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At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that chronic stress can develop gradually as demands consistently exceed resources, creating a state where your nervous system remains on high alert without adequate recovery. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that vulnerability to chronic stress is influenced by both current circumstances and earlier experiences that shaped your stress response patterns and beliefs about productivity, worth, and safety.
Your nervous system remains on high alert, creating constant tension and vigilance.
You develop the ability to regulate your nervous system and access states of calm.
Boundaries between work, relationships, and self-care are weak or non-existent.
You establish and maintain healthy boundaries that protect your wellbeing.
Self-care feels selfish or impossible given your responsibilities.
You recognize self-care as essential and integrate it into your regular routine.
You respond to demands automatically, saying yes without considering costs.
You make conscious choices about commitments based on values and capacity.
Stress feels like an inevitable condition of your life that cannot change.
You identify changeable factors and create a more sustainable life pattern.
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.
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