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Morning Anxiety in Kids: Why Back-to-School Season Can Be a Trigger

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For some families, the start of a new school year brings excitement and fresh opportunities. For others, back-to-school season can trigger morning anxiety in kids, making the transition from summer to school feel overwhelming. A child experiencing school anxiety may struggle to get out of bed, complain of a stomachache, cry while getting dressed, become […]

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Somatic Therapy vs EMDR: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?

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If you’re looking for trauma therapy, you may have come across somatic therapy vs EMDR and wondered how these approaches differ. Both therapies can help people process difficult experiences, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and develop a greater sense of safety—but they work in different ways. Understanding the differences between somatic therapy and EMDR can help you

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Signs of Repressed Sexual Trauma: Understanding Hidden Effects and When to Seek Support

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Sexual trauma can have lasting effects that aren’t always immediately recognizable. For some people, traumatic experiences are remembered clearly. For others, memories may feel fragmented, vague, or difficult to access. This can leave survivors wondering why they struggle with anxiety, relationships, or emotional reactions without understanding the underlying cause. At Steffen Counseling Services, we understand

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Is Couples Therapy Right for Us? A Self-Assessment Tool

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Relationships naturally go through seasons. Some are filled with connection and ease, while others feel marked by misunderstandings, stress, or distance. When challenges arise, many couples ask themselves the same question: “Is couples therapy right for us?” For some, the answer feels obvious. For many others, it doesn’t. You may wonder whether your problems are

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A New Space to Land: In-Person Therapy in Georgetown Seattle Neighborhood

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This post comes from Emerson, one of our Seattle-based providers. Emerson offers both in-person therapy in Georgetown Seattle and telehealth sessions to support clients in finding presence, connection, and healing. There’s something different about sitting together in a room. For many of us, therapy has lived through screens in recent years—accessible, flexible, and meaningful in

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Important Update: 2026 Therapy Rate Changes at Steffen Counseling Services

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At Steffen Counseling Services, we’re committed to providing accessible and high-quality mental health care for our Seattle and Portland communities. To continue offering excellent support for both clients and our dedicated therapy team, we’ll be updating our session rates effective April 13th, 2026. In this post, we’ll more about these upcoming therapy rate changes and answer questions you

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Online vs In‑Person Therapy in Seattle: How to Choose What You Need

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Online vs in‑person therapy is one of the most common decisions people in Seattle wrestle with when they’re thinking about starting counseling. Both options can be deeply effective; the real question is which format fits your life, your nervous system, and your season right now. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to navigate

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Explore Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counseling with Certified Facilitators

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We’re thrilled to announce that Sage Robins and Aishleen O’Brien, therapists at Steffen Counseling Services in Seattle, are both a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitators! This certification expands their ability to support couples through structured premarital counseling and relationship enrichment sessions built on a research-driven framework. What Is Prepare/Enrich? Prepare/Enrich is one of the most widely used

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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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Supporting Mental Health: The WA Therapy Fund Foundation

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Given the circumstances of our world today, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, many individuals face financial barriers that prevent them from accessing the therapy they want or need. This is where organizations like the WA Therapy Fund Foundation can help. Dedicated to enhancing mental health care access and empowering BIPOC individuals

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