About me
Anetria Thompson-Hardeman, M.A., LPC, Certified Grief Educator, founded Sacred Spaces and Connections, a counseling and consulting practice dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in grief education, mental wellness, and culturally responsive care. Anetria is the recipient of the 2024 Comcast RISE Award, recognizing her impactful contributions to mental health advocacy and community education. She is a sought-after speaker on grief, stress management, and women’s wellness, addressing critical gaps in mental health for Black women and other women of color. Her work reflects her mission to help clients connect, heal, and rise.