Joyful Therapy Group
Find my match
When your inner voice isn’t kind.
Therapy for low self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing and body image, online across California.
“I’m never good enough, no matter what I do.”
“I compare myself to everyone.”
“I can’t take a compliment.”
“I say yes to everyone because I’m afraid they’ll leave.”
The way you see yourself was learned. It can be relearned.
Low self-esteem usually starts early, shaped by family, school, relationships, culture or painful experiences. Over time, a critical inner voice can start to feel like the truth.
It shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, staying in relationships that don’t feel good, or never feeling at home in your body. It often sits underneath anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
- A harsh inner critic
- Perfectionism or fear of failing
- People-pleasing and trouble saying no
- Constant comparison
- Feeling unworthy in relationships
- Disliking your body or appearance
Here’s how we can help.
It sits underneath so much of what people come in for, and it’s woven through all of our work.
What people often notice
Is low self-esteem a reason to start therapy?
Yes. You don’t need a diagnosis. How you feel about yourself affects every part of your life.
Can this help my relationships?
Very often. Self-worth shapes who we choose, what we accept and how we communicate.
Do you see teens for this?
Yes. Teens 13 and up, often with some parent sessions when it helps.
You deserve to feel good enough.
Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll match you with a specialist in exactly this, verify your insurance for free, and most people have a first session the same week.
The science of feeling better, before it reaches your doctor’s office.
New mental health research is published every week, and most of it never makes it out of medical journals. Our specialists read it for you and send the findings that matter, with what they mean for real life.
- ✓The newest research, translated into plain English
- ✓What it actually means for you or your family
- ✓Written and reviewed by our specialists
- ✓A 4-minute read, every Tuesday morning
Joyful Therapy Group
Find my match
When your inner voice isn’t kind.
Therapy for low self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing and body image, online across California.
“I’m never good enough, no matter what I do.”
“I compare myself to everyone.”
“I can’t take a compliment.”
“I say yes to everyone because I’m afraid they’ll leave.”
The way you see yourself was learned. It can be relearned.
Low self-esteem usually starts early, shaped by family, school, relationships, culture or painful experiences. Over time, a critical inner voice can start to feel like the truth.
It shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, staying in relationships that don’t feel good, or never feeling at home in your body. It often sits underneath anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
- A harsh inner critic
- Perfectionism or fear of failing
- People-pleasing and trouble saying no
- Constant comparison
- Feeling unworthy in relationships
- Disliking your body or appearance
Here’s how we can help.
It sits underneath so much of what people come in for, and it’s woven through all of our work.
What people often notice
Is low self-esteem a reason to start therapy?
Yes. You don’t need a diagnosis. How you feel about yourself affects every part of your life.
Can this help my relationships?
Very often. Self-worth shapes who we choose, what we accept and how we communicate.
Do you see teens for this?
Yes. Teens 13 and up, often with some parent sessions when it helps.
You deserve to feel good enough.
Tell us a little about what’s going on. We’ll match you with a specialist in exactly this, verify your insurance for free, and most people have a first session the same week.
The science of feeling better, before it reaches your doctor’s office.
New mental health research is published every week, and most of it never makes it out of medical journals. Our specialists read it for you and send the findings that matter, with what they mean for real life.
- ✓The newest research, translated into plain English
- ✓What it actually means for you or your family
- ✓Written and reviewed by our specialists
- ✓A 4-minute read, every Tuesday morning