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Depression &
Self-Esteem

Depression is more than feeling sad. It's a weight that makes everything harder — getting out of bed, connecting with people, believing things can get better. And the inner critic that feeds low self-worth? It can be relentless.

Depression therapy NYC
ApproachesCBT · DBT
Compassion-Focused

Building a relationship with yourself
grounded in self-worth

Depression and low self-esteem are deeply linked. The negative thoughts that fuel depression — "I'm not enough," "things will never change," "I don't deserve good things" — become self-fulfilling prophecies when left unchallenged.

In our work together, we'll use CBT to challenge the cognitive distortions that feed depression, DBT skills to manage overwhelming emotions, and compassion-focused approaches to rebuild your relationship with yourself. Not toxic positivity — real, grounded self-worth.

"The self-trust muscle — the one we forget to work out. And what to do about it."

You don't have to earn feeling better. You're allowed to want more for yourself — and to get it.

This might be for you if you experience

  • Persistent low mood, emptiness, or hopelessness
  • Loss of interest in things that used to matter
  • Harsh inner self-talk or a relentless inner critic
  • Difficulty feeling "good enough" no matter what you achieve
  • Withdrawing from people and activities
  • Difficulty making decisions or trusting yourself
  • Feeling like you're just going through the motions

Approaches I Use

CBTDBTCompassion-Focused ACTBehavioral Activation
What to Expect

How depression & self-esteem work in therapy

01

Understanding the roots

Where do these beliefs come from? We explore the experiences and patterns that planted the seeds of low self-worth.

02

Challenging negative thoughts

Using CBT, we learn to identify, question, and reframe the thoughts that feed depression and low self-esteem.

03

Building momentum

Behavioral activation — small, intentional actions — helps break the withdrawal cycle that keeps depression going.

04

Cultivating self-compassion

The goal isn't perfection. It's a stable, grounded relationship with yourself — one that doesn't depend on external validation.

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You deserve to feel better.

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