Self-Esteem

I have struggled with self-esteem issues my whole life. Because of that, I feel I am equipped with the necessary experience to truly understand and help individuals grappling with this issue.

You'd be surprised how many successful people feel like they have no idea what they're doing. Maybe you judge yourself as never good enough no matter what you achieve, or that you can't afford to make mistakes. Together, we'll teach you skills to appreciate your strengths and successes instead of always focusing on what's wrong, and learn that flexibility is a faster way to your goals than rigid perfectionism.

In life, what gives you purpose? Value? Meaning? Most people have no idea how to answer those questions but the reality is that our answers to these questions are what drive us in life. Wouldn't it be nice to know what motivates you to do the things you do? To be able to make intentional choices that are within your values instead of asking yourself, "Why do I keep doing this?" or "Why can't I just do that?!" Learning how to obtain (healthy) Self-Esteem can change your life.

Self-esteem is how we view and value ourselves. It shapes our confidence, sense of worth, and ability to cope with challenges. Healthy self-esteem means accepting both our strengths and flaws, while low self-esteem often leads to self-doubt and harsh self-criticism. As a therapist, I focus on helping clients build a balanced, compassionate self-view, which is essential for emotional well-being and growth.

We can improve your self-esteem by exploring your strengths, finding your purpose, and discovering what is or isn't meaningful to you. By practicing mindfulness and improving self-awareness, it's easier to know yourself, and thus love yourself.

How we feel about ourselves strongly impacts the choices we make, our social interactions, as well as the intimate relationships we find ourselves in. Sometimes the most helpful approach in addressing life situations (bad relationships, dissatisfaction with work, and any other life challenge) is using a “back-door” approach. By addressing low self-esteem directly, some people find that these life stressors (that are often the symptom rather than the problem) tend to resolve.

Self-esteem is often impacted by the expectations others place on us. We feel we can't live up to these standards, which leads us to question our worth and lose sight of who we are. This can cause the voice in our head to constantly tell us we're not enough- but you don't have to "do more" to be worthy. I aim to help you become more comfortable with yourself, viewing yourself with compassion and kindness. Let's quiet the critical voice and replace it with one that accepts your true self.

Do you tend to devalue yourself? Do you judge yourself when you cannot meet up your expectations? Do you have self-doubt when you make a decision? If you can relate to one of above statements, you may experience low self-esteem. However, it can change as I am specialized in supporting clients with low self-esteem. I provide a safe space to help clients let go of the critical voice and cultivate self-compassion to themselves.

I love helping clients explore the self-judgments and self-invalidations that underly their self-esteem issues. Most often, I find that people inherited these judgments and invalidations from their environment and identifying those origins can be a powerful first step to changing them. I support clients to learn to challenge their problematic thoughts and habits so they can approach their sense of self effectively and with self-compassion.

Do you feel like you are a good person? I am regularly dismayed at how many people I talk to that tell me No, they don't think they are. Why? Do you have bad intentions? Do you want to hurt people? Do you refuse responsibilities that are yours? Let's explore where this idea of you as a bad person came from, break it down, shine a light on the lie you've been believing about yourself. Without that thought dragging you down, true wellness is on the horizon.

If you're suffering from low self-esteem, you know full well how much this impacts every facet of your life. My therapeutic approach will help support you in redefining your internal dialogue and how you view yourself.

Self-esteem and self-confidence issues are very common, though many suffer silently alone. I used to be like this. I wish I had sought counseling much earlier in life. My passion today is helping people feel comfortable and understand why they feel this way. I know how to help people transform their lives so they can feel confident and live the lives they truly want to live. Feel free to set up a complimentary session on my website and let's discuss how I can help you.

I'd rather this title be "self-worth", which as I see it, is a root cause for much of mental illness. Why do we stay in abusive relationships? Why do we make self-destructive decisions? Why do we struggle to take care of ourselves? Low self-worth convinces us, at a core level, that our happiness is unachievable or unreasonable. I believe we are all worthy and capable of feeling loved, happy, and fulfilled. Let's get you there together!

How much you appreciate and like yourself regardless of the circumstances is what we call self esteem. People with low self-esteem tend to feel less sure of their abilities and may doubt their decision-making process as well as having issues with relationships and expressing their needs. There are steps and therapy techniques that as a therapist I can provide to help you address problems with self-esteem.

If you’re struggling with low self-esteem, I would be a good fit as I am able to help guide clients to and assist them in finding out what their fears are internally, and work on building on the strengths that are already there . Self esteem is often built through feeling safe in being one self, being supported, and building characteristics that make you comfortable with challenging yourself and seeing it as a positive way to grow

Self-esteem really stems in self trust. Together we can explore what your values and core beliefs are and how we can navigate accessing skills and tools to building you up. This is a space where I am always cheering you on!

Our self-esteem along with self-worth is how we value & perceive ourselves. Low self-esteem affects our decision-making, what we tolerate and accept from others & our willingness to pursue opportunities. Our self-esteem & self-worth are directly linked to our happiness and self-respect. What we think of ourselves, our internal thoughts, significantly influence our mental health.