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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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Understanding Complex Trauma: Healing and Treatment Options for Lasting Recovery

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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Depression Treatment Options: Create an Individualized Treatment Plan

The following is an excerpt from “We Get Better: 48 Treatment Options for Chronic Depression” by Mollie Player. Many books on depression management are incredibly helpful. But often, they’re limited in scope. They focus on one intervention, such as meditation, exercise or cognitive therapy, and attempt to convince us that it’s all we need. However,

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Meet Anna Stevens LMFTA — Marriage and Family Therapist at Steffen Counseling Services

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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Depression Treatment Option: Making the Decision to Persist

The following is an excerpt from the book, “We Get Better: 48 Treatment Options for Chronic Depression”, by Mollie Player:    Ancient hunters, it is said, didn’t always run to catch their prey. Often, they walked over long distances using a technique called “persistence hunting.” Humans weren’t the fastest or the strongest animal in the

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Meet Jordan Beck: Intern Therapist at Steffen Counseling Services

We are so excited to introduce one of our dedicated intern therapists here at Steffen Counseling Services, Jordan Beck! Jordan is currently receiving his master’s degree at George Fox University Jordan brings a thoughtful and grounded presence to his work, offering support to individuals and families across the lifespan. Jordan provides therapy for adolescents (12+), and

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

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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