Therapy Blog

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

As the school year comes to a close, many families start focusing ...

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PREPARE/ENRICH Group for Couples at Steffen Counseling Services

Make Your Marriage Unbreakable Planning a wedding is exciting, but preparing for ...

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Pride Month and Mental Health: LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy in Seattle

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and ...

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Gentle Daily Living Hacks for Depression, Chronic Illness, and More

When you’re living with depression, chronic illness, pain, or disability, everyday tasks ...

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What Consent Really Means: A Practical Guide for Everyday Life

Consent is more than just saying “yes.” It’s an ongoing, informed, and ...

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Aftercare in Kink and BDSM: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It Well

If you’re exploring kink or BDSM, you’ve probably heard the term “aftercare.” ...

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Understanding Attachment-Based Therapy: Healing Relationship Patterns at the Root

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns, feeling ...

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Can BDSM Be Healing? A Trauma‑Informed Perspective

For many people, BDSM is misunderstood, often reduced to stereotypes about pain, ...

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A Therapist’s Toolkit: How Attachment Patterns Show Up in Relationships

Attachment patterns can shape the way we connect, communicate, and respond to ...

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Understanding the Different Types of Intimacy: Physical, Emotional, Sexual, and More

Intimacy is often misunderstood as something purely physical or sexual, but in ...

Meet Hunter Hansen: Your Kink and Poly-Affirming Therapist in Seattle

We’re thrilled to welcome Hunter Hansen (Her/Him) to our practice as our ...

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Sex Therapy in Seattle: How to Find the Right Therapist for Your Needs

Searching for sex therapy in Seattle can feel overwhelming, especially if you ...