Our self-esteem can feel like a roller coaster at times. Sometimes we have all the confidence in the world and other times we have none. For some it might even feel like the self-esteem is never there. Either way this impacts how we show up to our daily lives. Low self-esteem can hold us back and make us believe we are not capable of achieving much. My approach to strengthening self-esteem is paying attention to the negative voices, determining what their motive could be, teaching those voices better ways of achieving that motive, and instilling more self-compassion for the the times when our self-esteem still is not where we want it to be.
Understanding self, within the world, the community and family is a necessity to understanding your roles, desires, and talents. Esteem is earned from oneself when attention is paid to all that significantly matters to you whatever your realm of community and purpose. Ms. Kurz provides a road map for learning self-love so that you can subsequently more fully love others. Self-esteem is a natural by-product of this love of self and other.
Self esteem is a judgment upon yourself and/or others. I can help you with the appropriate tools and coping skills to help you feel secure with yourself and understand what self care means to you.
Self esteem often stems from childhood. we will use a combination of behavioral interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT) as well as narrative therapy to identify your sense of self. We will also look at your values to make sure you are living in line with them.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CDWF, CEQP
Low self-esteem. Ugh. Are you tired of looping through statements like "I'm not enough," "I'm an imposter" or "I'm a failure?" Does shame and fear make you want to crawl under a rock? It doesn't have to be like that. Let's find and eradicate the source of those negative beliefs so we can replace them with the positive attitudes, opinions, and beliefs that will bring you to the life that you deserve. Maybe you've seen Dr. Brene Brown's TED talk or read her bestselling books on self-esteem, shame, and vulnerability? I am a Certified Daring Way Facilitator for Dr. Brown's Daring Way™ and Rising Strong™ programs, and I can guide you through the work that will change the way you think about yourself. Let's talk!
Are you exhausted from struggling with low-esteem? You know you should be able to believe in yourself but your self-critic is tirelessly pointing out ways you don't measure up. No matter what you do, you never feel quite good enough or worthy of attention, respect and love from others. Together we'll work to build up a sense of self-confidence starting by tapping into feelings of strength and confidence within your body. We'll dig into the messages of unworthiness given to you and stand up to the lie that you're just not good enough. We'll establish your right to set boundaries, to ask for what you need and feel confident in doing so.
Self-view can be an impactful factor in taking action. Shifting self-talk and participating in life in different ways is supported by self-acceptance and connecting to values.
If you have an overpowering critical inner voice and find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of shame or guilt, I will help you build a better relationship with your inner critic and find better ways of interacting with it. This will usually involve exploring the origins of your inner critic, which is often early life in you family, school, and/or religious community. As your inner critic relaxes and gains more compassion towards you, you will feel lighter and more empowered in your life.
I help you get at the root cause of what gets in the way to feel better about yourself. I can teach you how to have the necessary self compassion and setting realistic goals while building a skill set to enhance self confidence.