Evergreen Counseling

Evergreen Counseling A boutique, trauma-informed, 18-clinician therapy center in the heart of Berkeley, California.

Emotional resilience isn't about maintaining unwavering strength through life's challenges—it's about developing the cap...
10/24/2025

Emotional resilience isn't about maintaining unwavering strength through life's challenges—it's about developing the capacity to navigate difficulties while preserving your essential sense of self and connection to others.

For many accomplished individuals, resilience has been misunderstood as the ability to push through pain without processing it.

True emotional resilience involves learning to recognize your nervous system's responses, understanding how past experiences shape present reactions, and developing skills to meet adversity with both self-compassion and practical tools.

Jaclyn Warren, LMFT, one of our certified EMDR therapists, specializes in helping clients transform patterns of fear, pain, and isolation into authentic resilience and meaningful connection.

Her trauma-informed approach recognizes that building resilience often requires first addressing the root causes of emotional reactivity and developing new neural pathways that support sustainable well-being.

Resilience is not something you either have or lack—it's a skill set that can be cultivated with expert guidance and evidence-based interventions.

Ready to explore what authentic resilience looks like for you? Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

EMDR represents a sophisticated understanding of how the brain naturally processes and integrates difficult experiences—...
10/23/2025

EMDR represents a sophisticated understanding of how the brain naturally processes and integrates difficult experiences—when given the right conditions to do so.

This evidence-based therapy works with your brain's innate capacity for healing, using bilateral stimulation to help reprocess memories that have remained "stuck" in your nervous system.

Rather than erasing painful experiences, EMDR transforms how these memories are stored and accessed, reducing their emotional charge and allowing you to recall them without being overwhelmed by the original distress.

For many accomplished individuals, EMDR offers a pathway to reclaim emotional bandwidth that has been unconsciously devoted to managing triggers and avoiding reminders of past experiences.

The result isn't just symptom relief—it's the development of genuine resilience that allows you to navigate future challenges from a place of strength rather than reactivity.

True emotional resilience emerges when past experiences no longer dictate present responses, freeing you to engage authentically with your relationships and goals.

Ready to explore how EMDR can support your healing journey? Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Many people go through their days feeling disconnected—from their emotions, their bodies, and their sense of personal po...
10/21/2025

Many people go through their days feeling disconnected—from their emotions, their bodies, and their sense of personal power.

They might understand intellectually what's happening in their lives, but lack the deeper awareness that creates lasting change.

Real transformation occurs when you develop the ability to notice what's happening inside you—the subtle shifts in your nervous system, the emotions beneath your reactions, the patterns that have been running unconsciously.

This kind of embodied self-awareness isn't just therapeutic insight; it's practical intelligence that guides better decisions and more authentic relationships.

At Evergreen Counseling, we help clients develop this integrated understanding that bridges mind and body, past experiences and present choices.

When you can feel what's true for you and trust your inner guidance, you stop living reactively and start living intentionally.

You become the author of your own experience rather than feeling swept along by circumstances or old patterns.

Ready to cultivate deeper self-awareness and personal agency? Schedule a consultation by clicking the link in our bio.

Individual therapy offers a unique space to examine the patterns that shape how we navigate relationships, work, and lif...
10/20/2025

Individual therapy offers a unique space to examine the patterns that shape how we navigate relationships, work, and life's inevitable challenges.

For many accomplished individuals, the decision to pursue therapy isn't about crisis management—it's about understanding why certain situations consistently trigger intense responses or why success in one area doesn't translate to satisfaction in others.

Through evidence-based modalities like EMDR and IFS, our trauma-informed therapists help clients identify the root causes of persistent anxiety, relationship difficulties, or that pervasive sense of being ""stuck"" despite outward achievements.

The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a laboratory for exploring how early experiences continue to influence present-day choices and reactions.

Individual therapy isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about developing the emotional tools and self-awareness that allow you to show up more intentionally in your life and relationships.

Ready to explore what's possible when you have expert support in understanding yourself more deeply? Learn about our approach: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Emotional resilience isn't about suppressing difficult feelings—it's about developing the capacity to navigate them with...
10/17/2025

Emotional resilience isn't about suppressing difficult feelings—it's about developing the capacity to navigate them with clarity and intention.

When life presents unexpected challenges, resilient individuals don't simply "bounce back." Instead, they cultivate the ability to process setbacks, extract meaningful insights, and move forward with renewed purpose.

This sophisticated emotional skill set can be developed through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Maia Shields, LCSW, specializes in helping clients build this essential capacity. Through trauma-informed methods including EMDR and somatic interventions, she guides clients toward developing sustainable emotional regulation skills that serve them long beyond the therapy room.

True resilience emerges not from avoiding difficulty, but from learning to engage with it skillfully.

Ready to explore how therapy can strengthen your emotional capacity?

Schedule a complimentary consultation with Maia here: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Many of us carry narratives formed during difficult times, when we were young, or when we lacked the perspective to unde...
10/16/2025

Many of us carry narratives formed during difficult times, when we were young, or when we lacked the perspective to understand what was really happening.

These stories—"I'm not good enough," "I always mess things up," "I can't trust people"—become the lens through which we see ourselves and our potential.

But these narratives aren't permanent truth.

They're interpretations that can be examined, understood, and consciously rewritten.

At Evergreen Counseling, we help clients identify the limiting stories they've internalized and collaborate to create more accurate, empowering narratives based on their full experience and genuine strengths.

When you can see yourself clearly—not through the distorted lens of past pain or criticism—you naturally begin making choices that align with who you actually are and what you truly want.

The life you're hoping to live becomes not just a dream, but a logical next step.

Ready to rewrite your story? Explore therapy options by clicking the link in our bio.

October 15th marks National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day—a time to acknowledge the profound grief that follow...
10/15/2025

October 15th marks National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day—a time to acknowledge the profound grief that follows miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

For many, this type of loss involves a unique form of grief that our culture often struggles to recognize or support adequately. The anticipatory attachment formed during pregnancy creates real neurobiological bonds, making the loss genuinely traumatic rather than simply disappointing. Yet societal messages often minimize these experiences, leaving individuals to navigate complex emotions—guilt, anger, profound sadness, and sometimes relief—in isolation.

Perinatal loss frequently impacts not only immediate grief but also future pregnancy experiences, relationship dynamics, and one's sense of bodily trust. Evidence-based trauma therapies can help process these experiences while honoring the significance of your loss and the legitimacy of your grief.

Healing doesn't mean forgetting or "moving on"—it means learning to carry your experience with less daily emotional disruption.

If you're navigating pregnancy or infant loss, our trauma-informed therapists understand the complexity of this journey. Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

When you can identify what you're actually feeling beneath the surface reactions, when you can name the beliefs driving ...
10/14/2025

When you can identify what you're actually feeling beneath the surface reactions, when you can name the beliefs driving your choices, and when you understand the deeper patterns at play, something shifts.

Suddenly, you're not just reacting to life—you're making conscious decisions about how to respond.

This kind of self-awareness doesn't happen through positive thinking or surface-level strategies.

It requires the skilled guidance of someone trained to help you navigate the complexities of your inner landscape.

At Evergreen Counseling, we believe that lasting change begins with understanding.

Not understanding in an abstract, intellectual way, but the kind of deep comprehension that connects your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors into a coherent picture you can actually work with.

When you truly understand the "why" behind your patterns, you gain the power to consciously choose different responses.

Ready to move from reaction to intentional action? Schedule a consultation: taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

ADHD Awareness Month highlights the nuanced experiences of neurodivergent adults who have often excelled professionally ...
10/14/2025

ADHD Awareness Month highlights the nuanced experiences of neurodivergent adults who have often excelled professionally while navigating unrecognized neurological differences.

Many high-achieving individuals with ADHD present a paradox: exceptional performance in areas of interest alongside persistent struggles with executive function, emotional regulation, or maintaining focus during routine tasks.

The constant effort required to compensate for neurological differences often leads to burnout, perfectionism, and a pervasive sense of working twice as hard to achieve what appears effortless for others.

Adult ADHD frequently intersects with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges—not as separate conditions, but as interconnected responses to living with an unsupported neurotype.

Evidence-based therapy can help identify authentic coping strategies, address accompanying trauma from years of feeling ""different,"" and develop sustainable approaches that honor rather than fight against your brain's wiring.

Understanding your neurodivergence isn't about limitation—it's about accessing tools that allow you to thrive authentically.

Our therapists understand the complexities of neurodivergent experiences. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio.

National Depression Screening Day offers an opportunity to examine the distinction between temporary low moods and clini...
10/10/2025

National Depression Screening Day offers an opportunity to examine the distinction between temporary low moods and clinical depression—a condition that affects millions of accomplished individuals regardless of external success.

Depression often manifests differently in high-functioning adults than popular narratives suggest. Rather than an inability to get out of bed, it may present as persistent emotional numbness, difficulty finding meaning in previously fulfilling work, or a pervasive sense that you're operating through mental fog despite maintaining professional responsibilities.

Many clients describe feeling like they're "going through the motions" while secretly questioning whether this persistent flatness is simply their new normal. Research shows that depression involves complex neurobiological factors that respond well to evidence-based interventions like trauma-informed therapy and EMDR.

Recognition is the first step toward reclaiming emotional vitality and genuine engagement with your life and relationships.

If you've been wondering whether what you're experiencing warrants professional attention, our trauma-trained therapists can help you understand your options. Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

The decision to reach out for professional support requires you to acknowledge that something needs attention, to invest...
10/10/2025

The decision to reach out for professional support requires you to acknowledge that something needs attention, to invest in your own wellbeing, and to trust a stranger with your most vulnerable experiences.

That takes remarkable strength.

At Evergreen Counseling, we never take for granted the trust our clients place in us.

We understand that walking into therapy—whether for the first time or after previous experiences—requires bravery that deserves to be honored.

Our approach recognizes that every person who sits across from us has already demonstrated resilience simply by being there.

This foundation of respect shapes how we listen, how we respond, and how we collaborate with you toward meaningful change.

Whatever brings you to consider therapy, you deserve to work with someone who sees your courage and meets it with genuine warmth and clinical expertise.

Ready to take that courageous step? Explore our therapists: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved." This perspective reframes our most challenging exp...
10/08/2025

You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved." This perspective reframes our most challenging experiences—trauma, loss, persistent anxiety, or relational patterns—as opportunities for profound transformation rather than evidence of personal failure.

Many clients arrive at therapy feeling overwhelmed by their particular "mountain"—whether it's complex family dynamics, professional burnout, or the lingering effects of childhood experiences.

What often emerges through evidence-based trauma work is the recognition that these challenges, while genuinely difficult, can become sources of wisdom, resilience, and authentic connection with others.

The process of moving your mountain doesn't require superhuman strength. It requires skilled support, evidence-based tools like EMDR and IFS, and the willingness to approach your experiences with curiosity rather than judgment.

Your struggles have meaning beyond personal healing—they can become pathways to helping others navigate similar terrain with greater ease and understanding.

Ready to explore how your challenges might become your greatest strengths? Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Address

2140 Shattuck Avenue Suite 804
Berkeley, CA
94704

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+15103732723

Website

https://evergreencounseling.as.me/jennifer-voss, https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounse

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