Struggling with self-esteem can affect nearly every part of life. It may show up as constantly comparing yourself to others, worrying about what people think, being overly critical of yourself, avoiding challenges because you’re afraid of failing, or feeling like you’re simply not good enough.
For children and teens, low self-esteem may also appear as sensitivity to criticism, difficulty with friendships, giving up quickly, perfectionism, negative self-talk, or reluctance to try new things. For adults, it can affect relationships, work, decision-making, and the ability to recognize personal strengths and accomplishments.
Therapy can help with:
- Negative self-talk and self-criticism
- Social insecurity and difficulty with friendships
- Comparing yourself to others
- Perfectionism and fear of failure
- Difficulty recognizing strengths
- Anxiety and self-doubt
- Confidence at school, work, or in relationships
- Developing a stronger and more realistic sense of self
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
Improving self-esteem isn’t about convincing yourself that everything is perfect or simply “thinking positively.” Therapy can help you better understand the experiences, thoughts, and patterns that affect how you see yourself and begin developing a more balanced and realistic perspective.
At Endeavor Psychotherapy Associates, our clinicians help children, teens, young adults, and adults identify the patterns that may be holding them back, recognize their strengths, develop healthier ways of responding to mistakes and setbacks, and become more confident navigating relationships and everyday challenges.
If low self-esteem or self-doubt is getting in the way for you or your child, contact us to learn more about how we can help.