Healing Trauma & Anxiety in NYC: Break Free from People-Pleasing
Do you often say “yes” when you want to say “no”? If you find yourself constantly putting others’ needs ahead of your own, you’re not alone. People-pleasing may feel like the easiest way to keep the peace or gain approval, but it can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and disconnected from your true self.
People-pleasing isn’t just a bad habit. It’s often a survival mechanism rooted in past trauma, attachment wounds, or a fear of rejection. Over time, it can lead to anxiety, resentment, and a diminished sense of self-worth. The good news is, healing is possible. In this post, we’ll explore how people-pleasing develops, its connection to trauma and anxiety, and steps you can take to break free.
Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Healing Trauma & Anxiety in NYC
Have you ever felt like you're standing in your own way, unable to reach your goals? Self-sabotage often isn’t laziness—it’s rooted in fear, trauma, or anxiety. These patterns can hold you back, but they don’t have to define you. By recognizing your behaviors, replacing fear with action, and practicing self-compassion, you can break free from the cycle of self-doubt and move toward healing and growth. Learn how to take the first steps in your journey and uncover what’s been holding you back.
Breaking Free from Love Addiction: Healing Attachment Trauma and Building Healthy Relationships in NYC
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Love addiction isn’t about true love—it’s often a way to fill emotional voids or cope with unresolved trauma. Rooted in attachment wounds, it can trap you in cycles of unhealthy relationships and constant anxiety. But healing is possible. By understanding the connection between love addiction, trauma, and anxiety, and taking steps like practicing self-compassion, setting boundaries, and working through past pain, you can build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Start your journey toward love that uplifts, not consumes, by reconnecting with yourself and seeking support. Read more to learn how to break free and heal.
Why Forgiving Yourself is Important
Give yourself some grace and practice the art of self-forgiveness.
Are You Parenting Your Partner?
Ever feel like you are telling your partner what to do, doing things for them, nagging them to do more of the things you want them to do, or not do? Then you're probably parenting your partner.
Learn what to do instead from my latest blog post.
One Big Cause of Conflict in a Relationship — And the Simple Fix
Love Languages and Sexual Blueprints can help bring you and your partner closer and resolve some conflict.
5 Ways to Overcome Relationship Jet Lag
The term "relationship jet lag" means “when the transition into or out of time with your partner takes longer because your mind is still lagging behind, stuck in the last thing you were doing.”
It’s when you feel out of sync.
Two Things That Impact Your Relationship and How to Make it Better
Humans are wired for attachment. When my clients say, “I’ll just be alone forever,” I know they don’t mean it. We are designed to be interdependent, and it’s ok to want someone to depend upon. In fact, science demonstrates that the more our needs ARE met in our dependency years, the more confident and independent we can become.
Our emotional needs continue to vie for attention as adults though, and research again demonstrates that when we feel safely partnered, we can feel secure enough to venture forth in other endeavors. Learn how to make your relationship secure.
4 Powerful Tips for Changing Your Inner Voice
Self-talk is an important part of our daily lives. It helps us cope with stress, stay focused on tasks at hand, and even control our moods. But sometimes we say things to ourselves that aren’t true or are downright mean, and these negative thoughts can affect how we feel and act in the world. Read this post to learn how to change your inner critic for good.