Therapy
Therapy at The Catalyst Center
The Catalyst Center is a group practice with clinicians selected for their clinical excellence, personal strengths, and commitment to catalyzing change in the world.
We believe that a collaborative, client-centered approach promotes healing. We incorporate evidence-based, state of the science interventions and treat each client with respect and compassion.
The Catalyst Center is proud to be neurodiversity-inclusive and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Individual Therapy
High-quality collaborative individual therapy is our passion. We know the genuine connection between client and therapist is a powerful catalyst for change. Learn more about our specialties.
Child, Teen, and Family Therapy
Our child and family team strives to provide warm, attuned services to children and families. We pride ourselves on individualized care to meet each family’s unique needs. Our child team specializes in pediatric EMDR, trauma, and childhood illness.
Couples Therapy
Our therapists are skilled at helping couples strengthen their relationships during times of change. We also excel at supporting couples to rebuild after significant challenges like loss, separation, or infidelity.
Telehealth
Telehealth at the Catalyst Center ensures that no matter where you live in Colorado or how busy your schedule is, you have access to high-quality therapy and psychiatric services.
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
KAP can be a fast-acting, highly effective treatment for depression that has not responded to other treatments. Additionally, it shows promise in the treatment of PTSD, Anxiety, OCD, and Eating Disorders.
Group Therapy
Group therapy offers a space where you can find solace, knowing that you are not alone in your struggles. It can be a crucial part of your journey towards healing. The Catalyst Center provides various weekly therapy groups at our Denver location.
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Meet The Therapists
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Libby Korell, MSW, LCSW
Libby Korell, LCSW is passionate about her work helping people heal from complex, multilayered traumatic histories. She has special expertise in helping children and families coping with life limiting illness, abuse, major trauma and loss. She works with children, adults and parents in a caring, direct, and warm manner. She is highly adept at working with pregnant moms, postpartum families, and adults (ages 20 and up) struggling with depression, anxiety, or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder...
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Chelsea Campbell, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Chelsea Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Assessment Coordinator at Catalyst. She brings a direct but caring approach to her work with couples and individuals. She has special expertise in working with athletes, high achievers, and couples communication. Working with Chelsea in therapy or assessment will help you identify and build on your strengths. She is easy to talk to and deeply knowledgeable...
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Joey Tadie, PhD, LCP
Dr. Joey Tadie is a talented psychologist with a gift for connecting with people. He is trained in EMDR and psychedelic-assisted therapy. He brings his high-energy, encouraging style to his work with clients dealing with depression, relationship problems, and trauma. He has special expertise in exploring spirituality and religion in therapy...
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Sarah Long, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Sarah Long is a gifted psychologist with over a decade of experience helping people to heal from the impacts of traumatic events and recover from eating disorders. Dr. Long leads the Eating Disorder team at Catalyst, provides EMDR, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Dr. Long also uses her expertise in Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment to evaluate complex Eating Disorder cases and provide guidance for treatment...
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Allison Kalivas, MA, MFTC
Allison Kalivas, MFTC is an empowering therapists 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 can be a vulnerable experience. She will be your co-pilot, sitting with you in your experience and motivating you to focus on your goals...
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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...
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Hannah Pitts, MSW, LCSW
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 environment. Hannah works with the whole family around medical issues, trauma, grief and loss, adoption, and blended families. She is trained in EMDR and Brainspotting...
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Erin Staniszeski, MSW, LCSW
Erin Staniszeski, LCSW is passionate about her work with survivors of mass shootings, childhood trauma, and complex, multilayered traumatic histories using EMDR and Brainspotting. She is an expert in EMDR, training and supervising clinicians for certification. Erin is able to sit with your story, no matter what you have been through. Having worked with many survivors of trauma, Erin carries an unshakable confidence in your ability to break through and thrive...
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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 years and specializes in a number of areas such as trauma, perinatal mental health, anxiety, and emerging adulthood...
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CJ Clinkscales, PsyD
Dr. CJ Clinkscales is an intuitive clinician who has a gift for connecting deeply with clients. He brings a depth psychology perspective to his work in therapy, with adults and couples. He uses his skills in EMDR and psychedelic-assisted therapy to support deep, lasting healing. CJ is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who works with individuals (16-70 years old) and couples, specializing in his work with teens and young adults. He creates a space for you to be your most authentic self as you delve into the challenges you might be facing and works collaboratively with you to individualize treatment for...
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Adrienne Long, PMHNP-BC
Adrienne Long, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to collaborative, evidence-based, and integrative care for adults, adolescents. She has specialty training in Eating Disorders and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She provides psychiatry and targeted therapy...
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Lauren Pinneo, MSW, LCSW, LAC
Lauren Pinneo, LCSW 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. She connects easily, using her relaxed, informal style while also ensuring her depth of experience to informs her work ensures you are making solid progress together...
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Dorothy Moon, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Dorothy Moon is a psychologist with 10+ 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 range of struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma, racial identity, cultural influences, life transitions, and relationship issues...
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Lies van Bekkum, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Lies van Bekkum is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Perinatal Coordinator at The Catalyst Center...
Kendra Doukas, MS, LMFT
Kendra Doukas, LMFT is the Clinical Director of The Catalyst Center. Kendra is an experienced...
Karmen Thulin, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Karmen Thulin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist serving clients remotely. She is easy to...
Erin Jacklin, PsyD, LCP
Dr. Erin Jacklin, CEO and founder of The Catalyst Center is passionate about psychedelic assisted...
Hear from our team
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Healing Together: The Transformative Power of Process Group Therapy for Grief, Loss, and Trauma
In the intricate tapestry of human emotions, grief, loss, and trauma form some of the most challenging threads to navigate. These experiences often leave individuals feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and confused, struggling to make sense of their emotions. While traditional therapy offers valuable support, process group therapy emerges as a powerful...
Journeying Towards Self-Acceptance and Emotional Connection: Navigating Unknown Territory through Avoidant Attachment Style
Dear potential client/individual with an avoidant attachment style, I know it wasn’t easy for you to reach out. You have worked hard your whole life to be self-sufficient not to have to rely on others, so this is a big step for you to seek therapy. It’s clear that you...
Understanding Anxious Attachment in Relationships: A Therapist’s Perspective
Dear potential client/individual with an anxious attachment style, I know you feel anxious about the state of your relationships (family, plutonic, and romantic). This is what brings you to therapy. You’re constantly wondering if people in your life care about you or if you’re important to them, and this worry...
Premarital Counseling: Setting a Solid Foundation for Your Relationship
In life, we often prepare for significant events: we study for exams, undergo training for jobs, and take classes to improve our skills. Yet, when it comes to relationships, many of us dive in headfirst, hoping for the best without adequate preparation. Premarital counseling is an essential tool that helps...
Fully Supported KAP: Prioritizing Safety and Healing for Trauma Treatment
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) has compelling research supporting its use for treating various forms of depression. There is also emerging research that psychedelic-assisted therapies such as KAP might have utility for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At The Catalyst Center, we use a model for KAP that includes having a...
Unveiling Life’s Purpose Through EMDR Therapy
In life's journey, finding our purpose can often feel like navigating through a thick fog. As a therapist, I've witnessed how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can serve as a beacon, guiding individuals through the mist of their past experiences toward a clearer understanding of their life's purpose. ...
Preventive Maintenance: Tending to Your Relationship Before It Hits a Rough Patch
Imagine tending to a campfire. You can be proactive, steadily adding small pieces of wood to maintain a consistent burn. By anticipating the fire's needs, you ensure its strength and warmth remain steady. Alternatively, you can be reactive, neglecting the fire until it starts to dwindle, then hurriedly adding large...
EMDR with Children
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is an evidence-based practice initially developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987 as an intervention to overcome the psychologically devastating effects of trauma. EMDR with kids follows the same 8-phase protocol as EMDR does for adults, with the main differences being what it looks...
Unmasking the Heroes: Mental Health and First Responders
I will proudly tell anyone who will listen that my dad spent his career as a ranger in the National Park Service. Now retired, spending his days walking his dog and playing his guitar, you’d never know that in the 1970s and 1980s, he was a search and rescue ranger...
Differentiating High and Low Dose KAP
Our practice offers several different types of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) sessions. Specifically, we offer both high-dose and low-dose KAP sessions, and each style offers unique opportunities and advantages. High-Dose KAP: High-dose KAP sessions are particularly useful for addressing treatment-resistant depression but are also helpful in “resetting” the brain, disrupting...
Processing Grief and Loss through Group Therapy
Grief and loss can be complex and perplexing. Typically, our society associates grief and loss with the death of a loved one, even though many other types of loss are often not taken into account. Loss can be physical, emotional, psychological, anticipated, symbolic, and imagined. Furthermore, it is common…...
Is KAP Safe to use for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders?
In light of recent, deeply saddening news, many of our clients have understandably raised questions and voiced concerns regarding the safety of using ketamine in treating depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and eating disorders. We recognize the importance of these concerns and wish to provide clarity and reassurance about the appropriate...
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