Low Self-Esteem

Everyone has off days. But if you constantly feel that you’re not good enough, your achievements don’t matter, or worried that you let those around you down, you probably have low self-esteem. This negative view of your core self can affect your health, your relationships, and your ability to cope with life’s inevitable challenges.

What Can Cause Low Self-Esteem?

There is no single cause of low self-esteem. For some people, it begins early in childhood, as a result of abuse, neglect, or genetic factors. For others, it can start from difficulty socializing at school, being bullied, or having overly critical parents. Other people lose their self-esteem later in life after undergoing difficult events such as bereavement, a serious illness, or a toxic relationship. Conditions such as anxiety and depression can lead to a loss in self-esteem.

On top of that, the omnipresence of social media, with its constant comparisons and culture of unrealistic standards, makes it sometimes feel harder than ever to maintain healthy levels of self-esteem. Young people are most likely to be crushed by social media, but anyone can feel its negative effects.

How Therapy Can Help with Low Self-Esteem

Because there is no single cause for low self-esteem, there is no single best treatment. Each of our therapists who helps with low self-esteem – Samantha Dupre, Taylor Caissie, Nicole Konc and more – takes a somewhat different approach.  No matter whom you end up speaking with, you can count on a modality or approach that’s tailored to your needs and the cut of your jib.

Whichever therapies are appropriate, some of the areas that may receive focus are:

• Learning ways to reduce negative comparisons
• Gaining confidence in your abilities
• Identifying and reducing negative self-talk
• Addressing self-destructive behaviors
• Learning healthy conflict resolution

Life shouldn’t be like carrying a backpack full of rocks, but having low self-esteem can make it feel that way. If you’re reading this, it means you’ve already taken a very important step toward living the life you want. We help you build high self-esteem and manage negative thoughts and feelings so that you can function and live at your best.