"Just as You Are: A Teen's Guide to Self-Acceptance & Lasting Self-Esteem" by Kelly Skeen offers teens practical strategies for developing self-acceptance and building lasting self-esteem. Through relatable anecdotes, engaging activities, and insightful guidance, the book helps young readers navigate the challenges of adolescence. It empowers them to embrace their unique qualities, confront negative self-talk, and foster a positive self-image. With an emphasis on authenticity and personal growth, this guide encourages teens to appreciate themselves just as they are while providing tools to cultivate resilience and confidence for the future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Tantor Audio .

Michelle Skeen, PsyD, is a therapist who lives and works in San Francisco, CA. She has provided brief and long-term therapy for individuals and couples by utilizing schema, cognitive, and behavioral therapies to address interpersonal issues, weight management, anger, depression, anxiety, disabilities, and trauma. She is author of The Critical Partner and coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems. Skeen hosts a weekly radio show called Relationships 2. 0 with Dr. Michelle Skeen on KCAA 1050 AM.