Assertiveness is an important communication skill: a lack of assertiveness can be connected to low self-confidence and boundary issues, which might be felt in personal lives, relationships, and in the workplace. People who struggle with assertiveness put the priorities of others in front of their own and have trouble speaking up for themselves.
Assertiveness is an important communication skill: a lack of assertiveness can be connected to low self-confidence and boundary issues, which might be felt in personal lives, relationships, and in the workplace. People who struggle with assertiveness put the priorities of others in front of their own and have trouble speaking up for themselves. This may be a behavior learned in childhood or the result of a difficult or traumatic experience.
In therapy for assertiveness, clients explore their backgrounds and past experiences to better understand how they show up in certain situations. Marriage and family therapists who specialize in helping clients with assertiveness encourage them to reflect on their strengths, values, and what makes them unique individuals. Marriage and family therapists also teach clients how to communicate clearly, prioritize themselves and their mental health, and how to effectively set boundaries.
Find vetted marriage and family therapists in Arkansas who specialize in assertiveness below. Visit each provider profile to watch introductory videos and book a free call to find a good fit!
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$224
94% Anxiety
84% Depression
64% Life transitions
60% Relationship issues
60% Trauma
60% Stress management
43% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
41% Work stress
25% Blue Cross Blue Shield
25% Aetna
18% United Healthcare