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Introducing Bree Mirus: New Intern at Steffen Counseling Services

We’re excited to welcome Bree Mirus to Steffen Counseling Services as our newest clinical intern! Bree is passionate about working with neurodivergent clients, gamers, and couples across Washington State. She offers affordable therapy sessions (between $65–$85 per session) online and in Seattle to make specialized, supportive care accessible to everyone. Her work focuses on helping […]

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Healing Codependency: A Perspective on IFS and Sex Therapy

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What is codependency? What does it really mean, and more importantly, how do we start healing from it? The basic description of codependency as losing yourself in someone else. It’s when your identity, your value, and your peace become overly tied to another person—often at the expense of your own needs. If you’ve ever felt

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When to Seek Mental Health Counseling

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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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Creating and Sustaining Work-Life Balance

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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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Welcoming our Newest Clinical Intern: Scott Liebert

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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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Navigating Grief: How Psychotherapy Offers Support and Healing

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Grief is a universal human experience, yet it can feel overwhelmingly isolating. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, loss of a home or career, or any significant life change, the emotions can be intense and complex. Grief counseling can be a beacon of hope while navigating grief, offering

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Now Offering In-Person Sessions in Fremont!

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We are happy to report that two of our clinical interns, Genevieve Santerre and Scott Liebert, are now seeing clients in-person on Saturdays, at the Fremont Space Building! Genevieve’s spots are full, while Scott has room for new individuals, couples, and families. In-person weekend spots are tough to come by, so we anticipate that our

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Empowering Underserved Communities with Low Cost Therapy

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My name is Brittany Steffen, and I own and operate Steffen Counseling Services, based in Seattle, Washington. I was recently asked how we connect our low cost services to those clients who most need those services, and after writing a very detailed response, I thought it might help our organization reach more clients in need

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

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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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Why Insurance Coverage for Couples Therapy Can Be Complicated

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Couples therapy can be a lifeline for many relationships, providing tools and guidance to navigate the turbulent waters of partnership. Despite its proven benefits, insurance reimbursement for couples therapy remains a complex subject that often causes confusion. In this post, we’ll clarify why insurance reimbursement for couples therapy requires designating one partner as the patient

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