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Are you someone experiencing emotional numbness?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- A persistent lack of feeling, or a sense that your emotions are muted, dulled, or inaccessible
- Difficulty experiencing joy, excitement, sadness, or other strong emotions
- Feeling detached from yourself, others, or the world around you (depersonalization/derealization)
- Going through the motions of life without genuine emotional engagement
- Feeling empty, flat, or like something is missing internally
- Difficulty connecting emotionally with loved ones
- Physical sensations being muted or feeling disconnected from your body
- Using behaviors like substance use, excessive work, or thrill-seeking to try and feel *something*
You’re realizing that your emotional numbness is getting in the way of your life:
- It prevents you from experiencing the richness and fullness of life, both positive and negative emotions
- Your relationships suffer due to difficulty with emotional connection, empathy, or expression
- You feel isolated and disconnected, even from yourself
- It can be a symptom of underlying depression, anxiety, or trauma that needs attention
- You lack the emotional information needed to make decisions or understand your own needs
- Life feels bland, meaningless, or unreal
You’re wondering…
- Why can’t I feel anything? What happened to my emotions?
- Is this depression, or something else?
- How can I reconnect with my feelings and feel alive again?
- Is this numbness a way my mind is protecting me from something painful?
- Could this be related to past trauma or overwhelming stress?
- Will I ever feel genuine emotions again?
You’re longing for…
- The ability to feel a full range of emotions again, both pleasant and unpleasant.
- A sense of connection to yourself, others, and the world.
- Feeling engaged, alive, and present in your life.
- Emotional clarity and the ability to use your feelings as a guide.
- Healing from whatever is causing the emotional shutdown.
- Authentic emotional expression and intimacy in relationships.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that emotional numbness is often a protective mechanism, a way the mind and body cope with overwhelming stress, trauma, or chronic emotional pain. It can be a symptom of depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, or dissociation. Our trauma-informed therapists help you gently explore the function and origins of the numbness in a safe environment.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing therapy for emotional numbness at Evergreen Counseling, you can imagine the following:
Before Therapy
After Therapy
Feeling disconnected from your emotions, body, or loved ones.
Reconnecting with your emotional world and feeling more present.
Experiencing life as flat, meaningless, or dull.
Finding engagement and vibrancy in daily life.
Having difficulty accessing or identifying feelings.
Naming and working with emotions more confidently.
Turning to behaviors or substances just to feel something.
Developing safer, more constructive ways to access emotion.
Feeling like you’re just going through the motions.
Living with intention, presence, and deeper self-connection.
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.
