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Welcoming Alefia Delhiwala, Clinical Intern, to Our Team

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We’re thrilled add Alefia Delhiwala to our team at Steffen Counseling Services as a clinical intern! Alefia is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families across Washington State, with a special focus on culturally sensitive care, relational dynamics, and personal growth. She offers affordable therapy sessions (between $65–$85 per session) online. Additionally, she accepts […]

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Introducing Bree Mirus: New Intern at Steffen Counseling Services

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We’re excited to welcome Bree Mirus to Steffen Counseling Services as our newest clinical intern! Bree is passionate about working with neurodivergent clients, gamers, and couples across Washington State. She offers affordable therapy sessions (between $65–$85 per session) online and in Seattle to make specialized, supportive care accessible to everyone. Her work focuses on helping

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Enhance Intimacy with Your Partner: The Three-Minute Game to Redefine Pleasure

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Intimacy in a relationship goes far beyond the physical aspect; it’s about connecting on a deeper level, sharing desires, and respecting boundaries. For many couples, cultivating this level of connection can be both rewarding and challenging—especially when communication patterns, past experiences, or unspoken expectations get in the way. One effective framework that helps partners reconnect

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Money and Emotional Well-Being: How Financial Therapy Strengthens Mental Health and Relationships

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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

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Understanding Complex Trauma: Healing and Treatment Options for Lasting Recovery

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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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Depression Treatment Options: Create an Individualized Treatment Plan

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

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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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