Self-Esteem

When the way we perceive ourselves becomes unhealthy, it is difficult to manage and respond appropriately to challenges in life. I help clients learn how to befriend themselves by nurturing and accepting who they are in order to find internal well-being.

Sometimes we're our own worst critics. But that doesn't mean we are right. I want to work with you so that you can start to see yourself in a softer, more positive light. You're the star of your own story -- now let's start to explore what that really means. I

Learn to stop chasing self-esteem and start developing self-compassion! With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care we'd give to a good friend. Learn ways to use compassion and self-kindness to transform suffering!

I'm passionate about helping souls who have suffered at the hands of their partners, friends, family members, co-workers or bosses with narcissistic traits. To live with someone who has no empathy for your needs damages your self-esteem. This form of gaslighting & invalidation is terribly painful. Low self-worth is inevitable and NOT your fault. I get it because I've lived it. Therapy can create awareness and understanding of your experience, as well as help you find your way out of the pain.

If it is difficult to feel as though your needs and wants matter, if you aren't sure that what you are experiencing is "bad enough" to receive support, if you know how it feels to have "imposter syndrome", always waiting for someone to find out that you aren't measuring up, I can help. In therapy, we learn together what it is that you need to feel comfortable and courageous enough to be in your own skin.

Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. There's a critical voice in our heads that try to keep us in line. While that helps us be likable and good members of society, it can also limit us from our true potential of living a life with intention.

Self-esteem has a huge impact on everything we do, but it can be hard to recognize it. Sometimes it's to the point that it's hard to even imagine feeling confident, or worthy. You're worthy, but I can understand how you may not feel that way. Together, we can help you get to a place where you feel worthy, valuable, and confident, in a way that feels genuine to you.

To improve self-esteem, I will help you learn how to trust your gut and really pay attention to what is happening inside of you. Our intuition is often referred to as our “inner voice” most commonly known as a gut feeling. Body Psychotherapy & Embodied Spirituality utilize the body as a compass along with visualization and mindfulness, to create healthy boundaries in your relationships, so that you have space to manifest how you want to be in the world, and heal negative thinking patterns.

So many of us live in a constant state of disconnection. Disconnection from ourselves, from those around us, disconnection from our joy. So many of us are carrying around stories that were passed down to us from our families of origin, society, friends, and social media, all of which can overshadow how we feel about ourselves and the value we believe we hold. These old beliefs limit our ability to recognize our worthiness.

We are all impacted by the different spaces and communities we engage with. Insecurities can easily arise. I will partner with you to unpack the sources of self-esteem challenges and build upon your strengths and therapeutic tools.

I aim to work with issues surrounding self esteem by making more space for self compassion, as well as by understanding the root causes for concerns to be present. Stepping into and accepting authentic selves is an important part of this process that I hope to be able to guide you in.

In my work with self-esteem, I focus on helping clients explore and embrace their unique strengths, identities, and values. Recognizing that issues like discrimination, neurodivergence, and trauma can impact self-worth, I create a safe, supportive environment where clients can rediscover their confidence and develop a healthy, affirming relationship with themselves. Together, we work on fostering self-compassion, resilience, and genuine self-acceptance.

I specialize in working on self-esteem and confidenc, and through evaluating evidence and challenging distorted self perceptions, I believe I can help you with improving your self esteem!

As a therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients build self-esteem by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns that contribute to low self-worth. I work with clients to recognize and reframe distorted beliefs about themselves, replacing them with more balanced and positive perspectives. Through CBT, clients learn to develop self-compassion, set realistic goals, and celebrate their achievements, fostering a healthier and more confident self-image.

Self-esteem is the belief in one’s ability to handle life productively. Life experiences and successful interactions help to build healthy self-esteem. A difficult childhood, critical caregivers or peers, or other stressful life events can damage self-esteem and lead to negative beliefs about oneself. Low self-esteem can impact a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns.