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Therapy for
Self-Confidence

in Milwaukee, WI and Online

It's time to feel good enough

again.

It feels hard to

trust

yourself.

Do any of these sound familiar?

You have aspirations of applying to your dream school or putting your name in for a promotion, but you second guess yourself and whether you are truly qualified.

 

It feels easier to stay with the status quo than to go after an opportunity and potentially fail. 

You take a long time to get ready in the morning because you try on outfit after outfit, searching for something that makes you feel good so you don’t spend all day thinking about how you look.

 

It feels like you will never come close to the filtered posts on TikTok and Instagram.

You leave a meeting wishing you would have spoken up instead of staying silent, but in the moment it was too hard to voice your opinions and concerns.

 

It feels like others wouldn't have listened anyway, even if you could clearly articulate your point. 

You get stuck on every mistake you make and find many areas in which you fall short. It seems like there is an endless record playing in your head that points out your all of your flaws. ​

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It feels like no matter how hard you try, you will never be good enough. 

You've realized low self-confidence has

area of your life.

every

impacted

Physically

You feel unworthy and invisible because you find all the flaws in your appearance. You don’t feel comfortable in your body.

Feel

confident

and

in control

of your life.

It may seem impossible, but life could look like: 

Physically

You will feel better in your body. It will be easier to appreciate your body and everything it does for you.

happen,

To make this

we:

Focus on Collaboration and Connection

Feelings of  insecurity can be difficult to talk about, and we will work together to build a safe and trusting relationship to discuss your relationship with yourself. You know yourself best and what will work for you, I know about the change process and self-confidence. Together, we will help you foster  self-acceptance.

Use Our Time to Practice Skills
In-the-Moment

Building confidence is a skill and one that we will work on together in session. We may use mindfulness strategies, conversations based on our relationship, or self-compassion techniques to help you better understand yourself and gain tools for self-acceptance.

Consider and Incorporate Context, Culture, and Systems

There are many reasons why you may have low confidence. Maybe others in your family or community have told you that you aren’t good enough. Maybe the broader US culture gives you this message based on your identities. Together, we will examine how these factors are influencing your challenges.

Start With Your Existing Strengths and Identify New Ones

It may be hard to know what your strengths are right now, but we will work together to identify the things you are good at and the things to be proud of. From there, we will capitalize on your strengths to make changes that will ultimately increase your self-confidence. 

self-confidence

Therapy for

can help you go:

From
To
Ineffective
Capable
Powerless
Empowered
Self-Conscious
Secure
Doubtful
Authentic
Hesitant
Assertive
Helpless
Resilient

More

benefits

include:

Clarify who you are, what your strengths are, and what you value

Feel empowered to express yourself and assert personal boundaries

Appreciate your body and all it does for you without searching for flaws

Learn to bounce back from setbacks with resilience and determination

Develop a strong sense of self-confidence and belief in your abilities

Cultivate a positive self-image and embrace your worthiness

Discover your strengths to embrace your personal power.​

expertise:

Additional areas of 

There are some difficulties I have expertise in that are nested within self-confidence therapy.

Body Image

Many people feel insecure with how their body looks, especially with the barrage of filters used on social media. Therapy for self-confidence can help you have a better relationship with your body and be less focused on your appearance and perceived flaws.

Perfectionism

Low self-confidence often goes hand-in-hand with perfectionism because when your standards are too high, you often don't feel good enough. Self-confidence therapy can help you better understand your perfectionism, set more realistic expectations for yourself, and be kinder to yourself.

Frequently asked

questions:

  • How do I know if I have anxiety?
    Everyone has anxiety from time to time. However, an anxiety-related diagnosis generally involves a lot of worry that impacts your life. While you don’t need a formal anxiety disorder to benefit from anxiety therapy, we can work on identifying a formal diagnosis if this is helpful for you.
  • What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
    It can be hard to know the difference between stress and anxiety. Stress is often isolated to a particular trigger and does not last as long, while anxiety can be focused on many things and be longer-lasting. However, there can be a negative impact from both stress and anxiety when experienced long-term. Regardless of whether you are experiencing stress or anxiety, anxiety therapy can help!
  • How often will we meet?
    We can meet every week or every other week. During our first session, we will discuss a schedule that works best for you. As you find relief from your anxiety, we can reduce session frequency as needed.
  • What will we do in session?
    Every session is focused on what will be most helpful for you. I strive to make conversations casual and connecting. We may discuss how things have been since our last meeting, situations in which you felt anxious, or strategies to manage your anxiety.
  • Will anxiety therapy involve medication?
    While medication may be recommended in some cases, anxiety therapy primarily focuses on non-medication-based approaches. I will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that may include therapy techniques, lifestyle modifications, and, if necessary, collaboration with a psychiatric medication provider for medication management.
  • How do we get started?
    You’ll start by filling out my Introduction Form. Then, we can have a free 15-minute meeting to make sure it is a good fit if you would like. From there, we will have our first session, which lasts 75 minutes so we can get to know each other and develop a plan to help you meet your goals.

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