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.

Abandonment Trauma, Emotional Neglect, emotionally unavailable, Enmeshment, EMDR for TraumaEsther GoldsteinSeptember 26, 2024emotionally unavailable, healing emotional issues, emotional intimacy, seeking love, relationship therapy nyc, relationship therapy long islandComment

Pumpkin Spice & Internal Family Systems

Sometimes, your mind feels like there’s something overtaking it and you’re at a loss. You think to yourself, “Why am I so confident and ok sometimes, and other times I am moody or insecure?”

In this blog we explain the concept of parts work and how to help you resolve that mystery and find inner calm again.

Self Help Tips, Internal Family Systems, Family Dynamics, Emotional NeglectEsther GoldsteinNovember 17, 2020internal family systems, IFS, parts work, healing emotional issuesComment

Wise Mind Accepts- 7 Skills from DBT

When we are over-stressed, we feel out of control and hopeless. It’s normal to have an urge to do anything to make the distress just stop in its track. If you have a hard time handling stress, it might seem almost impossible to tolerate extreme emotions. Let’s help you put the breaks on the vicious cycle of negative behaviors which make things worse in the long run.

Here are 7 Easy DBTnSkills to practice for Stress Relief. Read on!

Anxiety, Emotional WellnessEsther GoldsteinApril 10, 2018woodmere counseling, hewlett therapist, stress reduction five towns nassau county, healing emotional issues, cedarhurst trauma expertComment

Trauma Therapy Demystified - part 1

Seeking relief from anxiety and trauma symptoms? Reach out to Esther Goldstein Anxiety and Trauma Expert in Long Island New York. Click here to schedule your first session.

"I’ve been to therapy most of my life, and I feel like there’s this alluring concept of getting better”.

Allison sits across me, her body tight, shoulders leaned forward. I remember the first time we met, her eyes had darted across the room looking for danger, feeling hyper-vigilant, her body stuck in fight and flight response.

Esther GoldsteinMarch 6, 2018three phases of trauma treatment, five towns trauma treatment, counseling nassau county, coping skills for anxiety, healing emotional issuesComment

Satiating the need for Emotional Connection

In the past blog I discussed the concept of emotional hunger.

If you’re in relationships that feel disconnected or where you're left thirsty for real, steady connections, read on. What are emotional needs? And what does it meant to feel emotionally satiated?

Click here for relationship counseling in New York, and reach out for counseling today.