Low self-esteem goes beyond feeling insecure from time to time—it’s a deep-rooted belief that you’re not good enough, unworthy, or somehow flawed. These thoughts can shape the way you see yourself, making it hard to recognize your strengths. You might be overly critical of yourself, focus on past mistakes, or feel like you’ll never measure up to others.

This negative self-image can affect many areas of life, especially relationships. You may struggle with setting boundaries, fearing that standing up for yourself will push people away. You might seek validation from others to feel valued, making it difficult to trust your own judgment. In some cases, low self-worth can lead to unhealthy relationship patterns—staying in toxic situations, avoiding deep connections, or feeling unlovable.

Black woman sitting on the coach with a laptop having online therapy in New York to help with self-esteem

As your therapist, I help you break free from these patterns. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your low self-esteem, challenge self-critical thoughts, and develop new ways to see yourself with kindness and confidence. Through evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and self-compassion practices, we’ll work toward reshaping your self-image, strengthening your relationships, and helping you feel more secure in who you are.

You deserve to feel confident in your own skin. Let’s take that step together.