Low self-esteem

There are two options: either your lenses work well, or they don’t. If they function realistically, that’s a huge advantage—you don’t have much to fix. It means you’re able to assess situations as they truly are, which allows you to form a realistic self-image and worldview. You’ll generally feel good in your life and comfortable in your own skin.

But if your lenses are distorted, you’ll see life in a completely different way than how it actually unfolds.

Why is that a problem? Because your interpretations will be off, and you’ll struggle to form a stable sense of self. That makes you more vulnerable. You may feel uncertain, lacking the mental anchors you’d otherwise rely on to navigate everyday challenges.

You’ll find yourself constantly anxious—trying to live up to your own expectations, others’ expectations, and the world’s.

Here are a few ways a psychologist can help you deal with low self-confidence:

• Professional, objective guidance. A trained expert can help you identify the patterns, thoughts or behaviors that feed into your lack of confidence.

• Uncovering root causes. Low self-esteem often has deeper origins—past trauma, negative life events or longstanding self-worth issues.

• Support and understanding. Your psychologist provides a safe, empathetic space where you can feel accepted and gradually become more open to yourself.

• Learning new skills. Through psychological counseling, you can develop new tools to strengthen your confidence—like cognitive techniques to shift your mindset, or communication skills to express yourself more clearly.

Ultimately, the goal of therapy in these cases is to help you build the inner anchors you need—so you have something steady to hold onto in your everyday life.