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Creating Balance Decreases Stress

February 12, 2017

How many of you feel overextended in your life? Balancing doing what we want to do, what we are obligated/need to do, and what we can let go of is difficult. As a result of our busy lives, feeling overextended is a regular topic of conversation in counseling. People are spread thin with all that…

Perfectionism: Do You Feel Good Enough?

February 10, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

So many of us struggle with perfectionism. I see it all the time in my practice and I have definitely struggled with it in my own life. We all know that being perfect is not possible, but when we don’t do something “perfectly” we beat ourselves up relentlessly. We go into this negative self-talk spiral…

Struggling with Depression: Sunlight Helps!

February 6, 2017

drstecker

Depression

My junior and senior years of high school I lived in 20 minutes south of London, in England. It was an awesome experience! It was also when I learned how sensitive I am to sunlight. In England, during the winter months the skies are often gray. The average amount of light in November is 8…

One Fun Way to Improve Your Relationships

January 20, 2017

drstecker

Anxiety, Teen Counseling

You have hear the saying, “A family that plays together, stays together.” There may be some truth in it! Often, it is the simple things that create the greatest shifts. Connecting with those you love while having fun is a great way to improve your relationships! In my family we connect around activities. For example,…

Stressed Out? 3 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress

January 20, 2017

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression

So, I was recently asked to present to the staff of a local high school on self-care. It is a very important topic for teachers because they are supporting our children. Some children have challenges and trauma, but it is really such an important topic for ALL OF US. In our society, we tend to…

2 Simple Ways to Achieve Your New Years Resolution

January 2, 2017

drstecker

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Teen Counseling

The New Year is here and it is the time when people tend to make those New Year’s resolutions. Not everybody is a fan of goals, but I LOVE them:) Do you have any goals on your list for the New Year? I want to exercise more frequently (this seems to be on my list…

Effective, Medication Free, Anxiety & Trauma Counseling

December 29, 2016

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety

Effective Anxiety & Trauma Counseling Do you feel amped up? Are there things you avoid doing because you are nervous or anxious? Is there an inner voice telling you that you are “not good enough” or don’t deserve something great? Do you avoid doing things you want to do because you are afraid? Have you…

Looking forward to the Holidays?

December 20, 2016

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Depression

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! It is so cool to hear about all of the ways people in the practice are getting to spend time with and connect with people they love and care about. Another thing I hear this time of year is sadness about missing a loved one who…

Fearing Failure Anxiety

December 13, 2016

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

Fear of Failure Anxiety Many of you know who Seth Godin is, but or those who do not, I am going to make an introduction through sharing a quote from him. I recently heard Godin say in an interview he was doing, “Raising free range kids means teaching kids to fail at solving interesting problems…

Giving Thanks When Life is Hard

November 22, 2016

drstecker

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression, Teen Counseling

With Thanksgiving a couple of days away, I thought it would be timely to write a post about giving thanks. This post will focus on expressing gratitude even when life feels hard. I know in my own world there are times it is easier to notice the things that go wrong more than the things…

Are You Anxious? Just Breathe!

November 15, 2016

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Anxiety

I love how deep breathing helps anxiety! When I feel stressed or nervous I automatically utilize my breath to calm and ground me. I use it when I get shots (which I HATE), I use it when I am feeling frustrate with my kids, I use it before bed to get me relaxed. It doesn’t…

Denver Counseling: 3 Things to Look for In a Denver Counselor

November 1, 2016

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Are you looking for a Denver counselor? If so, this blog post will give you a wealth of information in making a good choice. You can feel overwhelmed when trying to find a therapist, especially when you don’t know what to look for. You feel vulnerable and unsure. Therapy can make such a profound and…

3 Strategies To Help Tame Your Anger

November 1, 2016

drstecker

Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Teen Counseling

Learning how to manage anger is often a part of therapy, even if it is not the primary reason someone comes to see a therapist at Mountain Vista Psychology. Do you struggle with getting angrier than you would like to? Do you say things you wish you could take back? Does conflict spiral out of…

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Creating Balance Decreases Stress

Perfectionism: Do You Feel Good Enough?

Struggling with Depression: Sunlight Helps!

One Fun Way to Improve Your Relationships

Stressed Out? 3 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress

2 Simple Ways to Achieve Your New Years Resolution

Effective, Medication Free, Anxiety & Trauma Counseling

Looking forward to the Holidays?

Fearing Failure Anxiety

Giving Thanks When Life is Hard

Are You Anxious? Just Breathe!

Denver Counseling: 3 Things to Look for In a Denver Counselor

3 Strategies To Help Tame Your Anger

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