Depression

Embracing the Grey: How to Beat Seasonal Depression in the PNW

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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When to Seek Mental Health Counseling

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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Choosing the Right Therapist for Trauma Recovery

Choosing the right trauma therapist can be a transformative step in the healing process, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. When we are hurting, it can be difficult to take the steps towards healing. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing, complex trauma, the therapist you choose can make

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Creating and Sustaining Work-Life Balance

As summer comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reassess how we balance our careers with our personal lives. Work-life balance refers to maintaining harmony between the time and energy you dedicate to your job and the time you invest in personal activities, relationships, and self-care. Striking this balance is key to a

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Kendra Locke

Introducing Our Newest Intern: Kendra Locke

Steffen Counseling Services is thrilled to introduce Kendra Locke (they/she), the newest therapist to join Steffen Counseling Services. Kendra is a queer-identifying counselor dedicated to creating a warm, inviting, and inclusive space for all clients. With a degree in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University, Kendra has spent several impactful years working full-time with teens and

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Tristen Mills

Welcoming Tristen Mills Back to the SCS Team as a Full-Time Employee

Allow us to introduce Tristen Mills, our clinical intern, turned full-time SCS employee! Tristen brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a client-centered approach to her practice, and recognizes that connection is a fundamental need for all human beings, regardless of life stage. Tristen understands that at times, we all face moments of disconnection, whether

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