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Codependency/Low Self Worth

Recognizing the need for help with self-worth can be crucial to improving your overall well-being and relationships

Here are some signs that you might benefit from professional support:


Negative Self-Image

  • Constantly criticizing or belittling yourself

  • Focusing on perceived flaws or failures –

Lack of Confidence

  • Doubting your abilities or fearing failure

  • Avoiding challenges or new experiences due to fear of inadequacy

Seeking External Validation

  • Relying heavily on others' approval or opinions to feel good about yourself

  • Difficulty making decisions without seeking reassurance

Social Withdrawal

  • Avoiding social interactions or situations due to fear of judgment

  • Feeling uncomfortable or anxious around others

Perfectionism

  • Setting unrealistically high standards for yourself

  • Feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough

Difficulty Asserting Yourself

  • Struggling to express your needs or opinions

  • Letting others take advantage of you or saying yes to things you don’t want to do

Emotional Distress

  • Experiencing feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt

  • Having frequent mood swings, anxiety, or depression


 How Psychotherapy Can Help with Low Self-Worth and Codependency

Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool in healing low self-worth and codependency. Through therapy, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the underlying emotional patterns and past experiences that contribute to these issues. A therapist can help you:

  • Rebuild self-esteem by addressing negative thought patterns and fostering self-compassion.

  • Set healthy boundaries and learn to prioritize your own needs without feeling guilty.

  • Break free from people-pleasing behaviors and develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

  • Heal past trauma that may have contributed to feelings of inadequacy and dependence on others for validation.

By working together, we can help you build the confidence and self-worth you deserve, creating lasting change and empowering you to live a more balanced and authentic life.


Do you wonder if you are Codependent? Take the quiz here! https://www.empoweredmindsmhcpllc.com/_files/ugd/160c56_c2783d0945d74aaa924bacf6df4a424f.pdf

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