Low Self-Esteem
The War With Your Inner Critic.
On the outside, you might seem like you have it all together. You may be high-achieving, reliable, and the person everyone else turns to for support. Although on the inside, there is a relentless voice telling you that you aren't doing enough, that you are a fraud, or that you are one mistake away from losing everything. Low self-esteem isn't just about "shyness"; it is an exhausting, 24/7 job of self-monitoring and self-criticism. We want to help you put down the heavy burden of constantly trying to prove your worth and help you find a place of rest within yourself.
You Weren't Born Believing You Were Flawed.
No one enters the world thinking they aren't enough. These narratives are learned, often from deep-seated experiences in our past. Perhaps you grew up in an environment where love felt conditional, or you were constantly compared to others. Maybe you endured a toxic relationship that eroded your confidence, or you are worn down by the constant pressure of societal expectations. We help you trace these stories back to their source. By understanding where these beliefs came from, we can expose them for what they really are: old scripts you were handed by someone else, not the truth of who you are today.
Healing Through Kindness and Connection.
You cannot hate yourself into a better version of yourself. If harsh self-criticism worked, it would have worked by now. Instead, we use Self-Compassion techniques to help you change the internal dialogue. We teach you how to treat yourself with the same grace and kindness you offer your friends. This isn't about "letting yourself off the hook"; it's about recognizing that you are human, imperfect, and still deserving of love. We help you soften the rigid demands you place on yourself, replacing the whip of the inner critic with a voice of encouragement.
We also believe that self-worth is often damaged in relationships, so it must be healed in a relationship. Using a Relational Approach, we use the dynamic between us to build your confidence. In the therapy room, you will experience a connection where you are seen, heard, and valued exactly as you are—without the need to perform. By repeatedly experiencing this acceptance from us, you begin to internalize it, learning to see yourself through a lens of respect rather than judgment.
Defining Your Own Worth.
True self-esteem isn't about arrogance; it is the quiet, grounded belief that you are enough, exactly as you are. As we dismantle the old narratives that have held you back, you gain the freedom to define your life on your own terms. You stop seeking external validation to fill the cracks left by the past. You stop tolerating mistreatment because you finally believe you deserve better. Our goal is to help you walk into a room, and into your life, fully occupying your space, comfortable in your own skin, and guided by your own truth rather than the expectations of others.