Are you struggling with the effects of potential pre-verbal trauma (trauma occurring before age 3-4?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Unexplained anxiety, depression, or pervasive feelings of unsafety with no clear cause in your remembered life
- Significant difficulties with emotional regulation, experiencing intense emotions that feel overwhelming and confusing
- Challenges in forming secure attachments or deep-seated trust issues in relationships
- Chronic physical symptoms, somatic complaints, or body memories (unexplained physical sensations) linked to early distress
- A fragmented sense of self or persistent feelings of emptiness or defectiveness
- Strong, seemingly irrational reactions to certain sensory inputs (sounds, smells, touch) or situations
- Patterns of behavior or relational dynamics that feel deeply ingrained and resistant to change through talk therapy alone
You’re realizing that the echoes of potential pre-verbal trauma might be getting in the way of your life:
- You struggle with core issues of safety, trust, and self-worth that seem disconnected from your narrative memories
- Your body holds tension, fear, or pain that doesn’t make sense based on your known history
- Traditional therapy approaches haven’t fully addressed the depth of your struggles
- You feel fundamentally flawed or broken in ways you can’t articulate or understand
- Your earliest relationships may have been disrupted (e.g., due to caregiver illness, separation, neglect, or medical procedures), leaving lasting implicit wounds
You’re wondering…
- How can I be affected by something I don’t even remember?
- Is it possible to heal trauma that happened before I could talk or form explicit memories?
- Why do I feel so unsafe or anxious for no apparent reason?
- Could my physical symptoms be related to early life stress?
- How can therapy access memories that aren’t stored in words or images?
- Can EMDR work when there isn’t a specific visual memory to target?
You’re longing for…
- A core sense of safety and security in yourself and the world.
- Relief from pervasive anxiety, depression, or unexplained physical distress.
- The ability to form secure, trusting, and fulfilling relationships.
- A cohesive sense of self and inherent worthiness.
- Healing at the deepest level, addressing the root causes of your struggles.
- Feeling comfortable and at home in your own body.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, our highly skilled EMDR therapists understand that trauma isn't just stored in narrative memories but also implicitly in the body, nervous system, and emotional brain – particularly trauma that occurred pre-verbally. We are trained in advanced EMDR protocols and somatic approaches designed to access and process these early, non-verbal traumatic experiences.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing EMDR therapy for pre-verbal trauma at Evergreen Counseling, you can imagine the following:
Feeling plagued by unexplained anxiety.
Experiencing a greater sense of inner safety.
Relational difficulties.
Improved emotional regulation.
Somatic symptoms.
Reduced somatic distress.
A core sense of unease rooted in unremembered early experiences.
Healing from deep-seated wounds.
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.
