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Meet Anna Stevens LMFTA — Marriage and Family Therapist at Steffen Counseling Services

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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Depression Treatment Option: Making the Decision to Persist

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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Understanding Psychogastroenterology: The Mind-Gut Connection and Its Role in Therapy

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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Introducing Savannah Travis: New Intern at Steffen Counseling Services

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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Welcome Tiffany Lillie: SCS’s New Intern

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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Meet Jordan Beck: Intern Therapist at Steffen Counseling Services

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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Welcoming Genevieve Santerre Back to SCS as a Full-Time Therapist

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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Anxiety vs. ADHD

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

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