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Are you overcome with grief and mourning?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Overwhelming emotions of sadness, anger, or numbness related to your loss
- Intrusive memories or thoughts about the person or thing you’ve lost
- Difficulty accepting the reality of the loss
- Physical symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, or changes in appetite
- A sense that your grief is “stuck” or not progressing as expected
- Avoidance of reminders or situations that trigger grief reactions
- Feeling that others don’t understand the depth or persistence of your grief
You've started to recognize how grief is impacting your life:
- Daily functioning is affected as grief consumes emotional energy
- Relationships may be strained as others expect you to “move on”
- Your sense of identity and future plans have been disrupted by the loss
- You may be avoiding places, activities, or conversations that trigger grief
- Special dates or anniversaries intensify grief emotions
- You question whether your grief response is “normal” or if something is wrong
- Traditional grief counseling hasn’t fully addressed the intensity of your experience
You’re wondering…
- Why does my grief feel so intense or persistent compared to others?
- Could EMDR help when my loss wasn’t necessarily traumatic?
- How does EMDR work with grief differently than traditional grief counseling?
- Will EMDR help me “get over” my loss or is that even the goal?
- Can EMDR address complicated grief or grief that feels “stuck”?
- How long will it take to feel relief from the most painful aspects of grief?
- Is it possible to maintain connection to what I’ve lost while still moving forward?
You’re longing for…
- Relief from the most intense and overwhelming aspects of grief.
- The ability to remember your loss without being overwhelmed by emotion.
- A way to make meaning of your loss and integrate it into your life story.
- Freedom to move forward without feeling you’re betraying what was lost.
- Understanding and processing any regrets, guilt, or unfinished business.
- A sense of peace and acceptance while still honoring your loss.
- The capacity to reinvest in life while maintaining meaningful connection to what’s gone.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that grief is a natural response to loss, but sometimes the grief process becomes complicated or stuck, particularly when the loss was sudden, traumatic, or when there are unresolved aspects to the relationship. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that EMDR therapy can be particularly effective for processing grief and loss by addressing both the loss itself and any traumatic aspects of the experience.
What you’re longing for is possible.
Our experienced EMDR therapists utilize this powerful approach to help process grief in a way that leads to integration rather than just coping. Through targeted therapeutic interventions, clients typically experience:
Before Therapy
After Therapy
Memories of your loss trigger overwhelming emotional reactions.
You can access memories and think about your loss with sadness but not overwhelming distress.
Grief feels stuck, unprocessed, or frozen in time.
Your grief evolves naturally, allowing for integration of the loss into your life narrative.
Guilt, regret, or unfinished business complicates your grief process.
You find resolution for complicated aspects of grief and achieve greater peace.
You avoid reminders of your loss to protect yourself from pain.
You can engage with memories and reminders without being overwhelmed.
Life feels meaningless or empty in the wake of your loss.
You begin to reconstruct meaning and purpose while honoring what has been lost.
What if I’m Not Ready?
Not Quite Ready to Book a Complimentary Concierge Matching Call? That’s Okay.
We understand that taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make this decision easier for you.
Starting therapy can bring up mixed feelings—part of you might be eager, while another part hesitates to confront deeply buried emotions. You might doubt whether therapy can help, especially if you’ve struggled for a long time or had disappointing experiences with untrained therapists or life coaches. At Evergreen Counseling, our trauma-trained therapists are deeply committed to providing expert care.
Here’s How We Can Help You Move Forward
- Complimentary Concierge Matching Call: Our concierge matching call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and see if our approach feels right for you—without any obligation.
- Reimbursement Options: Concerned about the cost? We can guide you on how to get reimbursed for therapy using your out-of-network insurance benefits, making high-quality care more accessible to you.
- Informed Decision: Whether you’re ready to start or still exploring your options, we want you to feel fully informed and confident in your choice.
