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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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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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.
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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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