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Stop Feeling Unlovable

Feeling unlovable is a deeply painful emotional experience. It’s a quiet, persistent voice that tells you that you are fundamentally flawed and unworthy of affection, belonging, or love. This feeling can create a profound sense of loneliness, even when you are surrounded by people who care about you.

Unlovability is a feeling, not a fact.

Your belief that you are unlovable is a symptom of past experiences, not a reflection of your inherent worth.

The roots often stem back to your family of origin.

This feeling frequently stems from a lack of emotional safety or unmet needs during your early childhood years.

Healing is possible.

You can work through the pain by understanding the roots to begin with.

Self-compassion is key.

Part of the growth process is being kind to yourself and learning to provide yourself with what you need.

The good news is that you don’t have to live a lifetime feeling unlovable. I help people understand where they developed a core belief that they are unlovable and help them to correct it. If you suspect a sense of unlovability is blocking your movement forward, please reach out to inquire about therapy.

Marin Individual Therapy

Outside of Marin but still in California? Check out my California Online Therapy services.

Not quite ready for therapy but would like feedback and guidance by me? See my online chat Ask Lisa Consultation service on LoveAndLifeToolbox.com.

Contact me to inquire about scheduling an appointment.

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Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT
Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT has a private practice in Marin County (Larkspur), CA., working with individuals and couples in-office or via tele-health for those in California. Lisa is also the creator of LoveAndLifeToolbox.com with articles and tools in support of emotional health and relationships. A frequent media consultant, she has appeared online in CNN, HuffingtonPost, Shape, Men’s Health and others. She lives in Mill Valley, California, loves nature, travel and is an avid tennis player.