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Menu
  • Meet Us
    • About Us
    • Our Team
  • Offerings
    • Individual Therapy
      • Anxiety
      • Depression
      • Emotional Dysregulation
      • Family Conflict
      • Grief & Loss
      • Identity Exploration
      • Life Transitions
      • Neurodivergence
      • OCD
      • Perfectionism
      • Relationship & Attachment
      • Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem
      • Skills Building
      • Stress Management
      • Trauma Processing
    • Couples Therapy
      • Life Transitions
      • Relationship & Attachment
      • Family Conflict
      • LGBTQIA+ Affirming
      • Romantic Systems
      • Family Systems
    • Family Therapy
      • Adolescence
      • Resolving Life/Age Transitions
      • Discipline
      • Parenting Differences
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What is Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem and self-compassion are critical components of emotional well-being and resilience. Low self-esteem and a lack of self-compassion can manifest as persistent feelings of inadequacy, self-criticism, and difficulty accepting yourself. Therapy can help you uncover and understand the beliefs and life experiences that contribute to these negative self-perceptions. By exploring the roots of these feelings, therapy can facilitate the development of a more positive self-image, enhance self-compassion, and cultivate a kinder and more accepting relationship with yourself. This process often involves challenging negative beliefs, fostering self-acceptance, and learning to treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer to a friend.

When one needs treatment?

    • Persistent self-criticism or feelings of inadequacy
    • Difficulty accepting or valuing oneself
    • Avoiding challenges or opportunities due to fear of failure
    • Struggling with negative self-talk or body image issues
    • Feeling undeserving of love or success.
    • Seeking to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with oneself

Which therapists to see?

    • Donna Bell, MSW, LCSW
    • James Moran, LCMHCA, NCC
    • Leslie Stevens-Tavera, M.Ed. LCMHC
    • Leticia Thomas, MSW, LCSWA
    • Lola Tasar MSW, LCSWA
    • Kirsten Nyman, LMFT
    • Erin Daniell, MSW, LCSWA
    • Shanika Varghese, M.A., LCMHCA
    • Mignon Hooper, MSW, LCSW
    • Paige Salters, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
    • Mariam Al-Akhdar, LCMHCA
    • Laila Mack, Intern-LMFT Candidate 2027
    • Ana Mahoney, Intern-LMFT Candidate 2027

How to schedule a session?

If you are interested in beginning therapy with us, you can Contact Us here!

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  • Anxiety
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  • Life Transitions
  • Depression
  • Relationship & Attachment
  • Trauma Processing
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  • Grief & Loss
  • Self-Compassion & Self-Esteem 
  • Neurodivergents 
  • Family Conflict
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • OCD 
  • Skill Building 
  • Perfectionism
  • LGBTQIA+

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Carrboro Location

605 West Main Street
Suite 101
Carrboro, NC 27510

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3717-B University Drive
Durham, NC 27707

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