Self-Esteem

How you feel about yourself impacts your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I'd like to help you challenge your negative thought patterns about yourself which will improve your emotions and behaviors.

We all compare ourselves to others, but when we do, we are robbed of a joy-filled life. Comparison to others leaves us feeling either inferior to the people of comparison—resulting in shame, covetousness, anger, anxiety, guilt, self-doubt, or self-hatred; Or leads us to feel superior —resulting in pride, self-righteousness, and judgmentalism. Focusing on the incredible power of God that can reside in us is the only way that self-esteem issues will vanish. (2 Corinthians 10:17-18)

Self-esteem and depression often go hand in hand. If you aren't feeling very good about yourself, you're probably not feeling very good about your life and your future. I'll help you work through feelings of inadequacy, shame, and guilt, and start acting in ways that respect the true value of who you are. I encourage client's to learn about and practice self-compassion (if you're assuming this just means being nicer to yourself- you're wrong- it's so much more)!

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.

When self-esteem is embodied, you walk different, talk different, hold yourself in kindness and care, and others notice. There are often reasons or conditions we've experienced that keep a self-limiting program running in our brains. These issues manifest in lots of ways. Sometimes we have an internal voice that criticizes. Other times, we people please or don't go for something we want, because we aren't sure about our own worthiness. Together we can break down your self limiting beliefs.

So many of us live in a constant state of disconnection. Disconnection from ourselves, from those around us, disconnection from our joy. So many of us are carrying around stories that were passed down to us from our families of origin, society, friends, and social media, all of which can overshadow how we feel about ourselves and the value we believe we hold. These old beliefs limit our ability to recognize our worthiness.

Problems with self-esteem can come in so many forms. It may come in the form of relationships - wondering if you're worthy of another's love or attention. It might come at work, with feelings like you are a fraud or you will never be good enough to advance in your career. It might come in the form of day to day anxieties - those little worries that can sometimes add up to paralyzing self-doubt. I want to help you sort through these worries and insecurities and develop new ways of coping and new thought patterns that can help counteract these beliefs. I also teach my clients mindfulness and self-compassion, which are tools that can help improve self-esteem.

Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect.

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.

Having endured this same struggle in my life, I understand the need as a therapist to provide encouragement and support as part of the process. Through tools and skills that facilitate recognizing and managing that internal dialogue, I guide clients to champion their own internal advocate in the battle to recognize and validate their own worth and value. Life is hard enough without living under the crushing weight of being your own bully.

Sometimes it can be hard to put your finger on what is causing those feelings of emptiness or a sense of not being good enough. We can work together to look into your past and see where this pattern began so that you can break out of the cycle of self-criticism. That critical voice is trying to protect you from something, but it doesn't seem to be working anymore. We can work together to find a way to love all the parts of yourself and get them on the same page working towards your goals.

We often use self-esteem to describe a feeling of confidence and security in ourselves. A solid sense of self-esteem can be one of the most powerful things that we can build for ourselves; yet, sometimes it can feel as fleeting as our mood. Instead of this superficial sense of confidence, let's create a deeply grounded sense of "self" that is authentic, purposeful, and resilient, irregardless of your environment or others around you. This may be the biggest gift you can give to yourself.

Ongoing stress can be exhausting, paralyzing, and confusing. For those who feel disconnected from themselves, we will gently get to know the protective layers that might be inhibiting your natural aliveness and authenticity. We can explore together, with mindfulness and compassion, your unique strengths, creativity, and self-care practices as we dive into deeper layers of your experience, all in service of reconnecting to your true self.

For the past 5 years in the mental health field I have helped people understand, identify, and grow through self-esteem issues. I have found as a therapist that self-esteem issues is one of the core factors that contributes to peoples mental health concerns. This is a very serious issue and one that I handle very gently.

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.

I am dedicated to helping women build confidence and self-worth. My practice is focused on empowering women to overcome self-doubt, embrace their strengths, and develop a positive self-image. Through personalized therapy sessions, I support women in recognizing their inherent value, fostering self-love, and achieving a more fulfilling, balanced life. Together, we work towards creating a strong foundation of self-esteem that enables women to thr

Getting to know (and like) yourself isn't as straightforward as it seems. We use expressive arts, somatic practices, and parts-based therapies to discover who you are and develop skills that help you truly blossom. Whether that's working through trauma, finding your voice, or creating safe places to experiment in, you can be totally vibrant.

I specialize in working on self-esteem and confidenc, and through evaluating evidence and challenging distorted self perceptions, I believe I can help you with improving your self esteem!

Does your lack of confidence and worthiness keep getting in the way of your life or relationship? Fortunately, we all have the ability to rewire old patterns of thinking and move toward solution-focused outcomes and growth. When we feel worthy and have higher self-esteem, we open ourselves up to a world of love, hope, resiliency, belonging, possibility, and opportunity. Cultivating self-worth, esteem, and love gives us a foundation to experience a life transformation.