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Are you struggling with the effects of empty nest transition?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Sadness, loss, or emptiness after children have left home
- Questioning your purpose or identity beyond parenting
- Relationship changes with your partner as family dynamics shift
- Mixed emotions including pride in your children alongside grief
- Worry about your children’s wellbeing away from home
- Uncertainty about how to use newfound time and freedom
- Awareness of entering a new life stage with different priorities
You've started to recognize how empty nest transition is impacting your life:
- Your daily routines and sense of purpose have significantly changed
- The home environment feels different without children’s regular presence
- Your relationship with your partner requires renegotiation and renewal
- You may feel both relief from parenting demands and sadness about the change
- Decision-making now centers on your needs rather than children’s needs
- You question what comes next in this new life chapter
- The parent-child relationship is evolving into a new form
You’re wondering…
- Is it normal to feel this level of grief when children leave home?
- How long does empty nest adjustment typically take?
- What if my partner and I have grown apart during child-raising years?
- How do I balance supporting my adult children while letting them be independent?
- What does healthy parenting look like in this new phase?
- How do I rediscover interests and purpose beyond parenting?
- Will my relationship with my children ever feel as close as it once did?
You’re longing for…
- A sense of purpose and meaning beyond your parenting role.
- A renewed connection with your partner or spouse.
- Healthy, balanced relationships with your adult children.
- Rediscovery of personal interests, goals, and dreams.
- Appreciation for this life stage rather than just enduring it.
- Skills to navigate the emotional aspects of this transition.
- A vision for your future that feels fulfilling and meaningful.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that the empty nest transition represents a significant life reorganization that affects your identity, relationships, and daily experience. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that this transition often coincides with other midlife changes and may activate earlier experiences of loss or identity questions.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing therapy for empty nest syndrome at Evergreen Counseling, you can imagine:
Before Therapy
After Therapy
You feel a profound sense of loss and purposelessness.
You discover new sources of meaning and engagement beyond parenting.
Your relationship with your partner feels distant or unfamiliar.
You build a renewed connection based on your current life stage.
Interactions with adult children feel uncertain or anxiety-provoking.
You develop a healthy adult relationship with your children.
You struggle to imagine a fulfilling life without active parenting.
You create a vision for this life chapter that excites and motivates you.
The transition feels primarily like an ending rather than a beginning.
You recognize both what has ended and what new possibilities are emerging.
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.
