Build Confidence with a Self Esteem Counselor You Can Trust
Feelings of self-worth are more valuable than anything I can imagine. Our self-esteem affects our mental health, our feelings, our relationships, our choices, our actions, our jobs, our family – it affects everything!
Low self-esteem can quietly affect every part of life, but you don’t have to carry that weight forever. With my support as a self esteem counselor, you can begin to see yourself more clearly—and more kindly.
What does low self-esteem look like?
Self-esteem isn’t just about feeling confident. It’s how you view your own worth and how you treat yourself when things go wrong. People with low self-esteem often experience:
- Constant self-criticism or negative self-talk
- Fear of failure or judgment
- Trouble making decisions or trusting themselves
- Difficulty setting boundaries
- Feeling like an imposter or undeserving of success
- Sensitivity to rejection or disapproval
You might look like you have it all together on the outside, while quietly struggling with feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt on the inside.
Common causes of low self esteem
Everyone has a unique history and circumstances.
Unfortunately for many, self-esteem has been hampered through abuse by a parent, partner, or other significant relation. This abuse may have been in the form of neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse or sexual abuse.
Some others may have had their self-esteem impacted by a disability or disorder.
And yet, others have been devaluing themselves due to peers, cultural views, specific situations, or co-workers.
Understanding your past experiences is an important part of my self esteem counseling sessions because it will help us rebuild your sense of self.
How can a self esteem counselor help?
As a licensed therapist and counselor specializing in self esteem with over 20 years of experience, I help teens and adults in Orange County uncover and gently shift the internal messages that have shaped how they see themselves.
In our work together, we’ll explore:
- Where your self-critical beliefs came from
- How to identify and challenge those thoughts
- What healthy self-worth feels and sounds like
- How to build confidence without relying on perfection
- Ways to strengthen your voice and set healthy boundaries
Self-esteem counseling isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about learning to feel at home in who you already are.
A safe place to strengthen your sense of self
In therapy, you’ll have a supportive, non-judgmental space to reconnect with your values, your strengths, and your own inner voice. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you and use evidence-based tools to support lasting change, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and self-compassion practices.
Ready to take the first step?
Contact me today to schedule your consultation.
