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    I offer professional Christian counseling for teens and adult individuals. As your counselor, I will provide a warm, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere where you can feel free to share your concerns and take steps toward finding the light. I will provide a safe space for you to bring all the hardest parts of your life and know you don’t have to carry them alone. With God’s guidance and direction through Christian counseling, you can experience lasting, positive change and find an anchor of hope in Him.

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    Kate Motaung is the Senior Writer, Editor, and Content Manager for a multi-state company. She is the author of several books including Letters to Grief, 101 Prayers for Comfort in Difficult Times, and A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging. Kate is also the host of Five Minute Friday, an online writing community that equips and encourages Christian writers, and the owner of Refine Services, a company that offers editing services. She and her South African husband have three young adult children and currently live in West Michigan. Find Kate’s books at katemotaung.com/books.

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  • Understanding Psychological Trauma and Anxiety

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  • 6 Signs You Should Seek Anxiety Treatment During Pregnancy

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