Posts by Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Productivity Tips
Staying focused is one of the harder parts of being proactive with your daily tasks. There are so many distractions all around us. Many people find themselves trying to multitask which is not productive and may diminish the quality of their work. These tips are sure to help get you on track and keep you…
Read MoreMindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness is the act of being in-tune with your thoughts, emotions, and body state as they relate to the present moment. Practicing mindfulness can be extremely useful to maintaining your mental health– being in touch with your inner self gives you the tools to recognize negative emotions, as well as identify the cause and respond…
Read MoreTeen Anxiety: Tips for Parents
If your teen has been struggling with anxiety lately, you can feel a little hopeless when it comes to helping them. It’s been found that nearly 1 in 3 teens will experience an anxiety disorder. The adolescent teen years can be some of the toughest years for your child. Worries from school, making friends, puberty,…
Read MoreHistory of Neurofeedback
The theory of neurofeedback is that by training the brain, brainwave patterns can be altered to alleviate a variety of neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Though widely considered to be a “new” form of treatment, the ideas and practices behind neurofeedback have date back nearly a century. Brainwaves were discovered in the 1920s by a German…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for 2021
As 2020 comes to its end, many of us are going to be rolling out our New Year’s resolutions! If you’ve had trouble with last year’s resolutions, don’t beat yourself up. We came up with some mentally healthy resolutions for the coming year that you can stick to. This year, here are a few you…
Read MoreCrisis Survival Skills
Crisis Survival Has the current state of the world left you feeling more anxious and overwhelmed than you have in past years? You’re not alone– Recently, the US has reported drastically elevated rates of adverse mental health symptoms, such as anxiety and depression. When negative emotions become too intense, they can cause a dangerous state…
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback, or NFB, measures brain activity and helps to discover patterns in brainwaves. The idea is that by changing the way one part of the brain corresponds to another, we can improve on a wide array of disordered traits. This can include traits such as undesirable behavior and difficult emotions, along with disorders such as…
Read MoreAnxiety & Depression Up 3-4 Times 2019 Numbers
Hello, It has been a crazy year in every way. I don’t think there is anyone who has not been impacted. What I notice at this point is that many people are tired. They are taking COVID as a part of their lives. It is in the background and not being talked about in the…
Read MoreDealing With Attention & Impulsivity Challenges
Dr. Steffanie SteckerDr. 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…
Read MoreMedicaid Autism Testing & Medicaid Autism Diagnosis
We are so excited to share with you that Mountain Vista Psychology is now able to complete Autism Testing & Autism Diagnosis for those who have Medicaid! As you know, we are a mission and passion driven practice. We have been on mission to ensure quality mental health care is accessible so lives can be…
Read MoreBoundaries vs. Ultimatums in Relationships
Oftentimes, boundaries are confused with ultimatums in relationships. You know…when you and your partner argue and someone sets a “rule” with a “consequence” and doesn’t adhere to the “consequence?” This usually creates further conflict with accusations of threats being made, resentment later ensuing and finally another argument happens weeks or months later and your partner…
Read MoreDo you fit in, or do you belong?
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…
Read MoreMedicaid Counseling & Medicaid Neurofeedback
We have been taking Medicaid since 2018 and love working with those who use Medicaid insurance! We have a strong core value that everyone should have access to quality, affordable mental health care. Although Medicaid covers neurofeedback therapy, there are not many people who offer neurofeedback services, and even fewer who take Medicaid. This meant…
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