Imposter Syndrome Treatment for Individuals in Toronto & Across Ontario.
Does this sound familiar?…
You feel like you don’t deserve what you have.
Despite other people praising your hard work and talent, you have trouble believing them.
You feel like someone more experienced or accomplished should have your current role.
Regardless of your title, accolades or academic achievements, you find yourself doubting your competency.
You often feel like an outsider.
You worry that you’re a “fraud”
You’re not alone
Imposter syndrome treatment is possible and therapy is an effective first step towards living a life that feels good again. Imposter syndrome can affect many facets of your life that are important to you such as your career, your relationships, and even your ability to function. You don’t have to navigate this experience alone. Imposter syndrome treatment will help you identify and manage the underlying causes and stressors - so that you can gain more control and feel more fulfilment.
What is Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter syndrome is feeling of being a “fraud” - and it can affect your professional and personal life. While it is not a diagnosable mental disorder or illness, it can still sometime feel debilitating and get in the way of you feeling your best.
Here are some examples:
Feeling out of place amongst your colleagues even though you all have the same level of education and experience.
Not believing that you deserve a raise or promotion even if you’ve worked in that role for years.
Fear that your partner deserves better and you doubt your worth.
Who Struggles With Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter syndrome is most common in those who have perfectionist traits, are high-achievers, have a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and were raised in households who upheld high standards for achievement. Individuals from minoritized groups may be most vulnerable to experiencing imposter syndrome due to racism, microaggressions, and social stigmas.
It’s possible to feel confident and capable again. You don’t have to take on the weight of the world, therapy is a place to offload the pressure and collaborate on ways to move forward towards building empowerment.
How Can Therapy for Imposter Syndrome Help?
A trained therapist will walk alongside you and help you challenge negative thoughts, process challenging experiences, identify and develop strengths, foster self-compassion, build up self-esteem and self-worth, and help you reconnect your mind and body so you can feel more present, feel happy emotions, and enjoy activities again.
With time, you can develop the skills you need to identify your “imposter voice” and develop effective coping strategies to feel balanced and in a healthy mindset so you can feel freedom again. This can look like practicing boundary setting, assertive communication skills, self-compassion, and self-care activities.
What are the Best Therapy Treatments for Imposter Syndrome?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Explore the causes of your imposter syndrome.
Identify and manage factors that are contributing to your stress and anxiety.
Notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck in a pattern.
Develop and practice new work-related skills (ex. assertive communication, boundary setting, advocacy, time management, communicating needs).
Identify your personal/professional values and cultivate meaning and purpose again.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Practice mindfulness skills to help you manage anxiety and stress.
Practice emotional regulation so you can feel in control of your emotions and responses.
Identify and release sources of pressure so you can feel lighter and more free.
Explore and redefine what failure and success look like to you.
Find effective new ways to practice self-care and recharge your batteries.
Somatic Therapy (Body Focused)
Relieve physical and emotional symptoms relating to stress and anxiety.
Feel more present, safe and grounded in your body.
Improve sleep and relaxation.
Rewire your brain to find peace and calm faster than before.
Feel more healthy control of your emotions.
Restore the balance between your body and mind and increase your resilience (the ability to bounce back from tough times).
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