Improve Your Self-Esteem and Body Image with Chapin & Russell
The ability to accept our limitations while recognizing and owning our abilities is at the foundation of mental health. Self-esteem represents self-confidence, self-worth and self-image. Finding purpose, setting realistic goals and reducing perfectionism are just a few ways to achieve self-acceptance. Help is available with Chapin & Russell Associates to build self-confidence, improve your self-image and find the strength and power to meet life’s challenges.
What Are the Signs of Low Self-Esteem?
Understanding the signs of low self-esteem is the first step in seeking assistance from a counselor to obtain support and guidance to improve your confidence. Some common signs of low self-esteem include:
- Indecisiveness
- Feeling unloved or worthless
- Difficulty voicing opinions
- Critical self-talk
- Fear of making mistakes
- Fear of intimacy
- Self-destructive behavior
- Hypersensitivity to criticism
- Lack of self-trust
- Feelings of envy toward others
How Can Therapy Help?
When stuck in your feelings of self-doubt, shame or worthlessness, it can be challenging to pull yourself out. However, you don’t have to face your feelings alone. Chapin & Russell’s counseling professionals can help build your confidence and support you through cognitive behavioral therapy. In sessions with our counselors, we assist clients with:
- Identifying the source of low self-esteem – A lack of confidence in one’s ability or appearance often stems from prior life experiences or relationships. Talking with a counselor can help pinpoint the cause behind low self-esteem and present options for overcoming it.
- Processing the cause – Once the source of low self-esteem is identified, counselors work with clients to process the emotions behind the issue. You are in a safe and judgment-free space, where you can voice your thoughts and feelings about the experiences that have most impacted your confidence.
- Learning to conquer self-doubt – With low self-esteem, the person most critical of you is yourself. Chapin & Russell’s mental health professionals help you recognize patterns of self-doubt and identify and separate from critical thoughts influenced by others.
- Identifying potential triggers – Low self-esteem is a constant battle for some. However, being able to identify the triggers behind feelings of self-doubt can help you manage negative thoughts as they arise. Rather than allowing self-doubt to take hold, your counselor can discuss ways to set boundaries and learn to remain true to yourself.
Call Chapin & Russell
Concerns over self-esteem and body image are challenging to overcome. Thankfully, with the guidance from Chapin & Russell’s counselors, you can overcome feelings of self-doubt and build your confidence once more. To learn more about Chapin & Russell Associates’ additional counseling services or schedule an appointment, contact us today at 309-681-5850. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer general counseling services and telehealth therapy for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, Washington, and communities throughout Central Illinois.
