About

Self-Esteem

A low sense of self-esteem may make you feel like something is innately wrong with you, but a poor self-concept develops as a result of a multitude of psychosocial factors external to you. Early in life, we internalize messages and develop a sense of self; a sense of how we fit in the world, and in relation to others. A poor self-concept can lead to depressive, and anxious symptoms that make daily tasks and socializing seem difficult to bear. While it may seem like low self-esteem is an invariable part of who you are, with the right tools it can be broken down, and understood, which will enable you to discover who you are as the self-doubt becomes, “less loud.” I utilize evidenced based approaches such as attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, CBT, and DBT to identify the negative self-talk, beliefs and behaviors that reinforce these ingrained concepts. 

We will examine the roots of your self concept and the continuing factors that perpetuate your low self-esteem. I will challenge you to replace the negative thoughts that have become your default settings. I will work with you to help you improve your self-concept, gain confidence in your decisions, and the ability to communicate your needs and wants assertively and with self-assurance.