Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and we all need someone to walk alongside us. The hills and valleys of life can be difficult to navigate. Learning to Live Again Grief and Trauma Counseling is here to accompany you and assist you in navigating these winding roads. Our goal is to provide you with a toolbox of effective resources to help you find your way. We specialize in the treatment of grief and trauma, with specialized training in first responder and veteran culture. We aim to break through stigma, overcome trauma, process grief and loss, and learn to live again. Welcome to our clinic. We are glad you are here.
Learning to Live Again is conveniently located in Southaven, Mississippi at 6858 Swinnea Road, Building 3, Suite B. We share an office with DeSoto Psychiatric, Orr Counseling, and By Grace Counseling.
Our office hours are by appointment only Monday-Friday 9am -5pm
To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 662-205-0567
In an effort to keep our costs low and to support mental health accessibility we are not presently accepting insurance. We do have special pricing for clients on Medicare. Additionally, we have special low and no out of pocket costs for our veterans, active military, and all first responders.
Meet the Therapists
Tonya M. Andrews, MS, LPC, NCC, CAGCS
Trauma & Grief Therapist
I am a certified trauma and grief specialist with experience in organ and tissue donation, hospice, the treatment of PTSD. I am skilled in working with nurses and medical providers. I also understand the cultural and stigmas influencing veterans and first responders in their jobs, attempts to integrate in civilian life, and fears of seeking mental health treatment.
I am trained to utilize:
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Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (tf-CBT)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
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Attachment Theory
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Narrative
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Person-Centered
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Rogerian Theory
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Dual Process Model of Grief
Sometimes, life becomes heavy; you need someone to walk beside you and to truly listen to your needs. I am here to support and encourage you as we work together to help you overcome the challenges and life the weight of trauma and grief.
I am a mental health therapist, a nationally certified counselor, a certified trauma professional, and a certified advanced grief counseling specialist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and grief for clients ages 18 and up. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a approaching the end of my doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. My commitment is to providing client with compassionate care and excellent education. It's about helping clients learn more about themselves, their mind and body, and developing tools to learn to live again after traumatic and heartbreaking experiences.
When you find yourself experiencing what you hoped you would never have to endure, I am here to companion you in your journey. to healing. My office is a safe and nurturing environment where you can feel heard and in control. I utilize a person-centered approach where I truly listen to your feelings and your needs. Then I will support you as we work together to find ways to help you heal. My office is the place where you can drop off that heavy baggage and learn how not to pick it back up when you leave.
