Self-Esteem

Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. There's a critical voice in our heads that try to keep us in line. While that helps us be likable and good members of society, it can also limit us from our true potential of living a life with intention.

How you view yourself, impacts how you view your world and your relationships. In our work, I aim to uncover the root causes of your self-doubt and work to challenge and reframe these negative thought patterns to guide you towards a place of self-acceptance, confidence, and inner strength. I believe that anyone can cultivate a deep sense of self-esteem and self-worth that allows them to navigate life's challenges with resiliency, authenticity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

We will explore and address some of the core negative beliefs that make up your self-esteem. We will explore where these beliefs came from and how to replace them with new positive beliefs that will strengthen your self-esteem.

My clients tend to have low self-esteem because they have had to hide themselves in their conservative communities. When they achieved something they were told they couldn't take credit because it was "God doing it" through them, but when they made a mistake they were labeled a "sinner" and were told it was their fault. This is bullshit. I help my clients take ownership of their whole selves and teach them ways to celebrate their accomplishments.

Strengths, positive qualities and accomplishments are explored to improve self-esteem. Positive self-talk and affirmations are encouraged to improve healthy thinking patterns.

Therapy can be a powerful tool for building self-esteem by helping you understand the roots of your self-doubt and develop self-compassion. In therapy, I'll help you to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more constructive ones, while also learning to treat yourself with kindness. Through cognitive-behavioral approaches and a supportive environment, you can gradually reshape how you see yourself, leading to greater confidence and a more balanced self-image.

Strengths, positive qualities and accomplishments are explored to improve self-esteem. Positive self-talk and affirmations are encouraged to improve healthy thinking patterns.

Low self-esteem can touch every aspect of your life, shaping how you view yourself and your relationships. I help clients explore the root causes of self-worth struggles, uncovering how past experiences and beliefs influence the present. Together, we’ll use techniques like self-compassion and understanding/rebuilding your relationship with yourself to foster greater confidence and self-acceptance, creating a stronger foundation for personal growth.

I believe strongly that being healthy means believing in yourself and having a positive image and identity.

I specialize in helping individuals build a healthier and more compassionate relationship with themselves. Through exploring the roots of self-esteem struggles, challenging unhelpful narratives, and developing practical strategies, I guide clients toward greater self-confidence. My approach integrates insight into past experiences with skills-based interventions to foster lasting change and empowerment.

Addressing self-esteem in counseling is crucial because it forms the foundation of how individuals perceive and interact with themselves and the world around them. Low self-esteem can contribute to various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. By improving self-esteem, clients can experience greater resilience in facing life's challenges, healthier relationships, increased motivation to pursue goals, and a stronger sense of self-worth and fulfillment.

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.

If you're struggling with low self-worth, you may find yourself taking care of everyone else's needs but neglecting your own. You might feel burnt out or unfulfilled in your work and relationships, and if you're honest with yourself, it may have been like this for as long as you can remember. Using attachment based interventions, we will explore the root causes of low self-worth and work though the hurt that is holding you back from experiencing the simple joys of life.

Therapy can give tools and strategies to help increase confidence in yourself, re-establish feelings of safety, self-esteem, identify triggers and develop healthy coping skills. By engaging in therapy, individuals will develop and practice the skills they learn to decrease stress and trauma symptoms.

Anxious thoughts and difficult experiences can cause us to doubt ourselves and the people we want to trust. Navigating relationships, whether they be romantic, friendships, work-related, or family, can create immense stress and anxiety. We have experience in helping people learn to accept themselves and learn how think about themselves in a healthy manner. We will always be there to advocate for you to view yourself the way you highly view loved ones in your life.

Self-esteem isn’t about being perfect—it’s about feeling at home with yourself. But when that voice inside whispers you’re not enough, it’s hard to see yourself the way others do. I help my clients quiet their inner critic, let go of impossible standards, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves. You don’t have to prove your worth—it’s already there. Together, we’ll work toward confidence and self-acceptance that feel real and authentic.

I have experience helping children, teens, and adults heal their relationship with self. Our self-esteem is shaped by our past experiences, our current expectations, and the vision and outlook we have of ourselves for the future. It takes introspection and talk therapy, but it is possible to heal this relationship.

Harsh self-criticism, frequent feelings of shame and doubt about our abilities can suck the joy out of living and prevent us from reaching for our dreams. Therapy is a great place to learn more about how to grow into your strengths and to address your shortcomings realistically and with compassion.