Therapy for Self-Esteem

Many individuals struggle with self-doubt, insecurity, and lack of confidence. Low self-esteem can negatively impact quality of life and overall well-being, contributing to difficulty in relationships and professionally. Low self-esteem plays a role in other mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. With personalized and practical strategies, our therapists work to empower individuals to challenge self-limiting beliefs, embrace their strengths, and foster a healthier relationship with themselves to improve their overall quality of life. 

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What is Self-Esteem? 

Self-esteem is an important factor in overall mental health. Self-esteem refers to an individual's overall view of their value or worth. It includes sense of security, self-confidence, sense of competence and sense of belonging.  Self-esteem can be influenced by lived experiences, environmental and societal factors and an individual's own thoughts. When an individual has healthy self-esteem, they are able to recognize and accept their strengths, as well as acknowledge areas for growth in a healthy way. Individuals with healthy self-esteem typically report higher levels of life satisfaction and overall well-being, more fulfilling relationships and improved success academically and professionally. 

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How Does Low Self-Esteem Impact Us?  

Low self-esteem impacts mental health, decision-making, relationships and overall well-being. When self-esteem is low, an individual might struggle with negative self-talk, doubt their own decisions or rely heavily on others' approval. Individuals with low self-esteem might struggle to identify and articulate their needs, set healthy boundaries, accept feedback (both positive and negative) and form healthy relationships. Low self-esteem can even contribute to low motivation and lack of confidence to try new things. 

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How Can Therapy Help Improve Self-Esteem? 

Therapy can be a powerful tool in helping an individual improve their sense of self worth. Therapy can assist clients in improving self-awareness and taking steps towards a healthier self-identity. This might include examining past experiences and how these influence a client's sense of self, working to identify and challenge negative thoughts and thinking patterns impacting self-esteem, developing skills to handle mistakes or criticism more healthily and replacing negative self-talk with more positive, compassionate self-talk, among other strategies. Therapy can be an important step in moving towards a healthier, more positive relationship with oneself.