Self-Esteem

Rebuild Your Confidence. Reconnect to Your Worth.

When your inner critic is loud, even small moments can feel like proof you’re “not enough.” You may find yourself second-guessing decisions, comparing yourself to others, or struggling to feel confident in relationships, work, or even daily life. Low self-esteem can keep you stuck in cycles of self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism—making it hard to see your own strengths and value. You may wear a mask of “having it all together”, but really you’re feeling far from it.

At Soundview Therapy Center, I help women quiet self-criticism, rebuild self-trust, and develop a more compassionate, confident relationship with themselves.

How Low Self-Esteem Shows Up

Low self-worth can affect nearly every part of life. You may notice:

  • Constant negative self-talk or harsh self-criticism

  • Perfectionism or fear of failure that holds you back

  • Difficulty accepting compliments or celebrating your wins

  • Struggles with boundaries or feeling guilty for saying “no”

  • Comparing yourself to others and always coming up short

  • Doubt in your abilities, relationships, or future

These patterns can feel exhausting—but they can change.

Building Self-Esteem Through Therapy

In therapy, we’ll explore the root causes of your self-esteem struggles while also practicing new, healthier ways of relating to yourself. Together, we’ll work to:

  • Identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that fuel self-doubt

  • Reframe perfectionism and self-criticism into realistic, compassionate self-talk

  • Develop healthier boundaries that reflect your needs and values

  • Increase self-awareness to recognize your strengths and inner resources

  • Practice mindfulness and body-based work to reconnect with your worth on a deeper level

  • Strengthen self-compassion so you can show up for yourself with kindness rather than judgment

My Approach to Self-Esteem Work

I use an integrative, supportive approach that blends evidence-based talk therapy, mindfulness, and body-based techniques. This means we’ll look beyond surface-level “confidence tips” to address the deeper patterns, negative beliefs, and experiences shaping how you see yourself.

Therapy becomes a space where you can practice showing up authentically, without judgment, and slowly learn to see yourself through a lens of compassion, rather than criticism.

With the right support, self-esteem can shift from being an obstacle to being a foundation for how you live. Improving self-esteem may look like:

  • Trusting yourself to make decisions with confidence

  • Speaking up for your needs without guilt

  • Feeling more grounded in relationships, rather than seeking constant approval

  • Releasing perfectionism and allowing yourself to grow without pressure

  • Experiencing daily life with more self-acceptance and peace

Getting Back to You

If you’re tired of letting self-doubt and criticism hold you back, therapy can help you begin to see yourself differently and live with greater confidence and ease.

Self-Esteem Therapy at Soundview Therapy Center offers you the tools, support, and compassion needed to rewrite your inner story, and rebuild your self-trust.