Some clients arrive at MindCareCenter saying: “Even when the criticism is constructive, it feels as if I’m being undermined, not just corrected.” Dr. Daniel Reinhardt explains – heightened sensitivity to feedback is usually not about what was said, but about an existing inner fear of inadequacy. That’s why our work in therapy doesn’t begin with developing “thicker skin,” but with restoring a person’s sense of inner stability.
At MindCareCenter, we often notice that clients interpret criticism as confirmation of their doubts: “If I made a mistake – it means I’m not capable.” In the early stages of therapy, the psychologist helps separate an action from personal worth. We focus on the inner critic, who often speaks even louder than the one giving feedback, and help the person recognize the moment they reinforce emotional discomfort by trying to be perfect.
Specialists at MindCareCenter use therapeutic methods aimed at developing emotional resilience. We teach clients to view critique as information rather than as a threat. During sessions, they gradually shift from the thought “if I did something wrong, I’m not good enough” to “this is an area for growth, and it does not diminish my worth.” This approach reduces internal pressure and makes it possible to respond calmly without collapsing self-esteem.
When therapy begins at the right time – we frequently observe at MindCareCenter a change in how clients respond to feedback. Rather than defensively reacting or withdrawing, they start listening, evaluating and integrating what matters without self-blame. The fear of mistakes gradually fades, replaced by the ability to move forward even after criticism. Energy once spent on self-doubt is redirected toward progress.
If you notice that criticism triggers strong tension, a need to justify yourself or a desire to withdraw – this may indicate an unmet need for inner support. At Mind Care Center, we help clients accept feedback without emotional breakdown, work with vulnerability and build resilience based not on defense, but on confidence in their own value.
Previously, we wrote about how to move from self-criticism to inner maturity – the therapeutic approach of MindCareCenter.