IADC Therapy in Austin, Texas
Grief doesn’t always end when someone dies.
Sometimes there are things left unsaid. Questions without answers. Guilt, anger, longing, or simply an overwhelming desire to feel connected to someone you’ve lost.
Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) is a brief, EMDR-based therapeutic approach developed specifically for grief. It is designed to help people process the emotional pain surrounding a loss and often leads to a spontaneous experience of connection with the person who has died.
Some grief feels unfinished.
You may understand intellectually that someone is gone and still feel as though some part of you hasn’t caught up.
Maybe the relationship was complicated. The death was sudden. There were things that you never got to say. Or maybe nothing was unfinished at all… you simply miss them in a way that feels impossible to put into words.
If any of this sounds familiar:
feeling exhausted from constantly managing symptoms, appointments, and uncertainty
grief about how your body or life has changed
uncertainty about who you are outside of your illness
frustration with doctors or the medical system
anxiety about flare-ups or the future of your health
feeling misunderstood by friends, family, or coworkers
guilt about needing more rest, support, or accommodations
difficulty maintaining relationships, work, or daily responsibilities
a sense of isolation that others don’t fully understand
Living with chronic illness or chronic pain can affect every part of life, not just your physical health.
Therapy offers a space to process what you're going through with someone who understands the emotional complexity of living with chronic illness or chronic pain.
What is IADC therapy?
processing grief about how life or your body has changed
navigating frustration, dismissal, or trauma within the medical system
learning how to listen to and care for your body without shame or self-blame
regulating the nervous system during periods of flare-ups, uncertainty, or overwhelm
setting boundaries and pacing energy in ways that protect your wellbeing
navigating the impact of illness on relationships, work, and identity
cultivating compassion for yourself while navigating in a body that’s constantly changing
At Carlisle Collective, therapy for chronic illness and chronic pain goes beyond symptom management. Our therapists support clients in:
Our Austin therapists take a collaborative, compassionate approach tailored to your experience. Whether your illness is newly diagnosed or something you've been living with for years, therapy can help you feel more supported, grounded, and connected to yourself.
Is IADC therapy right for me?
Our therapists have supported clients living with a wide range of chronic illnesses and health conditions — from autoimmune disorders to post-viral illness to chronic pain. Some of the conditions we commonly work with include:
Some of the conditions our clients live with include:
autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Hashimoto’s
fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome
endometriosis and pelvic pain conditions
chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
POTS and dysautonomia
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
migraines and chronic headache disorders
type 1 diabetes and other metabolic conditions
long COVID and post-viral illness
gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS or Crohn’s disease
We work with clients in Austin and throughout Texas navigating a wide range of chronic illnesses. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy, which can be especially helpful on difficult symptom days. And even if your diagnosis isn't listed here, therapy can still provide meaningful support for the emotional impact of living with chronic illness or chronic pain.
Do I have to believe in an afterlife?
processing grief about how life or your body has changed
navigating frustration, dismissal, or trauma within the medical system
learning how to listen to and care for your body without shame or self-blame
regulating the nervous system during periods of flare-ups, uncertainty, or overwhelm
setting boundaries and pacing energy in ways that protect your wellbeing
navigating the impact of illness on relationships, work, and identity
cultivating compassion for yourself while navigating in a body that’s constantly changing
At Carlisle Collective, therapy for chronic illness and chronic pain goes beyond symptom management. Our therapists support clients in:
Our Austin therapists take a collaborative, compassionate approach tailored to your experience. Whether your illness is newly diagnosed or something you've been living with for years, therapy can help you feel more supported, grounded, and connected to yourself.
Meet your IADC therapist
Sarah Osmer
EMDR-trained, IADC-trained, attachment and relational orientation - passionate about grief work
LPC-SupervisorReady to find the right therapist for you?
We know that finding the right therapist can feel like one more exhausting thing to manage. Just reach out and let us know you're looking for support with chronic illness or chronic pain — we'll take it from there and match you with a therapist who truly understands this experience.