Self-Esteem
About self-esteem
What is self-esteem and self-worth?
How you view yourself and the beliefs you hold about who you are
How you feel about yourself
How capable you believe you are
Having positive regard toward yourself and valuing your worth
Ability to have compassion for all parts of yourself
Do you resonate with any of the following?
Self-worth is attached to others’ opinion of you
People-pleasing in efforts to be liked, accepted, and connect with others
Focusing on others’ needs while neglecting your own
Feeling like you’re not good enough
Fearful of expressing yourself due to worry about upsetting others while ignoring or invalidating your own feelings or believing that your opinions are not valuable
Apologizing for things that you’re not responsible for
Difficulty setting boundaries
Feelings of sadness, worry, and self-doubt
What therapy for low self-worth can look like:
Explore the root causes of low self-worth
Learn how a negative self-image is formed and how it is maintained
Identify emotional triggers and wounds that are connected to reactions you have to different situations in life
Learn how your emotions communicate with you and how to develop a different relationship with them
Improve how you talk to yourself and how you treat yourself
Learn how to achieve a balanced view of yourself where you can respond to challenges with compassion instead of judgment, criticism, and blame
Whether you want to start a new relationship with yourself or strengthen the one you have, I can give you the tools to guide you
My experiences supporting others with strengthening their self-worth:
I have provided individual therapy to youth and adults for over 20 years guiding them toward building a secure sense of self.
I have also co-facilitated both girl's and women's self-esteem groups to help females connect with their authentic self and empower them in their lives.
