Trauma Recovery
Trauma Recovery
Traumatic events can include things from a person’s childhood such as abuse or an event from adulthood such as a violent encounter, a medical experience such as traumatic birth, or military combat.
What Does Trauma Treatment Look Like?
Having a safe and unbiased environment to be able to process the trauma emotionally is critical. Our trauma specialists make sure that a person feels safe, comfortable, and in control, before we even touch on traumatic experiences. Our team has dedicated years to crafting a cutting-edge approach to trauma recovery. We offer a range of approaches to support our clients as they heal after trauma.
Trauma Recovery Services at Catalyst:
- EMDR
- Brainspotting
- Psychedelic-assisted therapy
- Therapy Intensives
- Psychiatry
- Neurofeedback
- Trauma-sensitive yoga
Understanding EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured treatment method that employs specific physical movements to reprocess traumatic or frightening events. Sometimes the re-telling of a painful story can be re-traumatizing if it is not done in an environment where you know you are safe and in control. When you re-tell a story using EMDR it will often feel very different because you are in the “driver’s seat,” and can stop or slow down at any time. EMDR reworks how trauma memories are stored in the brain so that the event can finally be processed successfully and in a new way.
EMDR seems to have a direct effect on the way that your brain processes information.
When you are highly distressed, your brain cannon process information and create memories as it typically would. Instead, when you experience something that is highly distressing or feels traumatic to you, the memory of this even can become “frozen in time” and when remembering the event, you can feel just as bad as when you went through it the first time.
During a successful EMDR session, your brain is able to resume normal information processing. After reprocessing the painful memory you still remember what happened, but it is less upsetting to think about.
Meet The Therapists
Lauren Pinneo, MSW, LCSW, LAC
With 15+ years as a therapist, Lauren Pinneo, LCSW, LAC, is a passionate advocate for her clients, supporting them as they heal from painful traumas. She uses her expertise in EMDR and psychedelic-assisted therapy to help clients move forward in a new direction. Lauren's warm and empowering personality allows her...
Katie Godfrey, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Katie Godfrey, LMFT is a seasoned expert in trauma recovery with EMDR, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and LGBTQ+ Affirming care. She brings her passion for helping her clients thrive into every session. Katie is approachable, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to...
Hannah Pitts, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Hannah Pitts is passionate about her work with children, new mothers and parents, and complex, multilayered traumatic histories. Hannah has provided trauma-informed care to children, teens, and adults for nearly a decade. She works with all ages to provide sound care for all of her clients in a compassionate, non-judgmental...
Dorothy Moon, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Dorothy Moon is a psychologist with 15+ years of experience, she is a gifted couples and EMDR therapist who provides intensives to clients ready to dive in to healing. Dorothy is a certified EFT clinician. She uses EMDR, EFT, and somatic therapies to help adults and couples on a...
Allison Kalivas, MA, MFTC
Allison Kalivas, MFTC is an empowering therapist who brings her genuine care and curiosity to each person she works with. Her specialties include EMDR, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Allison's is not afraid to be in a tough place with you. She knows that coming into therapy...
AJ Grovert, PsyD, LCP
Dr. AJ Grovert is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in EMDR, perinatal mental health, psychological assessment and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She has significant experience and passion for working with Jewish clients, LGBTQ+ communities, female veterans, and those recovering from religious traumas. She has been in practice for over 10...
Sarah Long, PsyD, LCP, CEDS
Dr. Sarah Long is a gifted psychologist with 16+ years of experience helping people to...
Mary Miller, MS, LCSW
Mary Miller, LCSW is known for creating a space where clients feel safe and comfortable...
Kendra Doukas, MS, LMFT
Kendra Doukas, LMFT is the Clinical Director of The Catalyst Center. Kendra is an experienced...
Joey Tadie, PhD, LCP
Dr. Joey Tadie is a talented psychologist with a gift for connecting with people. He...
Erin Jacklin, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Erin Jacklin, CEO and founder of The Catalyst Center is passionate about psychedelic assisted...
CJ Clinkscales, PsyD
Dr. CJ Clinkscales is an intuitive clinician who has a gift for connecting deeply with...
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EMDR Intensive
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