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Empowering Connection and Clinical Excellence: AASECT Supervision and Sex Therapy in Seattle

At Steffen Counseling Services, we are proud to share that our practice owner, Brittany Steffen, LMFT, has officially been approved as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor. This represents years of advanced education, clinical experience, and dedication to helping both clients and clinicians deepen their understanding of sexual health and intimacy. What Is AASECT Sex […]

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Valentine’s Day Pressure: Understanding the Emotional and Relationship Expectations of the Season

Valentine’s Day is marketed as a celebration of love, connection, and intimacy—but for many people, it brings more pressure than pleasure. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, this time of year can amplify feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, or tension as cultural expectations collide with personal realities. The Social Script of Valentine’s Day Each February,

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What If I Mess Up? How to Repair When Dating Someone With Sexual Trauma

You’ve been dating someone with sexual trauma you care about deeply, and things were going well—until a casual touch, a certain word, or even a well-meaning question brought everything to a sudden halt. Your partner froze, pulled away, or left the room. Your heart sinks. You didn’t mean to hurt them. Now what? The moment

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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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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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Welcome Tiffany Lillie: SCS’s New Intern

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

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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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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