Build Authentic Confidence From Within
Low self-esteem isn't a character flaw—it's often a protective response. Somatic work helps you reconnect with your inherent worth.
You're Not Alone
Do These Patterns Feel Familiar?
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.
Understanding
What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem isn't about thinking positive thoughts or repeating affirmations. It's a felt sense in your body—a deep knowing that you have a right to exist, to take up space, to have needs and desires.
When early experiences taught your nervous system that you weren't safe being fully yourself—whether through criticism, neglect, comparison, or conditional love—your body learned to contract. That contraction is the physical shape of low self-esteem.
This is why positive thinking often doesn't work. You can't think your way out of a body pattern. The shrinking, the apologizing, the people-pleasing—these are survival strategies wired into your nervous system.
In somatic work, we help your body unlearn these protective patterns. As your nervous system experiences that it's safe to be seen, to take up space, to be imperfect—genuine self-worth naturally arises from within.
Transformation
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.
The Process
How We Work Together
A gentle, collaborative approach designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Exploring the Pattern
We understand how your self-esteem challenges developed and how they've protected you, even while limiting you.
Building Safety
Create the conditions where your nervous system feels safe enough to let go of protective contraction.
Releasing Shame
Work somatically with the stored shame and fear that underlie feelings of unworthiness.
Embodying Worth
Practice taking up space, having needs, and being fully yourself—until it becomes natural.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about somatic work and how I can help.
I've tried affirmations and they don't work. How is this different?
Affirmations are cognitive—they work with thoughts. Somatic work addresses the body patterns underlying low self-esteem. When your nervous system shifts, your thoughts naturally follow.
My self-esteem issues come from my childhood. Can they really change?
Yes. While early experiences shape us profoundly, the nervous system remains plastic throughout life. The patterns can be rewired at any age.
How long does it take to build self-esteem?
You'll likely feel shifts within the first few sessions. Deeper, lasting change typically develops over 8-12 sessions as new patterns become embodied.
What are your fees?
My fee is $175 per 60-minute session. Longer sessions are available and prorated accordingly. I reserve a limited number of sliding scale slots for individuals who need nervous system healing but face financial barriers. If cost is a concern, please reach out to discuss current availability. I don't accept insurance.
About Me
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 tension, exhaustion, and overwhelm you've been carrying, helping your nervous system find its way back to safety and ease.
Ready to Reclaim Your Worth?
You don't need to earn your value—you just need to uncover what's been covering it. Let's begin.