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Self-Esteem & Self-Worth Therapy in Jerusalem
Low self-esteem rarely looks like the stereotype. Often it sounds like a constant inner critic, over-apologizing, over-functioning, or a quiet certainty that you're somehow behind everyone else. Self-esteem work isn't about forced positivity — it's about understanding where those beliefs came from and slowly building a more honest, steadier relationship with yourself. I offer confidential, evidence-based therapy in English, in-person and virtually in Jerusalem, and virtually for clients in New York and New Jersey.
Who This Service Is For
This service is for anyone in Jerusalem, New York, or New Jersey working through:
Persistent self-criticism — a harsh inner voice that never quite lets up
People-pleasing & over-functioning — losing yourself in what others need
Perfectionism — feeling like nothing you do is ever enough
Comparison & imposter feelings — measuring yourself against everyone else and coming up short
Body image and self-worth struggles — including how they intersect with identity, culture, or motherhood
Difficulty with boundaries — saying no, taking up space, or trusting your own preferences
Rebuilding self-worth after a hard chapter — a breakup, job loss, illness, or difficult family dynamic
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you're in the right place.
Our Approach to Self-Esteem Work
Self-worth work is collaborative and evidence-based — not affirmations, not toxic positivity. Depending on your needs, we may draw on:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — identifying and reshaping the self-critical thought patterns underneath low self-esteem
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — building self-compassion and values-based action, even when the inner critic is loud
Psychodynamic Therapy — exploring how family history and past experiences shaped your view of yourself
Compassion-Focused Techniques — practical tools for softening the inner critic and building an internal sense of steadiness
Culturally-Sensitive Care — therapy that understands the added layer of community, family, or cultural expectations
Every plan starts with a clear, non-judgmental conversation about what your relationship with yourself is actually like right now.
Fees, Insurance & Logistics
Investing in yourself shouldn't require jumping through hoops. Insurance is accepted for clients in New York and New Jersey, and flexible private-pay options are available for clients in Israel.
Licensed in New York and New Jersey, with virtual sessions for clients in those states, and both virtual and in-person sessions in Jerusalem.
A superbill is available for clients seeking reimbursement through their own insurance.
→ See full Fees, Insurance & Getting Started details, including accepted insurance plans and scheduling. Frequently Asked Questions
Is self-esteem therapy just positive affirmations?
No. This work goes underneath the self-critical patterns to understand where they came from, and slowly builds a more honest, sustainable sense of self-worth.
Can therapy actually change my inner critic?
Yes. The inner critic softens meaningfully with consistent work — not by silencing it, but by understanding it and building a stronger, kinder voice alongside it.
Do you work with perfectionism and people-pleasing?
Yes. These are some of the most common patterns clients bring in, often tangled up with anxiety, burnout, or over-functioning in relationships.
Do I have to dig into my childhood to build self-esteem?
Not necessarily. We can work at whatever depth feels useful — some clients want to trace patterns back to family history, others prefer to focus on present-day skills and shifts.
How is self-esteem work different from anxiety or depression therapy?
There's overlap, but self-worth work zeroes in specifically on the relationship you have with yourself — the inner critic, comparison, and the sense of not being 'enough' underneath the symptoms.