Self-Esteem Therapy 

If any of the following sounds familiar, therapy can help.

• You constantly engage in self-critical thoughts.

• You keep pushing yourself towards perfectionism by setting unrealistic high standards or constant fear of failure. 

• You avoid social interactions and situations due to fear of judgment or rejection.

• You have difficulty accepting compliments.

• You find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others leading to feelings of inadequacy.

• You have frequent feelings of guilt or shame.

• You avoid initiating or sustaining relationships due to a fear of rejection or abandonment.

• You struggle setting and maintaining health boundaries, being assertive with your needs, or even saying "no" to others.

• You find yourself constantly in patterns of people pleasing or prioritizing other's needs over your own.

• You avoid challenges or new experiences due to a lack of confidence in your abilities leading to limitations in personal or professional growth.

• You can't stop seeking external validation and approval from others as a primary source of self-worth.

For self-esteem treatment, I utilize Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

Compassioned Focused Therapy is used to cultivate self-compassion, self-validation, and develop a compassionate mindset as a foundation for improved self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to challenge and reframe self-critical thoughts, replacing them with more positive and realistic beliefs.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive therapy (focuses on changing negative thought patterns) with mindfulness strategies (which involves cultivating awareness and non-judgmental attention to the present moment). Practicing mindfulness can help individuals become more self-aware and develop a non-judgmental attitude toward themselves.