Evergreen Counseling

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

Q***r joy and grief can live in the same breath. Mourning one family while building another is its own kind of courage, ...
06/18/2026

Q***r joy and grief can live in the same breath. Mourning one family while building another is its own kind of courage, and it deserves real, thoughtful support.

Ari Costelo Ph.D., PSY #30470, works with the LGBTQIA+ community using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and DBT to help you process what you have lost and fully step into the life and relationships you are building.

You deserve a space that holds all of it. Book your complimentary 20-minute consultation with Dr. Costello today. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

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Not all grief comes from death. Some of the heaviest losses have no funeral, no recognition, and no roadmap for healing....
06/17/2026

Not all grief comes from death. Some of the heaviest losses have no funeral, no recognition, and no roadmap for healing.

Grieving a parent who was there but never really present.

Grieving the relationship you needed but never had. Grieving a version of yourself that never came to be.

At Evergreen Counseling, our therapists make space for exactly this kind of loss.

Schedule a complimentary consultation today. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Grief doesn't always follow a straight path. Sometimes it gets stuck, and no matter how much time passes, it feels like ...
06/16/2026

Grief doesn't always follow a straight path. Sometimes it gets stuck, and no matter how much time passes, it feels like you just can't move forward.

That's not weakness. It often means the loss carried a weight that's hard to process alone.

At Evergreen Counseling, our therapists work with grief not just as an emotion to manage, but as something that can genuinely be worked through at a deeper level.

The goal isn't to move on. It's to carry it differently.

Schedule a complimentary consultation today. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Conflict in a relationship doesn't mean something is wrong. It means two people with different histories and emotional n...
06/12/2026

Conflict in a relationship doesn't mean something is wrong.

It means two people with different histories and emotional needs are trying to figure it out together.

The ability to work through disagreement without it damaging the connection is a skill, and most of us were never taught it.

Our blog shares three practical tools for communicating better when things get hard.

Read the full blog. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

The grief of losing one family and the joy of building another are not separate stories. For many in the q***r community...
06/11/2026

The grief of losing one family and the joy of building another are not separate stories.

For many in the q***r community, they are the same one.

Elissa Crandall, LMFT #121113 is an LGBTQIA+ affirming, EMDR certified therapist who specializes in relational and intergenerational trauma.

She works alongside you to untangle the beliefs that have kept you from knowing your own worth.

Book your complimentary consultation with Elissa today. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

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PTSD isn't a sign that you're broken or that you can't move on.It's your nervous system responding to something that was...
06/10/2026

PTSD isn't a sign that you're broken or that you can't move on.

It's your nervous system responding to something that was too overwhelming to fully process at the time.

At Evergreen Counseling, our therapists use research-backed approaches to help you work through what happened at a deeper level, so it stops running your daily life.

Recovery isn't about erasing the past. It's about reclaiming your present.

Schedule a complimentary consultation today.

https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is share how you're actually doing with someone else. And on the other side of th...
06/09/2026

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is share how you're actually doing with someone else. And on the other side of that bravery is the feeling of being truly accepted and seen.

"I would be honored to work together to create a space where all of this becomes possible, and where you can feel safe and supported." — Ari Costello, Ph.D.

You don't have to figure it all out alone. At Evergreen Counseling, our therapists meet you exactly where you are.

Ready to take that first step? A complimentary consultation is waiting for you. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Do you ever find yourself pulling away from the people you actually want to be close to? You're not alone, and it's not ...
06/08/2026

Do you ever find yourself pulling away from the people you actually want to be close to? You're not alone, and it's not a character flaw.

Early experiences can wire us to expect disappointment or abandonment, even in relationships that are genuinely safe. The friendships we struggle to fully show up in often have the most to teach us.

At Evergreen Counseling, our therapists help you understand the patterns keeping you at arm's length and build the capacity for real, lasting connection.

Schedule a complimentary consultation today. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

Most people don't come to therapy because everything fell apart. They come because something keeps quietly not working. ...
06/06/2026

Most people don't come to therapy because everything fell apart. They come because something keeps quietly not working. A pattern that repeats. A relationship dynamic that feels too familiar. An inner critic that no amount of success seems to quiet.

Therapy at Evergreen Counseling isn't about dwelling in the past. It's about understanding why certain patterns keep showing up, and changing them at the root.

Because symptom relief is good. Lasting change is better.

Schedule a complimentary consultation today. https://taplink.cc/theevergreencounseling

We're growing, and we're looking for a First Responder Program Lead to join our team.Supporting first responders is some...
06/04/2026

We're growing, and we're looking for a First Responder Program Lead to join our team.

Supporting first responders is some of the most meaningful—and demanding—work a clinician can do.

At Evergreen Counseling, we've intentionally built a practice where clinicians are supported in doing that work without feeling isolated or overwhelmed. We value consultation, collaboration, ongoing learning, and thoughtful clinical practice rooted in both science and human connection.

We're seeking a licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist with significant experience working with first responders, including firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, military populations, or similarly high-stress professional groups.

This unique role combines direct clinical care with leadership responsibilities, including consultation, training, outreach, and program development as we continue to expand our First Responder Program and our partnership with the Oakland Fire Department.

At Evergreen, you'll find:

- Ongoing consultation and support
- A collaborative and relational practice culture
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Meaningful work supporting first responders
- Leadership and program development opportunities
- Leadership that genuinely values both clinicians and client care

📍 Berkeley / Oakland, California

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://evergreencounseling.com/jobs/first-responder-program-lead/

We believe great clinicians often find their way to practices through trusted colleagues. If someone comes to mind, we'd be grateful if you'd share this opportunity."

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

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