“I never feel good enough.”
Therapy for self-esteem
How you see yourself shapes what you let yourself try and what you put up with from others. If the voice in your head is harsh, therapy can help you understand where it came from and learn to speak to yourself more kindly.
If you're thinking about hurting yourself or feel unsafe right now, call or text 988, or call 911.
What it can feel like
- You say sorry for things that aren't your fault.
- You replay a conversation for days, sure you said something wrong.
- Compliments slide right off, but criticism sticks.
- You don't try for things because you're sure you'll mess them up.
- Scrolling through other people's lives leaves you feeling worse.
How therapy can help
Therapy for self-esteem often starts with noticing the harsh voice in your head: what it says, and when it gets loud. Many people find it helps to look at where those beliefs came from, like family, school or past relationships.
From there, the work gets practical. You might practice speaking up at work or letting a compliment land. You decide what to work on first, and you go at your own pace.
Who on our team works with this
Abby Venzor-Ramos
LCSW-R, HHC
Holistic, mindfulness-based therapy and health coaching for adults, teens, couples and families.
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LCSW
Eleven years with children, teens, parents and families. Family therapy, CBT and trauma-focused CBT.
- Habla español
Shannon McGuirk
LMSW
Anxiety, depression, anger, burnout, and relationships and boundaries.
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LMSW
Attachment, self-esteem, codependency, anxiety and depression, with somatic work and IFS.
- Habla español
Emily Campanella
LMSW
Life transitions like changing careers, ending a relationship or becoming a parent. CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
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LMSW
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship conflict, for individuals, couples and families.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Mike Lane
LCSW
Anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders, with CBT, DBT and cognitive processing therapy.
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MFT, limited permit
Couples and families, using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Also a certified holistic health coach.
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LMSW
Couples work with the Gottman Method, LGBTQIA+ identity, grief and trauma.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Casey Crawford
LMSW
Life transitions, anxiety and stress, self-esteem and trauma, with somatic and narrative approaches.
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MFT intern
Individuals, couples and families, including eating disorders and ASD-related concerns.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Supervised intern
Ashley Shah
Counseling intern
Children, adults, couples and families, pairing insight with practical skills.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Grenny Hiraldo
MFT intern
Children, teens and families, with culturally responsive care.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Monica Bradley
Counseling intern
Anxiety, negative self-talk, workplace stress and relationships, with somatic work.
- Supervised intern
Sofia Delarosa
Social work intern
Kids, teens and adults dealing with anxiety, stress and self-esteem.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Questions people ask
Is low self-esteem a real reason to see a therapist?
Yes. It affects your relationships and what you let yourself go after. You don't need a bigger reason to start.
Will we talk about my childhood?
Only if it helps and you want to. Some people find it useful to look at where their beliefs about themselves started. Others focus on what's happening now. You and your therapist decide together.
What if I can't think of anything good about myself right now?
That's okay. You don't have to feel confident to start. A lot of people begin right there and work on it a little at a time.
The first step is a phone call or a short form.
You don't need the right words. We'll take it from there, and you can switch therapists any time it doesn't fit.