Feel Confident and connected

Individual Therapy for Self-Esteem and Anxiety in Northern Virginia

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You’re tired of crumbling under the weight of others expectations.

It’s like you can never take a Breath.

You find yourself constantly on the lookout for what others may need and worried about how they will react. Chronically anxious that they won’t like you and do everything you can to try and prevent others from feeling disappointed, burdened, or upset with you. 

As a result, you have become an expert at anticipating other people’s needs, saying “yes” to every task, and not asking for help. “Sorry” has become a staple of your vocabulary and others tell you constantly to stop apologizing. You have found yourself needing to control every situation in order for everything to work out perfectly, despite the stress it brings you.

This has led you to a state of constant self-doubt. You struggle with knowing how you really feel and who you really are. Stuck in a cycle of performing. Showing up for others with a smile on your face until you have nothing left to give. Only to find yourself burnt out, wanting to hide away and never see anyone again. You’re left feeling resentful towards the people you love most, compounding the guilt and anxiety you have been struggling with.

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Sound like you?

Focused on being accepted that you’ve lost touch with who you are and what you like.

Tired of prioritizing others and saying yes when you mean no.

Ready to know you’re not “too much” or “never enough”.

Wishing you could lay down all your responsibilities and rest.

Here’s what we’ll do together

Therapy can help you feel confident in your relationships with self and others.

  • Identify and let go of roles (i.e. peacekeeper, fixer, easy one, caretaker, achiever) that no longer serve you.

  • Learn to feel more secure and in control not just within your relationships but within yourself.

  • Move away from self-criticism and towards self-compassion and acceptance.

  • Help you to reconnect with your feelings so you can better communicate your needs and boundaries.

At the end of the day, I want you to know:

You are worthy and deserving of love and acceptance without having to perform.

What we’ll work on

Imagine a life where…

  • You freely express your authentic self.

  • You trust yourself and your experience.

  • You know how to navigate conflict with confidence.

  • Your relationships feel fulfilling and satisfying instead of draining.

You Deserve to Feel Confident

You Deserve to Be You

Questions?

FAQs

  • It can look like a lot of things. Some more obvious than others. Examples could be:

    • Saying “no” to others feels painful

    • Being the one everyone approaches to get stuff done

    • Constantly feeling out-of-control

    • Constantly comparing yourself to others

    • Letting others take the lead/always needing to take the lead

  • This is different for everyone and can vary based on many factors including:

    • Readiness and motivation for change

    • Overlapping areas that contribute to the concern

    • How long you want to be in therapy for

  • Reach out and we will schedule a 15-minute free consult to determine if we are a good fit.