TX Therapy: Yes! You Can Trust Yourself Again

Learning how to trust others is important for healthy relationships.

Low self-esteem and trust issues make life harder than it needs to be. Full stop.

Trusting yourself—your ability to make decisions and live authentically—is key to finding peace and managing your inevitable struggles. I understand how paralyzing it can feel when you don't trust yourself enough to take the next step. But the good news? Building trust, moving beyond the past, and silencing that inner critic is absolutely possible.

Let’s explore some common self-doubt triggers and what might make it harder to trust your judgment.

First, unhealthy romantic relationships can leave lasting scars. If you had a relationship with someone emotionally reactive, narcissistic, or immature, you may have lost yourself in that dynamic.

You might find yourself questioning how you ended up in that relationship at all. Especially in your younger years, a romantic relationship can be full of emotional turbulence. Second-guessing yourself, replaying past moments, and trying to make sense of your choices can leave you paralyzed.

Life experiences also play a major role in how we view ourselves. We all encounter challenges—friendships, work, family, and life's unavoidable ups and downs. However, we often lack the proper tools to process or understand those experiences.

Unhealed trauma can affect how we see ourselves, even years later. Self-discovery can feel like a long, winding road unless we’ve learned healthy ways to think and live authentically. And even after we’ve made progress, past wounds can trigger those deep-seated fears about our worth.

Finally, a lack of healthy relationships can chip away your trust in yourself. Strong, stable connections are as vital to our well-being as food and water, but not everyone grows up with that foundation. Without it, or when you’re sensitive to perceived disconnections, it’s easy to question your worth or ability to trust others—and yourself.

Here’s the good news: Mental health professionals like myself can help you uncover the root causes of your self-doubt. I offer individual therapy for women who want to embark on a gentle yet progressive path toward personal growth.

Together, we’ll create a non-judgmental space where you can rebuild your self-trust, regain confidence, and rediscover your inner wisdom. Contact Joyluma Counseling below.