Are you struggling with the effects of midlife questioning?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Questioning the meaning and direction of your life
- Restlessness or dissatisfaction with aspects of your current situation
- Heightened awareness of aging and mortality
- Desire for significant change in career, relationships, or lifestyle
- Comparing your achievements to your earlier expectations
- Increased focus on roads not taken or opportunities missed
- Emotional volatility including sadness, anxiety, or irritability
You've started to recognize how midlife questioning is impacting your life:
- Your relationships may be strained by your restlessness or desire for change
- Decision-making feels charged with urgency or significance
- You may be considering major life changes that have ripple effects
- Physical changes or health concerns might be triggering deeper questions
- Your previously clear identity feels uncertain or insufficient
- Values that once guided your choices may be shifting
- The contrast between your external success and internal experience creates dissonance
You’re wondering…
- Is what I’m experiencing a normal part of midlife or something more concerning?
- Should I make significant changes or am I just going through a phase?
- How do I balance responsibilities to others with my emerging needs and desires?
- What if I regret not making changes during this pivotal time?
- How do I distinguish between healthy growth and destructive impulses?
- Is it selfish to prioritize my fulfillment at this stage of life?
- How do others navigate this challenging transition successfully?
You’re longing for…
- Clarity about your authentic values and priorities at this life stage.
- Meaningful purpose that aligns with your evolving sense of self.
- Balance between honoring commitments and pursuing new possibilities.
- Understanding of this transition within your broader life journey.
- Freedom from societal expectations about how midlife “should” look.
- Renewal of energy and engagement with life.
- Wisdom to make choices you’ll ultimately find fulfilling rather than regrettable.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that midlife often brings a profound reevaluation of identity, purpose, and life choices that can feel both destabilizing and potentially transformative. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that midlife questioning frequently activates earlier developmental experiences and unresolved issues, creating an opportunity to address long-standing patterns while forging a more authentic path forward.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing therapy for midlife questioning at Evergreen Counseling, you can imagine:
You feel restless and dissatisfied without clear direction for change.
You gain clarity about what truly matters to you at this life stage.
Impulses for dramatic change compete with fears of disrupting stability.
You make thoughtful choices that honor both your emerging needs and existing commitments.
You question the value and meaning of your life accomplishments.
You develop a more nuanced and appreciative perspective on your life journey.
Physical changes or awareness of mortality creates anxiety or avoidance.
You integrate awareness of life's finite nature into a more meaningful present.
Relationships feel constraining rather than supportive of your evolution.
You communicate authentically about your changing needs while maintaining important connections.
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.
