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 Maine 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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94% Anxiety
84% Depression
61% Relationship issues
60% Life transitions
59% Stress management
58% Trauma
43% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
39% Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
32% Aetna
30% Blue Cross Blue Shield
23% United Healthcare