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Ashley Drive, Suite 1900", "addressLocality": "Tampa", "addressRegion": "FL", "postalCode": "33602", "addressCountry": "US" }, "worksFor": { "@id": "https://www.psiwellnessinc.com/#practice" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.therapyportal.com/p/jasonversace/", "https://care.headway.co/providers/jason-versace" ], "hasCredential": [ { "@type": "EducationalOccupationalCredential", "credentialCategory": "license", "name": "Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)" }, { "@type": "EducationalOccupationalCredential", "credentialCategory": "certification", "name": "National Certified Counselor (NCC)" } ] } ] --- [ Psi Wellness Mental Health Counseling ](/) - Conditions - Who I Help - Approach - Locations - [About](/about) - [Rates](/rates) - [Contact](/contact) [Book a Session](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/jasonversace/appointments/availability/) Confidence and Self-Worth # A kinder, steadier relationship with yourself For some people the harshest voice in the room is their own. Self-esteem work is about noticing that inner critic, understanding where it learned to speak this way, and slowly making room for something fairer. Tampa office + Telehealth across Florida [Book a Session](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/jasonversace/appointments/availability/) ## At a glance - Who it helps Adults and teens who are hard on themselves - Format In person in Tampa and secure telehealth across Florida - Location Tampa, 400 N Ashley Dr, Ste 1900 - Approach Solution focused, warm, and self-compassionate ## The voice that runs you down Low self-esteem is rarely loud. More often it hums in the background, second-guessing decisions, replaying small mistakes, and setting a bar you could never quite reach, running the show for years without being named. You might look capable from the outside while privately feeling like you are falling short. That inner critic usually started as protection, learning that staying small or getting there first would keep you safe from judgment. The trouble is it never clocks off, and its running commentary shapes what you attempt and what you avoid. For teens, this can look like harsh self-judgment about grades, looks, or friendships, and the same gentle approach applies. ## Patterns you might recognize Self-criticism wears a few familiar outfits, and most people recognize at least one. See if any of these sound like you. - Harsh self-talk you would never aim at a friend - Brushing off praise while collecting every slip - Saying yes when you mean no, to keep the peace - Chasing perfect, then feeling like it is never enough You are allowed to speak to yourself the way you would to someone you love. ## Building something steadier We start by getting to know the critic rather than fighting it head on. Using CBT, we examine the thoughts that pass as fact and test them against the fuller picture. Using ACT, we practice letting harsh thoughts come and go without letting them steer, so your choices answer to your values instead. This is not about forced positivity. It is a steadier, more honest sense of worth that does not depend on your last performance. If something clinical like depression sits underneath the self-criticism, diagnosis and medication are matters for a medical provider, and I can work alongside them. Progress here tends to be quiet: a decision made without the usual spiral, a compliment that actually lands, and we build on those small shifts week by week. How the work goes ## A kinder path from first contact. 1. 01 ### Consultation We begin with a free 15 minute consultation to talk through what brings you in and whether we are a good fit. 2. 02 ### A plan that fits you We name the critical patterns and pick CBT and ACT skills you can use day to day. 3. 03 ### Steady progress From there we meet at a steady pace, notice what is helping, and adjust the plan as life changes. ## Related - [ CBT Examining the inner critic's logic. ](/cbt) - [ ACT Room for hard thoughts without a fight. ](/act) - [ Anxiety Therapy When self-doubt fuels worry. ](/anxiety-therapy) ## Begin when you're ready. Reach out and we will find a time that works. Sessions are available at the Tampa office or by telehealth. [Book a Session](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/jasonversace/appointments/availability/) Psi Wellness Mental Health Counseling A private psychotherapy practice in Tampa, Florida. In person and telehealth sessions with Jason Versace, LMHC, NCC. - 400 N. Ashley Drive, Suite 1900 Tampa, FL 33602 - [(217) 417-2073](tel:+12174172073) - [admin@psiwellnessinc.com](mailto:admin@psiwellnessinc.com) ## How I Work - [Approach overview](/how-i-work) - [Solution Focused Therapy](/solution-focused-therapy) ## What I Treat - [All concerns](/what-i-treat) - [ADHD Therapy](/adhd-therapy) ## Practice - [Home](/) - [About Jason](/about) - [Rates and Insurance](/rates) - [Contact](/contact) ## Resources - [Crisis Resources](/crisis-resources) - [Privacy](/privacy-policy) - [Terms](/terms) - [Cookies](/cookie) - [Disclosures](/disclaimers) - [Good Faith Estimate](/good-faith-estimate) - [Accessibility](/accessibility) ## Office Hours Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm Sunday, Monday Closed © 2026 Psi Wellness Inc. All rights reserved. Jason Versace, LMHC, NCC