Therapy focus
Self-Esteem Therapy
Self-esteem struggles often hide behind competence. You may meet expectations, help others, and still feel like an imposter waiting to be found out.
Therapy can help you notice the inner critic, understand where it learned to speak so loudly, and develop a steadier relationship with your own judgment and limits.
Sessions are virtual for adults throughout California.
Reflections on self-esteem
Deeper reflections on common questions and patterns within this topic.
- Imposter syndromeWhy success can still feel undeserved, and how imposter feelings show up at work and in relationships.
- Chronic self-criticismWhen the inner voice stays harsh, and self-criticism feels like the only way to stay motivated or safe.
- Difficulty receiving praiseWhy compliments feel uncomfortable, deflecting, minimizing, or distrusting positive feedback from others.
- People-pleasing and self-worthWhen your worth feels tied to being helpful, easy, or indispensable, and saying no feels risky.