You deserve to be here

Do you downplay your achievements?
Do you avoid applying for opportunities you were qualified for?
Do you spend many days at work feeling like you have to ‘earn’ your place there?
 
If so, you are dealing with imposter syndrome.
Don’t worry, you are not alone. Many of us feel this way, and no matter how hard others try to convince us, we still don’t believe in our worth.
 
Sometimes this is a belief handed to us from a young age. If you were neglected as a child (emotionally, physically, or both) you can take on this message that you are not good enough. The longer you have held this belief, the longer it will take to challenge it.
 
But it is possible.
 
I work with professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and students to help them realize their value. What they tell me is that it has been helpful to remember that feeling like an imposter doesn’t make you one. In fact, the ‘imposter part’ that you carry can serve a purpose; to keep you vigilant for opportunities for growth.  
 
Does any of this resonate with you? If you would like to explore how this applies to you, contact me via this page or book online for a time when I should call you back.
 
Chris Warren-Dickins
Therapist in Ridgewood, New Jersey
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