The inner critic never sleeps
Every small slip turns into proof that you’re not good enough.
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Why am I so much harder on myself than anyone else?
You’d never talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself. The voice in your head keeps score, and you’re always losing.
Self-esteem isn’t about suddenly loving everything about yourself. It’s about being able to make a mistake without deciding you are the mistake.
Is this you?
Compliments bounce off
Someone says something kind and you immediately explain why they’re wrong.
Perfect or nothing
If you can’t do it perfectly, you’d rather not do it at all.
Always comparing
Everyone else seems to have it figured out, and you feel behind.
Shrinking yourself
You hold back opinions and needs so you don’t take up too much space.
What we’ll work on
- Harsh self-criticism
- Perfectionism
- Comparing yourself to others
- Shame and feeling not good enough
- Speaking up for your needs
- Confidence that doesn’t depend on approval
How I approach it
We start by getting to know your inner critic. Where did that voice come from, what is it trying to protect you from, and how often is it actually right?
CBT and REBT help us question the rules you’ve been using to judge yourself. Mindfulness helps you notice the critic without automatically believing it.
And for the record, perfection does not exist. We are human. We’ll work on progress you can actually see, not a finish line that keeps moving.
Perfection does not exist. We are human!
How sessions work
- Virtual sessions on SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
- For Texas residents who are physically located in Texas at session time.
- For adults age 18 and older.
- Sessions are about 50–55 minutes.
- Individual sessions are $120; couples sessions are $150. Private pay only.
- Your first 15-minute consult is free.
Questions
Can therapy really help with self-esteem?
Yes. The way you talk to yourself is a habit, and habits can change with practice and support.
What if I don’t know where it started?
That’s okay. We can work on how it shows up now while we get curious about where it came from.
Will you just tell me to think positive?
No. Forcing positive thoughts rarely works. We aim for thoughts that are more accurate and more fair to you.