Coping with Complicated Grief
We have all lost someone dear to us. Grief is a natural process as we mourn for those we love,...
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Tonia N. Adams, MS, LMHC, LPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Our path is often marred by the many distractions that keep us from finding our true identity and God’s purpose for our lives. My passion is to facilitate clarity and provide support by helping you find meaning in the midst of your suffering and increasing the awareness and potential for choice. Our past does not define us; it is what we do with our circumstances that molds our character. We always have a choice in how we respond to life. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor E. Frankl
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How to Recognize and Combat Gaslighting ...
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Why is it So Hard to Accept Death?
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Surviving Empty Nest Syndrome
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