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Karima Mental Health Services
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Therapists
    • About Us
  • Therapy Services
    • Trauma and PTSD
    • Anxiety and Depression
    • Attachment and Relational
    • Grief and Loss
    • Identity and Self-Esteem
    • Trauma Healing Intensives
  • Resources
  • Contact

Identity & Self-Esteem

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Rediscover your identity | rebuild self-esteem | Return Home to Yourself

“I Don’t Even Know Who I Am Anymore.”

Life transitions, cultural pressures, rejection, and unresolved trauma can chip away at your sense of self. You may feel like you’re constantly adjusting to meet expectations and hiding parts of who you are to fit in or avoid judgment.


At Karima Mental Health Services, we help you uncover who you truly are beneath the masks, rebuild your inner confidence, and navigate identity-related challenges with grace and clarity.

Identity and self-esteem counseling services at Karima Mental Health Services in Conneaut Lake, PA

Understanding Identity & Self-Esteem Struggles

Your identity is shaped by your lived experiences; your upbringing, relationships, culture, faith, and the environments you move through. When those experiences include rejection, trauma, emotional neglect, or pressure to conform, your sense of self can feel fragmented or lost.


Struggles with self-esteem often stem from early messages that made you feel "not enough." These internalized beliefs can lead to self-doubt, harsh self-talk, and difficulty asserting your worth in relationships or career settings.


At Karima Mental Health Services, we provide a safe, inclusive space to explore these challenges with curiosity, not criticism. Our goal is to help you reconnect with your inner values, build emotional resilience, and grow into the most authentic version of yourself.

Does This Sound Like You?

Identity and self-esteem counseling in Pennsylvania at Karima Mental Health Services.

> Do you struggle with low self-worth or feelings of inadequacy, even when others see your strengths

> Are you constantly seeking external validation or afraid to speak up for your needs?

> Do you feel disconnected from your identity due to culture, family expectations, or life changes?

> Have you been told you’re “too sensitive” or feel ashamed of your emotions and needs?

Common Identity & Self-Esteem Challenges We Address

Self-Worth & Identity Development

Cultural, Family, or Faith-Based Identity Questions

Self-Worth & Identity Development

Struggling with self-worth or identity can leave you feeling disconnected from who you are and uncertain about your path. You may question your value, compare yourself to others, or feel pressure to meet unrealistic expectations.

Shame and Inner Critic Work

Cultural, Family, or Faith-Based Identity Questions

Self-Worth & Identity Development

You may be plagued by a voice that says you’re unworthy, unlovable, or “too much.” Shame can hold you back from growth, connection, and self-compassion.

Cultural, Family, or Faith-Based Identity Questions

Cultural, Family, or Faith-Based Identity Questions

Cultural, Family, or Faith-Based Identity Questions

Navigating identity within the context of culture, family, or faith can feel deeply confusing or conflicting. You may wrestle with belonging, face pressure to conform, or fear being misunderstood or rejected.

People-Pleasing and Perfectionism

People-Pleasing and Perfectionism

Cultural, Family, or Faith-Based Identity Questions

Trying to meet everyone's expectations may leave you anxious, exhausted, and disconnected from your real needs. You might feel like you can never mess up or say no.

LGBTQ+ Identity & Belonging

People-Pleasing and Perfectionism

LGBTQ+ Identity & Belonging

Exploring your gender identity or sexual orientation can be both empowering and emotionally complex. You may face internal doubts, fear judgment, or feel isolated in your experience, especially when your identity doesn’t align with societal or family expectations.

Our Approach

Healing your relationship with yourself takes courage, and the right support. Our therapists use an individualized and trauma-informed lens to gently explore the roots of self-doubt, disconnection, and identity confusion.


We help clients in the Conneaut Lake area and throughout Pennsylvania understand the root causes of their emotional pain. Our goal is to help you feel whole, empowered, and deeply connected to your own voice. Our therapists integrate evidence-based modalities like Trauma-Focused CBT, CPT, DBT skills, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to meet your unique needs.


Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable, so you can feel more present, empowered, and connected to yourself and the people around you.

Insurance & Payment Info

Trauma Healing Intensives (Adults 18+)

Trauma Healing Intensives (Adults 18+)

We aim to make therapy as accessible and transparent as possible. Learn more about accepted insurance plans, payment options, and session fees.

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Trauma Healing Intensives (Adults 18+)

Trauma Healing Intensives (Adults 18+)

Trauma Healing Intensives (Adults 18+)

For some, weekly therapy sessions just aren’t enough. If you’re feeling emotionally stuck or craving a more immersive approach, our Trauma Healing Intensives offer a space to slow down, dig deeper, and begin moving forward.

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Meet Our Therapists

Dr. Nour Bussard, PsyD, LPC, CCTP-II experienced identity and self-esteem therapist in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Nour Bussard, PsyD, LPC, CCTP-II

Dr. Nour Bussard, PsyD, LPC, CCTP-II

Dr. Nour Bussard, PsyD, LPC, CCTP-II

Founder & Owner

Meet Nour
Devin Bielata, MA, NCC Compassionate therapist in Conneaut Lake, PA

Devin Bielata, MA, NCC

Dr. Nour Bussard, PsyD, LPC, CCTP-II

Dr. Nour Bussard, PsyD, LPC, CCTP-II

Pre-Licensed Professional

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Karima Mental Health Services | Specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, offering compassionate, trauma-informed therapy virtually and in person across Pennsylvania.

11106 PA-18 suite 102, Conneaut Lake, PA, USA

Ph: 814-631-0688 | Fax: 814-228-8794

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