Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts
Are you going about your day, washing dishes, and answering emails, only to find the strangest thoughts crossing your brain?...
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Melinda Burns, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I understand that all seasons of life can be challenging and hard at times. As a Christian counselor, I am passionate about your life and how you live it. My desire is to help you find your strength to learn and grow to your full potential and be all that God has called you to be. I will work with you and show you how to recover, restore, and renew your life. My hope is that through our sessions together, you will learn more about yourself and how to care for yourself well.
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Depression is a complex syndrome that can affect anybody at any age, and that can include a variety of feelings...
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Everyone faces occasional worries about the future. “What will happen when…?” or “What if…?” questions roll through every mind now...
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