Posts by Dr. Steffanie Stecker
EMDR Therapy: A Path to Healing Trauma
We all carry our share of burdens as part of our lived human experience. We have memories that haunt us, wounds that refuse to heal, and emotions that weigh us down. Many of us live with trauma as an unwelcome companion. Thankfully, there are various treatments that can help us move through the pain. Eye Movement Desensitization and…
Read MoreHealing at a Distance: How Telehealth Therapy Improves Lives
Telehealth therapy is a game changer for us as we live in a high-tech fast-paced world. All of the increase in technology has come with pros and cons. Some of the increase in the use of social media, for example, is known to have a negative impact on our mental health. Thankfully, the increase in accessibility also…
Read MoreNeurofeedback Therapy in Colorado: Transforming Lives
Neurofeedback therapy is an innovative therapy to support mental health and well-being. It is a groundbreaking modality that takes advantage of the brain’s plasticity to promote balance, resilience, and optimal functioning. Offering hope to those grappling with various mental health challenges. What is Neurofeedback Therapy? So, what exactly is neurofeedback therapy, and how does it…
Read MoreNeurofeedback for Anxiety Relief: How Neurofeedback Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Anxiety Symptoms
Many people live with the ongoing impact of anxiety. Which negatively impacts their physical health and happiness. For kids and teens, they live with social stress, academic stress, and family stress. Then we grow up and have work stress, financial stress, and family stress. Whether you are a kid, teen, or adult neurofeedback therapy is an amazing tool…
Read MoreThe Power of EMDR and Telehealth
Telehealth therapy has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially since COVID. More and more people are finding the effectiveness and convenience of online therapy preferable to in-person therapy and the commute to a therapist’s office. Even specialized modalities, such as EMDR therapy can be effectively done via telehealth. When Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is paired…
Read MoreHow Telehealth Therapy in Colorado Can Help You
In recent years telehealth therapy has gained increasing popularity. Through telehealth therapy in Colorado, therapists are able to offer support, guidance, and healing from the comfort of their own space. Those who use telehealth, also known as online therapy, are navigating a variety of issues. Including anxiety, depression, trauma, and some personal growth and self-discovery, or…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Teen Counseling & Telehealth
Many teens can benefit from therapy and telehealth therapy is a wonderful option available to support them. The teen years are a time of growth and navigating identity. They tend to be years of lots of emotions and many ups and downs. In addition, more than before teens are struggling with their mental health including anxiety…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Teen Counseling
The teenage years are notorious for being a tumultuous period. Full of challenges ranging from academic pressure to social dynamics and internal conflicts. Teens are also trying to figure out where they fit in the world and grapple with identity. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, teens change a lot which can often leave them feeling overwhelmed and…
Read MoreWhat To Look For in a Teen Therapist
If your teen is having a difficult time, it may help to take him or her to a therapist for teen counseling. It can be scary to start the process and find someone to help support your teen. Here are some guidelines on what to look for in a teen therapist. What To Look For…
Read MoreUnderstanding Neurofeedback Therapy For Different Mental Health Conditions
Neurofeedback is a helpful intervention for many mental health conditions. The brain can change, learn, and grow! Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to reorganize itself. By forming new neural connections throughout life. This process allows the brain to adapt, change, and develop over time. The concepts of neurofeedback and neuroplasticity work together. As some…
Read MoreTop 10 Life-Stressors That Can Trigger Anxiety
Stress and Anxiety Throughout our lives, we face situations that can be stressful. Stress has both short-term and long-term effects on the mind and the body, and it is important that we do everything we can to eliminate or alleviate stress. Stress can also create periods of anxiety, which may include recurrent intrusive thoughts and…
Read MoreScreening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, think, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear early in life. However, today more and more adults are being diagnosed with autism…
Read MoreThe Different Types of Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known for being a complicated neurological and developmental disorder that affects someone’s ability to interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. This disorder is being consistently researched, which means we are finding out more and more about ASD each day. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the public interest in ASD has…
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