Therapy for Self-Esteem & Shame in Arvada, CO
What are Self-Esteem & Shame?
The way you see yourself can be shaped by relationships, experiences, expectations, and the messages you’ve received about who you are supposed to be. When shame or a persistent sense of not being good enough takes hold, it can affect how you relate to yourself and others.
Struggles with self-esteem and shame may show up as:
Feeling like you’re not good enough, loveable enough, or worthy
Comparing yourself to others or constantly questioning yourself
Perfectionism or feeling like you have to earn your worth
Difficulty accepting compliments or recognizing your own strengths
Harsh self-criticism, guilt, or persistent feelings of inadequacy
Hiding parts of yourself out of fear or judgement or rejection
Difficulty setting boundaries or expressing your needs
Feeling disconnected from your identity, values, or sense of self
Want to learn more about shame and how it can shape the way you see yourself? Check out our blog: Understanding Shame: Why It Feels So Heavy and How Healing Begins.
Therapy for Self-Esteem & Shame at Life Reimagined
Shame can make us believe there is something fundamentally wrong with who we are, rather than recognizing that we are responding to experiences, expectations, and relationships that have shaped us. At Life Reimagined, therapy can help you understand where these beliefs came from and begin developing a more compassionate and connected relationship with yourself.
We believe self-worth is not something you have to earn by being perfect, productive, successful, or pleasing to others. Therapy can help you recognize patterns of self-criticism, understand the protective strategies that developed around shame, and strengthen your sense of identity, and practice expressing yourself more authentically and congruently.
Our therapists draw from approaches such as ACT, IFS, attachment-based therapy, and experiential therapy, tailoring therapy to your needs, goals, and experiences.
Ready to find support?
You don’t have to keep carrying shame or questioning your worth.
Schedule a no-cost consultation and we’ll help you find a therapist who fits your needs.