Shame & Self-Criticism

You may look capable. Inside, it feels different.

You move through the world appearing thoughtful, competent, even successful.
But internally, there is a running commentary:

You should be better.
Why did you say that?
Everyone else handles this more easily.

The voice is relentless.
And no matter how much you achieve, it doesn’t quiet.

Shame can be subtle. It can sound like perfectionism. It can look like over-functioning. It can feel like never being able to fully rest in yourself.

In our work, we slow down and listen to that inner voice — not to silence it immediately, but to understand where it came from. Shame is rarely random. It is often protective, shaped by early relationships, expectations, and adaptations you once needed.

Together, we explore:

• Chronic self-criticism and comparison

• Perfectionism and fear of failure

• Feeling “not enough,” even when you’re doing well

• Difficulty receiving care, praise, or love

Therapy becomes a place where the self-attack softens — not through force, but through understanding.

Over time, you may begin to experience yourself with more steadiness, more compassion, and less internal pressure.

If this resonates, I invite you to schedule a consultation.