Self-Esteem

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.

Self-esteem is the belief in one’s ability to handle life productively. Life experiences and successful interactions help to build healthy self-esteem. A difficult childhood, critical caregivers or peers, or other stressful life events can damage self-esteem and lead to negative beliefs about oneself. Low self-esteem can impact a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns.

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.

Sometimes, it can be tough to feel at ease in our own skin, but each of us has unique strengths and qualities that set us apart. Embracing self-love and acceptance, and being unapologetically true to yourself, is key.

Having a critical, even hostile, image of yourself gets in the way of every part of life! It's so hard to keep going when you keep turning on ourselves and cutting yourself down before you even try. I help build self-compassion, so that you start feeling that even when you're trying and failing all over the place, you still deserve kindness, support, and care from yourself while also getting closer to doing the things that you want and need to do.

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.

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.

Self-esteem isn’t about being perfect—it’s about feeling at home with yourself. But when that voice inside whispers you’re not enough, it’s hard to see yourself the way others do. I help my clients quiet their inner critic, let go of impossible standards, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves. You don’t have to prove your worth—it’s already there. Together, we’ll work toward confidence and self-acceptance that feel real and authentic.

Are you struggling to break free from anxiety, self-doubt or critical thoughts about yourself? We often are our worst and these thoughts can really impact how we feel about yourselves and how we show up in relationships. When the stories we tell ourselves are negative and limiting, they can stop you from participating in and enjoying life fully. I can help give you the skills to help you break free from these limiting narratives and finding greater confidence in yourself.

If you're struggling with low self-worth, you may find yourself taking care of everyone else's needs but neglecting your own. You might feel burnt out or unfulfilled in your work and relationships, and if you're honest with yourself, it may have been like this for as long as you can remember. Using attachment based interventions, we will explore the root causes of low self-worth and work though the hurt that is holding you back from experiencing the simple joys of life.

So much of our self-worth is shaped by the messages we’ve absorbed—both overt and unspoken—about who we are and what makes us valuable. Together, we’ll explore how these messages have influenced your self-concept and confidence, uncovering the patterns that no longer serve you. Through this work, we’ll focus on rebuilding self-trust, helping you move toward a more authentic, grounded sense of worth that comes from within rather than external validation.

I'm passionate about helping souls who have suffered at the hands of their partners, friends, family members, co-workers or bosses with narcissistic traits. To live with someone who has no empathy for your needs damages your self-esteem. This form of gaslighting & invalidation is terribly painful. Low self-worth is inevitable and NOT your fault. I get it because I've lived it. Therapy can create awareness and understanding of your experience, as well as help you find your way out of the pain.

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.

As a narrative therapist, I am interested in how our stories get told and how they affect how we see ourselves. I am curious how society, family, and injustices rob people of their most powerful identities. I have many years of experience collaborating with clients to move toward their hopes for liveliness, happiness, and self-empowerment.

With both clinical experience and personal insight into self-esteem, I understand the profound impact it has on our lives. I’ve worked with numerous clients to identify and challenge negative beliefs, fostering a healthier self-image and empowering them to embrace their worth. Personally, I’ve navigated my own journey with self-esteem, learning the importance of self-acceptance and resilience. This combination of expertise allows me to connect deeply with clients, providing the support and tools

I have extensive experience helping clients improve boundaries and self worth. I believe healthy boundaries allow us to live freer, less burdened lives, improve confidence and lead to closer, healthier relationships. Often what gets in my clients' way of having good boundaries is the belief that their needs are less important than others. My work with clients centers around changing limiting self beliefs and understanding how attachment with caretakers early in life impacts self esteem today.