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Dr. Steffanie Stecker a licensed psychologist and the owner and clinical director of Mountain Vista Psychology, PLLC.In addition, she is a board certified neurotherapist (BCN E5669) and board certified in QEEG (QEEG-D). Less than 100 people world wide are board certified in QEEG, which indicates competency in reading QEEGs and choosing neurofeedback protocols. Dr. Stecker is passionate about brain based effective therapy and creating a safe relationship for her clients to create change. She loves what she gets to do each day!

Do you fit in, or do you belong?

November 14, 2019

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

In all the years I have worked with people, I have learned that one of the things that people need most is to be seen figuratively naked and loved for just who they are. This is true whether people are 5 years old or 75 years old. We want those we love (well let’s be…

Medicaid Counseling & Medicaid Neurofeedback

June 3, 2019

drstecker

Neurofeedback

It has been a long journey that started two years ago and….we are in! I have a strong core value that everyone should have access to quality mental health care so two years ago, as a practice we started the journey to get paneled with Medicaid. For those of you who don’t know, if someone…

Motivating your Unmotivated Teen

March 11, 2019

drstecker

Teen Counseling

Parenting, teen and frustration…. words that are commonly used in the same sentence. So you have an unmotivated teenager at home who you might refer to as lazy. You tell your friends how they won’t get out of bed, won’t go to school or do homework which leaves you feeling angry, frustrated and maybe even…

The Beauty of the Basics

March 11, 2019

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Anxiety

The Beauty of the Basics Life moves fast and it does’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The days are jammed packed with running around, dropping off, picking up, and overly involved with everyone and everything. With all of the chaos of life happening around us, when was the last time you were able…

Learning Disability Testing & Learning Disability Diagnosis

January 14, 2019

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Testing & Assessment

What is a Learning Disability? I find there is a great deal of confusion about terminology, symptoms, and how to get the help you need. This article was written to help clarify the muck and I hope you find it helpful! In this article I have addressed how learning disabilities are diagnosed across the lifespan. …

What Does it Mean to be Seen?!?!!?

November 2, 2018

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Through the last 17 years that I have been in the mental health field I have worked with all different ages, genders, and cultures of people. In so many ways there is more that connects us than what separates us. One of the themes I have noticed to be present is the people I work…

ADHD Testing & ADHD Diagnosis

October 19, 2018

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ADHD, Testing & Assessment

There are many people who wonder about whether they should pursue ADHD testing and ADHD diagnosis. They wonder if there is really any utility in obtaining ADHD testing. What will they really learn from the testing process anyway? They also wonder if an ADHD diagnosis is made, will it be a “crutch”? How the process…

Is Technology Changing The Way We Need To Parent?

October 8, 2018

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

I’m feeling old….when I first started seeing clients I did not have a cell phone, social media didn’t exist, life was different! Over the last 15 years technology has evolved so rapidly the teens I work with are the only way I keep up. I have seen so many changes in kids, teens, and families…

Ands and Buts

September 7, 2018

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Let me tell you a little story… Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. Sally was small and blonde and full of spunk. And Sally loved adventures with her favorite dog Chuck. One day, the dynamic duo found an enchanted forest full of wonder. And in that forest, the trees whispered stories…

Can Technology Use Impact Mental Health?

July 23, 2018

drstecker

Child Counseling, Depression, Teen Counseling

People often ask me my opinion about how much technology children and teens should have access to, so I decided to write a post about it. According to an article I just read (see link below), the risk for an 8th grader to get depression increases by 27% with frequent use of social media. In…

How is Neurofeedback Different than Other Programs?

May 28, 2018

drstecker

Neurofeedback

I haven’t written a blog post about neurofeedback in a long time, so I feel I am overdue! I have been getting a lot of questions lately from people who are wondering how neurofeedback is different than (fill in the blank). So, I thought I would try to tackle this question! Neurofeedback has over 35…

Understanding Your Child’s Brain

April 12, 2018

drstecker

Child Counseling

As parents, you have natural instincts. Instincts about what your child’s brain needs without even realizing it. 90% of the brain develops by the age of 4. Significant events that happen during that time can really have an impact on the development and daily functioning of your child. We call it developmental trauma. So…

The Difference Between a 504 and IEP

March 15, 2018

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling, Testing & Assessment

When you have a child who needs extra support in school, it can feel extremely overwhelming! You need to understand your child’s needs and you also have to understand how to get them the support they require. When your child has a disability there are two formal/legal ways you can get extra support in school.…

Posts by drstecker

Do you fit in, or do you belong?

Medicaid Counseling & Medicaid Neurofeedback

Motivating your Unmotivated Teen

The Beauty of the Basics

Learning Disability Testing & Learning Disability Diagnosis

What Does it Mean to be Seen?!?!!?

ADHD Testing & ADHD Diagnosis

Is Technology Changing The Way We Need To Parent?

Ands and Buts

Can Technology Use Impact Mental Health?

How is Neurofeedback Different than Other Programs?

Understanding Your Child’s Brain

The Difference Between a 504 and IEP

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