Therapy for Self-Esteem
Unlock Your Inner Confidence
Have you ever felt stuck in the cycle of comparison? No matter what you do, it feels like you can’t possibly measure up to the insane standards of the world around you? Sometimes it feels like everyone is judging you, and it leads to an overwhelming fear of failure or disapproval.
No matter the way the struggle with self-esteem manifests in your life, you are not alone. There is a path to a more confident and empowered YOU.
How can therapy help with low self-esteem/worth?
This may seem backwards, but talking about the things we are embarrassed or scared to talk about can actually help them have less power over us. Low self-esteem is often maintained by shame. In therapy, we work together to build a non-judgmental and safe container for you to express yourself in the most authentic ways. Sometimes, just saying the icky thought aloud helps it start fading away.
The work we will do together will center on finding who you truly are, and how you truly feel. This may look like moments where I am speaking back the words you have said for us to explore and pick apart. It may look like moments of silence to really feel what is being said. We will explore the emotions behind the words. We may even try to find where this all started.
The goal is to build self-esteem, session by session, so you can put what you learned in the room to use out in the world. As a therapist, one of my greatest joys is watching a client start to really thrive in their life. We are building a toolbox together so that eventually, you can hold your head confidently and maneuver through life without me holding your hand. And I have your back, the whole way.
What are some ways that low self-esteem manifests?
Negative self-perception: “I am not good enough.” “No matter what I do, I fall short.”
Comparison with others: “I can’t stop comparing myself to others. I feel like I always fall short.” “Everyone around me seems more successful, attractive, capable, and worthy than me.”
Fear of judgment: “I am terrified of messing up and not meeting other’s expectations.” “People will certainly think poorly of me if I don’t nail this.”
Perfectionism: “It’s hard for me to accept anything less than perfection in myself.” “There is no such thing as good enough.” “I set extremely high standards for myself, and when I can’t meet them, I feel like a total failure.”
Social anxiety: “I feel so self-conscious in social situations.” “The constant worry that I am going to do or say something wrong makes it hard to enjoy myself.” “I find myself staying home, isolating, or saying no, instead of going to social events where I may let other people down.”
Fear of failure: “This fear holds me back from even trying new things or pursuing my goals.” “I am going to mess up anyway, so what’s the point in trying?”