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Are you struggling with the effects of medical trauma?
Right now, you might be experiencing:
- Persistent Thoughts: Unwanted and persistent thoughts about the medical event(s) you went through.
- Severe Distress: Significant, if not severe, distress when engaging with medical procedures.
- Avoidance: Avoiding medical treatment and failing to follow through on your treatment plan.
- Disproportionate Reactions: Strong, disproportionate responses to even minor medical procedures.
- Shame and Guilt: Feelings of shame and guilt for “feeling so much” about what happened to you.
You’ve started to recognize how unresolved medical trauma is impacting your life:
- Treatment Avoidance: You want and need to follow through on the treatment plan you were assigned, but you can’t bring yourself to do it, and you know it has a cost.
- Neglect of Regular Care: Avoiding regular care appointments and not scheduling them for your children either.
- Intrusive Thoughts: Dealing with intrusive thoughts that dysregulate you and distract you from whatever you’re trying to focus on.
- Increased Anxiety and Depression: Living with heightened anxiety and depression as a result of what you went through.
- Unpredictable Physical Reactions: Experiencing strange and spontaneous physical reactions when confronted with any triggers.
You’re wondering…
- Is medical trauma even a real thing?
- Shouldn’t I be over this by now?
- Shouldn’t I be able to handle this on my own?
- Everything turned out okay in the end; why am I still responding this way?
- Will I have to talk about all the details and re-live it again? Why should I do that?
You’re longing for…
- Calm in Medical Settings: The ability to walk into a doctor’s office or hospital without feeling heart palpitations, sweaty palms, and dizziness.
- Follow-Through: The ability to follow through on your medical treatment plan and attend follow-up appointments.
- Moving On: The experience of moving on and not letting your past experiences control you.
- Trust: The ability to trust the medical establishment again.
- Body Confidence: The ability to trust your body again and feel confident in its resilience.
What you’re longing for is possible.
At Evergreen Counseling, we have a team of seasoned, evidence-based, trauma-trained therapists skilled in treating medical trauma.
Imagine the Transformation Through Trauma Therapy
By pursuing therapy for medical trauma, you can imagine:
Before Therapy
After Therapy
You feel terrified of going back to the doctor, getting your scans, and completing the ordered bloodwork.
You have the ability to follow through on all treatment recommendations and routine care appointments.
You have little faith in your body or in the medical establishment.
Your trust in your body and the medical establishment is restored.
Exposure to triggers of your medical trauma overwhelms you and causes great distress.
You can face your triggers without distress.
You have recurring negative and persistent intrusive thoughts about your experience(s).
You no longer experience mental intrusions of painful events, and if you do, they don’t cause as much distress.
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.
