Therapy for Self Worth in Burlington

You are enough. And even if you can’t quite see that yet, I want to help you get there.

Does this sound familiar?

  • You feel “not good enough” despite having various accomplishments

  • You tend to focus more on the few things you have done wrong, rather than the things you’ve done well

  • You hold onto relationships that are disappointing, abusive or just aren’t serving you

  • You’re walking on eggshells around others, and spend a lot of energy trying to please others who honestly don’t treat you that well

  • You feel significant shame and guilt after making mistakes and have a hard time forgiving yourself

What is Self Worth, Anyways?

Self worth is a fundamental, internal belief about your value, dignity and worth as a human being, independent of external validation or accomplishments. Where self-esteem is “here’s everything I do that makes me good”, self worth is a deep knowing that we are valuable, lovable and worthy, just for simply being ourselves. 

Self worth influences so much of how you show up in the world, including how you interact with others, cope with stress, pursue goals, the relationships we maintain and the situations we find ourselves in. When self-worth is strong, individuals generally experience high confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships. When it’s low, it can lead to negative self-talk, unhealthy behaviors, and difficulties in relationships and personal growth. 

The feeling of being not good enough is overwhelming and can be all-encompassing. It’s also changeable. You don’t have to feel this way forever, and you can begin to lead a life where you feel confident in who you are and see the value that you bring to the table.

How Can Therapy Help?

Therapy for self worth can help you:

  • Improve how you see yourself and break through patterns of negative self talk

  • Set boundaries with others that allow you to honour yourself, while building relationships that are focused on mutual respect

  • Prioritize yourself and your needs in relationships

  • Feel proud of the successes you have accomplished and feel confident in who you are

  • Recognize your many strengths and the value you bring to the world, just for being yourself

My approach to therapy for self worth involves first getting to the root of what’s causing these patterns and addressing the underlying factors.

For many, self worth may be rooted in childhood experiences where one received repeated messaging that they were unworthy or unlovable. For others, these patterns developed later in life to cope with stressful environments, trauma, low self-worth or anxiety. Because self worth can result from so many different factors, therapy will look different for each person.

Tailoring therapy to your unique needs, circumstances and experiences means that you’ll get an individualized approach that focuses on your goals, and what you need to achieve them.

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