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“Happy Father’s Day”

You’re one of those people who does a pretty good job at pretending it isn’t Father’s Day, that fathers aren’t really important and that your relationship with him didn’t really matter all that much.

But deep inside, you know you’re not being fully truthful to yourself. You’re not being fully real because that comes with a risk. A risk of deep searing grief. A risk of untamed anger. A risk of relentless sadness. A risk of tears that will not be contained. A risk that you’ll fall apart, when all you’ve had to do is pull yourself together, one bit at a time.

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You’re stressed and out of sorts but don’t know why. You know you need to stop over-working or over-thinking but no matter what you do, it’s not working. You can’t seem to get off the spinning wheel of worry and stress. You’re not alone in this - and there is a way to make a change. Let’s dive in to what is going on beneath the surface with IFS Parts work. Learn about IFS Internal Family Systems Therapy with expert Esther Goldstein in New York. Book a FREE consultation session today.

“Why Do People Cheat” is a question that has been asked for centuries. So if you are finding yourself in a scenario in New York or Long Island, navigating a tricky relationship, know you are not alone. Here is some research from expert psychologist Esther Perel and some comforting words and guidance.

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Are you in a relationship with someone who is married, or is not fully ready to get into a relationship? Maybe they’re not “married” per se, but they are married to some unsettled issue in their life. A boundary they have not yet set, a work issue they need to tend to, children who need their attention or something else? Being available for a relationship means we have capacity to connect. Read more about a “married man” who was wanting to start dating before being ready.

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Wow, you're so mature" is a comment many children get. Now, though it can sound like a compliment, is it really one? We are mean to go through our developmental milestones. Trauma can rob those "play-like" years. Read more. Counseling in New York and Long Island.

Am I Emotionally Available? Or, Emotionally Unavailable?

You’re snuggled between a few pillows on your bed, after hanging up the phone with your best friend, you’re physically comfy but you’re not feeling good inside. Though your best friend was very supportive, you don’t feel much better.

You get on the web to search “am I emotionally unavailable” or “am I with someone who is emotionally unavailable”.

You want to figure this out, and some steps to finally feel better. You’re in the right place. Keep reading. I’m a trauma and relationship therapist for 15 years, and I’ve got some insights for you. Book a FREE 15 min consult for a session today in our New York and Long Island office.

You are sitting here hitting your head against a wall, wondering why, in the entire New York City, you haven't found the right book to help you find love. Or , you're trying to figure out the riddle to why you are feeling unfulfilled in your current relationship. I've got some wisdom to alleviate your worries and to guide you to relief and to relationship fulfillment. Read on about how to attract emotionally available partners, and how to improve your abilities to develop meaningful relationships. Book your first session to become more emotionally available in our New York office in person or virtually. Book with expert trauma and relationship therapist Esther Goldstein, Today.