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Rasha Gardner, MC, LPC, CCTP

Welcome to Gardner Counseling LLC. I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arizona and Missou

12/10/2025

The holiday season can bring grief to the surface in ways we don’t always expect.
Memories feel heavier. Traditions look different. And the ache of who or what is missing shows up in quiet and unexpected moments.

There’s no “right” way to grieve. And there’s no comparison game. No grief Olympics.
Your experience is valid simply because it’s yours.

And… it’s also true that grief and joy can coexist.
You can miss someone deeply and still find small moments of comfort.
You can feel sadness and allow yourself pockets of laughter.
You can honor what hurts and remain open to what feels good.

Grief doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the season.
It means your heart is carrying a lot and you deserve gentleness as you move through it. 💛

11/17/2025

Grief doesn’t take a holiday.
And this season can bring a mix of emotions: memories, longing, heaviness, and even guilt for moments of joy.

Here are four gentle reminders as you move through the weeks ahead:
1️⃣ Set realistic expectations for your energy, capacity, and commitments.
2️⃣ Lean into support—community, therapy, trusted people. You don’t have to do this alone.
3️⃣ Try not to cancel everything; small, manageable routines can bring grounding and connection.
4️⃣ Give yourself permission to feel what you feel—without judgment.

You’re allowed to grieve.
You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to hold both sorrow and softness this season. 💛

11/11/2025

The holidays don’t have to mean forgoing our boundaries.
You can protect your peace and honor what matters most.
Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re clarity!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween. 🎃

Any of these you need to let goooo of?? What else would you add?

10/28/2025

Emotional wellness tips- fall style 🌾

Which one(s) are you doing?!

10/03/2025

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. A time to honor and remember the little ones who are no longer with us, and the parents who carry their memory every single day.

If this is part of your story:
Your grief is valid.
Your love is real.
You are not alone.

To anyone supporting a loved one walking through loss, sometimes the most healing words are: “I’m here. I see you. I’m so sorry.”

This month and always we hold space for both the heartbreak and the deep love that never fades. 💛

09/30/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.

October is also the month that I lost my beautiful older sister to domestic violence.

Talking about domestic violence is often uncomfortable and a topic many stray away from.

Yet, it’s a topic that we should raise our voices about. As a mental health therapist l’m passionate about raising my voice about domestic violence.

As a sister who lost someone to domestic violence, my heart feels like shattering each time I speak about it, but you know what? It also makes me that much more passionate about speaking about it. For her!

No one deserves to be in this position. The silence of domestic violence needs to be broken!

I hope you will join me in sharing and raising your own voice! Whether by supporting, speaking out, or simply even sharing my post. Get the information out here. Make these voices heard. Break the silence of domestic violence.

If you’re not aware of the National Coalition of Domestic Violence as a resource, I highly recommend it. They’re amazing. Here is the site: https://ncadv.org. Helpful tip: on their site, they have a “exit safely” button that you can click that will erase your history of ever viewing the site so you can safely access information.

You deserve safety. It is NOT your fault. 💜💜

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09/18/2025

Pick a color and then swipe to reveal your message! 👉

Let me know what number/message you get!! 👇

07/22/2025

Good things are coming ☀️

07/08/2025

It’s okay to limit how much news you consume during a crisis — even one close to home.
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With tragedies like the Texas floods, it’s natural to feel pulled to stay constantly updated. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed, heartbroken, helpless, or emotionally exhausted , that’s not failure. That’s a sign of compassion fatigue.
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Here’s the truth:
🔹 Setting boundaries around crisis coverage isn’t apathy — it’s protection.
🔹 You can deeply care and take breaks from the weight of it all.
🔹 Numbing out isn’t the only option — intentional rest is a form of resilience.
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You weren’t made to carry everything, all at once, all the time.
Let your heart breathe. Step away when you need to. Pray, process, donate, help when you’re able — but remember: staying informed is not the same as staying overwhelmed.
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💛 You can be a caring person and still protect your peace.

✨ Have you felt this lately? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about ways to care without crumbling.

06/30/2025

If your body has ever gone still or numb during a stressful moment, that’s not failure—it’s survival.

The freeze response is one of the most misunderstood trauma reactions. It often gets labeled as “shutting down” or “not coping well,” but it’s actually a built-in protective strategy your body uses when it senses danger and can’t escape.

You didn’t choose to freeze. Your body chose for you, to keep you safe.

You’re not broken. You’re wise, resilient, and worthy of compassion.

Save this post to come back to when your nervous system needs a little understanding.

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