Hi, I am Catie Cizek (sea-zick!). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0023236) in Littleton, Colorado, and the therapist of Cadence Collective. I am from the southeastern US and live locally in Littleton with my husband and our 5-year old kitty, Mr. Steve. I love hiking through wildflower meadows, baking treats as often as possible, and experiencing new places through travel adventures. I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and have since worked in Partial Hospitalization, private practice, and non-profit mental health settings. I’m glad that you found my site and I’m curious to hear from you!
Who I Work With
I work with teens and young adults (aged 14-30) who still feel the impact of early relationships with parents or caregivers — especially when those relationships were inconsistent, confusing, enmeshed, or emotionally unsafe. Many of my clients might have grown up with experiences in foster care/adoption, or within enmeshed, or highly controlling families of origin. They often experience symptoms of addiction, attachment issues, or Complex PTSD (CPTSD), shaped by chronically unsafe (emotionally, physically and/or spiritually) or unpredictable environments.
Many of my clients come to me because they feel:
- Stuck in unhealthy or repeating relationship patterns
- Disconnected from their emotions or bodies
- Guarded, skeptical, or numb around others
- Other providers are unfamiliar with the foster system or adoptive experiences
- Unsure how to build safe, healthy, and lasting connections (especially if they often didn’t have a stable, consistent home)
- Confused about their sense of self or boundaries (especially if their families/caregivers didn’t support them exploring their own interests or differences)
In addition, I also work with individuals whose sense of self was impacted by rigid or harmful religious environments. Many of these clients continue to believe in God and are seeking to untangle faith from shame, control, or toxic dynamics so they can engage their beliefs in a way that feels safe, authentic, and self‑directed.
I also enjoy working with graduate therapy students and new clinicians who are navigating their own trauma histories while learning to hold space for others — often exploring boundaries, professional identity, and burnout as they enter the field.
If you see yourself in any of this — you’re in the right place
My Approach
Our earliest attachment experiences shape the nervous system in ways that affect us long into adulthood—but the brain and body can learn new patterns. I help you notice and articulate not only your thoughts, but also your emotions and body cues. Trauma is stored in the body, not just in the mind. By tuning into bodily sensations and nervous system responses first, we create a foundation of safety that allows deeper emotional and cognitive healing.
I draw from evidence-based trauma modalities such as EMDR, alongside body-centered and experiential approaches including ego states therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, to support nervous system regulation and lasting healing. Together, we’ll uncover how old patterns — and experiences of chronic stress or trauma — may still hijack your ability to connect or trust, and we’ll create space for new, more adaptive ways of relating.
What You Can Expect
I’m a directive, active, and compassionate collaborator. I’ll walk alongside you with warmth, but I’ll also challenge you to lean into change when you’re ready. My goal is to help you not just understand your story—but transform the way it lives in your body, your relationships, and your daily life.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out and schedule your first session.