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Self-Esteem Therapy
It’s not about ego. It’s about feeling solid in who you are.
Self-esteem isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quietly missing.
At Elevate Psychotherapy & Co., we help individuals who look confident on the outside—but internally feel like they’re always questioning themselves. If you struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or the constant feeling that you're not doing or being “enough,” this is the work that can change everything.
Self-esteem therapy isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about coming home to yourself, with clarity, compassion, and the ability to take up space without apology.
What Low Self-Esteem Can Look Like
- You constantly second-guess your decisions—even after making them
- You feel like you’re performing instead of authentically showing up
- You struggle to take compliments or internalize your own achievements
- You say yes when you want to say no (and then spiral about it later)
- You fear being “too much,” “not enough,” or somehow disappointing people
- You avoid setting boundaries because you don’t want to be seen as selfish
- You depend on external validation to feel okay—even when it never feels like enough
you don’t have to tear yourself down to keep growing.
Using a blend of CBT, self-compassion work, inner child/IFS-informed therapy, and identity-focused exploration, we help you:
- Identify the roots of your self-doubt and critical internal voice
- Develop an internal narrative that feels authentic—not performative
- Learn how to hold boundaries, receive feedback, and tolerate being seen
- Rebuild your self-trust through aligned action and emotional regulation
- Shift from self-judgment to self-leadership
Our Approach
Adults recovering from childhood emotional neglect or criticism
People experiencing imposter syndrome in work or relationships
High-functioning individuals who look “put together” but don’t feel it
Who We Work With
Those who second-guess their worth, even when the evidence says otherwise
Individuals tired of shrinking to make others comfortable
Clients who are “good at everything”—except believing in themselves
Yes. You don’t need a clear origin story to begin. We’ll uncover patterns together and help you make sense of them—without judgment, pressure, or needing to “have it all figured out.”
Can I work on self-esteem even if I don’t know where it started?
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That’s exactly who we work with. You can be accomplished and still feel shaky inside. Therapy helps bridge the gap between how others see you and how you experience yourself.
What if I’m successful but still feel insecure?
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No. Our work is much deeper than that. While we support positive self-talk, we focus on understanding why you think and feel the way you do—and then building self-worth from the inside out.
Will therapy just be about repeating positive affirmations?
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That’s a common question—and often, they overlap. High standards aren’t the issue. It’s when your internal voice never lets you feel “good enough,” no matter how well you perform, that therapy can help.
How do I know if I have low self-esteem or just high standards?
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Frequently asked questions
It’s time to rebuild how you see yourself—from the inside out.
You don’t have to earn your worth.
Whether you feel like an imposter, chronically not enough, or just disconnected from your own strengths, therapy can help. We work with high-achieving, emotionally intelligent clients to shift self-doubt into self-trust—without toxic positivity or cliché affirmations.
