drstecker, Author at Denver Englewood Counseling | Highlands Ranch Therapy

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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!

The Power of Saying “You Can”

June 12, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

I found this video on YouTube (A Ted Talk of course!). I love the theme of believing in the capability of our kids regardless of any diagnosis they have. When we set limits, it is much more difficult to reach beyond them. The speaker on this video has Autism Spectrum Disorder and talks about how…

Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness

June 5, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Depression, Teen Counseling

Most people are surprised when I tell them I don’t believe in laziness. Honestly though, I don’t think I have ever met anyone I would describe as lazy. When people say either they or their child is lazy, there is always something else going on. For example, people who struggle with anxiety, depression, learning disabilities,…

Brain Health 101

May 23, 2017

drstecker

Videos

Maybe you have read some of Daniel Amen’s books or seen him on PBS. He is a psychiatrist who took a non-traditional path. Dr. Amen talks about healthy living and brain health. He discusses the impact of diet and exercise on the brain. I love Dr. Amen’s philosophy because he makes the food – brain…

Summer Fun

May 2, 2017

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

My kids’ last day of school before summer break is May 19th. At the beginning of summer we always create a list of all the “Summer Fun” we want to have. Regardless of whether you have kids or not, I think creating a list of “Summer Fun” is a cool thing to do. I will…

Summer Neurofeedback

April 28, 2017

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Neurofeedback

If you or your child has difficulty with ADHD, anxiety, emotion regulation, or depression, neurofeedback is an effective and amazing treatment option. It is medication free and long lasting. It is wonderful to be able to live life with greater ease and access the potential you know is there. At MVP, we work with…

Parenting Inspiration: Check This

April 8, 2017

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

I found this video on YouTube and thought it was awesome, so of course I had so share it with you all! I often see the parallels between successful leadership and inspirational parenting! When I saw this video so many of the quotes hit home. The video could be paused after each quote for…

Neurofeedback Video: What It Is, How It Helps, Who It Helps

March 20, 2017

drstecker

Neurofeedback

This is a video that I have shown to many clients who have come for neurofeedback. It helps clients to understand that they are not alone and their situation isn’t unique, sometimes knowing that you’re not the only person feeling a certain way of suffering from a condition, can really be reassuring. Whilst confidentiality is…

Antidepressant Effects of Exercise: Step 3 to Living Depression Free

February 27, 2017

drstecker

Depression

The powerful antidepressant effects of exercise are well documented in the research. Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D. includes exercise as part of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change in his book The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs. Although we are focusing on depression in this article, please remember exercise is good for you in…

Child & Teen Counseling: 3 Ways Counseling Can Help

February 24, 2017

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

If you are a parent you know how tricky raising kids can be! They definitely do not come with a manual describing the best way to parent them. Inevitably our kids go through difficult times. Sometimes they snap right out of it, and other times they don’t. Like adults, kids and teens can struggle with…

Help For Depression: The Role of Omega-3

February 13, 2017

drstecker

Depression

Depression is debilitating for many people. There are times you have to fight to get out of bed in the morning or get through the day. Depression takes the joy out of the activities you used to love. For those of you who struggle with depression, I want to share about a book I read a…

The Miracle Question: Get Clarity on Your Goals

February 12, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling

Most of us have something we would like to improve in our life. When people come to counseling, creating change is usually their goal. When you want change in your life it is important to get a really clear picture of what change you want. It is important to get an understanding of how you…

Sarcasm: It Really Does Hurt!

February 12, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Do you know where the word “sarcasm” comes? It comes from the Greek σαρκασμός (sarkasmós) which is taken from σαρκάζειν (sarkázein) meaning “to tear flesh, bite the lip in rage, sneer”. Unfortunately, witty sarcasm in our culture is often laughed at and almost always revered. The one who can put another person down in the…

Complaining: How it Really Impacts Your Life!

February 12, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

When was the last time you complained? It is so easy for us to get caught up in complaining! Most of us make a complaining statement several times a day. The traffic was bad, the kids didn’t listen, work was stressful. I’m tired of cleaning, money is tight, I don’t have enough time. The thing…

Posts by drstecker

The Power of Saying “You Can”

Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness

Brain Health 101

Summer Fun

Summer Neurofeedback

Parenting Inspiration: Check This

Neurofeedback Video: What It Is, How It Helps, Who It Helps

Antidepressant Effects of Exercise: Step 3 to Living Depression Free

Child & Teen Counseling: 3 Ways Counseling Can Help

Help For Depression: The Role of Omega-3

The Miracle Question: Get Clarity on Your Goals

Sarcasm: It Really Does Hurt!

Complaining: How it Really Impacts Your Life!

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