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It took me a long time to realize that I was constantly seeking my esteem and sense of self-worth from others. What are some things I can do to 1) look inward for my own worth and 2) stop seeking validation so much?

There's a word for that. Lexiphanicism -- Noun -- The use of pretentious words.

I had searched "therapy outcome relation prediction modality" and found this article from The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research from '98. If you plug in those search terms and then click 'related articles,' it appears there are several others as well. I gave it a quick read-through, and it seems legit.