You deserve compassion.
Therapy for self-esteem
In-person & online therapy in Austin & across Texas for women who desire to be known, overcome shame, & feel confident.
Self-deprecation is your humor of choice, but no one else is laughing.
Regardless of what anyone says, you can’t help but focus on what’s “wrong” with you. Comparison is a rigged game you always lose- too loud, too quiet, too much, too little. One tiny slip-up and your whole day implodes. “I’m so stupid!” “Why did I do that?” & “I always mess things up” are common phrases that cross your mind. Even simple tasks like ordering coffee or attending a meeting are met with harsh criticism. For you, self-love is nothing more than a cheesy marketing slogan.
“You’re too hard on yourself”
“Stop worrying so much.”
“You have nothing to be insecure about.”
“You’re making a big deal out of nothing.”
Maybe your friends, family, or coworkers say…
How therapy for self-esteem works
Helping you turn your outward kindness inward.
You are not a stranger to compassion. You find it easy to comfort your friends and celebrate your loved ones. Imagine a life where you extend this same kindness towards yourself. That critical inner voice, once a constant companion, begins to soften. You make a mistake at work, and instead of spiraling into self-hate, you acknowledge it, learn from it, and move forward. Hardship is finally met with gentleness, not self-blame.
Our sessions will be a space for honest exploration, where your thoughts and feelings can be heard without judgment. We’ll approach these tricky thoughts and feelings with curiosity to understand what they’re trying to tell us and where they came from. We’ll also work on noticing when that inner critic starts its monologue, and practice responding with more kindness. Think of it like reassuring an anxious inner child that's worried about everything.
Therapy for self-esteem can help.
Together we’ll work on…
✓ Exploring your relationships, experiences, and values, revealing how they shape your view of yourself.
✓ Offering empathy to every part of yourself, ESPECIALLY the parts you struggle to accept.
✓ Responding to difficult days with self-compassion, not self-destruction.
✓ Making choices from a place of self-worth and creating relationships that support your well-being.
Get in touch
You are worth investing in.
Click here to fill out the Client Welcome Form. After submitting, you will be prompted to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation call. If you have any questions, feel free to reach me at hello@thehealingcottagepllc.com.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and self-compassion principles. These approaches understand that life isn't always ideal, and that's normal! We won't 'fix' you, but we will work on quieting negative self-talk and building your coping skills when it resurfaces.
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Maybe you’ve told yourself, “Other people have it worse,” “I should be able to handle this.” Or maybe you've gotten really good at appearing “fine” on the outside, even when you're hurting inside. When your self-worth has taken hit after hit through relationships, perfectionism, criticism, or just never feeling “enough,” it can feel confusing to name that as pain, let alone ask for help.
But here’s the truth: if it’s impacting how you feel about yourself, how you show up in your relationships, or how you move through your days… it matters. You matter. Therapy isn’t reserved for people in crisis- it’s for anyone ready to feel more grounded, more confident, and more connected to who they are.
There’s no threshold of suffering you need to reach to be worthy of support. If you're asking the question, it's already worth exploring.