Therapy for Self-Esteem

Therapy for Self-Esteem in Texas

Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough — no matter how hard you try? Maybe you compare yourself to others, question your worth, or struggle to accept compliments. You might feel anxious in social situations or replay awkward moments in your head.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many teens, young adults, and adults in Texas experience low self-esteem at some point in their lives, often alongside anxiety, depression, or perfectionism.

What Low Self-Esteem Feels Like

Self-esteem is how we see and value ourselves. When it’s strong, we feel confident and secure in who we are. When it’s low, we feel uncertain, ashamed, or like we’re never enough.

Low self-esteem often takes on different forms:

Imposter Syndrome – You look confident on the outside but secretly fear you’ll be “found out.” You might tie your worth to achievements, overwork, or feel constant pressure to be perfect.

Rebellion – You act like you don’t care what others think, but deep down, you feel misunderstood or rejected. This can look like defensiveness, anger, or pushing people away before they can hurt you.

Victimhood – You feel powerless or overly dependent on others for reassurance. It may feel hard to make decisions, set boundaries, or believe things can improve.

No matter how it shows up, low self-esteem can lead to:

• Anxiety and depression

• Guilt, anger, and shame

• Loneliness or social isolation

• Perfectionism and burnout

• Codependent relationships

• Negative body image or eating concerns

• Difficulty trusting or believing in yourself

  Healing Through Self-Compassion and Therapy

  The good news is that self-esteem can change — it’s not something you’re stuck with forever. Healing begins when you learn to replace harsh self-criticism with self-compassion.

  Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness you’d offer someone you love. It’s understanding that mistakes don’t make you unworthy — they make you human. In therapy, we’ll work together to help you build this skill, step by step.

  As a licensed therapist in Texas, I help clients uncover the roots of their self-doubt and develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Using evidence-based techniques and a supportive, down-to-earth approach, I’ll guide you toward:

  • Recognizing unhelpful self-talk and replacing it with empathy

  • Healing the emotional wounds that shaped your self-esteem

  • Building confidence, assertiveness, and resilience

  • Strengthening your sense of self-worth

  • Creating space for joy, rest, and authenticity

  • For older adolescents and college-age adults, this work can be especially important during major transitions — forming identity, navigating relationships, or handling academic and social pressures. Together, we’ll create space to understand who you are beyond external expectations.

  You Deserve to Feel Worthy

  You don’t have to keep living under the weight of self-doubt. With the right support, you can learn to see yourself as capable, deserving, and enough — just as you are.

  If you’re struggling with confidence, comparison, or feeling “not good enough,” I’d love to help. I offer in-person sessions in Texarkana and virtual therapy across Texas, so you can get the support you need from wherever you are.

  Contact me today to start your journey toward self-worth, healing, and genuine self-compassion.