Self-Esteem

Self-esteem frequently plays into depression, anxiety, codependency, and other maladaptive ways we cope with life.

Self Esteem encompasses so many areas of our lives...communication, relating, making plans/goals in our close relationships and in our communities of work, family and play. I am certified in Brene\' Brown\'s curriculum of Shame Resilience to help us sort out the details and live our fuller and happier life. Our self esteem drives the directions we go and finding ways to increase it's health can only help us. I am empathetic and supportive as we identify challenges and find solutions.

I want to help you find your path to self-acceptance and self-compassion.

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.

One of the biggest destructive forces on self-esteem is those toxic situations in which your value as a person is not recognized. When people treat you like you are not worthwhile, you can begin to think that about yourself. And then the littlest criticism can trigger self-doubt, discouragement, and powerlessness. Together, we can clarify the respect, care, and love you deserve, embrace all the unique, wonderful, weird ways that you are YOU, and help you to feel re-empowered.

Addressing self-esteem issues is vital in helping people reach their goals. Low self-esteem may result in difficulty in relationships and work. You can easily become discouraged and take things personally. Talk-therapy is just one proven way to help with those who suffer from low-self esteem. I will explore with you ways to strengthen your sense of self by helping you discover your values and other changes you can make to help you feel more empowered.

Loving and accepting yourself as you authentically are is not as easy as it sounds. For everyone, the journey toward self care is different. I will listen to you and be there for you as you learn how to value and respect yourself. You deserve care. I can help.

For so many people, our sense of worthiness and value are impacted by external factors. Things like our standards of beauty, media messaging about ‘success,’ expectations for what we’re ‘supposed’ to do or have accomplished. When our ideas about who we are and how we’re doing clash with these external factors, that can leave us feeling pretty shitty. Where does your sense of self and worthiness come from? Does that still feel like a fit for you?

Self-esteem and depression often go hand in hand. If you aren't feeling very good about yourself, you're probably not feeling very good about your life and your future. I'll help you work through feelings of inadequacy, shame, and guilt, and start acting in ways that respect the true value of who you are. I encourage client's to learn about and practice self-compassion (if you're assuming this just means being nicer to yourself- you're wrong- it's so much more)!

It is my strong belief that all humans are worthy of love and connection. Low self esteem is a learned behavior that develops through attachment wounding, traumatic experiences, and societal oppression. Through deep listening and unconditional positive regard, I'll help you explore the origins of your inner critic, unravel struggles with worthiness, and identify values. I help to untangle appropriate guilt from unhealthy shame and to re-balance self-acceptance with taking responsibility.

Developing acceptance, compassion, and kindness towards ourselves is a lifelong practice. The person we have the most conversations with throughout our lifetime is ourselves and it is worth examining what those conversations regularly look and feel like. I work with clients to cultivate their strengths, find acceptance for the unique person that they are, and develop a sense of congruence. By examining our own narratives and where they come from we can change our story for the better.

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!

I want to be happy; I want to feel better; I want to feel good about myself. Many people come in with these goals but feel hopeless about finding a path toward them. I hold a specialization in positive psychology, and a focus on esteem, worth, and meaning is deeply embedded in all of my work. I work with many people who are struggling to feel good about themselves or their lives and hoping for better.

I take a focus with almost all of my clients, to help them to develop a more positive self-image and self-acceptance. Low self-esteem often can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms. By addressing the way we view ourselves we can change the way we view the world. Self-compassion and positive talk has been a integral and transformative part of the work I have done over the past 5 years.

Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect.

You’re doing everything “right” but you still feel dissatisfied. You have trouble letting go of the “shoulds” and “ought tos.” aybe you are a recovering (or hoping to become recovering) people-pleaser, seeking to figure out who you are independent of your utility to others. Let’s shift beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you in favor of relearning to trust your innate wisdom.

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.

Are you struggling to break free from anxiety, self-doubt or critical thoughts about yourself? We often are our worst and these thoughts can really impact how we feel about yourselves and how we show up in relationships. When the stories we tell ourselves are negative and limiting, they can stop you from participating in and enjoying life fully. I can help give you the skills to help you break free from these limiting narratives and finding greater confidence in yourself.

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!