Self-esteem
You would never talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself
Therapy for self-esteem and self-worth, for adults in Crozier, Powhatan, and online across Virginia.
You are sure you will get it wrong
You are worried about what they will think, what they will say, what you are wearing. You know you are going to do something wrong. You went anyway, because staying home with your own thoughts is worse.
You used to be able to shrug it off. Lately you have become more critical and more withdrawn. You are short with people, then you apologize far too much. Then you are hard on yourself about that too, and it does nothing to help you get things done.
It does not have to be this way.
What it can look like
- Being negative and critical about yourself.
- Believing other people are better than you.
- Feeling you do not deserve to have fun.
- Not being able to accept a compliment.
- Avoiding challenges for fear of failing.
- Being knocked flat by disapproval or criticism.
- Feeling sad, anxious, ashamed, angry, or worthless.
How therapy helps
It is hard to be truly kind to other people when you are not kind to yourself. That is where I come in.
We work through the harsh thoughts and where they came from. For a lot of people, the critical voice started in a home where being themselves was not safe. You do not deserve the criticism you give yourself.
The changes can be small, large, or somewhere in between. Everyone takes a different path, and I will respect yours. The aim is a way of seeing yourself that you can actually live with.
You deserve to be on your own side
Start with a free 15-minute call.