Self Esteem Psychiatrists in 77043
Bunmi Asana
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77043
I foster a safe environment for individuals to feel comfortable talking about what is on their mind. I will work with you to successfully navigate life's stresses, help you achieve a greater understanding of yourself, and be your best self. I help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, relationship/marital problems, work problems, and a variety of other mental health issues. I am a board-certified addiction specialist, therefore I am knowledgeable in treating both behavioral and substance addictions. For people with opioid addiction, I prescribe Buprenorphine and administer Vivitrol as appropriate.
I foster a safe environment for individuals to feel comfortable talking about what is on their mind. I will work with you to successfully navigate life's stresses, help you achieve a greater understanding of yourself, and be your best self. I help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, relationship/marital problems, work problems, and a variety of other mental health issues. I am a board-certified addiction specialist, therefore I am knowledgeable in treating both behavioral and substance addictions. For people with opioid addiction, I prescribe Buprenorphine and administer Vivitrol as appropriate.
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Self Esteem Psychiatrists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.