Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you often feel awkward and self-conscious in social settings? Are you constantly comparing yourself to others and finding you never measure up?
Self-esteem is a concept that speaks to how we feel about ourselves. When one has high self-esteem, they feel confident, centered, and worthy of love. People with low self-esteem often feel shame and self-doubt. They often feel critical of themselves and are unworthy of love or praise.
Having a knowledgeable and supportive therapist in your corner can help you develop a healthier and more realistic sense of self. He or she will help you connect the dots in your life, discover where your low self-esteem came from, and provide tools so you can absolve your negative beliefs and critical self-talk and replace them with self-love and self-compassion.
If you suffer from low self-esteem and would like to explore treatment options, please reach out to me.
In self-esteem building sessions, I begin by assessing the client's current self-perception and identifying areas where they may struggle. Through supportive dialogue and active listening, I help clients recognize their strengths, values, and achievements. Using evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology, we work on challenging self-critical thoughts and fostering self-compassion. Together, we set realistic goals for personal growth and develop strategies to build confidence and assertiveness. Regular feedback and adjustments ensure the effectiveness of our approach, empowering clients to cultivate a positive self-image and navigate life with greater resilience and self-assurance.
Self-concept is formed through our histories in important relationships. The therapy relationship itself can be a laboratory in which to experiment with softening the harshness of self-judgment and developing an attitude of honest self-compassion.
Through challenging cognitive distortions and negative self talk, we will work on improving your view of self and develop a healthy, realistic, appreciative opinion of who you are.
Counselor/Therapist, MS-CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, Nationally Certified Counselor
You are the main character in this play called "my life". Join me in ushering you into a life in which your bigness is embraced rather than shied away from.
Everyone has at least one aspect of their life where they feel not good enough. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, relational emotive therapy, person centered therapy and EMDR I can help clients improve their self-esteem and self-confidence. I can also help them let go of perfectionist beliefs that are holding them back.
Sessions at Joie de Vivre can reshape and reform your idea of confidence. Granting you a new avenue at self-esteem because we believe that all women deserve to feel their best and act within the most excellent version of themselves. Our safe and accommodating space with each of our empathetic counselors will carve out your challenges and support your transformation of mind, body, and spirit.
We all speak to ourselves, and when we do it in encouraging ways we can feel pretty good. People with low self-esteem often have a harsh and critical inner voice though. Some therapists like to call this a ‘bully voice’. A number of psychological treatments have been developed which directly target low self-esteem. These include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and ACT.
We all struggle at times with defining our sense of self, disassociating our previous identities to be replaced with an unfamiliar version of ourselves. These constant changes or lack thereof can leave us feeling drained, let down, and persistent feelings of shame, sadness, or guilt can arise.
How can counseling help?
Sessions at Joie de Vivre can reshape and reform your idea of confidence. Granting you a new avenue at self-esteem because we believe that all women deserve to feel their best and act within the most excellent version of themselves. Our safe and accommodating space with each of our empathetic counselors will carve out your challenges and support your transformation of mind, body, and spirit.
Some Stats: 2 out of 3 people interviewed in a recent article, said that they don't feel confident at their work. Over half individuals interviewed report feeling, at least sometimes, that they are not liked by others, 80% of men and 85% of women don't believe they are attractive. Self-love is literally the most important element to creating your life in a healthy way and the good news is anyone can improve their self-love!
In our work together, I help you develop a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence by helping you identify negative self-talk and beliefs, challenge and reframe them, and develop more positive and realistic self-perceptions.
I talk about self-criticism, often how we express self-esteem, with all of my clients. Every. Single. One. We call ourselves things we would never call anyone else “disgusting, lazy, unworthy, embarrassing, ugly, stupid. The list goes on and on. Instead of metaphorically beating yourself up for beating yourself up (because that defeats the purpose right?) try some of these tips. ✔️
Try talking to yourself how you would talk to a best friend, small child, or a lovable pet. You can still challenge yourself but say it in a gentle way. “I know you are really tired but you are gonna feel better if you get up and make some breakfast.
There are so many ways that our self esteem can be chipped away over time. I can help you rediscover your worth and build confidence in who you are and where your life is going.
Life can be hard. Sometimes we have difficulty communicating with our partner, boss, children, or our parents. Sometimes we have difficulty adjusting to a new environment or new life circumstances. At times, we may feel stuck and unsure of how to make changes in our lives. Other times we may want to delve deeper and truly understand our motivations and desires. Sometimes we just need to feel heard and understood. Having an unbiased, non judgmental person to talk to can help.
Low self-esteem is a very common issue that many of us face, and I feel well equipped to help you increase your self-esteem. I draw from several theories of psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and others.
Self-esteem is important to address because it greatly influences our behaviors and choices. It is a direct reflection of how we view our own worth and value. Typically those who struggle with lower self-esteem rely on external validating sources to make them feel good. While there is nothing wrong with receiving validation from others, relying too heavily on others’ perceptions prevents you from being able to generate your own confidence. Wellness & Recovery Counseling, LLC hopes to assist clients in identifying their worth and have a stronger sense of self. We want to help motivate clients to learn how to reach their goals and believe in their ability to do so.