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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

KAP

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.

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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

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...

Mary Miller, MS, LCSW

Mary Miller, LCSW is known for creating a space where clients feel safe and comfortable to work through even the most difficult events. She is passionate about her work helping people heal from trauma, improve their relationships, and begin to thrive in their lives. She is warm, trustworthy, and has an infectious energy that helps lift up everyone she works with...

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...

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...

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 range of struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma, racial identity, cultural influences, life transitions, and relationship issues...

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 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...

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...

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...

Allison Kalivas, MA, MFTC

Allison Kalivas, MFTC is an empowering therapist who brings her genuine care and curiosity to...

Chelsea Campbell, PsyD, LCP

Dr. Chelsea Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Assessment Coordinator at Catalyst. She...

Erin Jacklin, PsyD, LCP

Dr. Erin Jacklin, CEO and founder of The Catalyst Center is passionate about psychedelic assisted...

Joey Tadie, PhD, LCP

Dr. Joey Tadie is a talented psychologist with a gift for connecting with people. He...

Karmen Thulin, PsyD, LCP

Dr. Karmen Thulin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist serving clients remotely. She is easy to...

Kendra Doukas, MS, LMFT

Kendra Doukas, LMFT is the Clinical Director of The Catalyst Center. Kendra is an experienced...

Lies van Bekkum, PsyD, LCP

Dr. Lies van Bekkum is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Perinatal Coordinator at The Catalyst Center...

Sarah Long, PsyD, LCP, CEDS

Dr. Sarah Long is a gifted psychologist with 16+ years of experience helping people to...

Hear from our team

recommended books from a trauma therapist

October 3, 2024Sarah Long

Five Book Recommendations for Trauma Recovery

Our specialized trauma therapy team often recommend books to clients as they heal and recover from trauma. Books can be powerful tools for healing trauma because they offer knowledge, validation, and new perspectives…...

couples therapy, Gottman method

September 5, 2024Katie Godfrey

Strengthening Relationships Through the Gottman Method

Couples often turn to counseling during challenging times, such as after an affair or when a relationship is on the verge of divorce. However, couples therapy can also be invaluable in less dire circumstances, such…...

August 13, 2024Sarah Long

Dispelling Myths: The Role of Spirituality in Therapy

In recent years, I've encountered an increasing number of clients grappling with concerns related to meaning, a sense of being lost, existential dread, hopelessness about the state of the world, and disconnection from…...

June 13, 2024Adrienne Long

Beyond Medication Management: The Biopsychosocial Model and Integrative Psychiatry

As a psychiatric nurse practitioner and during my former career as a nurse, I've always believed a person's well-being and mental health is not just a result of a chemical imbalance. So why would…...

assessment

June 11, 2024AJ Grovert

More Than a Diagnosis: Benefits of Psychological Assessment

In mental health care, psychological assessment serves as a cornerstone for understanding, diagnosing, and effectively treating a wide range of psychological conditions. Through a collaborative psychological assessment, individuals gain clarity, validation, and the…...

June 10, 2024Sarah Long

Spirituality and the Biopsychosocial-spiritual model

Over the years, the Biopsychosocial Model has been instrumental in client-centered care for both psychiatry and therapy, leading to effective and individualized treatment and interventions for all types of mental health concerns. However, until…...

healthier relationships

May 23, 2024Allison Kalivas

Boosting Emotional Intelligence for Happier Relationships

Raising your emotional intelligence (EI) is like upgrading your relationship's operating system to the latest version—it can significantly enhance its smooth running. Now, let's explore how heightened emotional intelligence can make Cupid's job much easier in your romantic life. Have you ever been in a situation where your partner is...

grief and loss, grief and loss group, trauma, trauma group

April 3, 2024CJ Clinkscales

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...

avoidant attachment style, avoidant, avoidant attachment

March 20, 2024Dorothy Moon

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...

March 19, 2024Admin

Nervous System Regulation

Many, if not all, mental health conditions involve the central nervous system. Our dedication to bringing our clients the highest-quality, cutting-edge treatment offerings has led us to expand beyond traditional talk therapy and medications. These techniques offer additional support to our clients in learning to regulate their nervous systems. These offerings...

anxious attachment, anxiety in relationships

March 18, 2024Dorothy Moon

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, premarital therapist,

March 12, 2024Dorothy Moon

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...

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