Self-Esteem

Finding self esteem starts with self compassion and in my work with clients, we explore where those voices of self doubt come from and replace them with a much kinder voice.

Throughout our lives, our self-esteem gets knocked around a lot. It's like a rollercoaster ride with highs and usually a lot of lows. It is important to understand that self-esteem isn't just about our relationship with our bodies, but with our non-physical attributes. Self-esteem affects not only our relationship to ourselves but also how we interact with others.

I specialize in helping individuals build healthier self-esteem and cultivate a stronger sense of self-worth. I understand that struggles with self-esteem can deeply impact various aspects of life, from relationships to work and overall well-being. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors contributing to your low self-esteem and self-worth issues, whether they stem from past experiences, negative self-talk, or external influences.

Self-love is foundational to peaceful communities. As a polyamorous trans woman, this lesson is one that the Universe has uniquely equipped me to share with my clients. To quote Uncle Iroh, "Pride is not the opposite of shame, but it's source. True humility is the only antidote to shame." Systems of supremacy/oppression have so deeply ingrained in us a felt sense of not being enough. Every time you resist that propaganda within yourself, you are actively building a better world for all of us

What will it take for you to finally feel like you're good enough? What does your harsh inner critic think you need to improve? No matter how much you achieve on paper, you may still feel undeserving of praise. Through CBT, we'll untangle what recurring thoughts and core beliefs are complicating your relationship with yourself. Have highly critical, emotionally unavailable parents or a toxic work environment gotten in your head? You don't have to keep thinking this way.

I aim to work with issues surrounding self esteem by making more space for self compassion, as well as by understanding the root causes for concerns to be present. Stepping into and accepting authentic selves is an important part of this process that I hope to be able to guide you in.

From my perspective, all parts of us are precious - although occasionally misguided in their efforts to help us. I see therapy as a safe place to try out befriending the parts within you that hold compassion and kindness, and invite them to extend that compassion and kindness inward.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of helping people in my practice is restoring a positive self image, self worth, and discovering inherent strengths. I like to use cognitive restructuring but also mindfulness visualization to build up an ideal version of oneself.

Anxious thoughts and difficult life 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. Life experiences may bring us pain, cause us to question our world, and create obstacles that feel overwhelming and overpowering. Together, we will come to a greater understanding of your inner struggles and needs and develop tools.

Self esteem is the way a person feels about him or herself. Those with healthy self esteem believe they can win in life, and believe that they have what it takes to overcome challenges. Those with damaged self esteem question if they are worthy or if they have what it takes. In therapy, I help clients with damaged self esteem understand what healthy self esteem looks like and figure out why it is damaged in the first place. From there, we create coping strategies to promote healthy self esteem.

Are you struggling to connect, feeling lonely or misunderstood? Explore your values with me and find your path to becoming your authentic self, thereby attracting more like-minded people into your life.

I want to help you find your path to self-acceptance and self-compassion.

Some of the most innovative and creative people suffer from low self-esteem, perfectionism and a harsh inner critic. I have personally and professionally found art making as a way to get close to and deepen our understanding of what is beneath the surface and into our internal world. This may mean discovering or uncovering our strengths we never knew we had.

Self-esteem is impacted by basically everything else in our life. If we're struggling with anxiety, it's hard to feel good about ourselves and have higher self-esteem. Sometimes working on self-esteem means working on other things, like anxiety first. Other times it means processing through how you actually see yourself, and getting yourself to a place where you can see yourself in a more positive way. But it is possible to change how you see yourself!

One of the biggest destructive forces on self-esteem is those toxic situations in which your value as a person is not recognized. When people treat you like you are not worthwhile, you can begin to think that about yourself. And then the littlest criticism can trigger self-doubt, discouragement, and powerlessness. Together, we can clarify the respect, care, and love you deserve, embrace all the unique, wonderful, weird ways that you are YOU, and help you to feel re-empowered.

My approach is person-centered and non-pathologizing, AKA not focused on your diagnosis, but rather on collaboratively problem-solving issues or challenges you might be facing. We’ll develop ways we can use your strengths for problem-solving your concerns instead “fixing” who you are. You are not “broken”.

Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of their own worth, value, and confidence. It reflects how a person feels about themselves and their abilities, and it plays a significant role in shaping their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Self-esteem is a crucial component of mental and emotional well-being, influencing various aspects of a person's life, including their relationships, career, and overall quality of life. Healthy self-esteem is essential for mental and emotional well-being.