Low self-esteem can show up as constant self-criticism, difficulty accepting compliments, fear of disappointing others, people-pleasing, perfectionism, comparing yourself to others, or doubting your abilities even when you are doing well.
Therapy can help you understand how your beliefs about yourself developed and how those beliefs affect your choices, relationships, and emotional well-being today.
The goal is not to convince yourself that you are perfect. It is to develop a more realistic and respectful relationship with yourself, make decisions with greater confidence, and reduce the power of the inner critic.
You may notice persistent self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, avoiding opportunities, excessive comparison, perfectionism, or believing that your worth depends on other people’s approval.
There is no fixed timeline. Long-standing beliefs may take time to understand and change, while some people notice earlier shifts in how they respond to self-critical thoughts.
Yes. Therapy can help you examine the beliefs, expectations, and thought patterns that contribute to feeling undeserving or fraudulent despite evidence of competence.
Yes. Self-esteem, people-pleasing, and boundaries often overlap, and therapy can help you clarify what you are comfortable with and how to communicate limits.
We can explore how earlier experiences may be influencing your current beliefs while keeping the pace of therapy appropriate for you.
