Building Self-Esteem
Building Self-Esteem and Believing in Your Worth
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How you see yourself shapes everything — the choices you make, the boundaries you set, the opportunities you pursue, and the way you allow others to treat you. When self-esteem is low, it can feel like you are always second-guessing yourself or waiting for someone else to confirm your value.
You might hear a constant inner voice that criticizes or compares you to others. You may avoid trying new things out of fear of failure, or you may work endlessly to prove your worth yet never feel like it is enough. Over time, this can affect your relationships, your career, and your overall happiness.
Low self-esteem is not a permanent state. It is often the result of old messages, past experiences, and patterns you learned to survive. Those patterns can change, and you can learn to see yourself through a lens of compassion and confidence.
Why Therapy Can Help You Build Self-Esteem
Therapy provides a safe place to explore how your self-image was shaped and to gently challenge the beliefs that hold you back. We work together to understand where your inner critic came from, what it is trying to protect you from, and how to replace it with a voice that supports your growth.
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You do not have to “fake it till you make it.” Real self-esteem comes from an authentic sense of self-worth, not from pretending or pushing yourself beyond your limits.
How Somatic Psychotherapy Supports Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is not only about your thoughts. It is also about how you feel in your body. When you carry yourself with tension, hold your breath, or avoid eye contact, your body is reinforcing the message that you are small or unsafe.
Somatic psychotherapy helps you notice these subtle patterns and gently shift them so your body and mind work together to support a healthier self-image.
In our work, we might:
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Explore posture and movement patterns that influence how you feel about yourself
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Practice grounding and breathwork to create a sense of stability and confidence
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Use body-based exercises to release tension linked to shame or self-doubt
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Identify physical sensations that arise when you feel confident and learn how to access them more often
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Create daily practices that align your self-talk with your body’s sense of presence and strength
Why This Works
When your body and mind send the same message — that you are worthy, safe, and capable — self-esteem becomes more than an idea. It becomes a lived experience. Over time, you can feel more confident in expressing your needs, pursuing your goals, and being seen as your true self.
Clients often share that they:
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Speak up more in personal and professional settings
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Take on challenges with greater courage
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Feel more at ease in their own skin
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Experience relationships that feel more balanced and respectful
You Deserve to Feel Good About Who You Are
You are more than the doubts you carry. You have worth and value simply because you exist, and it is possible to fully believe that.
Through therapy, you can rewrite the way you see yourself and create a relationship with yourself that is rooted in respect, compassion, and confidence. You do not have to wait for someone else to give you permission to feel worthy. You can start building that sense of self today.
If you are ready to step into a stronger, kinder relationship with yourself, I would be honored to support you.
