Self-Esteem Therapy in Bergen County
Inner voice constantly criticizing you?
Learn how to stop the toxic self-talk
Change how you feel about yourself
Everyone has ups and downs. During the down times, it’s common to doubt yourself and lose confidence. Not getting the job you want, dealing with a breakup, or struggling with weight gain can naturally lead you to suffer from poor self-esteem and trap you in a cycle of negative self-talk. We’ll help you heal your relationship with yourself by teaching you to embrace your positive traits and stop defining yourself by your mistakes, shortcomings, or the beliefs of others.
We Believe in Your Worth
You are worthy. Worthy of love. Worthy of acceptance. Worthy of happiness. Worthy of success. We’re here to help you start believing this so you can end the self-criticism and doubt that is preventing you from living a happy and fulfilled life. Together we’ll work to uncover the underlying causes of your low self-esteem, then teach you how to challenge your inner critic and engage in acts of self-compassion so you will find self-acceptance. We will empower you to love who you are!
Common Signs of Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessively focusing on your weaknesses and flaws
- Being extremely self-critical
- Feeling unloved, unwanted, or unworthy
- Comparing yourself to others
- Constantly needing the approval of others
- Believing that you aren’t doing anything good enough
- Apologizing for things that aren’t your fault
- Hypersensitivity to criticism
- Having negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself
- Disregarding your strengths, successes, and positive traits
- An overwhelming fear of making mistakes or failing
- Irrationally feeling guilty
- Excessive self-doubt and indecision
- Fear of embarrassment
- Feeling like your opinions or needs don’t matter
- Unable to accept compliments
- Overanalyzing what people say
- Difficulty setting limits and boundaries
- Struggling with body image
Therapy can help you transition from a place of low self-esteem to a place of self-love where you are your biggest cheerleader.
How Do I Know It’s Time to Try Therapy?
It’s normal to sometimes struggle with self-confidence or not feel good about ourselves, but consistently having low self-esteem is harmful to our psyche and a roadblock to happiness. Are you avoiding going out with friends or spending time with loved ones? Do you feel stuck but are afraid to try something new? Are you constantly seeking validation from others? Are you struggling to maintain your relationships or trepidatious to start new ones? When your self-esteem becomes a persistent problem that impacts how you see yourself, how you interact with others, and how you move forward with your life, it’s time to seek the help of a professional.
You Have the Power to Change How You Feel About Yourself
You don’t have to be paralyzed with self-doubt and negative self-talk. YOU have the ability to change your perceptions of yourself with the right support and guidance. Our therapists will empower you to see and validate your strengths and everything you have to offer this world. We will help you understand where the negativity comes from and equip you with the tools and techniques you need to disregard that pesky inner critic and find a more positive inner voice that accepts you for you.
Therapy Can Help You Happily Be Authentically You
During your sessions, you’ll learn to build self-compassion, let go of feelings of inadequacy, and push back against negative thoughts so you can have the happiness that you deserve. Therapy will help you to:
- Uncover your strengths
- Discover your value
- Prioritize yourself
- Learn self-care strategies
- Cultivate self-love
- Set boundaries
- Stop people pleasing
- Communicate with confidence
It’s time to stop measuring your worth by someone else’s standards and build a better relationship with yourself.
