Money is one of the most common sources of stress in both personal life and relationships. Whether it’s arguments about spending, guilt over debt, or financial shame, these issues often reveal something deeper than numbers. They reflect long-held emotions, beliefs, and experiences. Ultimately, financial therapy bridges the gap between emotional health and financial habits, helping […]
Step into the New Year with Mental Health Goals That Last As the calendar turns and 2026 begins, many of us feel the pull to start fresh — to set resolutions, reset routines, and strive toward our best selves. But what if this year, instead of aiming for perfection, you focused on connection — with yourself, your
Being a Gen-Z adult today means moving through a world that shifts quickly, feels uncertain, and demands a lot from you. You juggle social media, financial stress, family expectations, and nonstop news cycles while trying to sort out what you genuinely want from what everyone else pushes onto you. When anxiety, shutdown, or confusion about
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When family conflict shows up, it doesn’t usually announce itself with a bang. It sneaks in quietly—through small misunderstandings, unspoken resentment, hurt feelings, and everyday stress that slowly wears everyone down. You love each other, but the connection starts to fray. It’s easy to think the goal is just to stop the fighting or fix
Complex trauma shapes emotions, relationships, and sense of self through ongoing, repeated, or long-term traumatic experiences—often beginning in childhood. Therapeutic support helps many people build safety, reduce symptoms, and create a life that feels more grounded and connected. What is complex trauma? Repeated or prolonged traumatic experiences, such as childhood abuse or neglect, domestic violence,
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The following is an excerpt from “We Get Better: 48 Treatment Options for Chronic Depression” by Mollie Player. Many books on depression management are incredibly helpful. But often, they’re limited in scope. They focus on one intervention, such as meditation, exercise or cognitive therapy, and attempt to convince us that it’s all we need. However,
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Allow Us to Reintroduce Anna Stevens, LMFTA We’re excited to celebrate the transition of Anna Stevens, previously a clinical intern, into her new full-time role as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with Steffen Counseling Services! Anna brings a grounded, relational presence to her sessions—defined by warmth, empathy, and curiosity. Her integrative approach reflects a deep
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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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