The Catalyst Center

10/07/2025

🌿 “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.”
— Dr. Brené Brown

Dr. Brown, a personal favorite, invites us to deplore shame and embrace the courage of vulnerability. When I sit with my clients, I am humbled—honored, in fact—to bear witness to their most vulnerable stories. As I deeply listen, I do not look upon these storytellers with shame. Rather, I am awash with amazement for their bravery.

The question is less often “What happened to you?” and more gently, “How did you survive?” When we share our stories of survival and strength in spaces of compassion and acceptance, our wounds are tended to with care and respect, key ingredients for healing.

Come, we invite you to visit us at Catalyst where we are excited to hear your voice. Together, we will till your inner landscape with curiosity and water it with clarity and wisdom, creating and cultivating gardens for new stories of growth and transformation to occur.

09/25/2025

We are so excited to be expanding our offering: Therapy Intensives ✨
Half-day, full-day, or multi-day opportunities designed for deeper exploration, integration, and transformation.

Swipe to learn more about how Catalyst Center's therapy intensives can support your journey, or click here to check out our latest blog post on the offering: https://catalystcenterllc.com/is-intensive-therapy-right-for-you-how-it-compares-to-weekly-sessions/

09/23/2025

"Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and the understanding that we all contain valuable parts that are forced into extreme roles to deal with pain and disappointment, has been one of the great advances in trauma therapy. Understanding the role they have played in our survival and being able to unburden the original traumas leads to self-compassion and inner harmony. The notion that all of our parts are welcome is truly revolutionary and opens the path to self-acceptance and self-leadership. IFS is one of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy." - Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

IFS 101: What's the deal? How does it work? And who can benefit? Swipe to learn more about Internal Family Systems, the evidence-based model reinventing mental health and trauma therapy.

Interested in learning more? Catch the latest post from Catalyst Center clinician, Susan Smith, for a deeper dive into the world of IFS here: https://catalystcenterllc.com/ifs-101-a-simple-guide-to-parts-work/

08/27/2025

Rest: what does it mean to you?

For Catalyst clinicians, rest is revolutionary. A key ingredient to emotional alchemy, rest is an act of reclaimation. It is the pause that allows our nervous system to reset and our bodies to remember safety.

Yoga Nidra offers a doorway into this kind of rest—a rest that is not passive, but deeply restorative, rewiring the body and mind to move from survival into presence.

To learn more, check out this blog post or join us weekly for Trauma-Sensitive Yoga classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 3 pm.

08/26/2025

A substantial body of evidence shows that spiritual and religious backgrounds, beliefs, and practices are significantly linked to psychological well-being—lower rates of depression, anxiety, suicidality, PTSD, and substance misuse; and higher levels of purpose, hope, and self-esteem (American Psychological Association, 2023).

Here, Catalyst Center clinicians ethically embrace the role of spirituality in mental health care, honoring each client’s unique expression as a meaningful ally in the healing process—while also holding awareness and compassion for those carrying wounds of religious or spiritual trauma.

Wherever you may be in your spiritual journey, our team is excited to meet you there. Scroll to learn more about spirituality and mental health, or reach out today to schedule a consultation.

08/25/2025

✨ New Series: Who is a therapist? ✨

The identity of a therapist is complex — and often misunderstood. In this new series, we hope to demystify and humanize the role of a therapist.

As Yalom reminds us, therapists are not experts with all the answers. Instead, we are fellow travelers: humans of compassion and curiosity who have devoted our lives to walking alongside suffering, listening deeply, and tending to the relationships where healing takes root.

If you are seeking a fellow traveler, The Catalyst Center is accepting new clients. Our clinicians are trained in the science and research, grounded in wisdom about sorrow and resilience, and equipped with tools to support your journey toward growth.

Reach out today, and together we will explore the heart of therapy — not as a distant profession, but as a deeply human connection. 💙

08/13/2025

One more day to cast your vote for our amazing Adrienne Long, PHMNP-BC! Nominated for Best Therapist/Counselor by Colorado Parent Magazine, Adrienne embodies the compassionate, high-quality care we’re proud to provide at The Catalyst Center.

Help us celebrate Adrienne's impact. Vote here: https://coloradoparent.com/2025-family-favorites/

Reminder: you can vote twice!

08/08/2025

Sometimes we enact and accept our own self-imposed limits of reality, but this can change.

In his latest blog post, Catalyst clinician Joey Tadie, PhD, LCP, reflects, " The stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we are capable of, and how the world works shape our every action, decision, and relationship. Yet, like the elephant, we often remain stuck—not because we are truly bound, but because we believe we are. Understanding the power of the stories we tell ourselves is an important step toward learning how to disrupt these distorted stories and establish healthier, more balanced narratives about ourselves, other people, and the world in general."

At Catalyst Center, we believe every person is capable of changing their story. With a compassionate lens, our clinicians can help empower you to reauthor your narrative and lay the foundation for a new chapter.

To read Tadie's latest blog post on how Narrative Therapy can support your healing journey visit: https://catalystcenterllc.com/the-stories-we-tell-how-thoughts-shape-reality/

The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality. Learn how to spot limiting beliefs, shift your narrative, and step into a more empowered, authentic life.

08/07/2025

Turning inward can be scary, terrifying in fact. Challenging ourselves to dive into the depths of vulnerability and self-discovery is hardly an easy or comfortable feat. In "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness," Dr. Peter A. Levine explores how therapy can help us move from "paralysis to transformation."

At Catalyst Center, we recognize the strength it takes to truly hold and honor our emotional landscape. Our compassionate and skilled clinicians are here to walk alongside you as you triumph over fear and venture into a space of fulfillment and joy.

Contact us today to connect with a Catalyst clinician.

08/06/2025

“Yoga means to “yoke”. It means to bring things together that are in opposition like our mind and body or our heart and spirit. Yoga gives us the opportunity to show up and practice again and again, to start over.”
~ Michelle Cassandra Johnson

Yoga is a powerful complement to therapy. It offers a way to reconnect with the body—not as something to fix or sculpt, but as a safe, living home we can inhabit with compassion and awareness.

Catalyst Center offers Trauma-Sensitive yoga classes weekly, including yoga for anxiety and a gentle flow yoga. Reserve your spot today by calling 720.675.7123.

07/29/2025

Our wonderful Adrienne Long, PHMNP-BC continues to be nominated for Colorado Parent Magazine 2025 Family Favorites: Favorite Therapist/Counselor. We are touched that Adrienne has been recognized for her incredible work. Help us in celebrating her by voting here: https://coloradoparent.com/2025-family-favorites/

07/23/2025

We love to share the books that make our field so special! 'Waking the Tiger' is an undeniable choice, one deserving of deep study and reverence.

Interested in exploring the work of Dr. Levine alongside a Catalyst Center clinician? Contact us today.