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 […]
Step into the New Year with Mental Health Goals That Last As the calendar turns and 2026 begins, many of us feel the pull to start fresh — to set resolutions, reset routines, and strive toward our best selves. But what if this year, instead of aiming for perfection, you focused on connection — with yourself, your
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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
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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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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
Therapy is usually referred to individuals for their own personal stressors. Therapy can benefit individuals, couples, families, and many different dynamics of interpersonal relationships! In our increasingly busy world, where family members often juggle conflicting schedules and unique stressors, it’s easy to lose sight of shared goals and values. Family therapy serves as a pathway
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