The following is an excerpt from the book, “We Get Better: 48 Treatment Options for Chronic Depression”, by Mollie Player: Ancient hunters, it is said, didn’t always run to catch their prey. Often, they walked over long distances using a technique called “persistence hunting.” Humans weren’t the fastest or the strongest animal in the […]
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When we think about mental health, we often focus on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—but there’s another powerful piece of the puzzle that’s gaining attention in the therapeutic world: the mind-gut connection. This is where psychogastroenterology comes in, an exciting field that explores the deep relationship between our psychological well-being and digestive health. What is Psychogastroenterology?
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This includes a natural disaster, serious accident, sexual assault, war, or the sudden loss of a loved one. PTSD involves ongoing symptoms that persist for weeks, months, or even years—interfering with a person’s daily life
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We’re thrilled to welcome Savannah Travis to our team at Steffen Counseling Services. Savannah works with individuals, couples, and families, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for those seeking deeper connection and emotional healing. She brings a special focus to work involving chronic illness, gut disorders, LGBTQIA+ identities, and nervous system dysregulation. With warmth and presence,
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We’re so excited to welcome Tiffany, she/her, our new intern therapist at Steffen Counseling Services. Tiffany is in the final year of a master’s program of Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University. Tiffany works with adults, couples, and polycules, offering support around a wide range of concerns including anxiety, rekindling intimacy, premarital counseling, relational
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We are so excited to introduce one of our dedicated intern therapists here at Steffen Counseling Services, Jordan Beck! Jordan is currently receiving his master’s degree at George Fox University Jordan brings a thoughtful and grounded presence to his work, offering support to individuals and families across the lifespan. Jordan provides therapy for adolescents (12+), and
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Please join us in welcoming our new clinical intern, Myra Fortin: (she/her), to Steffen Counseling Services! She is a graduate student at Antioch University and is currently pursuing a masters in art therapy and couples & family therapy. She is now offering affordable, sliding-scale therapy sessions in person at our Fremont office and via tele-health
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Allow us to proudly reintroduce Genevieve Santerre, previously a clinical intern who now takes on the role of a full-time Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate! Genevieve is an insightful clinician and brings a diverse range of experiences with her. Her therapeutic approach is characterized by a supportive, curious, understanding, and direct style. Genevieve is
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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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