Self-Esteem

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.

I have helped individuals raise their self-esteem for over 5 years by encouraging them to see thought patterns and to change negative self-talk to something more positive encouraging. Through the use of daily affirmations and even sticky notes on your mirrors I help you find your confidence again.

Strengths, positive qualities and accomplishments are explored to improve self-esteem. Positive self-talk and affirmations are encouraged to improve healthy thinking patterns.

My view of self-esteem includes a skills in boundary setting & loving-kindness. Sometimes we are not very skilled at being gentle & kind to ourselves. Often the opposite is the norm, which results in an endless barrage of self-aggressive thoughts riddled with "shoulds." It's impossible to connect to our life from this place of self-judgement. We can't fake it. Loving ourselves is not fluffy, unimportant stuff. It is the most essential ingredient to living a life of purpose & connection.

Having healthy self-esteem is increasingly challenging in today's society. Everywhere you look, there is somebody to compare yourself to. With the pandemic and increased isolation, it has become harder to feel good about our social interactions with others. It's easy to feel as if you'll never be enough. I work hard with my clients to focus on the root issues of low self-esteem and how we can walk with renewed confidence in who we are.

The weight of societal pressures may cause us to doubt ourselves and second-guess our decisions. As you connect more deeply with who you are, your own self awareness will inspire confidence and clarity in your values, desires, and boundaries. This awareness acts as our anchor when our self esteem is challenged. My hope is to provide a safer place for you to cultivate that deeper connection with yourself. Call or email me today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation.

I help guide client's in improving self-worth/confidence through use of CBT/self-talk strategies, and exploring the root of where the lack of confidence/self-esteem stems from based on their past experiences (childhood, past relationships, etc).

Self esteem & self worth are recognized as the sense of one's value or worth as a person. Self worth focuses on self-love, self-understanding and self-acceptance. Our assessment of our self esteem & self worth may be directly linked to the way we act as well as what we may tolerate from others in how they treat us. This in turn relates to boundaries. Boundaries are extremely important. This cannot be overstated. It is critical to identify your boundaries in life.

What will it take for you to finally feel like you're good enough? What does your harsh inner critic think you need to improve? No matter how much you achieve on paper, you may still feel undeserving of praise. Through CBT, we'll untangle what recurring thoughts and core beliefs are complicating your relationship with yourself. Have highly critical, emotionally unavailable parents or a toxic work environment gotten in your head? You don't have to keep thinking this way.

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

I believe lack of self-esteem to be the root cause of many mental health conditions. As such, I have always used a strength-based approach and focus on self-esteem goals with all clients. Working with students with IEPs, many had IEP goals relating to self-esteem and these goals were achieved through receiving validation, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard in therapy.

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.

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.

Self-esteem has a huge impact on everything we do, but it can be hard to recognize it. Sometimes it's to the point that it's hard to even imagine feeling confident, or worthy. You're worthy, but I can understand how you may not feel that way. Together, we can help you get to a place where you feel worthy, valuable, and confident, in a way that feels genuine to you.

When confronted with difficult relationships, be it with a friend, family member, romantic partner, coworker, or employer, we often adopt roles to fit those relationships and compromise our relationship with ourselves. I help my clients to examine their relationships with themselves and others by observing what they do, how they think, and how they feel. We then use this information to heal the client's internal relationship with themselves and forge healthier external relationships.

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.

Ultimately, by focusing on strengths, compassion, and empowering self-advocacy, I guide my clients toward a solid, lasting foundation for not only improving their self-esteem but also navigating the ups and downs of life with confidence and resilience. I believe this apporach helps clients uncover the incredible potential they already have within themselves!

I work closely with clients to increase their self-awareness and self-reflection. Through our sessions, I will empower my clients to utilize learned self-soothing techniques to regulate themselves when their core wounds and fears are activated. I help clients challenge negative thought patterns and replace these unhealthy beliefs with kinder, more helpful thought patterns.

I help clients unlearn deep-rooted self-criticism and reconnect with their inherent worth. Many of the people I work with feel like they’re never doing enough or question if they’re lovable as they are. In therapy, we explore the origins of these beliefs and gently build a more compassionate, grounded relationship with yourself—one rooted in self-trust, emotional clarity, and permission to take up space.