Therapy Blog

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Setting Healthy Boundaries: Practical Advice for Couples, Families, and Individuals

In therapy, we often say that healthy boundaries are an act of ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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A Therapist’s Toolbox: Inside the World of Emotion Regulation Therapy

Ever wonder how therapists stay calm, centered, and emotionally balanced — even ...
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We Are the New Middle-Aged Women

The following is an excerpt from the blog series “A Few Things ...
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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 ...
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Understanding Referrals to a Higher Level of Care: What It Means and What to Expect

When you work with a therapist, their goal is to help you ...
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Rainy Season, Restless Mind: How EMDR Can Help When Seattle Winters Feels Extra Heavy

Why Seattle Winters Hit So Hard Seattle winters bring short days, gray ...
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Welcoming Alefia Delhiwala, Clinical Intern, to Our Team

We’re thrilled add Alefia Delhiwala to our team at Steffen Counseling Services ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Money and Emotional Well-Being: How Financial Therapy Strengthens Mental Health and Relationships

Money is one of the most common sources of stress in both ...
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