Self-Esteem

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

I'd rather this title be "self-worth", which as I see it, is a root cause for much of mental illness. Why do we stay in abusive relationships? Why do we make self-destructive decisions? Why do we struggle to take care of ourselves? Low self-worth convinces us, at a core level, that our happiness is unachievable or unreasonable. I believe we are all worthy and capable of feeling loved, happy, and fulfilled. Let's get you there together!

I specialize in helping clients understand roots of low self-worth and how that impacts their lives. I work collaboratively with clients to begin to unpack and reframe negative patterns of thinking and identify strengths to encourage growth in confidence, in a way that doesn't feel too mushy or inauthentic.

Addressing self-esteem issues is vital in helping people reach their goals. Low self-esteem may result in difficulty in relationships and work. You can easily become discouraged and take things personally. Talk-therapy is just one proven way to help with those who suffer from low-self esteem. I will explore with you ways to strengthen your sense of self by helping you discover your values and other changes you can make to help you feel more empowered.

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.

You feel like a mess, full of insecurities and indecision.  It’s even hard for you to take a compliment.  The voice in your head is your worst critic.  You know it’s time to do something about your low self esteem. I use a combination of exploring the root causes of your low self esteem and practical strategies to employ immediately so you can strengthen your self-confidence/  self-esteem, and begin developing the life you are capable of having and deserve.

Recognizing and addressing unproductive thinking patterns, building on strengths, and assertiveness training.

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.

We receive countless messages about who we ‘should’ be from those around us and society. Chronic feelings of self-doubt can lead to anxiety, depression, unsatisfying relationships, distress at work, and to an exhausting sense of always needing to ‘do more’ just in order to feel like we’re enough. Our work together can help you to understand where these internal drives come from, remain connected to your value while you reach for your ambitions, and view yourself with greater compassion.

Jaci works with ages 15+ to develop a stable sense of self-esteem and identity. Jaci uses gentle guidance, humor, and finding joy with her clients in order to explore the tender parts of their core beliefs and self-perception. Jaci has been on her own self-acceptance journey for 10 years, participating in her own therapy experiences for half of that. Jaci wholly believes in offering compassion to oneself as the antidote to toxic shame and low self-esteem.

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

Self-esteem is often harmed by unconscious beliefs about who you are. Through somatic awareness and parts work, we can explore the quality and origin of these unconscious ideas. In time, we can build neutrality or even compassion towards these beliefs while taking action to contradict them and rewire new neural pathways that promote confidence and self-love.

I know the depth and breadth of what it takes for self-esteem development. I can teach you about the House of Love, and how the process works in helping you to enhance your self-esteem! This includes treatment methods for mood regulation (anxiety / depression) as well.

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.

5 years of experience working with clients who struggle with low self-esteem, previously led group therapy sessions in Zucker Hillside Outpatient's center on self-esteem, incorporate Self-Compassion, ACT, DBT, and CBT techniques to address this area with clients.

I use the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) to address low self-esteem in clients. By exploring attachment patterns and building self-compassion, individuals can develop healthier self-relationships. This approach empowers clients to heal past wounds, improve self-worth, and cultivate a more positive self-image.

We help you understand the origin and impact of self-defeating narratives so that you can tell a new story of self-compassion and confidence.