Self-esteem

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It is very common for people to have multiple issues that they want to (and need to) address in counseling. I have had clients ask that same question and through more exploration, there is often an underlying fear that they "can't be helped" or that they will "be too much for their therapist." I... more
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Absolutely not! A lot of people who have never been to counseling before can either worry that their concerns are too much or that their concerns aren't as important as someone else's. What matters is what your quality of life is for YOU. Up until now, maybe you've been able to get by, but something... more
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Absolutely not! In fact, most people have many issues, A lot lot of the issues you are describing commonly go hand in hand ( in "therapy speak" we call it co-morbid conditions)I would venture that most of the feelings you are struggling with stem from your early trauma. You would benifit... more
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It sounds like you’ve been challenged by life many times and are still fighting some battles… It must feel exhausting… To answer you question: No! You don’t have too many issues for counseling. In fact, counseling might be exactly what you need! Your insomnia, depression and anxiety, even your... more
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You definitely don't have too many issues to address in counseling! Your therapist will probably address these issues in an organized fashion by creating a treatment plan based on your specific goals. There are also counselor's out there who specialize in sexual abuse, depression, and anxiety. I... more
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Never in a million years. Working on one problem or need at a time is something that I highly advocate doing. You will learn how to develop rational goals and objectives in treatment, which will assist you in achieving those goals. I don't view you as a victim; I see you as a survivor. You have my... more
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I have never met anyone beyond help, regardless of how many challenges life has thrown at them. The trick is to find a therapist who can provide support for all that you bring to the counseling room. My personal roadmap for working with folks with many challenges is to first help them cultivate the... more
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First I want to thank you for sharing your story, I imagine that it might feel really tough to question things like how much you gave up while feeling unhappy and trapped. Self-loathing is an overwhelming and heavy thing to feel especially in the face of just wanting to appreciate and enjoy your... more
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I'm curious when you started feeling worthless? Sometimes people see themselves through a distorted lens based on certain events that have happened to them. Ask yourself when these feelings startedDid any event or multiple events lead you to believe this about yourself?Also, what is your definition... more
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This can be really anxiety-producing when you have not felt it before. It may be helpful to work through some of this with a local therapist so you can get more specific ideas.Some other things that come to my mind are maybe talking about spending about 10 minutes or so discussing how you are... more
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