Virtual Therapy for Self-Esteem
Do you find that your inner dialogue is often critical and unforgiving? Do you constantly feel like you're falling short, not enough, or trapped in the exhausting pursuit of perfection? Do you struggle to honor the same grace with yourself that you generously give to others?
The relationship you have with yourself sets the foundation for everything else.
You might be struggling with…
Constant self-criticism — an inner voice that’s harsh, judgmental and rigid related to anything that has to do with you—from your social interactions to your achievements, appearance, etc.
Constantly questioning your abilities, feeling inadequate and a fear of not being enough.
Struggle to trust oneself or assert feelings, needs, preferences.
People-pleasing — difficulty saying no, setting boundaries, or prioritizing their own needs over others’ approval.
Constant comparison to others and feeling less than.
Perfectionism — setting unrealistically high standards or expectations for yourself—standards that would be unattainable for anyone—and feeling crushed when they are inevitably unmet.
Feeling like a fraud even when you are achieving success or receiving praise.
Downplaying praise, compliments or positive feedback from others beyond a modesty or humility.
& many others
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Self-esteem is the way we view ourselves — our sense of worth, value, and belief in ourselves and who we are. It influences how we relate to others, handle challenges, and navigate our daily lives.
Healthy self-esteem allows you to trust your abilities, set boundaries, and maintain a stable sense of identity, while unhealthy self-esteem can lead to self-doubt, fear of judgment, and difficulty embracing your true self.
Our self-esteem impacts us on many levels and informs how we move through the world– cognitively: the beliefs we have of ourselves, emotionally: the way we feel about ourselves and behaviorally: the choices we make and how we interact with others. Even when there is clear evidence of our strengths or positive traits, unhealthy self-esteem can cloud our ability to internalize this.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, reframe distorted thoughts and identify internal belief systems.
Psychodynamic Therapy to explore deeper emotional patterns, experiences or themes to your low self-esteem.
Attachment Therapy to explore how early relationships impact the way you navigate connection, trust, and self-worth in current relationships.
Somatic and Mindfulness Therapy to support you regulate your nervous system and target physical symptoms of low-self-esteem.
Trauma-Focused Therapy to help uncover past experiences that may be contributing to present low self-esteem.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand the “parts” of your brain that can help to better understand what is fueling low self-esteem and why it shows up.
& more.
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Low self-esteem is shaped by a combination of factors. There's no one formula for how it develops, but it's helpful to consider these areas of your life, as each can contribute to how you view yourself and your worth.
Micro (Individual Level)
Low self-esteem often forms gradually, influenced by personal experiences and the way we perceive ourselves in relation to those events. Early life experiences, such as our upbringing, traumatic events, feeling misunderstood, a lack of attention, neglect, or comparison to others, are all important factors to consider.
Mezzo/Macro (Interpersonal & Societal Level)
Self-esteem can be influenced by our relationships with others and the larger societal pressures we experience. On a broader level, societal expectations and ideals can also contribute to low self-esteem making us feel inadequate. These factors can all play a role in shaping how we feel about ourselves.