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Meet Hannah Paine: A Compassionate Therapist Dedicated to Empowering Change

At Steffen Counseling Services, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of highly skilled and empathetic clinicians who are dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and personal growth. One such clinician is Hannah Paine, one of our fully licensed professionals who brings a deep sense of empathy and […]

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Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

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Have you ever felt like you’re made up of many different parts? Maybe one part of you is super confident at work, but another part feels like an insecure kid in social situations. Or perhaps you’ve noticed an inner critic constantly nitpicking your choices, while another part of you just wants to be left alone

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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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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Different Types of OCD & How They Present in Adults and Children

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress. While the underlying mechanisms of OCD are similar, the condition can present in various forms, depending on the individual’s specific obsessions and compulsions. Importantly, the way OCD manifests may differ

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Signs of Good Parenting: Reflecting on the Impact of Your Childhood

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Many of us find ourselves reflecting on how we were raised, thinking about how our parents’ actions, values, and habits shaped us. Looking at our past and how we were raised can help us become better parents ourselves. Here are some key qualities that can signal positive parenting, each representing the unique ways parents nurture,

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The Benefits of Family Therapy

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Therapy is usually referred to individuals for their own personal stressors. Therapy can benefit individuals, couples, families, and many different dynamics of interpersonal relationships! In our increasingly busy world, where family members often juggle conflicting schedules and unique stressors, it’s easy to lose sight of shared goals and values. Family therapy serves as a pathway

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We’ve Partnered with Mentaya

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We are excited to announce that we have just partnered with Mentaya, a mental health company specializing in assisting clients to use their out-of-network benefits for potential reimbursement on therapy! What are out-of-network benefits? If your insurance plan offers out-of-network benefits, it means they will cover a portion of the cost when you see a

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Supporting Mental Health: The WA Therapy Fund Foundation

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Given the circumstances of our world today, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, many individuals face financial barriers that prevent them from accessing the therapy they want or need. This is where organizations like the WA Therapy Fund Foundation can help. Dedicated to enhancing mental health care access and empowering BIPOC individuals

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Types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive-Impulsive, and Combined

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children and adults, characterized by difficulties in attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. ADHD is usually thought of as hyperactivity, though not everyone with ADHD is hyperactive. The condition is typically divided into three subtypes based on the predominant symptoms – inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive or combined.

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Choosing the Right Therapist for Trauma Recovery

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Choosing the right trauma therapist can be a transformative step in the healing process, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. When we are hurting, it can be difficult to take the steps towards healing. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing, complex trauma, the therapist you choose can make

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