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Evergreen Counseling

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

12/09/2025

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: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

12/08/2025

December invites reflection, but for trauma survivors, looking back can feel like opening a door you've spent years learning to keep closed.

EMDR therapy offers a different path—one where you can process painful memories without reliving them in overwhelming detail.

At Evergreen Counseling, our EMDR-certified therapists understand that healing isn't about forcing yourself to confront everything at once.

It's about using bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess traumatic experiences in a way that reduces their emotional charge and transforms how they're stored in your memory.

This evidence-based approach allows clients to reflect on their past with less distress and move toward a future filled with genuine hope—not just the hope you're supposed to feel, but the kind that comes from actually feeling lighter.

December's theme of reflection and hope isn't just a calendar prompt; with EMDR, it can become your lived reality.

Explore our approach to EMDR therapy: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

12/05/2025

December's reflective energy can become a breeding ground for shame.

All the ways you fell short this year.

All the things you think you should have done differently.

All the parts of yourself you've been hiding, afraid that if anyone really knew, they'd confirm your worst fear: that you're not enough.

Dr. Brené Brown, one of the world's leading researchers on shame and vulnerability, has spent decades studying what makes shame lose its grip—and the answer is devastatingly simple yet profoundly difficult: empathic connection.

Shame thrives in secrecy, silence, and self-judgment.

It withers in the presence of someone who sees your whole story and responds not with judgment, but with understanding.

At Evergreen Counseling, our therapists create the kind of space where shame cannot survive—not because we convince you that you're perfect, but because we offer the unconditional acceptance that allows you to stop performing, stop hiding, and start healing.

When you share the parts of yourself you've been most afraid to reveal and encounter empathy instead of judgment, something shifts.

The shame that's been running your life loses its power.

Hope emerges not from fixing yourself, but from finally being seen—really seen—and discovering you're still worthy of connection.

This December, consider: what might become possible if you stopped carrying your shame alone?

Explore our approach to shame resilience: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

12/04/2025

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: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

12/03/2025

December 3rd recognizes that disability rights are human rights, and true inclusion requires dismantling ableism at every level.

At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that living with a disability in an ableist world creates unique psychological challenges—the trauma of exclusion, the exhaustion of justifying your needs, the grief of inaccessible spaces.

Reflection today means acknowledging how ableism operates in healthcare, workplaces, relationships, and culture.

Hope means working toward a world where accessibility is the default, disability is understood as human diversity, and accommodations are fundamental rights—not favors.

If you're navigating the psychological impact of living with a disability, experiencing medical trauma, or coping with chronic illness, you deserve therapy that honors your lived experience.

Your needs are not burdens.

Your story deserves to be heard.

Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

12/01/2025

December 1st is World AIDS Day—a day to honor lives lost to AIDS, stand with those living with HIV, and fight the stigma that still surrounds this epidemic.

At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that HIV/AIDS carries profound psychological weight—the trauma of diagnosis, the grief of loss, the shame weaponized by stigma, the anxiety of disclosure.

Reflection today means remembering those we've lost and acknowledging the ongoing impact on communities—particularly LGBTQIA+ communities and communities of color.

Hope means supporting those living with HIV to access mental health care that addresses trauma, reduces shame, and affirms their full humanity.

If you're living with HIV, grieving someone lost to AIDS, or carrying the psychological weight of this epidemic, you deserve trauma-informed support.

You are not your diagnosis.

You are worthy of healing, connection, and hope.

Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

11/28/2025

Healing from narcissistic abuse or emotional manipulation?

Emma Neville, LMFT, understands the complex trauma of relational abuse and the patterns it creates.

She helps clients uncover outdated protective beliefs, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with their authentic potential.

TF-CBT and IFS-informed, Emma creates a safe space to process what you've endured and reclaim your sense of self. Telehealth only.

Learn more: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving can surface complex emotions that gratitude posts conveniently ignore.

For many, this holiday means navigating family systems that once caused harm, performing connection you don't feel, or sitting with the absence of those no longer at the table.

At Evergreen Counseling, we recognize that "being thankful" becomes complicated when the people you're supposed to gather with are the ones you've needed therapy to process.

Our trauma-trained therapists help clients develop strategies for holiday interactions that honor both self-preservation and relational realities.

This might mean setting boundaries, choosing alternate celebrations, or building the capacity to remain grounded amid triggering dynamics.

You're allowed to protect your peace—even during holidays designed around togetherness.

If you need support navigating difficult family dynamics: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

11/26/2025

Hope isn't naive optimism—it's a cognitive skill set that can be cultivated even after significant loss.

Research shows that hope functions as more than emotional comfort; it's a measurable psychological resource linked to improved health outcomes, relationship satisfaction, and professional achievement.

At Evergreen Counseling, we help clients distinguish between wishful thinking and genuine hope—the latter requiring both goal-directed thinking and the capacity to identify pathways forward.

For those whose past experiences taught them that hoping leads to disappointment, therapy can help rebuild this critical capacity.

When trauma has foreclosed your sense of future possibility, evidence-based approaches create space to imagine what comes next without requiring you to deny what came before.

Hope isn't about pretending everything will be fine—it's about believing change remains possible.

Read our latest blog: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

11/24/2025

EMDR doesn't erase trauma—it transforms how your nervous system responds to it. At Evergreen Counseling, our specialized EMDR therapists understand trauma's deep neurobiological imprint:

Ruth Kleast, LCSW brings profound expertise in helping clients reprocess memories stored in the body's implicit systems.

Deborah Schwing, LMFT, LPCC specializes in bilateral stimulation protocols that create lasting neurological shifts.

We address trauma where it lives—not just in cognitive understanding, but in the body's memory. When traditional talk therapy hasn't been enough, our evidence-based EMDR approach creates transformative healing.

Particularly effective for childhood trauma, PTSD, and persistent somatic symptoms.

Explore EMDR therapy with our specialized team: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

11/20/2025

Are the beliefs that once protected you now limiting your connections?

At Evergreen Counseling, we recognize how early adaptive patterns can transform into present-day constraints.

"I aspire to help you deepen your connection to your authentic self and work through unwanted or outdated patterns and beliefs about yourself that are causing tension in your life and relationships." - Emma Neville, LMFT

These internalized narratives often operate beneath conscious awareness, shaping how you engage with others and yourself.

Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, our seasoned clinicians create space for you to examine these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment—allowing for transformation that honors both your resilience and your capacity for growth.

Ready to explore what lies beyond these constraints?

Schedule a complimentary consultation to discover how our trauma-informed approach might support your journey. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

11/19/2025

At Evergreen Counseling, our therapists offer nuanced, trauma-informed support that honors your unique healing journey.

Emma Leighton, LMFT brings expertise in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, specializing in betrayal trauma and neurodiversity-affirming care through in-person and telehealth sessions in Berkeley.

Deborah Schwing, LMFT, LPCC offers 22 years of advanced clinical experience with Attachment-Focused EMDR Certification, providing holistic trauma integration and specialized grief support.

Ruth Kleast, LCSW specializes in 13 years of working with extreme trauma survivors, offering comprehensive EMDR-certified support with her ""Nothing Too Big or Too Small"" approach.

Emma Neville, LMFT brings 4 years of specialized training in trauma-focused care, including TF-CBT certification and Internal Family Systems training. She works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, specializing in attachment trauma, shame, narcissistic abuse, and helping clients learn to be 'a loving parent to themselves' through telehealth sessions.

Discover personalized trauma support that transforms patterns and cultivates deeper self-understanding.

Explore your healing journey: https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

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

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