You’re already stronger than you think you are.

You tell yourself that you should be stronger or should be able to handle everything life throws your way. You feel like your life should be in a different place at this time. The critical voice in your head can lead to procrastination and difficulty getting started if you can’t do everything perfectly. You start to feel like your thoughts have taken over your life and you’re no longer able to control them.

Low self-esteem can have many effects on your life. You have problems speaking up for yourself and asking for what you need. Your critical voice may be telling you that you’re not good enough. You find yourself in unfulfilling or even emotionally abusive relationships. Your relationship with food and with your body can be impacted by your self-esteem.

Your anxiety and "should” thoughts can lead to feeling disconnected from yourself and the people in your life, problems caring for yourself, and increased use of alcohol or other substances to avoid unpleasant thoughts and feelings.

Beginning the process of therapy can help you gain control of your emotions and feel better about yourself. Together we can work on developing skills to manage your anxiety and obsessive thoughts. You can learn compassion for and a better understanding of yourself - even your critical voice. You can gain more confidence in yourself and in your relationships and create the life that you want.