Mental health support

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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Signs of Good Parenting: Reflecting on the Impact of Your Childhood

Many of us find ourselves reflecting on how we were raised, thinking about how our parents’ actions, values, and habits shaped us. Looking at our past and how we were raised can help us become better parents ourselves. Here are some key qualities that can signal positive parenting, each representing the unique ways parents nurture,

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The Benefits of Family Therapy

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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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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Sex Therapy: A Path to Healthier Intimacy and Relationships

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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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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Scott Liebert, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Welcoming our Newest Clinical Intern: Scott Liebert

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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