SELF WORTH

Do you ever feel like your worth doesn’t quite matter? Maybe you’ve found yourself in relationships where you give endlessly but receive very little in return, yet feel guilty for even noticing the imbalance. Perhaps you silence your needs to avoid conflict, saying “yes” when every part of you longs to say “no.” You might keep yourself small because you fear your light will threaten someone else—or even frighten you. Maybe you feel immobilized, ashamed of the treatment you accept, but unable to imagine how things could be different. You tell yourself it’s bad luck, bad apples, poor choices. And yet beneath it all, there lingers a quieter, more painful belief: that your needs don’t matter, that your desires are selfish, that your voice is better left unheard. Even when resentment bubbles up, you may feel too guilty to speak, too afraid of being rejected or abandoned if you assert yourself. Over time, relationships may leave you feeling depleted, resentful, and strangely disconnected from your own sense of self.

Low self-worth can be difficult to name because it often disguises itself in qualities that are praised. Selflessness, generosity, sacrifice, putting others first—these can appear noble, even virtuous. Many of us grew up seeing such behavior celebrated in families, communities, or faith traditions. But when “being good” comes at the expense of your own well-being, it quietly erodes the foundation of who you are. You may have become astonishingly good at anticipating others’ needs, while feeling confused or lost when it comes to your own. Perhaps you’ve tolerated mistreatment because it felt familiar, or stayed in draining friendships because you believed leaving would be selfish. Maybe you learned as a child that asserting boundaries was dangerous, so you adapted by suppressing them. These patterns may once have protected you, but as an adult they leave you burned out, overwhelmed, and longing for connection that feels mutual and safe. The truth is, worth is not something you earn through service, sacrifice, or pleasing others. It is your birthright—a universal truth that all living beings are inherently important and worthy of care, respect, and belonging.

Therapy can help you reconnect with that truth. In our work together, we create a new template for relating—to yourself, to others, to the world around you. Here, your needs, feelings, and preferences are not only allowed but welcomed. What if you could begin to believe you are “good enough” simply for being you? What if you could say “no” with confidence, without guilt, and begin to honor your own desires without fear of rejection? Over time, therapy can empower you to reclaim your worth, set boundaries with clarity, and experience relationships that nourish rather than deplete. Healing self-worth does not mean abandoning your care for others—it means including yourself in that circle of care. You matter. You always have. And when you live from the truth of your birthright, your light is not a threat—it is a gift.