Rooted in Worth
Loosening shame, growing authentic self-worth
Do you ever feel like you’re working twice as hard just to prove you belong?
Low self-worth doesn’t always call itself by name. Psychotherapist Patricia DeYoung, calls it chronic shame- a quiet, constant belief that there’s something wrong with you, that you’re less than.
It’s invisible but it touches everything.
How Chronic Shame Shows up In Everyday Life
You overthink every decision, afraid of “getting it wrong”.
You’re quick to please others, but slow to say (or know) what you need and want.
You push yourself to perform and achieve but still feel behind.
You hold back parts of yourself in relationships, worried you’re “too much”.
You feel guilty when you rest, like you haven’t earned it.
Even when life looks fine from the outside, inside you feel not enough.
Criticizing your partner nonstop to keep them at a distance — pushing them away before they can see your fear of not being lovable.
You stay quiet in work meetings, even when you have good ideas
Wednesdays 6.30 to 8.00 pm
Virtual
Recommended for adults ages 30’s to 50’s.
Why a Group? Why Now?
Shame is formed in relationships and it is healed in relationships.
That’s why group therapy is so powerful:
– You discover you’re not the only one feeling this way.
– You learn tools to soften the inner critic and untangle perfectionism.
– You get to practice being seen – and accepted- without judgment.
– Week by week, shame loosens and something else takes root: real, grounded self worth.
Imagine This…
Realizing that things are actually more simple than the mind makes it seem.
Making decisions without second- guessing yourself.
Saying no without guilt- and meaning it.
Feeling calmer in your body, instead of pushed by the critic in your head.
Connecting with others from a place of genuine authenticity.
Leaning into vulnerability.
Things start to not feel as personal anymore.
This group may be a good fit if you:
– struggle with self-criticism or perfectionism
– feel shame shows up in relationships
– want relational healing, not just coping tools
This group may not be a fit if you:
– are in acute crisis
– prefer drop-in support groups
What’s Next
Ready to this step and come home to yourself? Here’s how it works:
- Click the link below to register.
- Complete the registration form.
- You’ll be contacted by psychotherapist and group co-facilitator Danielle Laino, LAC or Alexandra Marotta LAC, who will:
- Finalize the onboarding process with you by phone. This helps us ensure that the group is the right clinical fit for you and that you’ll get the most benefit from the experience.
- Collect your insurance information in advance, so we can take care of the logistics and keep the focus on your healing once the group begins.
- Once this step is complete, your spot in the group will be reserved.
