What is Self-Esteem?
It is estimated that 85% of Americans have low self-esteem. Self-esteem is the way we think about ourselves and the confidence we place in our worth or abilities. People with strong self-esteem like themselves and place value on their achievements. Your self-esteem likely has ups and downs: somedays, you feel positive and self-assured; other days, you’re depressed, and self-doubt clouds your every move. While everyone lacks confidence now and then, people with low self-esteem feel unhappy or unsatisfied with themselves the majority of the time.
Low self-esteem can arise for a variety of reasons. However, without treatment, low self-esteem can have long-term damaging effects. These could be smaller-scale occurrences like not speaking up in class or work meetings, for example.
Or they could be longer-term threats, like relationship problems or negative thoughts that result in self-damaging behavior. At Evolution Wellness, our therapists for low self esteem can help.
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What Causes Low Self-Esteem?
Some of the causes of low self-esteem may include:
- Unhappy childhood where parents (or other significant people such as teachers) were extremely critical or disapproving
- Poor academic performance in school resulting in a lack of confidence
- Ongoing stressful life event such as breakup, losing a job or other financial trouble
- Poor treatment from a partner, parent or caregiver, for example, being in an abusive relationship
- Ongoing medical problem such as chronic pain, serious illness or physical disability
Signs of Low Self-Esteem
Symptoms vary greatly, so you may not feel any or all of the symptoms listed below. Recognizing these symptoms in yourself or in a loved one is the first step to building self confidence. Some of the common symptoms you may notice include:
- Excessive apologizing
- Perfectionism
- Staying home or not engaging with peers
- Taking measures to hide your body, such as wearing overly baggy clothing or arranging your hair to cover your face
- Negative tones or attitudes about others
- Self-deprecating statements or humor
Therapy for Self Esteem
It’s time to get the help you need and deserve. At our Wilmington, NC based counseling practice, our therapists specialize in helping you build self-esteem. Our professional counselors for self-esteem therapy are trained to listen with empathy and expertise and offer guidance to facilitate your personal growth.
Additionally, we offer online therapy in North Carolina for added convenience.
How Our Self Esteem Therapists Can Help!
You self esteem therapist can help you to:
- Improve self-image
- Increase self-confidence
- Increase self-worth
- Improve mental health
- Strengthen relationships
- Focus on self care
- Improve performance at work or academically
