IADC Therapy in Austin, TX
A brief, focused approach to grief, loss, and the bonds that continue.
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-adjacent therapeutic approach developed specifically for grief. It is designed to help people process the emotional pain surrounding a loss, and for some, may be accompanied by 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:
you understand that they’re gone, but some part of you can’t quite make sense of a world without them
you find yourself longing to feel close to them - even for just a moment
you find yourself thinking about things that you wish you could have said, asked, or did differently
you carry guilt, anger, regret, or unanswered questions about the relationship
the loss was sudden or traumatic, and memories of what happened sometimes overshadow memories of the person you loved
the relationship was complicated, and the grief doesn’t fit neatly into what people expect grief to look like
you’ve done a lot of grieving already - but it still feels like there’s something unresolved or unfinished
Grief doesn’t always need to be “resolved”. Sometimes it needs a different kind of space.
IADC was developed specifically to work with the emotional pain surrounding grief, loss, and bereavement, and to create the conditions in which a profound sense of connection, resolution, or peace may sometimes emerge.
Is IADC therapy right for me?
IADC therapy may be a good fit if grief is at the heart of what you’re carrying - and you feel that you’re ready to approach it differently.
IADC is a focused and emotionally intensive form of grief and bereavement therapy. Rather than spending months exploring your history or talking broadly about your loss and loved ones, we’ll identify the parts of your grief that still carry the most emotional pain and work with them directly using bilateral stimulation.
at least six months have passed since your loss, or if you feel that sadness and longing are the most prevalent grief experiences
grief is the primary thing you’d like help with, even if the loss happened many years ago
you can access the sadness connected to the person who died, rather than feeling completely disconnected from it
you feel able to experience strong emotions without becoming completely overwhelmed or shutting down
you’re open to whatever emerges from the process, without needing a particular experience to happen
You may be a good candidate for IADC if:
You don’t have to believe in an afterlife.
You don’t need to be spiritual, religious, or even particularly certain about what you believe happens after death.
Some people understand experiences that arise during IADC spiritually. Others understand them psychologically or neurobiologically. And some people aren’t interested in explaining them at all.
We won’t tell you what your experience means. And you don’t need to have an ADC for the work to be meaningful and profound.
Our focus is ultimately on helping you process the emotional pain of your grief and loss. Whatever happens beyond belongs to you.
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.
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/relational orientation. Passionate about grief, loss, and continuing bonds.
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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.