Are you your own cheerleader, or do you tend to be your own worst critic? It’s very painful to beat yourself up. Most people know deep down that they don’t deserve to treat themselves so harshly, but they have no idea how to change this behavior into genuine compassion.

Some signs that you may struggle with low self-esteem include:

• Expecting perfection from yourself and feeling awful when you don’t live up to your own standards

• Talking to yourself negatively

• Missing out on positive experiences for fear of failing or judgment

• Using self-deprecating humor around other people

• Feeling guilty about your needs or feelings

• Finding it scary to connect deeply with people you love

• Experiencing imposter syndrome, convinced that you are faking your own success and someone will discover you are a fraud

You can learn to be kinder to yourself in therapy. Improving your self-esteem allows you more freedom to be yourself and connect with safe people in more open, vulnerable ways. I am dedicated to helping patients heal the underlying causes of low self-esteem. One of the deep honors of my job is helping  people enjoy themselves, their lives, and the decisions they make for themselves. Ready to feel better about yourself? Let’s schedule a consult and get started.