Self-Esteem
You deserve to feel at home in who you are. You don't have to find your way there alone.
The way you see yourself can shape how you move through relationships, decisions, challenges, and everyday life. You may struggle with self-doubt, comparison, criticism, or feeling like you need to change something about yourself to feel worthy. Therapy can help you understand where these beliefs came from and begin developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
When Self-Esteem Feels Difficult
Struggling with self-esteem can show up in ways that aren't always obvious. You may notice it in the way you talk to yourself, how you respond to others, the choices you make, or how comfortable you feel taking up space in your own life.
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You're Harder on Yourself Than Anyone Else
You may hold yourself to standards you wouldn't expect from others and quickly focus on what you could have done better.
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You Compare Yourself to Others
You may find yourself measuring your appearance, accomplishments, relationships, or life against what you see in other people.
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You Question Whether You're Enough
You may struggle with feeling worthy, capable, lovable, or deserving—even when others see strengths in you that are difficult for you to recognize yourself.
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You Have a Hard Time Taking Up Space
You may minimize your opinions, accomplishments, or boundaries, hold yourself back, or feel uncomfortable being seen and heard.
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You Downplay What You Need
You may dismiss your own needs or feelings, convince yourself they aren't important, or hesitate to ask for support because you don't want to burden others.
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You Struggle to Accept Yourself as You Are
You may feel like you need to change, accomplish more, look different, or become someone else before you can feel comfortable with who you are.
What Therapy for Self-Esteem Can Help You Explore
Therapy can provide a space to understand how you've come to see yourself the way you do and begin developing a relationship with yourself that feels more compassionate, accepting, and grounded.
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Where Your Self-Beliefs Came From
Explore the experiences, relationships, expectations, and messages that have shaped the way you see yourself.
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Changing the Way You Speak to Yourself
Notice patterns of self-criticism, comparison, and judgment while exploring ways to respond to yourself with greater compassion.
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Taking Up Space in Your Own Life
Explore your needs, boundaries, values, and desires while becoming more comfortable expressing them without feeling that you have to earn the right to have them.
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Building a More Accepting Relationship With Yourself
Move toward accepting yourself as a whole person—your strengths, imperfections, and needs—without requiring yourself to become someone else first.
Find a Therapist Who Feels Like a Good Fit
Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference in your experience of therapy. Get to know our therapists, learn about their approaches and areas of focus, and find someone who feels like a good fit for you. And if you're not sure where to start, that's okay—we can help you explore what kind of support may be right for you.
FAQs
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Therapy can help you explore the beliefs, experiences, and patterns behind harsh self-criticism and begin developing a more compassionate way of relating to yourself.
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It can be difficult to accept positive feedback when it conflicts with how you see yourself. Therapy can help you explore where those beliefs about yourself came from and create space for a more balanced and accepting sense of who you are.
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Therapy can help you understand what drives comparison and how it affects the way you see yourself. You can explore ways to build a stronger sense of self that isn't dependent on measuring yourself against others.
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You don't need to begin therapy with a strong sense of self-worth. Therapy can help you explore your strengths, values, needs, and experiences while developing a more accepting relationship with yourself.
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Yes. Our therapists participate with a variety of insurance plans. Your cost will depend on your individual insurance benefits and the therapist you choose. We also offer self-pay options for clients who are not using insurance.
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Step 1: Connect With Us
Take the first step by contacting us. We're here to answer your questions and help you get started.
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Step 2: We'll Guide You
Together, we'll help you find the therapist who is the best fit for your needs, goals, and preferences.
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Step 3: Begin Healing Together
Meet your therapist, build a trusting relationship, and begin working toward meaningful growth and lasting change.