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Self-Esteem Therapy in Pleasant Grove, Utah
Therapy to quiet the inner critic, heal the roots of low self-worth, and build a stable, realistic confidence. Available in-person and via telehealth.
In-Network with SelectHealth, PEHP, EMI Health, & Most Major Utah Carriers | Private Pay Available
What Is Low Self-Esteem?
Low self-esteem is a lasting negative view of yourself, your worth and your abilities. It is not a diagnosis on its own, but it is closely tied to anxiety, depression, people pleasing and staying in unhealthy relationships.
Types of Low Self-Esteem
- Harsh Inner Critic: Constant self judgment and negative self talk.
- People Pleasing: Difficulty saying no and putting everyone else first.
- Perfectionism: Feeling worthless unless everything is done perfectly.
- Comparison and Shame: Measuring your worth against others and feeling you fall short.
Low Self-Esteem Is Learned, and It Can Be Unlearned
Persistent low self-worth rarely comes from nowhere. It is usually built from early experiences, critical environments, rejection, or trauma, and then maintained by an inner critic that treats its own harsh voice as fact. Therapy works on both the roots and the daily patterns.
Care at Atium Health
- In-person clinic at 1398 W State Rd, Suite 204, Pleasant Grove, UT
- Secure statewide telehealth anywhere in Utah
- A warm, non-judgmental space to do this work
How Low Self-Esteem Shows Up
In Your Inner Life
- A harsh inner critic that dismisses successes and magnifies mistakes
- Constant comparison to others and never measuring up
- Difficulty accepting compliments or believing you deserve good things
In Your Behavior
- People-pleasing and difficulty saying no or setting boundaries
- Avoiding opportunities, relationships, or risks for fear of failing
- Perfectionism that never lets anything feel good enough
Ready to Take the First Step?
Our team can help you find the right provider and the right kind of care. Appointments are available in as little as 48 hours.
Our Treatment Approach
Lasting self-esteem is not built on affirmations. It comes from changing the underlying beliefs and the behaviors that keep confirming them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifying the core beliefs driving low self-worth and systematically testing them against real evidence from your life.
Compassion-Focused Work
Building the ability to relate to yourself with the same fairness you would offer a friend.
Trauma & Attachment-Informed Therapy
Healing the earlier experiences, including criticism, neglect, or betrayal, where the negative self-image was installed.
Behavioral Experiments
Real-world practice setting boundaries, taking up space, and acting like someone whose needs matter, because they do.
Diagnosing Low Self-Esteem
Reading about symptoms can help you put words to what you are experiencing, but only a trained mental health professional can diagnose low self-esteem. At Atium Health, your first appointment includes a thorough assessment of your history, symptoms and goals, often supported by validated questionnaires. We repeat those measures over time so you and your clinician can see real progress.
Your provider will also look for anything that may be contributing, such as sleep, medical conditions, medications, substance use or other mental health concerns, so your plan fits the whole picture.
What Causes Low Self-Esteem?
There is rarely a single cause. Most often low self-esteem develops from a mix of life experiences and biology.
Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
- Critical or neglectful upbringing
- Bullying or rejection
- Unhealthy or controlling relationships
- Social media comparison
- Repeated setbacks at school or work
Someone may have several or none of these factors and still be affected.
Biological Factors
Temperament and conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD can shape how people see themselves, but self-esteem is largely learned, which means it can be relearned.
Telehealth Treatment for Low Self-Esteem
Many people can be assessed and treated for low self-esteem through secure video sessions. Research shows telehealth therapy and medication management can be as effective as in person care for many conditions, and it makes it easier to fit treatment into a busy schedule. Atium Health offers telehealth throughout Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Florida.
Find a Provider Near You
Meet with us in person at one of our offices, or from home anywhere in Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Florida through telehealth.
Meet Our Specialists
Our clinicians help clients rebuild self-worth, in person in Pleasant Grove and by telehealth across Utah.
View All ProvidersInsurance & Pricing
Atium Health is in-network with most major Utah carriers, so care is often covered under your behavioral health benefits.
- Private Pay available
- SelectHealth
- PEHP
- EMI Health
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Most other major Utah carriers
Not sure about your coverage? Send us your details and our team will verify your benefits before your first session.
Frequently Asked Questions
You are allowed to take up space in your own life.
Speak with a therapist today.
Citations
Clinically reviewed by Dr. J.L. Redd, Ph.D., CMHC, CSAT | Clinical Director, Atium Health
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- American Psychological Association. Clinical practice guidelines.
What Our Clients Say
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