
Low Self-Esteem / Self-Worth Issues
Struggling to feel confident, deserving, or valued. Therapy helps you rebuild a healthier self-image and strengthen inner confidence.
Overview
Low self-esteem involves persistent negative beliefs about oneself, abilities, and value. Individuals may feel inadequate, undeserving, or overly self-critical. This affects relationships, decision-making, mental health, and personal growth. It often develops gradually due to life experiences, criticism, trauma, or comparison.
Symptoms
Constant self-doubt
Fear of failure
Difficulty accepting compliments
Comparing oneself to others
Avoidance of challenges or opportunities
Feeling “not good enough”
Sensitivity to criticism
Negative self-image
Causes
Critical or unsupportive parenting
Bullying or social rejection
Trauma or emotional neglect
Toxic relationships
Unrealistic societal standards
Academic/work pressure
Failure experiences
How Therapy Can Help
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Building self-compassion
Strength-based interventions
Challenging negative core beliefs
Gradual exposure to success experiences
Journaling & affirmations
Improving support systems








