Nancy Wesson, Ph.D.

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  • More about In-person Group Therapy
  • Individual Counseling
  • Social Anxiety
  • Bio
    • About Dr. Wesson
    • Why Counseling?
  • FAQ
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Forms
  • Finding a Relationship
  • Good Faith Estimates
  • Learn More
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Self Esteem and Relationships

By Dr.Nancy Wesson

Self-Esteem and Relationships

You are more likely to choose a good relationship if your self-esteem is high than when it is low because you are not willing to “settle.” Being more positive and having fun when you are with a partner or a potential partner is associated with high self-esteem.

Finding and staying in a healthy relationship requires the ability to take emotional risks and this trait is associated with high self-esteem. Good communication with a partner is associated with self-esteem.

Building Self-esteem and Self-confidence

Counseling helps build your self-esteem and self-confidence by helping you increase positive behavior that will best support the kind of life you want to lead. For example: if you want more closeness and better relationships in your life, you learn to reach out to others more.
Counseling helps you build self-esteem and self-confidence by helping you become more assertive and take risks that will improve your life especially in the social, emotional, and career areas.

Counseling Helps You Build Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence By Providing Consistent and Positive Support

Many of the life changes that result from counseling are in the form of stronger self-esteem or self-confidence, rewarding relationships, meaningful work, and the simple everyday enjoyment of life.

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About Our Counseling Services

Nancy Wesson, Ph.D. offers a friendly, private counseling setting in Mountain View, CA. She has over 25 years of individual and group counseling experience in topics such as:

  • relationship issues
  • self-esteem
  • relationship patterns
  • commitment issues
  • depression
  • social anxiety
  • psychotherapy for codependency
  • and other life change issues

Contact Dr. Wesson

Dr. Nancy WessonFor a consultation or appointment call or text:
 (650) 965-7332


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Office Locations

Mountain View Office
2672 Bayshore Parkway, Suite 618
Mountain View, California 94043

Please be aware that I am out of network for all insurance companies. I would be happy to help you determine how to process your claim.

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