You Deserve to Feel at Home in Yourself
Let’s Talk Body Image & Self-Esteem
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like it just wasn’t enough. That you weren’t enough? Maybe you criticize your body, second-guess your choices, or feel like you’re constantly measuring yourself against others.
If so, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you don’t have to stay stuck in that place.
So many people I work with carry quiet struggles with self-esteem and body image. These thoughts can be exhausting; but with time, support, and a little self-compassion, they can shift. Let’s explore how therapy can help you feel more grounded and confident in your own skin.
Low self-esteem and body image struggles don’t just appear out of nowhere. Often, they’re rooted in early messages we’ve heard at home, in school, online, or in our communities.
Maybe you were told you were “too sensitive,” “too loud,” or “too much.” Maybe you learned early on that your body had to look a certain way to be accepted or loved, or maybe you’ve spent years putting yourself last, unsure if your needs matter.
The truth is: they do matter. You matter.
In therapy, I often invite clients to slow down and really listen to how they speak to themselves. So many of us are kind, supportive, and encouraging to others but harsh and critical with ourselves.
Feeling disconnected from your body doesn’t mean you’re shallow. It means you're human. Whether you struggle with weight concerns, diet culture pressure, aging, comparison, or just never feeling “enough,” know this: your body is not broken. And you are not a project that needs fixing.
Instead of pushing for unrealistic “body positivity,” I often explore something gentler. Body respect, body neutrality, or simply being okay with where you’re at.
Together, we work on recognizing these inner patterns and gently challenging them.
We ask:
- “Whose voice is that, really?”
- “Would you speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself?”
- “What would it feel like to give yourself permission to rest, eat, move, or dress in ways that feel good, not ‘perfect’?”
Therapy can help you:
- Get out of the cycle of comparison
- Understand how body image connects to emotions, history, and identity
- Learn grounding tools to reconnect with your body, especially during stress or self-criticism
- Start building a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself
Reality is you don’t need to have it all figured out. One of the biggest myths about therapy is that you need to “hit rock bottom” before reaching out. That’s not true. Sometimes therapy is about crisis.
Other times, it’s about self-discovery, learning boundaries, and giving yourself space to grow. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, insecure, or like you're never quite measuring up, therapy can be a space to breathe, reflect, and start again.
