advice
Children’s Assessment at The Catalyst Center By Erin Jacklin, PsyD Did you know that Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment can be a brief, intensive way to make powerful positive changes in your child’s life? The impact of a well done assessment is that you have a...
