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    • Home
    • About
      • About Northern Sky
      • About Mariah
      • Fees and Funding
    • Services
      • Individual Therapy
      • Couples Therapy
      • Psychiatry Consultations
    • What We Help With
      • Anxiety
      • Depression
      • Trauma
      • Grief & Loss
      • Addiction
      • Anger
      • ADHD
      • Relationships &Attachment
      • Parenting Struggles
      • Self Image & Self Esteem
      • Betrayal
    • Contact
    • Resources
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Northern Sky Psychotherapy
  • Home
  • About
    • About Northern Sky
    • About Mariah
    • Fees and Funding
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Couples Therapy
    • Psychiatry Consultations
  • What We Help With
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Trauma
    • Grief & Loss
    • Addiction
    • Anger
    • ADHD
    • Relationships &Attachment
    • Parenting Struggles
    • Self Image & Self Esteem
    • Betrayal
  • Contact
  • Resources
  • Book an Appointment
One woman comforts another who looks upset on a bench.

Self Image & Self Esteem

The way you see yourself can affect so much of your life—how you speak to yourself, the relationships you choose, the risks you take, and what you believe you’re capable of. Maybe you’re constantly comparing yourself to others, second-guessing yourself, focusing on what you think is “wrong” with you, or feeling like you’re never quite enough.


Self-esteem and self-image are shaped by many things, including our experiences, relationships, culture, appearance, accomplishments, and the messages we receive growing up. They can also change over time. When your sense of worth becomes tied too closely to how you look, what you achieve, or how others respond to you, it can be difficult to feel secure in who you are.

How Psychotherapy Can Help


  • Understand where negative self-beliefs come from
  • Recognize patterns of self-criticism and comparison
  • Develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself
  • Challenge unrealistic or unhelpful expectations
  • Build confidence and a stronger sense of self
  • Explore how past experiences have shaped your self-image
  • Develop a sense of worth beyond achievement or appearance
  • Strengthen boundaries and relationships
  • Feel more comfortable being yourself

Signs Your Self-Esteem May be Affecting You

  • Frequently comparing yourself to others
  • Being highly critical of yourself
  • Feeling like you’re “not good enough”
  • Difficulty accepting compliments
  • Constantly seeking reassurance or approval
  • Feeling uncomfortable with your appearance
  • Second-guessing yourself or your decisions
  • Fear of failure or making mistakes
  • Putting others’ needs ahead of your own
  • Difficulty setting boundaries
  • Feeling that your worth depends on what you accomplish
  • Struggling to recognize your own strengths

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