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Neurodivergent Couples Therapy: Understanding Each Other and Strengthening Your Relationship

Every relationship has its own communication patterns, challenges, and strengths. When one or both partners are neurodivergent, differences in communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation, attention, or daily routines can add another layer of complexity. Neurodivergent couples therapy provides a space for partners to better understand these differences, reduce recurring conflict, and build relationship strategies that […]

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Neurodivergent-Affirming EMDR: A More Accessible Way to Heal from Trauma

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If you’re neurodivergent, you may have heard that EMDR therapy can help with trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories. You may also wonder whether it would actually work for you. The short answer is yes: EMDR can support neurodivergent clients in ways that feel safer, more flexible, and more affirming. Neurodivergent-affirming EMDR does not force clients

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Adult Autism Evaluations in Seattle Now Available with Alyse Bradway!

General, Individual Therapy, Licensed Associates / brittany

If you’ve ever wondered whether autism could explain experiences you’ve had throughout your life, you’re not alone. Many adults are discovering they’re autistic later in life after years of feeling different, misunderstood, or overlooked. At our practice, we’re committed to making the diagnostic process more accessible, respectful, and affirming. We’re excited to share that Alyse

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Sex and Sensory Issues: How Sensory Sensitivities Affect Intimacy

Couples Therapy, Low Cost, Sex Therapy / brittany

Sex is often talked about as something that should feel natural, pleasurable, and connecting. But for many people, sensory experiences during sex—like touch, sound, smell, or even visual input—can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or distracting. If that’s true for you, you’re not alone, and there’s nothing “wrong” with you. At Steffen Counseling Services, we often work

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Neurodivergence in Children vs. Adults: What Changes, What Doesn’t, and How Support Needs Evolve

Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Low Cost / brittany

Neurodivergence in children vs adults presents differently across the lifespan, yet it remains a lifelong neurological experience. Conditions such as ADHD and autism often appear more externally in children, while in adults they may be internalized or masked. Understanding how neurodivergence in children vs adults evolves over time can help individuals and families identify the

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Gentle Daily Living Hacks for Depression, Chronic Illness, and More

Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Low Cost / brittany

When you’re living with depression, chronic illness, pain, or disability, everyday tasks can feel overwhelming or even impossible. That’s where daily living hacks can help. These small adaptations and alternatives are designed to make hygiene, eating, cleaning, and connection more manageable when your energy, motivation, or capacity is limited. There is no single correct way

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Meet Hunter Hansen: Your Kink and Poly-Affirming Therapist in Seattle

Affordable Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Low Cost, Sex Therapy / brittany

We’re thrilled to welcome Hunter Hansen (Her/Him) to our practice as our newest clinical intern! Hunter brings an affirming, relational, and creative approach to therapy. She has a special focus on polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), kink, LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodivergence, and nontraditional relationship structures. As a creative arts therapist, Hunter helps clients explore who they are

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Autism Acceptance Month: Supporting Neurodiversity in Individuals, Couples, and Families

Affordable Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Low Cost, Our Therapists / brittany

Each April, Autism Awareness Month invites us to pause and reflect on how we understand and support individuals on the autism spectrum. In recent years, there has been an important shift from simply raising awareness to genuine acceptance. This shift matters. Awareness acknowledges that autism exists, acceptance asks us to respond with respect, curiosity, and

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Introducing Bree Mirus: New Intern at Steffen Counseling Services

General, Low Cost / brittany

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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