Self-Esteem

Self-love is foundational to peaceful communities. As a polyamorous trans woman, this lesson is one that the Universe has uniquely equipped me to share with my clients. To quote Uncle Iroh, "Pride is not the opposite of shame, but it's source. True humility is the only antidote to shame." Systems of supremacy/oppression have so deeply ingrained in us a felt sense of not being enough. Every time you resist that propaganda within yourself, you are actively building a better world for all of us

Loving and accepting yourself as you authentically are is not as easy as it sounds. For everyone, the journey toward self care is different. I will listen to you and be there for you as you learn how to value and respect yourself. You deserve care. I can help.

We receive countless messages about who we ‘should’ be from those around us and society. Chronic feelings of self-doubt can lead to anxiety, depression, unsatisfying relationships, distress at work, and to an exhausting sense of always needing to ‘do more’ just in order to feel like we’re enough. Our work together can help you to understand where these internal drives come from, remain connected to your value while you reach for your ambitions, and view yourself with greater compassion.

What will it take for you to finally feel like you're good enough? What does your harsh inner critic think you need to improve? No matter how much you achieve on paper, you may still feel undeserving of praise. Through CBT, we'll untangle what recurring thoughts and core beliefs are complicating your relationship with yourself. Have highly critical, emotionally unavailable parents or a toxic work environment gotten in your head? You don't have to keep thinking this way.

How you view yourself, impacts how you view your world and your relationships. In our work, I aim to uncover the root causes of your self-doubt and work to challenge and reframe these negative thought patterns to guide you towards a place of self-acceptance, confidence, and inner strength. I believe that anyone can cultivate a deep sense of self-esteem and self-worth that allows them to navigate life's challenges with resiliency, authenticity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Some of the most innovative and creative people suffer from low self-esteem, perfectionism and a harsh inner critic. I have personally and professionally found art making as a way to get close to and deepen our understanding of what is beneath the surface and into our internal world. This may mean discovering or uncovering our strengths we never knew we had.

Our internal dialogue impacts the way we function in the world. I can help you navigate that dialogue and move it in a more positive direction so that you can live in your life the way you want to.

For so many people, our sense of worthiness and value are impacted by external factors. Things like our standards of beauty, media messaging about ‘success,’ expectations for what we’re ‘supposed’ to do or have accomplished. When our ideas about who we are and how we’re doing clash with these external factors, that can leave us feeling pretty shitty. Where does your sense of self and worthiness come from? Does that still feel like a fit for you?

I specialize in identifying strengths and boosting self-esteem. I empower clients to build confidence, recognize their worth, and achieve personal growth and happiness.

Negative emotions are a natural part of our emotional repertoire as they are a component of our threat-protection system so we need to learn how to accept, tolerate and cope with them. How you interpret your own beliefs, thoughts and feelings as well as others’ and how you cope with them can have a significant impact on your self-esteem. Making yourself and your emotional health a priority while investing in growth and recovery will lead to increased self-worth, self-esteem and confidence.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of helping people in my practice is restoring a positive self image, self worth, and discovering inherent strengths. I like to use cognitive restructuring but also mindfulness visualization to build up an ideal version of oneself.

I want to be happy; I want to feel better; I want to feel good about myself. Many people come in with these goals but feel hopeless about finding a path toward them. I hold a specialization in positive psychology, and a focus on esteem, worth, and meaning is deeply embedded in all of my work. I work with many people who are struggling to feel good about themselves or their lives and hoping for better.

Throughout our lives, our self-esteem gets knocked around a lot. It's like a rollercoaster ride with highs and usually a lot of lows. It is important to understand that self-esteem isn't just about our relationship with our bodies, but with our non-physical attributes. Self-esteem affects not only our relationship to ourselves but also how we interact with others.

So many of us live in a constant state of disconnection. Disconnection from ourselves, from those around us, disconnection from our joy. So many of us are carrying around stories that were passed down to us from our families of origin, society, friends, and social media, all of which can overshadow how we feel about ourselves and the value we believe we hold. These old beliefs limit our ability to recognize our worthiness.

Many of us struggle with our self-esteem. We often have negative self talk and see ourselves as imperfect. I believe that most healing starts with forgiving and accepting yourself as a perfectly imperfect human being. You are worthy of love, respect and care just as you are, right now. My clients have benefitted from my ability to help them make peace with their inner self. I create a calm, relaxed environment where they can be safe to express themselves honestly.

So many of us live in a constant state of disconnection. Disconnection from ourselves, from those around us, disconnection from our joy. So many of us are carrying around stories that were passed down to us from our families of origin, society, friends, and social media, all of which can overshadow how we feel about ourselves and the value we believe we hold. These old beliefs limit our ability to recognize our worthiness.

I'm passionate about helping souls who have suffered at the hands of their partners, friends, family members, co-workers or bosses with narcissistic traits. To live with someone who has no empathy for your needs damages your self-esteem. This form of gaslighting & invalidation is terribly painful. Low self-worth is inevitable and NOT your fault. I get it because I've lived it. Therapy can create awareness and understanding of your experience, as well as help you find your way out of the pain.

I specialize in working on self-esteem and confidenc, and through evaluating evidence and challenging distorted self perceptions, I believe I can help you with improving your self esteem!