Self-Esteem

I have been studying the effects and potential causes of low self-esteem since the age of 14, when I completed a project examining the systemic problem of decreasing self-esteem in grade-school aged girls in the areas of math and science across age groups, and proposing multiple possible sources of this occurrence. More recently, in my clinical work I have facilitated a women's group intended to raise individual participants' self-esteem and to create a sense of community within the group.

We live in a society that consistently sets us up to compare ourselves to those around us. This can have such a negative impact on our self-esteem. It is so valuable to give yourself the care and compassion you deserve in order to cherish the most authentic version of yourself. This includes considering all of the different parts of yourself, even the ones you may not want to shine a light on, and love these parts just as they are and the purpose they serve.

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.

Releasing fear and grabbing hold of your inner strength to be able to release your internal dialogue of power, boldness and confidence. This will be explored through mantras, affirmations, guided meditation, and the power of presence.

I focus on fostering a supportive environment where clients can explore and enhance their self-esteem. Using various techniques, we work together to identify / challenge negative self-perceptions and beliefs, cultivate self-compassion, and recognize personal strengths. I also guide clients to exploring potential roots to low self-esteem and help them find ways of healing past wounds.

We can improve your self-esteem by exploring your strengths, finding your purpose, and discovering what is or isn't meaningful to you. By practicing mindfulness and improving self-awareness, it's easier to know yourself, and thus love yourself.

Having confidence in one's own abilities develops over time. There is a cyclical nature to setting and enforcing boundaries (including saying "No"), advocating your needs, being kind with oneself, and pursuing and achieving goals that both helps develop self-esteem as well as maintain and increase it. As with many things in life, this takes risk, but you don't have to do it alone. I can help support you through this process.

With a focus on self-awareness, self-compassion, and cognitive reframing, I guide clients in overcoming negative self-talk, cultivating confidence, and achieving a healthier self-image. I specialize in helping individuals build and strengthen their self-esteem through personalized strategies and empowerment techniques. My approach combines evidence-based methods with a holistic understanding of personal growth, enabling lasting change and improved well-being.

If low self-esteem, people-pleasing, or perfectionism are ruining your relationships, know you're not alone. Many have faced these challenges and emerged resilient. Here's the truth: people-pleasing doesn't actually please anyone. It makes it impossible to foster genuine connection and drives us apart. But, through compassionate self-healing, we reclaim our worth and foster authentic relationships with ourselves and others.

Using the Enneagram in therapy, we can look at what you tend to excel at and what you tend to struggle in. Many times these stem from the same qualities, but are just a matter of whether we are using them in a healthy or unhealthy way. You don't need to change to feel more worth, you need to get to know yourself better and learn how much is already there to value.

Together we'll work on you realizing that people admire you because you are an AMAZING individual! You have many admirable qualities and everyone around you notices that. We just have to work together to remind you of how great you are! You'll realize that you’re not an imposter. You worked hard to get to where you’re at. You’ve earned all the good things that life has presented you with by showcasing the knowledge and capabilities you posses. In therapy, you’ll realize that you are worthy!

Loving and accepting yourself as you authentically are is not as easy as it sounds. For everyone, the journey toward self care is different. I will listen to you and be there for you as you learn how to value and respect yourself. You deserve care. I can help.

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.

Self-esteem and confidence are often underlying issues that can deeply affect a person's ability to succeed and move forward in life. Issues with self-esteem typically stem from negative core beliefs that develop during childhood and adolescence. Using CBT and Mindfulness, I help clients to identify and challenge these negative self-thoughts in order to ease their distress and anxiety.

I use CBT and DBT treatment interventions to assist people with identifying negative cognitions, core beliefs, and ineffective behaviors leading to low self-esteem. Together we will come up with a custom-tailored strategy to assist with reducing ineffective thoughts, replace them with more balanced thoughts, engage in more adaptive behaviors, and increase self-compassion.

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.

There are moments where we can all feel lost and confused on who we are and what we value. Self esteem can be a rollercoaster where we can experience the highs and lows. Being able to navigate our values and to get a better understanding of ourselves can allow for us to effectively build upon on our self esteem. Building upon your confidence will allow you to achieve goals within your life while continuing to build upon love for yourself.

Struggling with self-esteem can feel like carrying around a heavy backpack filled with doubts and negative thoughts. You might feel like you're not good enough or doubt your worth, which can make life and relationships tough. I’m here to help you lighten that load, boost your confidence, and remind you of your value. Let’s work together to swap that backpack for a lighter, more positive view of yourself.

How we feel about ourselves strongly impacts the choices we make, our social interactions, as well as the intimate relationships we find ourselves in. Sometimes the most helpful approach in addressing life situations (bad relationships, dissatisfaction with work, and any other life challenge) is using a “back-door” approach. By addressing low self-esteem directly, some people find that these life stressors (that are often the symptom rather than the problem) tend to resolve.