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!

QEEG: 3 Ways a Brain Map Can Help

September 7, 2017

drstecker

Neurofeedback

What is a QEEG (Brain Map) and why get one???? First, I will describe what a QEEG is. Most simply it is a way to measure the electrical activity in your brain. It is a tool used to guide neurofeedback training. During a QEEG the electrical activity in the brain is collected and recorded, just like…

Signs of Childhood Depression

September 4, 2017

drstecker

Child Counseling

Most people associate depression with adulthood. It is generally assumed that children have easy and carefree lives, isolated from the worries that plague adults. As long as a child is growing in a home with supportive parents, you do not expect them to have anything that weighs heavily on their shoulders. They don’t have the…

Increasing Awareness About Traumatic Brain Injuries

August 28, 2017

drstecker

Neurofeedback

In recent years a wealth of information has come out about the dangers of incurring a traumatic brain injury. As a society, we wear helmets while bike riding, skateboarding, and skiing. We all know about Mohammad Ali and the impact boxing had on his brain. If we watch boxing it makes sense that being continually…

7 Strategies to Improve Homework Time

August 20, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

With school getting underway, I thought it would be a perfect time to write a blog about homework. Each school year we hear about the hardship of homework completion. There are many kids who fight doing homework. For those with ADHD (and we work with a lot of these kids) getting homework done is even…

The Extroverted Parent with An Introverted Child

August 10, 2017

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Last week I wrote a blog about parenting when you are an introvert and you have a child who is an extrovert. For those of you who missed that post, let’s redefine introversion/extroversion. Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending time alone. Extroverts recharge and gain energy when in the company of others. So what…

Extrovert or Introvert: What Is The Impact on Your Family?

August 3, 2017

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Have you ever thought about the impact of either being an introvert or an extrovert on your family relationships? Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending time alone. Extroverts recharge and gain energy when in the company of others. When I think about the introverts in my life, I can see them drain of energy…

The Magic of “I Statements”

July 27, 2017

drstecker

Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Have you heard of “I Statements”? If not, you need to read this post! I first learned about “I statements” during my formal education. At that time I was being taught the best ways to communicate for parents and children, married couples, and children with other children. It is kind of funny because regardless of…

Have You Thought About Your Habits Lately?

July 24, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

Have you thought about your habits lately? You know, those things we do without really thinking about it? We can often get into habits that negatively impact our lives without really thinking about it. Maybe we have an unfortunate series of events happen and we get in a funk with our thinking. Perhaps we get…

Managing Pain & Difficult Emotions

July 10, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

As humans we experience a range of emotions including happiness, joy, contentment, anger, grief, sadness, and fear. We need all of the emotions we feel and each one serves a purpose in our lives, even the ones that don’t feel good. The ability to feel emotions is one of the greatest gifts of our humanity. Have you ever…

The Word “Should” Hurts Us

June 28, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Depression, Teen Counseling

“My kids should just listen when I tell them to do something.” “My friend should have called me back last night.” “I should be able to buy (fill in the blank).” We all do it! We use the word “should” in our thoughts and language. Often times, we feel justified in what we are thinking…

Improve Relationships by Truly Listening

June 19, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Listening and truly understanding another person is tricky business. Sometimes it feels as though miscommunication happens more frequently than we would like. Communication breakdowns often begin with poor listening. There are several poor listening habits we all can all struggle with. For example, there may be times we space out when someone else is talking. …

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,…

Posts by drstecker

QEEG: 3 Ways a Brain Map Can Help

Signs of Childhood Depression

Increasing Awareness About Traumatic Brain Injuries

7 Strategies to Improve Homework Time

The Extroverted Parent with An Introverted Child

Extrovert or Introvert: What Is The Impact on Your Family?

The Magic of “I Statements”

Have You Thought About Your Habits Lately?

Managing Pain & Difficult Emotions

The Word “Should” Hurts Us

Improve Relationships by Truly Listening

The Power of Saying “You Can”

Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness

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