Just Be Sad With Me: A Story About Love & the Courage to Let Go

She looked up at me for the first time in twelve minutes.
Her heart was breaking, but something in the silence began to shift — a moment of connection, of permission to simply be sad.
This story from the therapy room explores what happens when we stop trying to fix heartbreak and instead meet it with presence, attachment healing, and the gentle wisdom of somatic therapy in NYC.

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How to Survive the Pain of Heartbreak (When Your Whole Body Hurts)

When love ends, the pain isn’t just emotional — it’s physical. Your chest tightens, your breath shortens, and your body forgets how to rest.
In this reflection, Esther Goldstein, LCSW, shares what’s really happening in your nervous system and how somatic therapy and attachment healing can help you survive heartbreak with compassion instead of collapse.
If you’ve ever whispered “I can’t do this” in the dark — this is for you.

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20 Minutes On A Train Left Her Feeling Trapped | A Somatic Story

She was sitting on a train, and suddenly she felt trapped. Like she couldn’t breath. She wasn’t going crazy, but she was having a body flashback. If you want to understand why your body can go into a panic spin, read more about somatic therapy. You can learn ways to calm the body- and the mind.

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Why Your $500K Salary Can't Stop the Panic Attacks

The hedge fund manager sat across from me, Patagonia vest perfectly pressed, checking his phone between breaths. "I meditate every morning, I have a therapist, a coach, and a nutritionist. So why do I still feel like I'm drowning?" His jaw clenched. His eyes open, wide. "There," I said softly. "That's why." Read about Somatic Tension and How Somatic Therapy Helps Offer relief.

Counseling in New York for Somatic Therapy for High Achievers

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Develop A Secure Attachment | Relationship Counseling New York

Let's talk about how you can become more secure in your relationships. Yes, even if your tendency is to be anxious or avoidant, there are things to do to build more security! Read more from an attachment and relationship expert in NYC.

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