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Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome Therapy

 

Quiet that relentless inner critic.


Life is hard when we feel small.

When you have low self-esteem, you know the profound impact it has on your life, extending beyond mere feelings of unhappiness.  It prevents you from fully engaging socially, taking risks, and pursuing meaningful connections.

Imposter syndrome isn't an actual illness or diagnosis; it's a common experience among high-achievers who feel like frauds and attribute their success to luck. In spite of ample evidence of your success as a student or professional, you might struggle with fully embracing your achievements. The more success you experience, the more you feel you don’t belong. You fear exposure. You never feel good enough, leading to stress, burnout, procrastination, and the pursuit of perfectionism. We can become our own oppressors, keeping ourselves small and doubting our worthiness to claim our rightful place at the table.

It’s not enough to only love your shiny parts. The goal is to respect yourself, wholeheartedly, warts and all. In other words, love yourself in spite of your problems, mistakes, and failures. I’ll guide you to discover confidence and boldness: confidence in your ability to handle your problems and the boldness to be authentically you.

Sound familiar?

  • Highly self-critical and preoccupied with negative thoughts about yourself

  • Feel deeply insecure, incompetent, and inadequate despite your accomplishments

  • Seek validation from others

  • Quickly identify your flaws but have difficulty acknowledging things you like about yourself

  • Frequently compare yourself to others and feel you don’t measure up

  • People pleaser and/or a perfectionist

  • Can’t let go of your mistakes or failures and have a chronic fear of failing

  • Avoid doing things that make you feel vulnerable (public speaking, asking someone out, going out, talking to strangers)

  • Don’t feel deserving or capable of having more

  • Frequently feel like you don’t belong

Therapy for self-esteem & imposter syndrome can help you…

  • Feel more confident in social, school and work settings

  • Reduce the drive to compare yourself to others

  • Overcome the feeling of “I don’t belong here”

  • Find peace in imperfection (yes, really)

  • Develop healthier connections to others

  • Provide yourself with validation rather than seek it from others

  • Reduce stress and burnout

  • Develop the self-respect & appreciation required for a fulfilling life

  • Enjoy your own company

Life becomes peaceful when we are not at war with ourselves.

 Commonly asked questions about Therapy for Self-Esteem/Imposter Syndrome

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