How EMDR Therapy Can Help You Overcome “I'm Not Good Enough” and “I'm Worthless” Beliefs
Feeling like you're not good enough or worthless can be a heavy burden to carry. These negative beliefs often stem from past experiences and can affect daily life. Keep reading to discover how these negative core beliefs influence our daily lives and impact our overall moods.
Constant Self-Doubt:
Do you find yourself doubting your abilities, even when others praise you? This self-doubt can make it hard to enjoy your achievements and feel confident in your abilities. Over time, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking, where every mistake or setback feels like proof that you're not good enough. This constant doubt can prevent you from taking on new challenges or reaching your full potential.
Struggling with Relationships:
Negative core beliefs can affect your relationships with others. You might feel unworthy of love and respect, leading to difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy connections. This can result in pushing others away or settling for relationships that don't truly fulfill you because deep down, you believe you don't deserve better. Over time, this can lead to feelings of loneliness and reinforce the belief that you're not good enough.
Impact on Mental Health:
These beliefs can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. They can make it challenging to see the positives in life and feel hopeful about the future. Left unchecked, these thoughts can become overwhelming, leading to chronic stress, sleep disturbances, and even physical health issues. The impact on your mental health can also make it harder to seek help, as the belief that you're not worth it may keep you from reaching out for support.
In this blog, I'm explaining how EMDR therapy can help change the negative core beliefs of "I'm not good enough" or "I'm worthless" and promote healing and self-worth.
In this blog, I'm explaining how EMDR therapy can help change the negative core beliefs of "I'm not good enough" or "I'm worthless" and promote healing and self-worth.
Who I am:
My name is Amanda Parmley, MA, LCMHC. I am a licensed therapist in Carolina Beach, NC, specializing in trauma therapy. I provide EMDR therapy to help clients overcome negative beliefs and heal from past experiences.
Ready to start therapy and break free from negative beliefs? Click the button below to get started in therapy with me.
Keep reading to learn more about how EMDR therapy can help you feel better and regain your self-worth.
How EMDR Therapy Can Help You Feel Worthy Again
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a unique and effective way to address and change negative core beliefs. Here's how it works:
Identifying the Negative Belief
The first step in EMDR is to identify the negative core belief, such as "I'm not good enough" or "I'm worthless." Your therapist will help you pinpoint the experiences that contribute to this belief.
Reprocessing Distressing Memories
During an EMDR session, you will focus on a distressing memory while utilizing bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping. This helps your brain reprocess the memory and change its emotional impact.
Replacing Negative Beliefs with Positive Ones
As the memory is reprocessed, the negative belief begins to shift. Your therapist will help you replace it with a positive belief, such as "I am worthy" or "I am enough."
Healing and Growth Over Time
EMDR helps reduce the intensity of negative beliefs and strengthens positive ones, leading to improved self-esteem, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Why EMDR is Effective?
Rapid Results: EMDR can produce significant improvements in a shorter time compared to traditional therapies.
Evidence-Based: Numerous studies support the effectiveness of EMDR in treating trauma and negative beliefs.
Holistic Healing: EMDR addresses both the mind and body, promoting comprehensive healing.
Start Therapy with Amanda Parmley, MA, LCMHC
Feeling like you're not good enough or worthless can be incredibly challenging, but EMDR therapy offers a way to heal and grow. By addressing the root of these beliefs, you can start to see yourself in a new, more positive light.
How to Get Started
1. Click the button below to request a free 15-minute consultation.
2. Take the phone call from Amanda Parmley at the prearranged & agreed-upon time.
3. Start your EMDR journey
Ready to prioritize your well-being? Click below to start your journey to feeling better.
Additional Services Offered by Amanda Parmley:
In addition to providing EMDR, I also specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma and chronic insomnia.
Interested in attending counseling in the office? I'm located at 1328 N Lake Park Blvd, STE 109, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. Once you cross over Snow's Cut Bridge, take the first left at the light & I am located in Carolina Beach Pavilion.
Online EMDR
Are you interested in EMDR but live too far to commute to the session? Studies show that online counseling is as effective as in-person services, with the added bonus of convenience. If you are located within the state of North Carolina & are interested in online EMDR and/or telehealth counseling, reach out today to discuss whether this is the right option for you.