Therapy for Self Esteem

Compassionate, evidence-based support for teens and adults building confidence, self-worth, and inner resilience.

Low self-esteem can feel like a constant inner critic, making you doubt yourself, second-guess your decisions, or feel “not enough.” You might appear confident on the outside, but inside, you struggle with self-criticism, perfectionism, or shame. These patterns can affect your relationships, work, school, and overall sense of wellbeing.

Signs You May Be Struggling with low Self-Esteem

  • Constantly comparing yourself to others

  • Feeling “not good enough” or unworthy

  • Overthinking or second-guessing your choices

  • Difficulty accepting compliments or celebrating achievements

  • Fear of failure or taking risks

  • People-pleasing or struggling to set boundaries

  • Perfectionism or harsh self-criticism

  • Feeling disconnected from your authentic self

  • Cultural or family pressures contributing to self-doubt

Recognizing these patterns doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human, and support can help you develop a stronger, kinder relationship with yourself.

Why People Seek Therapy for Self-Esteem

Clients often reach out when self-esteem issues begin to affect:

  • Confidence in relationships, dating, and social interactions

  • Performance at school, work, or creative endeavors

  • Ability to assert needs and set boundaries

  • Emotional regulation and coping with criticism

  • Identity development and cultural expectations

  • Motivation, goal-setting, and pursuing meaningful opportunities

Therapy can help you shift from self-judgment to self-compassion, rebuild confidence, and connect with your true potential.

My Approach

I provide warm, trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for teens and adults. Therapy is collaborative, tailored to your needs, and may include: therapy is a collaboration tailored to your needs, whether that includes talk therapy, art therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, or DBT skills.

With therapy, you can stop doubting yourself and start embracing your worth, confidence, and potential.

Virtual Trauma Therapy

Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, you can receive high-quality, trauma-informed care from home, work, or school. No commuting, no waiting rooms—just accessible support wherever you are in New York or New Jersey.

Integrated Treatment Approaches

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Creative Arts Therapy

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DBT Skills

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EMDR

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TF-CBT

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Psychodynamic Psychoanalysis

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Internal Family Systems (Coming Soon!)