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Meet Emerson: Your Attachment-Focused Therapist in Seattle

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We’re excited to welcome Jessica Emerson, LMHCA back to Steffen Counseling Services! Emerson first joined our practice as a clinical intern, and we’re thrilled to celebrate her return as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA). If you’re looking for an attachment-focused therapist in Seattle, Emerson is currently accepting new clients for in-person therapy in […]

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A Mental Health Guide for Seattle Parents: Preparing Kids for Summer Break

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As the school year comes to a close, many families start focusing on preparing kids for summer break. While summer can bring excitement, freedom, and fun, it can also create stress as routines shift and children adjust to more unstructured time. For many Seattle families, prepping for summer break means thinking ahead about emotional support,

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Online vs In‑Person Therapy in Seattle: How to Choose What You Need

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Online vs in‑person therapy is one of the most common decisions people in Seattle wrestle with when they’re thinking about starting counseling. Both options can be deeply effective; the real question is which format fits your life, your nervous system, and your season right now. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to navigate

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Providing Immigration Psychological Evaluations in Seattle, Washington

Family Therapy, General, Individual Therapy, Uncategorized /

Immigration cases can bring up deep emotional strain, uncertainty, and hope all at once. At Steffen Counseling Services, we understand how complex and personal this journey can be. Our goal is to provide clear, compassionate, and professionally grounded Immigration Psychological Evaluations to support your immigration case. Whether your case involves hardship, asylum, a VAWA petition, or

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A Therapist’s Toolkit: How Therapists Use Somatic Awareness to Support Trauma Recovery

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Trauma doesn’t just live in memory—it lives in the body. If you’ve ever noticed your heart racing when recalling a difficult moment or felt “numb” during stress, you’ve already experienced your nervous system’s role in holding trauma. In therapy, somatic awareness is one way we begin to bridge this gap between body and mind. At Steffen Counseling

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Rainy Season, Restless Mind: How EMDR Can Help When Seattle Winters Feels Extra Heavy

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Why Seattle Winters Hit So Hard Seattle winters bring short days, gray skies, and long stretches indoors, which can quickly intensify low mood, anxiety, and isolation. When you already carry stress or trauma, this seasonal heaviness often lands harder because your nervous system is already working overtime to stay regulated. For many people, winter becomes

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Understanding Complex Trauma: Healing and Treatment Options for Lasting Recovery

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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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Introducing Savannah Travis: New Intern at Steffen Counseling Services

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We’re thrilled to welcome Savannah Travis to our team at Steffen Counseling Services. Savannah works with individuals, couples, and families, offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for those seeking deeper connection and emotional healing. She brings a special focus to work involving chronic illness, gut disorders, LGBTQIA+ identities, and nervous system dysregulation. With warmth and presence,

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

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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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