When we do not feel safe as children, we adapt to survive, however, we become disconnected with our authentic self. As adults, this affects our relationship with ourselves and with others. We can become connected with our bodies and our emotions as we begin to seek healing and do not have to stay stuck in the effects of relationship trauma of the past. Important to notice signs of disconnection from yourself.
You may have broken ties or moved far away, but the ache of that parental bond still lives inside. There’s a way to heal what they could never give — by discovering who you truly are, beneath the trauma.
.When your emotional needs were overlooked as a child, you may have learned to doubt yourself, avoid mistakes at all costs, or freeze in fear of disapproval. This kind of emotional neglect often shows up later in life as procrastination, perfectionism, and self-criticism. In this post, I explore how emotional neglect and procrastination are connected — and how healing begins when you learn to honor your feelings and trust yourself again.
When your emotional needs were ignored or dismissed growing up, you may find yourself feeling “too much” in relationships — always longing for reassurance and connection. In this post, I explore how childhood neglect can lead to emotional neediness in adulthood, and how therapy can help you heal and feel secure in yourself and your relationships.
The way that we learn to connect with others in our relationships is called “attachment style” .Our parents and caregivers play a crucial role i the style of “attachment'‘ we develop.. When as children those adults who are closest are unable to nurture us and be responsive to our needs then in order to survive we often “shut down” emotionally. An“avoidant attachment style” develops as a survival response to fear,, anxiety and feelings of rejection and abandonment.as there is a lack of a secure connection and trust.
Phone and social media addiction have quietly eroded our ability to be present — with ourselves, with God, and with those we love. The pandemic only deepened this disconnection, leaving many stuck in emotional shutdown and glued to their screens. But healing is possible when you put the phone down and take the first step toward true connection again.
Even if you look okay on the outside, walking through life with a broken heart, depression, or grief can feel like you’ve fallen and can’t get back up. You don’t have to keep carrying this pain alone. At Ronee Miller Counseling in Tribeca, NYC, I offer a quiet, compassionate space where you can feel seen, supported, and begin to heal.
So many men carry a quiet ache—a longing for the father they never had. Whether your father was emotionally absent, critical, or simply unable to connect, the impact runs deep. This post explores the hidden wounds of sons, the relationship trauma it creates, and how true healing begins when you're safe, seen, heard, and felt.
Anxiety and calm may seem like opposites, but they often live side by side in the human heart. Anxiety is not a flaw—it’s a cry for connection, a sign that something deep within you is longing to be held with care. So many people walk through life silently carrying fear, self-doubt, and shame, believing they must do it all alone. But healing begins the moment you let someone in. Therapy is a sacred space where the noise quiets, your truth is honored, and you begin to remember who you are beneath the fear.
Even in the most overwhelming seasons when grief suffocates, when shame silences, when God seems so absent-there is a deeper truth: the light has not gone out. You may feel lost in confusion, depression, or heartache, but scripture reminds us:” the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Divorce for women in midlife in NYC is a profound emotional shift that can leave you feeling confused, anxious, or unsure of who you are without your relationship. The trauma of separation and grief that often follows needs attention so you can begin to heal from the inside out. I would be honored to help you reclaim your identity and inner voice!
