Are Anxiety & Self-Esteem linked?

If you have dealt with anxiety, you probably have also dealt with some struggles with self-esteem. When anxiety is present, we often times are thinking things such as: “I wonder what they’re thinking about me,” “Does s/he like me?” “I can’t believe I said ____ or did ____,” or some variation of the above. Sound familiar?

These same statements can also be used to describe self-esteem. When our self-esteem is struggling, we are feeling less confident, we struggle with wondering what others think of us. We also struggle with over-thinking what we say, do, or how we behave.

If this is the case, then it would make sense that as we work on building our self-esteem, we will notice our anxiety decrease.

Counseling is helpful for this. In counseling, you will begin to understand the why behind the thoughts and emotions, the why behind the behaviors, and also help you to overcome these negative thinking patterns. I want you to know you’re worthy, lovable, capable.

That’s where I come in.

As an intentional, direct, and empathetic therapist - I help people to overcome these self-defeating beliefs, help you to understand where they came from (hint: usually childhood!), and how to battle these ways of thinking. As we uncover this, do some healing, and you implement some strategies learned in therapy - you’ll start to notice yourself feeling more confident and less anxious.

And then! If there are areas in your life that you’re struggling (i.e. work, relationship, school, etc.), you’ll also begin seeing these improve as well.

There is help available. There are tools you can learn. There is healing that can happen. And there is growth that can be done. You are so deserving to feel better, to know your worth, and to let those anxious thoughts stop taking over.

I believe in you!