Somatic Trauma Healing for Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem isn't a character flaw—it's often a protective response learned early in life. Through somatic work, we'll help your nervous system release the shame and contraction, allowing your natural confidence to emerge.
Dario Droznes
Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
Are you experiencing any of these?
If these feel familiar, your body may be holding patterns of unworthiness.If any of these patterns feel familiar, your nervous system may still be carrying the weight of early experiences
You constantly compare yourself to others and feel inadequate
You dismiss compliments but internalize criticism
You hold back from opportunities because you don't feel 'good enough'
You struggle to voice your needs or opinions
You feel like an imposter despite your accomplishments
You seek validation from others to feel okay about yourself
Low self-esteem isn't a thinking problem—it's a nervous system pattern
Your sense of worth was shaped by early experiences and is held in your body. Somatic work helps you release the shame, fear, and contraction that underlie low self-esteem, allowing your natural confidence to emerge.
What somatic work can do for you
Real, lasting change is possible. Here's what clients experience.
Genuine Confidence
Feel secure in yourself without needing external validation.
Healthy Boundaries
Say no without guilt and yes without obligation.
Self-Compassion
Treat yourself with the kindness you offer others.
Authentic Expression
Share your thoughts and opinions without fear.
Bold Action
Pursue opportunities without waiting until you feel 'ready enough.'
Inner Peace
Rest in your own worth rather than constantly proving yourself.
HOW WE DO IT
1:1 Online Sessions
Some experiences may have been too overwhelming at the time. We'll gently help you reconnect with what was left unspoken or unfelt—at your own pace—so you can release and heal.
Some experiences may have been too much to feel or express in the moment. Together, we'll gently create space for those lost sensations and unspoken words to surface—only when it feels safe and right for you. With kindness and presence, we'll invite them to emerge at their own pace, so they can finally be felt, heard, and released.
3 Steps for healing
A gentle, collaborative approach designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Understanding Your Patterns
We'll explore how your self-worth challenges developed and what your body has been protecting.
Releasing Shame & Contraction
We'll work somatically with the stored shame and fear that underlie feelings of unworthiness.
Embodying Your Worth
Practice taking up space, having needs, and being fully yourself—until it becomes natural.
Frequently asked questions
Learn about somatic work and how I can help.
Who I Am
I'm Dario Droznes, a certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner. I believe healing happens when we listen to what our bodies have been trying to tell us. Together, we'll gently work with the shame and contraction you've been carrying, helping your nervous system release what no longer serves you—so your natural confidence can emerge.
