Being a Gen-Z adult today means moving through a world that shifts quickly, feels uncertain, and demands a lot from you. You juggle social media, financial stress, family expectations, and nonstop news cycles while trying to sort out what you genuinely want from what everyone else pushes onto you. When anxiety, shutdown, or confusion about […]
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When family conflict shows up, it doesn’t usually announce itself with a bang. It sneaks in quietly—through small misunderstandings, unspoken resentment, hurt feelings, and everyday stress that slowly wears everyone down. You love each other, but the connection starts to fray. It’s easy to think the goal is just to stop the fighting or fix
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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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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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
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
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress. While the underlying mechanisms of OCD are similar, the condition can present in various forms, depending on the individual’s specific obsessions and compulsions. Importantly, the way OCD manifests may differ
