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Welcome to The Catalyst Center Blog, where our expert therapists provide insights, strategies, and resources to help you and your family thrive. We focus on mental health, well-being, and personal growth, offering practical guidance for every step of your journey.

We cover a wide range of topics, including trauma recovery, psychiatry, ketamine-assisted therapy, anxiety management, spiritual growth, and eating disorder recovery. Our goal is to equip you with the tools to build resilience and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Whether you’re seeking practical advice, a deeper understanding of the therapeutic process, or the latest in mental health research, our blog is here to empower and support you at every stage of your journey.

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Stories in Therapy: My Journey and How Narrative Shapes My Work

Heidi Streicher

This reflective narrative explores the experiences that shaped my path to becoming a therapist and how story, meaning, and personal...

Man sitting on bed looking contemplative about seeking help for erectile dysfunction.

Why Men Avoid Help for ED: The Role of Masculinity Norms

Cory Degnen

Many men struggle in silence with erectile dysfunction, often due to cultural expectations around masculinity. Understanding how these norms shape...

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Before You Decide to Divorce: Slowing Down With Discernment Counseling

Katie Godfrey

When couples feel overwhelmed—often after a stressful season—decisions about divorce can become rushed or reactive. Discernment Counseling offers a structured...

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Collaging and Vision Boards: A Creative Path Into the New Year

Lauren Pinneo

Collaging is a playful yet powerful expressive practice. As the New Year approaches, vision boards offer a creative way to...

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Holidays, Depression, and Sacred Presence

Susan Smith

The holidays can intensify stress, grief, and depression. This reflective piece explores winter as a time to stop fixing ourselves...

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What Is Discernment Counseling? A Clear Guide for Couples

Katie Godfrey

Discernment Counseling offers couples a structured, compassionate way to explore whether to stay together, separate, or pursue repair. This short-term...

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Mindful Fly Fishing: Finding Presence on the Water

Joey Tadie

Fly fishing provides a natural invitation into mindfulness. Through breath, body awareness, and the sensory richness of water and movement...

Group Ketamine Therapy (G-KAP): Healing Through Connection

Joey Tadie

In recent years, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)—also referred to as Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT)—has gained recognition as a promising intervention for individuals...

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The Friendship Recession: Why Brotherhood Heals

Joey Tadie

Many men appear “fine” on the surface while quietly feeling disconnected and alone. This blog explores the growing friendship recession...

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Finding Gratitude When Life Feels Hard

Sarah Long

Gratitude hasn’t erased the grief, exhaustion, or uncertainty of this year, but it has offered small, steady moments to land...

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Intention Setting in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Cory Degnen

Setting an intention in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy can feel challenging, especially for those struggling with control or clarity. This guide reframes...

Somatic Experiencing for Trauma Healing

Erin Wyatt

Somatic Experiencing® offers a slow, compassionate way to support trauma healing by working directly with the body’s wisdom. In this...

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