Self-Esteem & Self-Doubt
The Impact of Low Self-Esteem and Self-Doubt
If you struggle with low self-esteem you might experience feelings of shyness or social anxiety. Maybe you’ve held yourself back from certain activities because of uncertainty, judging yourself harshly, or underestimating your own abilities. You might have a tendency to criticize yourself more harshly than others, but have a hard time countering that or believing that the criticism isn’t true. Low self-esteem can make you more vulnerable to other mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. If you suffer from low self-esteem you may also struggle with people pleasing, perfectionism, constantly comparing yourself to others, sensitivity to criticism, difficulty with relationships, and challenges at work and/or school. Does this sound familiar? Luckily, there are ways to build your self-esteem and create a stronger foundation of overall self-worth to feel more confident.
How Therapy Can Help Improve Self-Esteem & Confidence
Your therapist can help you recognize and assess the impact that low self-esteem has had on your life and create an individualized approach to improving your self-esteem, building your confidence, and increasing your sense of worth. Through therapy you may learn to:
Reduce negative thoughts, criticism, and negative self-talk
Increase resilience to stressors and decrease anxiety related to low self-esteem
Build self-knowledge of your strengths and learn how to maximize them
Reduce avoidance and improve adherence to meaningful values-based activities
Define and set new goals based on your desires, needs, wants and likes
Build better awareness of your emotions
Increase self-compassion and self-acceptance
Contact us to get started today with a free initial 20 minute consultation
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