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Therapy for Self-Esteem & Confidence

Do you feel overly critical of yourself or struggle to trust your own decisions?

Are you constantly worried about how others see you or feeling stuck, unsatisfied, or confused about your life? Life can be tough, and we’re often our own toughest critics. Building strong, healthy relationships with others begins with having a healthy relationship with yourself. Without self-esteem and self-confidence, your quality of life can suffer, leaving you vulnerable to excessive negativity, sadness, or even depression.

 

Book a free consultation for therapy focused on self-esteem and confidence.

What is Low Self-Esteem?

Healthy self-esteem means trusting in your abilities, valuing yourself, and feeling worthy of love and respect. When self-esteem is low, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy, incompetence, or unworthiness.

 

Low self-esteem often affects how you relate to others. You may avoid social situations, struggle to open up, or feel uncomfortable being yourself. Perhaps you’re battling an internal self-critic that focuses on the negatives, making it difficult to see the good in yourself. Compliments might feel impossible to accept, as your inner voice dismisses them. These patterns can significantly impact your confidence, relationships, and overall quality of life.

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What Does Healthy Self-Esteem Look Like?

Self-esteem is more than just feeling good about yourself. It’s about balance:

  • Having the confidence to express your needs and set boundaries.

  • Accepting compliments without becoming overly self-focused.

  • Receiving constructive criticism without falling into self-doubt.

 

Healthy self-esteem helps you maintain a balanced mindset, combining self-compassion with self-awareness. With therapy, you can learn to build a stronger relationship with yourself and cultivate self-confidence rooted in authenticity and balance.

Signs of Low Self-Esteem

  • Difficulty standing up for yourself

  • Apologizing excessively or feeling guilty for minor actions

  • Believing you’re undeserving

  • Struggling to make your own decisions

  • Lacking boundaries

  • Viewing yourself negatively

  • Harsh internal dialogue or self-criticism

  • Frequently comparing yourself to others

  • Making negative jokes about yourself

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How Therapy Can Help Build Self-Esteem & Confidence

Therapy for self-esteem focuses on helping you uncover the beliefs and experiences shaping your self-image. Together, you and your therapist will explore questions like:

  • Who are you?

  • What matters most to you?

  • Who do you want to become?

 

This exploration provides a roadmap for building your self-confidence. Therapy may include:

  • Unpacking deeply rooted beliefs: Identify negative self-perceptions formed from past traumas or learned behaviors.

  • Understanding your inner critic: Learn to quiet negative self-talk and connect with kinder, more compassionate parts of yourself.

  • Practicing assertive communication: Develop skills to express your needs and boundaries effectively.

  • Building self-acceptance: Learn to treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion you show to loved ones.

 

Through these techniques, therapy helps you rediscover your authentic self and learn to view yourself in a more positive, balanced light.

How Can We Support You?

Therapy provides a safe space to:

  • Recognize the causes of negative self-image.

  • Replace self-criticism with realistic, positive self-perceptions.

  • Awaken your inner self-compassion to counteract the influence of your inner critic.

 

Our goal is to help you establish a confident, balanced relationship with yourself, supported by a therapist who’s in your corner every step of the way.

 

Book a free consultation today to begin building self-esteem and confidence.

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