Self-Esteem Counseling with Autonomy in Austin, Texas
Are you looking for opportunities to improve your self-esteem? You’re in the right place! we are dedicated to helping you build a more positive and resilient self-image. Our counseling services are designed to support you in overcoming self-doubt, addressing negative thought patterns, and fostering a deep sense of self-worth. Through personalized strategies and compassionate guidance, we aim to help you recognize your unique strengths and values. Whether you’re struggling with confidence issues or simply seeking to enhance your self-esteem, we are here to provide the self-esteem counseling you need for lasting personal growth and empowerment.
What causes low self-esteem?
It is easy to fall into patterns of negative self-talk. Our brains were wired to hold onto negative input to protect us from harm. This is known as the “negativity bias”. This adaptation helped our ancestors avoid dangerous situations, such as remembering which berries were poisonous. But now, it triggers our brains to store negative experiences or thoughts while the positive ones are fleeting. This is why you could receive ten compliments in a day, but one negative remark will be what sticks with you and may cloud how you perceive your day. Our natural inclination to focus on negativity predisposes us to develop low self-esteem. For this reason, it takes consistent work and practice to rewire our brains and change how we talk to ourselves. This is where therapy comes in.
Besides our biological disposition, many environmental factors can contribute to low self-esteem. This can include the messages we learned in our formative years, including the relationships we had and the persistent criticism we received. Our status in society based on our complex identities, discrimination, and trauma can also be tricky.
What are some effects of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem can hold us back from reaching our goals. When we don’t feel confident in ourselves and assume that we will fail, we are less likely to take the risks needed to grow and be who we want to be. Low self-esteem can also affect interpersonal relationships. You may find yourself drawn to people who don’t make you feel good about yourself. Or, you might find yourself wary of those who treat you well because you don’t think you’re worthy. Lastly, low self-esteem may lead to anxiety, depression, body image concerns, and eating disorders. Therapy for self-esteem can be an incredibly valuable resource for learning to reconnect to yourself and discover your inner strengths.
Signs and Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem
Issues setting boundaries or considering your needs
Comparing yourself to others and never feeling good enough
Avoiding social situations or feeling self-conscious when socializing
Difficulty making decisions or trusting yourself
Struggling to ask others for help or to express your needs
Negative self-talk and self-criticism
Fear of failure
Difficulty accepting compliments
Sensitivity to criticism from others
Feeling unworthy of enjoyment or pleasure
Seeking approval from others
Perfectionism
Imposter syndrome
Feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself in order to be accepted
Self-Esteem Counseling with Autonomy Therapy in Texas Can Help:
Our Autonomy Therapy clinicians help to foster a non-judgmental space to explore experiences that may have contributed to low self-esteem. Your self-esteem therapist can help you identify unhelpful narratives about yourself. Together, you can work to challenge those thoughts and “talk back” to your inner critic. We can start to replace negative beliefs about ourselves with new ones that allow for self-acceptance. Your self-esteem therapist will also facilitate an exploration of your strengths and values. In order to set realistic goals, we must create discussions that are congruent with our most authentic selves. Scheduling self-esteem counseling - also known as self-confidence therapy or psychotherapy for self-esteem - is just a quick phone call or contact form submission away!
Ready to get started with therapy for self-esteem in Austin, TX?
Increasing self-compassion and confidence to combat negative self-talk. You are worthy of a more fulfilling and authentically aligned life. Let us help you get there. At Autonomy Therapy, we hope to help you work towards self-compassion, allowing yourself to be human, imperfect, and still 100% worthy. Do these concerns resonate with you or someone you know? If you answered yes, perhaps therapy for self-esteem is right for you. Get started with these steps:
Fill out a CONSULTATION FORM to describe a little about you!
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