What is codependency? What does it really mean, and more importantly, how do we start healing from it? The basic description of codependency as losing yourself in someone else. It’s when your identity, your value, and your peace become overly tied to another person—often at the expense of your own needs. If you’ve ever felt […]
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Hello SCS Blog Readers! In an effort to help share our therapeutic resources with a larger audience, we have partnered with Redfin to share tips and ideas for a nice spring cleaning/refresh! Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: Now is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and refresh
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What’s the Difference? Have you ever wondered whether you (or someone you know) have anxiety, ADHD, or maybe both? It’s a common question since these two conditions can look surprisingly similar on the surface. Both can make it hard to focus, stay organized, and feel calm, but they stem from very different causes. Let’s break
Ah, the Pacific Northwest. Land of lush forests, towering mountains, and coffee shops on every corner. But let’s be real: it’s also the land of seemingly endless rain, overcast skies, and a sun that hides from us for months on end. If you’ve lived here for even one winter, you know what I’m talking about.
Embracing the Grey: How to Beat Seasonal Depression in the PNW Read More »
At Steffen Counseling Services, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of highly skilled and empathetic clinicians who are dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and personal growth. One such clinician is Hannah Paine, one of our fully licensed professionals who brings a deep sense of empathy and
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Have you ever felt like you’re made up of many different parts? Maybe one part of you is super confident at work, but another part feels like an insecure kid in social situations. Or perhaps you’ve noticed an inner critic constantly nitpicking your choices, while another part of you just wants to be left alone
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Let’s talk about mental health for a moment. It’s such a huge part of our overall well-being, yet many of us struggle to know when it’s time to ask for help. Life can throw all kinds of challenges our way, and sometimes those challenges show up as emotional struggles or even physical symptoms. But how
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress. While the underlying mechanisms of OCD are similar, the condition can present in various forms, depending on the individual’s specific obsessions and compulsions. Importantly, the way OCD manifests may differ
Many of us find ourselves reflecting on how we were raised, thinking about how our parents’ actions, values, and habits shaped us. Looking at our past and how we were raised can help us become better parents ourselves. Here are some key qualities that can signal positive parenting, each representing the unique ways parents nurture,
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Therapy is usually referred to individuals for their own personal stressors. Therapy can benefit individuals, couples, families, and many different dynamics of interpersonal relationships! In our increasingly busy world, where family members often juggle conflicting schedules and unique stressors, it’s easy to lose sight of shared goals and values. Family therapy serves as a pathway
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