Difficulty saying no, expressing needs, or protecting your emotional space. Build confidence to communicate clearly and set healthy boundaries.

Assertiveness and boundary issues arise when individuals struggle to express their needs, say no, or protect their emotional space. This leads to people-pleasing, resentment, burnout, and unhealthy relationships. Therapy teaches communication skills that balance respect for others with self-respect.

• Difficulty saying “no”

• Feeling responsible for others' emotions

• Fear of conflict

• Overcommitting

• Feeling taken advantage of

• Suppressing emotions

• Guilt when setting limits

• People-pleasing tendencies

• Low self-esteem

• Cultural conditioning

• Fear of rejection

• Childhood environments where boundaries weren’t modeled

• Assertiveness training

• Role-play practice

• Learning “I” statements

• Identifying personal limits

• Rebuilding self-confidence

• Emotional regulation during conflicts