Steffen Counseling Services

Steffen Counseling Services Individual and Couples Therapy in Seattle, WA
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Low cost intern therapy available Scheduling is easy, and can be done online.

At Steffen Counseling Services we believe that therapy should be an affordable, accessible part of your regular self care routine. We offer individual, couples, family therapy, sex therapy, and EMDR services, ranging in cost from $65-$200 per hour, and we are fully telehealth so that you can attend from the comfort of your own couch. In 2-3 minutes you can have your first session scheduled, and a new self care practice to look forward to.

Yesterday, March 31st, marks Transgender Visibility Day—a day to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and existence of t...
04/01/2026

Yesterday, March 31st, marks Transgender Visibility Day—a day to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and existence of transgender and gender-expansive individuals. While visibility is vital, it is not an end in itself. As highlighted in recent and historical events across the globe, visibility without safety risks exposing individuals to harassment, discrimination, and harm. True progress requires moving beyond visibility toward genuine safety, belonging, and dignity for all trans and non-binary people.

Today, March 31st, marks Transgender Visibility Day—a day to celebrate the resilience, diversity, and existence of transgender and gender-expansive

If you’ve been searching for in-person therapy in Seattle or Tacoma, you’re not alone. While virtual therapy has made me...
04/01/2026

If you’ve been searching for in-person therapy in Seattle or Tacoma, you’re not alone. While virtual therapy has made mental health care more accessible, many people are still looking for the connection, grounding, and presence that comes with sitting in the same room as their therapist.

At Steffen Counseling Services, we’re excited to share that we now offer in-person therapy sessions in both Seattle and Tacoma, with plans to expand even further!

Looking for in-person therapy in Seattle? Steffen Counseling offers sessions in Fremont and Tacoma, with new Seattle locations coming soon. Get matched today.

Each generation is shaped by distinct cultural forces that deeply influence how we experience and respond to stress. Whe...
03/22/2026

Each generation is shaped by distinct cultural forces that deeply influence how we experience and respond to stress. When we name those patterns with care and context, it becomes easier to understand ourselves, our families, and our relationships across generations. In this edition of our blog series Exploring Generational Differences in Therapy, we’ll dive into the cultural factors influencing how different generations respond to stress.

Uncover how cultural forces shape stress responses from Silent Generation resilience to Gen Z awareness. Therapy insights for empathy and growth at Steffen Counseling Services in Seattle.

In places with visible non-monogamous communities—such as Seattle—it’s increasingly common to hear people talk openly ab...
03/20/2026

In places with visible non-monogamous communities—such as Seattle—it’s increasingly common to hear people talk openly about polyamory, ENM dating apps, or local social groups. That visibility can spark questions about what these relationships actually look like in practice.

In this post, we’ll walk through what ethical non-monogamy is, explore common forms such as open relationships and polyamory, and discuss how therapy can help individuals and couples build trust, communication, and clarity as they navigate these relationship structures.

Curious about open relationships, polyamory, or ethical non-monogamy? Learn the different relationship structures, common myths, and how therapy can support communication and connection.

A Therapist’s Toolkit: How Therapists Use Somatic Awareness to Support Trauma RecoveryAt Steffen Counseling Services, we...
03/16/2026

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

At Steffen Counseling Services, we often use the phrase “the body keeps the score” not as a metaphor, but as a map. Somatic awareness—simply put, the skill of gently noticing sensations in the body—is one of the foundational tools we rely on in trauma therapy. Read More...

Somatic awareness helps trauma survivors reconnect with their bodies and regulate the nervous system. Learn how therapists use somatic tools in trauma therapy and how these same principles can support healing in everyday life.

Kink‑Affirming Therapy in Seattle: Exploring Desire, Consent, and ConnectionCuriosity about kink or B**M can be a powerf...
03/14/2026

Kink‑Affirming Therapy in Seattle: Exploring Desire, Consent, and Connection

Curiosity about kink or B**M can be a powerful part of intimacy and self‑exploration, yet many people feel confused, ashamed, or afraid of judgment when they start to notice these interests. Our culture often sends mixed messages about s*xuality, framing kink as risky or unhealthy rather than recognizing it as a valid form of expression rooted in consent and connection. That’s where kink-affirming therapy steps in.

At Steffen Counseling Services, we believe that exploring kink can be a healthy aspect of relational and personal growth when approached with intention, communication, and safety. In our kink‑affirming therapy, we work with individuals and couples to unpack beliefs about desire, understand how kink dynamics work psychologically, and strengthen the skills needed to navigate consensual intimacy.

Explore kink-affirming therapy in Seattle. Steffen Counseling Services' s*x therapists are here to help you to navigate B**M, consent, and intimacy.

At Steffen Counseling Services, we believe that real healing happens when all the important parts of your life are seen ...
02/26/2026

At Steffen Counseling Services, we believe that real healing happens when all the important parts of your life are seen and understood as a whole, and your care reflects that bigger picture.

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Learn what a comprehensive care team in therapy looks like, how collaborative care works, and why coordination between providers supports real healing.

What is nontraditional grief?When most people think of grief, they picture mourning a clear, traditional loss—like the d...
02/24/2026

What is nontraditional grief?

When most people think of grief, they picture mourning a clear, traditional loss—like the death of a loved one. Yet grief often appears in less recognized ways. Nontraditional grief, sometimes called disenfranchised grief, happens when we experience a loss that others may not view as significant or worthy of mourning. These very real experiences can carry deep emotional pain, even when the world doesn’t seem to notice.

Explore how therapy helps with nontraditional grief like pet loss, complicated family relationships, or invisible forms of mourning in Seattle, Washington.

Valentine’s Day Pressure: Understanding the Emotional and Relationship Expectations of the SeasonValentine’s Day is mark...
02/14/2026

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 for many people, it brings more pressure than pleasure. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, this time of year can amplify feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, or tension as cultural expectations collide with personal realities. Read more here: https://www.steffencounselingservices.com/valentines-day-pressure-understanding-the-emotional-and-relationship-expectations-of-the-season/

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Explore how Valentine’s Day can create s*xual and emotional pressure in relationships, and learn gentle, body‑positive ways to reduce stress, enhance intimacy, and make connection feel safer and more authentic—without performance or obligation.

What If I Mess Up? How to Repair When Dating Someone With S*xual TraumaYou’ve been dating someone with s*xual trauma you...
02/12/2026

What If I Mess Up? How to Repair When Dating Someone With S*xual Trauma

You’ve been dating someone with s*xual trauma you care about deeply, and things were going well—until a casual touch, a certain word, or even a well-meaning question brought everything to a sudden halt. Your partner froze, pulled away, or left the room. Your heart sinks. You didn’t mean to hurt them. Now what? The moment feels heavy, but it’s also an opportunity to build trust through repair.

Dating someone with s*xual trauma and you triggered them? Learn simple repair steps (notice, name, validate, plan) to reconnect without shame. Couples therapy insights included.

At Steffen Counseling Services, we are proud to share that our practice owner, Brittany Steffen, LMFT, has officially be...
02/10/2026

At Steffen Counseling Services, we are proud to share that our practice owner, Brittany Steffen, LMFT, has officially been approved as an AASECT Certified S*x Therapy Supervisor. This represents years of advanced education, clinical experience, and dedication to helping both clients and clinicians deepen their understanding of s*xual health and intimacy.

https://www.steffencounselingservices.com/empowering-connection-and-clinical-excellence-aasect-supervision-and-s*x-therapy-in-seattle/

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Steffen Counseling Services celebrates Brittany Steffen, LMFT, now an AASECT-Certified S*x Therapy Supervisor offering supervision and expert s*x therapy in Seattle.

We Are the New Middle-Aged WomenThe following is an excerpt from the blog series “A Few Things I Noticed While Trying to...
02/08/2026

We Are the New Middle-Aged Women

The following is an excerpt from the blog series “A Few Things I Noticed While Trying to Improve Myself” by Mollie Player.

Recently, while reading various reactions to Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest (super controversial) book, All the Way to the River, I came across a post that subtly disregarded her readership as “fed up middle-aged women.” It was a throwaway comment and one that I hear regularly. Middle-aged women are, apparently, quite unhappy.

I am forty-seven now, and though I can’t speak for all of us in this age bracket, I can say that this has not been my experience.

Mollie Player explores how the new middle-aged women are redefining wellness, relationships, and self-growth. Learn how this generation of women is prioritizing mental health, emotional balance, and purposeful living in today’s world.

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415 1st Avenue North
Seattle, WA
98109

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Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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“I view counseling/psychotherapy as a collaborative way for anyone who feels stuck to create movement in their life. Therapy can help clients increase connections and intimacy, develop communication skills, explore the connection between their past and present, and find balance. Use your therapist as a tool to examine your perceptions, assumptions, values, goals, thought/communication patterns, and above all, your relationships. I enjoy working with individuals and couples on the relationships that work best for them. I take a s*x positive and LGTBQ supportive stance as I work with individual clients and couples. My childhood experience growing up between two households, one liberal LGTBQ and the other conservative Christian, lends itself to a unique therapeutic perspective built on firsthand experience. As I focused my graduate research on LGBTQ couples, I have both personal and practical experience in this area.”