Self-esteem issues can be tied to anxiety, and messages from others who influence us. But it also involves a fairly constant self-judgment, especially when comparing oneself to others- or how we think they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be very effective at helping people- teens, young adults, and adults- get out of the self-esteem trap and learn to harness that discernment and judgment in a helpful way.
Our self-esteem is the foundation out of which a life of creativity and enjoyment springs. But so often we carry other people's ideas, projections and fantasies, on our backs. Or we suffer losses and trauma that make us feel badly about ourselves. I can help you let those ideas go, and maybe see the deeper value that you hold, and open the path to a warmer, more accepting and compassionate experience of yourself.
The majority of my clients over the years have requested to work on their self-esteem during therapy sessions. Specifically, I've worked with those who are looking to improve their symptoms of depression, their negative self-talk, and self-esteem in their romantici relationships.
Having a low self-esteem can be so disturbing and yet is so solvable. When you pay attention to your thought life and learn how to reframe negative thinking patterns you are on your way to viewing yourself accurately!
Do you judge yourself harshly? Think of yourself as incapable orIf you have low self-esteem, you might feel shy or anxious around other people, think of yourself as incapable or criticize yourself harshly. Some people with low self-esteem know that they judge themselves too harshly, whereas others hold onto their negative beliefs so strongly that they can feel like facts. Low self-esteem affects many people, and may make you more vulnerable to struggling with other mental health problems
Does this sound familiar? You want to feel confident and secure, but instead you are constantly thinking of yourself as flawed in some way, not good enough, or unlovable? It has been hard for you to work on these self-esteem concerns on your own. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus, and I help ambitious women find relief from the negative impacts of low self-esteem. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.