Father's Day | An Invite to Heal Daddy Issues

“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.

Read more to heal your daddy issues. Counseling in New York.

Abandonment Trauma, somatic therapy near me, trauma therapist near me, heal my abandonment, relationship issuesEsther GoldsteinJune 15, 2025daddy issues, abandonment issues, heal abandonment, somatic therapy, trauma therapy, new york inner childComment

Predict the Unpredictable: 6 Ways to Get Ahead of Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season

Think of the holiday season as a perfect storm for mental health challenges. So many people struggle more at this time of year than any other. Maybe it's the extra pressure to spend more, do more and be more. Maybe it's the winter blues that make us more prone to SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Maybe it's extra pressure at work or family obligations? Lets get ahead of the problems...

Emotional Wellness, Self Help TipsEsther GoldsteinDecember 2, 2021prepare for holiday season, winter season blues, holiday blues, Emdr for trauma, emotional intimacy, EMDR for anxiety, five towns trauma treatment, New York Emdr expert, new york inner childComment

What Is An Inner Child & What Does It Know?

You’re interested in demystifying this concept of inner child. So, here you go. Your Inner Child is a lot easier to understand and connect with than it may sound.

Read the full blog to better understand your SELF and become more wholesome, and feel better!

Abandonment Trauma, EMDR for Trauma, Emotional Neglect, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family SystemsEsther GoldsteinApril 6, 2021inner child healing, new york inner child, inner child Therapy Comments

Reparenting Yourself and why it's Important

Regardless of age, we all have an inner child. A younger version of self. A part that holds the past experiences alive and affects your day-to-day interactions. If you had your needs met as a child and knew your worth, you may have an easier time identifying, requesting and trusting in relationships.

Abandonment Trauma, Codependence, Couples Counseling, Emotional Wellness, Love and Relationships, Parenting, Self Help Tips, Somatic PsychotherapyEsther GoldsteinNovember 16, 2017inner child Therapy, new york inner child, EMDR therapy for trauma, Somatic experience new york, relationships and attachment, relationship healing Comment

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