Rasha Gardner, MC, LPC, CCTP

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

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

A reminder that you never have to be ashamed to ask for help. You are not a burden for struggling, and you don’t have to face hard moments alone.

Your life matters. Your story matters. You matter.

08/12/2026

We all have moments we wish we could take back.

But one hard moment doesn’t define your whole story.

You can acknowledge it, make it right, learn from it, and still believe you are worthy of grace and capable of change.

Don’t let shame keep you stuck!

03/10/2026

Join me in a breath exercise.

Pause.

Breathe in as the triangle expands.

Breathe out as the triangle shrinks.

02/14/2026

Let’s in lean into loving ourselves a little more this Valentines! 💌

Grab my FREE “Self Love Era” reflection worksheet! ❤️

02/06/2026

Let’s pause and breathe 🧘‍♀️

02/01/2026

For a while now, I’ve felt unsure how to show up in this space.

I’m still a therapist… but I’m not currently seeing clients. And that pause—longer than I ever expected—has quietly shifted how I relate to this part of my identity.

When we step away from roles that once defined us, it can feel disorienting.
Not gone… just changed.
And sometimes we don’t know what to call ourselves in the in-between.

This isn’t just true for therapists.
It happens with parenthood, careers, relationships, seasons of loss, and seasons of rest.
Parts of us evolve. Some parts soften. Others take a back seat for a while.

What I’m learning is that identity doesn’t disappear just because it looks different.
And worth isn’t tied to productivity or titles.

I’m still me.
Still grounded in this work.
Just showing up differently right now and learning to be okay with that.

If you’re in a season where something about you has changed, you’re not lost. You’re becoming. ❤️

12/31/2025

You’re allowed to choose what you carry forward.
Happy New Year!

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!

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Gilbert, AZ
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+14802252744

Website

https://www.gardnercounselingllc.com/

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