“I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself.”
― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
Self-Esteem Therapy in Miami, FL
Do you find that you set impossible standards for yourself? Are you hard on yourself? Do you find yourself talking negatively to yourself or judging yourself often? Do you feel like, whatever you do, you are not good enough? Are you unsure of where to start in building your confidence or self-esteem?
Self-Esteem is Connected to Our Mental Health
Low self-esteem can contribute to or be a symptom of various mental health concerns. Low self-esteem is especially common among individuals with the following concerns:
Depression
Eating and food issues
Social Anxiety
Codependency
Low self-esteem can also occur as a result of negative messaging received as a child, experiences of prejudice or discrimination, and experiences of relational trauma or abuse.
Ways that Therapy Can Help You Develop or Improve Your Self-Esteem:
By helping you to identify and process the origins of meaning-making around your identity and worth
By guiding you in learning to challenge negative, unhelpful thoughts and beliefs about yourself
By facilitating mindfulness and self-connection
By processing and improving relationship patterns affected by or affecting self-esteem
By encouraging and practicing self-love and self-compassion
Self-Esteem Counseling
Self-esteem draws on our opinions and experiences of ourselves and exists on a spectrum. While self-esteem issues are not a specific diagnosis, the symptoms and effects of low self-esteem are very real and can impact multiple areas of our well-being and functioning. Whether we are conscious of it or not, we all carry around perspectives of ourselves and have relationships with ourselves that impact our emotions, relationships, behaviors, and thoughts. Sometimes, you might feel confident, empowered, capable, and hopeful about your future. Other times, you might find you have negative thoughts about yourself, feel anxious about how you compare to others, blame yourself for things in and out of your control, and carry excessive guilt.
Why Choose Therapy for Self-Esteem
Therapy can help you to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and may create unexpected benefits in various areas of your life.
Our approach to addressing self-esteem in therapy includes the use of a variety of approaches and techniques, such as mindfulness-based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, client-centered counseling, and trauma-informed approaches to help you to identify what influences your self-esteem and improve your self-connection.
We will support you in discovering or connecting with your inherent strengths and improving your self-awareness in order to promote healing and transformation.
Benefits of Improving Your Sense of Self in Therapy
An improved sense of well-being
Improved decision-making
Reduced anxiety, guilt, and other psychological concerns
Improved ability to cope with stressors
Realistic goals and expectations
Self-acceptance and confidence
Improvements in assertiveness
We Believe in Your Worth and Will Support You in Connecting with Yourself
At Psych Blossom Counseling and Wellness, our clinicians believe in your inherent worth and strengths. Whether you are just looking to improve the health of your relationship with yourself or you have a deeper concern about the impact your self-esteem has in your life and well-being, we are here to support you in restoring your connections and improving your self-esteem.
We offer all new clients a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. This allows us to get to know more about your therapy goals and concerns and pair you with the best therapist for your current needs. The consultation call also provides you a chance to ask questions, learn about Psych Blossom Counseling and Wellness, and ensure we are a good fit.