Dr. Ravi Soni - MD Psychiatry, DM Geriatric Psychiatry
Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Home Visits within 10 km
Mon - Sat: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Confidence Building

Behaviour & Emotions

Empowering children and teens to overcome harsh self-criticism, performance shyness, body-image insecurity, and imposter feelings.

Self-esteem shapes how young people handle challenges, navigate relationships, and reach their potential. Therapy guides youth to unlearn self-defeating self-talk and develop robust, resilient inner self-worth.

  • Excessive fear of making mistakes or being laughed at in public
  • Constantly apologizing or dismissing compliments and achievements
  • Hesitation to raise hand in class, participate in games, or try new hobbies
  • Unfavorable self-comparisons with classmates, siblings, or social media peers
  • Perfectionist expectations from self, family, or academic environment
  • History of teasing, bullying, or harsh public criticism
  • Constant exposure to curated social media portrayals triggering body dissatisfaction
  • Refusing to participate in basic developmental milestones or school activities
  • Persistent negative statements: "Nobody likes me", "I can never do anything right"
  • Signs of self-isolation, chronic anxiety, or depressive ideation
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy targeting the inner self-critic
  • Growth mindset coaching: reframing mistakes as vital learning steps
  • Assertiveness training, posture work, and guided public expression practice