The Catalyst Center

From the Sponsor

Therapy and Assessment for Children and Families

We provide mental health treatment for children and families who have experienced trauma, loss, and medical challenges. For over 14 years, we have implemented cutting-edge approaches and developed best practices to treat mental health conditions that impact children and their families. Our mission is to provide the highest-quality mental health treatment available, helping our clients to transform their lives.

Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters: When someone has experienced trauma, typical talk therapy is often inadequate to help them fully heal. The Catalyst Center clinicians are experts in trauma recovery. Our team is trained in cutting-edge, research-validated trauma treatment approaches.

The Catalyst Center Difference: Our clinicians were selected for their clinical excellence, personal strengths, and commitment to being catalysts for change. We are dedicated to offering the highest-quality treatment options available. We are especially passionate about helping those who have experienced complex medical issues, trauma, or loss.

Clinical Approaches: We work with children to help them process trauma, grief, and loss via EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic experiential, and play-based therapies designed to meet children at their level and use their “language” of play. We also offer techniques designed to help children, teens, and parents learn to calm their nervous systems.

Therapy Specialties
● Childhood Trauma
● Major Illness / Medical Conditions including – TBI, Cerebral Palsy, Sickle Cell, Epilepsy, Orthopedic Impairments
● Medical Trauma
● PTSD
● Grief and Loss
● Divorce
● Adoption
● Child Abuse
● ADHD
● Emotional Disturbance

Advanced Techniques for Complex Cases:
● EMDR (18 mos +): A research-validated treatment for trauma with over 35 years of research supporting its efficacy.
● Brainspotting: A therapeutic approach deriving from EMDR that is used for treating trauma, improving performance, and overcoming psychological roadblocks.
● Synergetic Play Therapy (3-10 yo): A research-informed model of play therapy that blends nervous system regulation and attachment principles with the therapeutic power of play.
● Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT): Using the therapeutic power of play (including sand tray) to help children process in a way they feel safe and empowered.
● Theraplay: A didactic model where the therapist guides the parent and child through play.
● Parent Coaching: Supporting parents in helping their children after a traumatic event.
● Neurofeedback: a 100% non-invasive, drug-free brain training system that helps the central nervous system access your brain’s natural resources and help you achieve a calmer, more well-balanced state of being.
● Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): an auditory intervention based on Polyvagal Theory, uses filtered music to regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and improve emotional and behavioral functioning.
● Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Yoga to aid in soothing the nervous system

Psychological Assessment: Psychological assessment for kids, teens, and adults, including assessing for Autism, ADHD, PTSD, and learning disabilities and specializing in complex presentations, eating disorders, and neurodiversity. We believe identifying the root causes of behavioral challenges dramatically improves outcomes.

Our team of six assessment psychologists collaborates on each case, giving our clients access to rare expertise. Our reports provide actionable guidance to help your child thrive at home and school. We collaborate closely with parents, referring providers, and schools to ensure each child is comprehensively understood and each family is given the information and tools needed to move forward productively.

Our assessment specialties include:
● ADHD
● Autism Spectrum
● Giftedness
● Learning Disability
● Diagnostic Clarification for emotional/behavioral concerns

To learn more, give us a call at (720) 675-7123 or visit catalystcenterllc.com.