“What I am is good enough if I would only be it openly.”
Carl Rogers
How we see ourselves quietly shapes everything—how we show up in relationships, the risks we take, and the way we meet life’s challenges. When we trust our own value, we’re more likely to step forward with courage and curiosity. When that trust is shaky, doubt can take root, and we may begin to shrink from the life we’re meant to live.
In our work together, we’ll explore the lens through which you see yourself. Often, it’s clouded by old stories or limiting beliefs picked up along the way. By noticing these patterns and loosening their hold, space opens for a clearer, truer picture to emerge—one rooted in your inherent worth and strength.
This isn’t about pretending to feel confident. It’s about reclaiming the parts of you that have been overlooked or buried, so you can move through the world with a steadier sense of who you are and what matters most.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or disconnected from yourself, this work can be the beginning of something freer—an opportunity to live with more openness, purpose, and self-respect.
False Belief Identification
Inaccurate or negative beliefs can lead to feelings and behaviors that restrict self-expression and reinforce poor self-worth. Together, we'll work to identify your hidden beliefs, seek to understand their "roots," assess their legitimacy, and come up with a more accurate way of viewing yourself.
Self-Acceptance
Accepting ourselves for who we are and not what we're "supposed to" be is key to mental health. Ironically, when we accept ourselves, flaws and all, we can make changes towards becoming what we want. We'll explore what gets in the way of you accepting more of yourself and identify the changes you hope to make.
Shame Reduction
Shame is an important emotion in determining social behavior. When we overidentify with it, however, it can lead to low self-worth, self-censoring, and self-destructive behaviors. We'll work to understand your relationship to shame and, in discussing it, reduce its effect and free up space for your authenticity.
Assertiveness Training
Assertiveness training helps us learn how to communicate our wants and needs in a clear and direct manner, which can increase our confidence and improve our relationship with ourselves and others. Together, we'll role-play assertive communication styles and identify barriers that prevent you from pursuing what you want.
Regret Processing
Regret is a normal part of life. People with lower self-worth tend to overidentify with the "should haves" and "could haves" of their past (i.e. I should have done better on this thing). We'll work to better understand your regrets and explore the ways in which they impact your current and future outlook.
Future Goal Planning
Low self-worth can limit optimism and impair our ability to set and pursue goals. Throughout your therapy, we'll work to identify the things you want and create strategies based on your strengths to increase the odds you achieve the outcomes you seek.