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Why Lube Matters: A Sex‑Therapy‑Informed Guide to Using Lubrication (and When It Helps)

In sex therapy, one of the first topics that surprises many people is lube—short for lubrication. It might seem like a small detail, something you pick up at a drugstore or forget in a drawer. But in reality, lube can profoundly change how people experience intimacy, connection, and comfort during sexual activity. The Role of […]

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Enhance Intimacy with Your Partner: The Three-Minute Game to Redefine Pleasure

Intimacy in a relationship goes far beyond the physical aspect; it’s about connecting on a deeper level, sharing desires, and respecting boundaries. For many couples, cultivating this level of connection can be both rewarding and challenging—especially when communication patterns, past experiences, or unspoken expectations get in the way. One effective framework that helps partners reconnect

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Welcome Tiffany Lillie: SCS’s New Intern

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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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Welcoming Genevieve Santerre Back to SCS as a Full-Time Therapist

General, Low Cost / brittany

Allow us to proudly reintroduce Genevieve Santerre, previously a clinical intern who now takes on the role of a full-time Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate! Genevieve is an insightful clinician and brings a diverse range of experiences with her. Her therapeutic approach is characterized by a supportive, curious, understanding, and direct style. Genevieve is

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Healing Codependency: A Perspective on IFS and Sex Therapy

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What is codependency? What does it really mean, and more importantly, how do we start healing from it? The basic description of codependency as losing yourself in someone else. It’s when your identity, your value, and your peace become overly tied to another person—often at the expense of your own needs. If you’ve ever felt

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When to Seek Mental Health Counseling

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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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Sex Therapy: A Path to Healthier Intimacy and Relationships

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Sex therapy is a form of therapy aimed at addressing concerns related to sexual health, intimacy, and overall sexual well-being. It involves working with a trained therapist to explore physical, emotional, or psychological issues that might be affecting a person’s or couple’s sexual experiences. While sex is a natural and integral part of human relationships,

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Welcoming our Newest Clinical Intern: Scott Liebert

General, Low Cost / brittany

Steffen Counseling Services is thrilled to introduce Scott Liebert (he/him pronouns), our newest marriage and family therapy intern from George Fox University. Scott is offering low cost, sliding scale therapy sessions across Washington State. Background: Scott’s diverse background as a former lawyer brings a unique perspective to his therapy practice. His decision to transition from

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Now Offering In-Person Sessions in Fremont!

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We are happy to report that two of our clinical interns, Genevieve Santerre and Scott Liebert, are now seeing clients in-person on Saturdays, at the Fremont Space Building! Genevieve’s spots are full, while Scott has room for new individuals, couples, and families. In-person weekend spots are tough to come by, so we anticipate that our

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Preparing for a Lasting Partnership: The Impact of Prepare Enrich in Premarital Counseling

Couples Therapy / brittany

Steffen Counseling Services is excited to begin offering Prepare Enrich Premarital Couples Therapy with our licensed associate, Aishleen O’Brien. Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling is grounded in research and has been used by millions of couples worldwide! It offers a structured and evidence-based approach to help couples build a solid foundation for a successful and enduring

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Why Lube Matters: A Sex‑Therapy‑Informed Guide to Using Lubrication (and When It Helps)

Welcome Tiffany Lillie: SCS’s New Intern

Welcoming Genevieve Santerre Back to SCS as a Full-Time Therapist

Healing Codependency: A Perspective on IFS and Sex Therapy

When to Seek Mental Health Counseling

Sex Therapy: A Path to Healthier Intimacy and Relationships

Welcoming our Newest Clinical Intern: Scott Liebert

Now Offering In-Person Sessions in Fremont!

Preparing for a Lasting Partnership: The Impact of Prepare Enrich in Premarital Counseling

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