Self-Esteem & Identity Therapy in Georgia
Virtual sessions available throughout Georgia | In-person in Roswell
What low self-esteem actually feels like
It's not always the obvious version — the person who can't walk into a room, who avoids opportunities, who says "I'm not good enough" out loud. More often, low self-esteem is quieter than that. It shows up as a voice in the background that can't let a compliment land. A chronic need to prove yourself, even when you're already more than enough. The difficulty saying no. The way you shrink your needs to avoid being too much for other people.
Identity questions can be intertwined with this, or they can be their own thing entirely. Who am I when I'm not performing the version of myself people expect? What do I actually want, value, believe? These questions have a way of surfacing during transitions: new stages of life, the end of a relationship, leaving a community or religion, navigating a new understanding of your own identity, but they can also arrive quietly, with no particular trigger at all.
Either way, these are some of the most worthwhile questions a person can ask. And they deserve space.
How self-esteem therapy can help
Self-esteem therapy isn't about pumping yourself up or repeating affirmations until they stick. It's about understanding where the self-doubt came from, what it was trying to protect you from, and what it costs you to keep listening to it. Working with a self-esteem therapist in Georgia, you'll develop a more honest, more compassionate relationship with yourself; not a flawless one, but a real one.
Identity work in therapy creates space to examine the stories you've been carrying about who you are, often stories that were handed to you long before you were old enough to choose them. Together, we figure out which of those stories are still serving you and which ones you're ready to set down.
Brooke's approach to self-esteem & identity
Brooke approaches self-esteem and identity work with a lot of genuine curiosity and a healthy skepticism of any version of therapy that tries to tell you who you should be. The goal is to help you figure out who you are, on your own terms. That process is rarely linear, and it almost always requires going back before you can move forward.
CBT forms the backbone of how Brooke works with the inner critic, identifying the core beliefs at the root of self-doubt, examining the evidence for and against them, and building more accurate, compassionate narratives. This isn't about toxic positivity; it's about getting your self-perception closer to reality.
Somatic experiencing comes into play because shame and low self-worth have a physical dimension: the way certain memories or feedback can drop you out of yourself, the held breath, the constriction in the chest. Learning to notice and shift those physical responses is often a significant part of building genuine self-trust.
This might be a good fit for you if you...
- ...have an inner critic that's louder than anything else in the room, and you've started to wonder if it's actually telling you the truth.
...struggle to receive care, compliments, or support without immediately deflecting or without wondering what it's going to cost you.
...are going through a period of identity questioning about your values, purpose, relationships, or sense of self and need a structured space to think it through.
...find yourself consistently putting other people's needs and comfort ahead of your own, and are starting to resent it.
...are looking for a therapist in Georgia who can work with both the thoughts and the body, and who will be genuinely honest with you, not just validating.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer virtual anxiety therapy in Georgia? Yes. Virtual sessions are available three days per week for clients anywhere in Georgia. In-person sessions are available one day per week in Roswell, GA.
What does an anxiety therapy session look like? Sessions run 50 minutes. We'll talk about what's coming up for you, explore patterns together, and often incorporate somatic or CBT-based tools with no homework assignments unless you want them.
Do you accept insurance for anxiety therapy? Yes. Camden Counseling accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS, and Oscar. A sliding scale is available for those who qualify. Sessions are $150 without insurance.
Do you accept insurance for anxiety therapy? Yes. Camden Counseling accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS, and Oscar. A sliding scale is available for those who qualify. Sessions are $150 without insurance.
