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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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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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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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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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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Many of us find ourselves reflecting on how we were raised, thinking about how our parents’ actions, values, and habits shaped us. Looking at our past and how we were raised can help us become better parents ourselves. Here are some key qualities that can signal positive parenting, each representing the unique ways parents nurture,
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