About Us
Performance Psychology & Trauma Psychology Expert Based in Spokane, Washington
Growth is built through small, intentional changes that create meaningful momentum. Making space to support clarity, emotional regulation, and consistent performance — meeting you where you are while helping you move forward with purpose.
Progress doesn’t require a complete overhaul. It requires the right conditions, the right tools, and the willingness to take the next step. That’s where Kaizen meets catalyst.
Growth.
Clarity.
Support. Compassion.
Our Commitment to Mental Wellness and Growth
Empowering Minds, One Step at a Time
Kaizen Catalyst exists at the intersection of continuous improvement and catalytic change. The work here supports ambitious individuals, teams, and organizations in strengthening emotional regulation, managing stress and anxiety, and showing up consistently in high-pressure environments.
This approach blends performance psychology, trauma-informed insight, and real-world application. The goal isn’t fixing what’s broken — it’s building the skills that allow performance to last.
700+
High-Pressure Conversations Supported
Coaching, training, and facilitation with ambitious individuals navigating stress, performance demands, and complexity.
10+
Experience in Psychology & Applied Training
Grounded academic training paired with real-world application across business, sport, and community contexts.
96%
Client-Reported Impact & Satisfaction
Clients consistently report improved clarity, regulation, and consistency in how they show up under pressure.
1000+
Coaching Sessions, Trainings, and Workshops Delivered
Across individual coaching, group learning, and skill-building environments.
Your Mind is Stronger Than You Think. Mental Strength Comes From Flexibility.
I didn’t arrive at the intersection of trauma and performance by accident. I got here by chasing success early, burning out hard, and asking better questions about why high performers break down.
That path led me into performance psychology and trauma
research. Today, I help ambitious people sustain their edge without losing themselves — because performance isn’t about winning. It’s about resilience.
Guidance That Empowers You
Lasting change begins when you feel seen, heard, and respected — not fixed or managed. My role is to help ambitious people understand how stress, emotions, and past experiences shape the way they show up, especially under pressure.
Hope Starts Here
Even in difficult seasons, clarity and steadiness are possible. I create a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can speak honestly about pressure, burnout, and the challenges you’re carrying — without needing to minimize them or explain them away.
Our Expertise
Expert Support for Growth at Every Stage
At Kaizen Catalyst, I specialize in evidence-based performance coaching and skill development for ambitious people navigating stress, pressure, and complexity. Support is personalized to your goals and context, whether you’re managing anxiety, recovering from burnout, working through the impact of past experiences, or simply feeling overwhelmed by sustained demands.
Why Work With Me
Performance Support for People Who Take Growth Seriously
Performance Psychology, Not Therapy
I work from a performance psychology lens informed by trauma and neuroscience. This isn’t therapy or clinical treatment — it’s skill-based support for managing stress, emotions, and pressure so performance can be sustained over time.
Personalized, Context-Aware Support
No two people operate under the same demands. Support is tailored to your goals, environment, and pressure points, focusing on how you actually show up in real life — not generic frameworks.
A Confidential, Grounded Space
You’ll find a calm, confidential, and judgment-free space to speak honestly about what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. No labels. No fixing. Just clarity and skill-building.
Science-Led, Human-Centered
The work is grounded in performance psychology, trauma-informed insight, and applied neuroscience — delivered with compassion, directness, and respect for your ambition.
Support That Extends Beyond Conversations
This isn’t just insight for insight’s sake. Tools, strategies, and reflection points are designed to carry into your day-to-day decisions, leadership moments, training, and routines.
Real Change You Can Apply
People don’t come here to be “in process.” They come to show up differently — with more consistency, steadiness, and confidence under pressure.
That’s the measure of progress.
Testimonials
Real Stories, Real Comfort - What Our Clients Say
“Throughout the past year, both personal and professional challenges have come up, and time and again, I’ve been able to lean on the mindset and tools Stephanie has shared with me. Her guidance has made a real difference. I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone who’s ready to grow, level up, and truly unlock their potential!”
Marc M.
VP Commercial Business
“Stephanie demonstrated that coaching is much more than ‘advice and accountability’; it’s empathy and empowerment, paired with a unique, honest (and forgiving) perspective that helps you change your own. She creates space for clarity without judgment and momentum without pressure. The results spoke for themselves in short order.”
Dennis G.
IT Consultant
My new super power is positive or neutral self talk. We find it easy to put ourselves down, especially during stressful times. Now I have the skills necessary to kick my negative voice out in my head and replace it with a more stable one that is encouraging; much like I strive to treat others. Thank you for helping me gain power over my reactions Stephanie!
Jen J.
Commercial Loan Officer
Trusted By Organizations & Teams Across Business, Sport, & Community
Compassionate, confidential support designed to help individuals and teams manage stress, regulate emotions, and perform consistently in high-pressure environments.
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