Self Esteem Therapy
Learn to be kind to yourself and feel Confident.
In person counseling in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and virtual online psychotherapy throughout Wisconsin & Colorado.
Are you being hard on yourself due to low self-esteem?
Maybe you find yourself self criticizing when your to-do-list remains unfinished, or you catch yourself comparing your progress to others. You might be grappling with feelings of laziness, lack of motivation, and the sense that your efforts are falling short. This leaves you questioning your life direction and wondering why you’re reaching for goals that always seem out of reach. One things for sure, you are at a point where managing your self-esteem feels impossible.
Is any of this familiar…
You feel shame and guilt regularly
You feel like you keep letting yourself or others down
You always say yes, even when you don’t want to
You feel pressure from society, family, or others to live life a certain way
Self Love…what? You can’t even imagine.
Counseling for Self Esteem can Help.
It may feel impossible now, but you can be kind to yourself. You can feel satisfied with where you are in life. You can stop judging yourself.
Therapy for Self-Esteem helps you…
Challenge expectations of yourself
Learn and use self compassion
Build trust that you will be kind to yourself
Be authentically you: feel pleased with who you are
As your therapist, I’m here to support you.
My approach to self esteem therapy comes from a place of curiosity and acceptance: challenging yours and others expectations of you, letting go of self judgement and accepting all parts of you-exactly as you are.
Therapy Methods:
Art Therapy
CBT Techniques
DBT Skills
Mindfulness
Body Awareness
Therapy for:
Low Self Worth
People Pleasing
Perfectionism
LBGTQ+ Identity
Caitlin Walsh, LPC, ATR, and Founder of Caitlin Walsh Counseling
“I have worked with Amanda professionally for years. She is kind, empathetic, reliable, and very knowledgeable as a clinician. I have recommended many people to her and have heard nothing but positive feedback about her therapeutic approach. I highly recommend her.”
What to Expect: Therapy for Self Esteem
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Book a Free Consultation
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me by clicking the link below. During this time I will ask about concerns that are bringing you to therapy, what you would like to see changed when you are done with therapy, talk about logistics such as scheduling and answer any questions that you have about therapy, myself or the treatment process. If we agree we are a good fit, we will schedule your first therapy session.
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Start Self-Esteem Counseling
Attend the first session. During this time, we will reflect upon what is bringing you into therapy, what you have experienced, and create a plan that visualises and breaks down the layers that are causing you to feel lost and overwhelmed.
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Attend Therapy Sessions
During weekly sessions, we will explore and discover tools that you can use in very specific moments of your day when you notice guilt and shame taking over or that you are being hard on yourself. Through our work together, you’ll experience an internal shift that creates space for yourself and loved ones around you. Sessions will gradually move to bi-weekly and then monthly based on your progress.
Why Fresh Therapy LLC?
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Compassionate Approach
As your therapist, I offer a fresh start. I meet you where you are, easing the confusion of where to begin when you feel lost. My goal is to create a comfortable, judgement-free space where you can address your greatest concerns, whether we meet online or in person. Yes, it might feel uncomfortable at times, but together, we can navigate through it.
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Sustainable Change
Therapy extends beyond feeling heard and validated; its about creating sustainable change. Throughout your counseling sessions, we focus on change through goal-setting and practical tools to manage self confidence. By creating new patterns and behaviors, I guide you to channel your energy effectively. Introducing innovative healing methods like art therapy, I prioritize your feedback to ensure our approach suits your needs.
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Confident Self Awareness
As one of the first steps toward change, self-awareness forms the bedrock of confidence. By understanding our inner dynamics, we gain agency over desired changes and build the confidence to do it. Navigating moments of low self esteem becomes manageable and empowers us to live authentically. We start making decisions aligned with our values. We recognize the human need for support which reminding us that we are not alone in our journey. Confident self awareness extends throughout therapy and into daily life.
FAQs about Self Esteem Therapy
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Self-esteem therapy sessions, start by exploring your current feelings and expectations, diving beneath self judgment to understand your emotions. Humor, metaphor, and art are often used to facilitate exploration and encourage reflection from different angles. Gradually you'll integrate newfound perspectives into your daily life through daily practice of skills learned during counseling sessions.
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I will help you figure this out as we go. I don’t set a particular length of time for therapy because sessions are based on your goals, progress, and when you are ready to graduate from therapy. I value an individualised plan that allows for flexibility.
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The weight of living up to others’ or your own expectations has become unbearable. Your drained, overwhelmed, and tired of self criticism. You're intrigued by the idea of embracing your true self, and leading a authentic life. As your therapist, I'll help you navigate this journey providing support as you reshape damaging expectations and learn to be gentle with yourself.
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Schedule a free 15 minute consultation by clicking the link below. During this time I will ask you what is bringing you to therapy, what you would like to see changed when you are completely done with therapy. We will talk about logistics such as scheduling, and I’ll answer any questions that you have about therapy, myself as a therapist or the treatment I provide. If we agree we are a good fit, we will schedule your first session.
