Self-esteem has to do with a person’s confidence, feelings of adequacy, and the overall way they think of themselves. If someone is unsure of themselves, they may feel unworthy, nervous, or sad. Self-esteem issues can also stem from other mental health concerns, such as anxiety, trauma, or depression.
Available Treatment Options
The bulk of counseling interventions for improving self-esteem include challenging negative thought patterns. Understanding the root of these thoughts can also be helpful in therapy. Therapists and counselors can help people process and resolve harmful childhood messages, challenge negative thoughts, and set goals for self-empowerment and self-love.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Self Esteem
Passionate about creating sustainable change in my clients' lives, I employ a systems approach to assessment and treatment. I have seen firsthand the benefits of collaborating with a client's support network - including family members, peers, and school professionals - to help create an environment in which positive change is possible. I also strongly believe in identifying and drawing on clien...
Come as you are. I have many years of experience working with people and have seen people travel from brokenness to restoration. This isn't the end of your story. It takes an incredible amount of courage to face things in life but you don't have to be alone. I know that it can be scary to walk into a therapy room and share things that require great vulnerability. Lack of self-love. Infertility....
Forty years of practice have taught me that we humans pretty much learn to be who we are. With a tip of my hat to my alma mater, the University of Minnesota, for setting me on the right track, I practice what is now known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in which we identify and challenge old, dysfunctional habits by integrating our emotions, thoughts and behaviors while learning new ways of cop...
As lead therapist at Houston Therapy for Girls, I have extensive experience working with girls age 7-25 and their families, and my goal is to create an accepting environment in which girls and young women can gain self-acceptance and learn skills to help them negotiate some of life's most challenging years. I have ten years post-Master’s experience working with clients with four of those years...
One author wrote "It's better to build boys than mend men." While I agree whole-heartedly with this assertion this is not always the way life happens. There are multitudes of boys who are in need of mending and countless men who have already grown up without having anyone to build them or help them recover from their wounds. Obviously the home and the community are the ideal places for this to...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** ****OFFERING TELEHEALTH**** Are you avoiding spending time with friends and family? Are you feeling misunderstood in your relationships? Do you feel like an imposter at work or school? Are you questioning your gender identity and it’s holding you back from being your authentic self? Do you feel lost, helpless, hopeless, or “just over it”? These are feelings associate...
My perspective on therapy is one that fosters individual's strengths and resiliency, by honoring the individual's background and experience within a holistic approach. I support the whole person through relationships, career, spirituality, culture, health and wellness. My therapeutic process addresses your specific personal life challenges by examining your circumstances and discovering your...
People tend to find me at some point on their journey when they need calm and direct guidance. They are usually in a time of deep pain and confusion, whether they are divorcing, watching their teens struggle, trying to blend a family, feeling utterly depressed and lost, struggling in junior high or high school or figuring out college. Because I am a trained mediator and psychotherapist, I can m...
Ever feel like the "real you" is buried under substance use, relationship drama, distractions, or obligations? You are not alone. I support clients as they uncover their true nature and inner wisdom. I love to work with women who tend to lose their sense of self in relationships. I encourage clients to set boundaries and practice self-care to become more empowered and free. Our sessions may...
I understand that it takes courage to ask for help and find a therapist you can trust and feel connected to, especially when life is challenging, difficult, disappointing, and painful. I am easy to talk to, non-judgmental, respectful, and down to earth. I work in an empathic way that creates a caring confidential space for you to feel safe, heard, supported, and understood when you are...
My clinical practice is available to anyone seeking help and hope in their lives. If you are struggling or suffering with depression, anxiety, life transitions, eating issues, parenthood, or living with your parents, I may be able to help you find a path through this difficult season. There is hope and growth that leads to change. I have worked with adolescents and families to help them learn t...
Each day we are faced with decisions. Whether in our personal, familial or professional lives, we strive to make the "best" decision possible. How can we feel OPTIMISTIC and JOYFUL about those decisions? I believe that when we are able to harness our positive emotions, we make better decisions. As your therapist, I will help you to not only understand your current thinking pattern, but also hel...
Specializing in holistic approaches to mental health and wellness, I incorporate proven-effective, cutting-edge techniques to help client's create positive lasting change in their lives. I am passionate about helping clients free themselves from their pain, and move forward with freedom, enhanced in their ability to navigate their lives in empowered and uplifting ways. I am excited to offer...
Are you having feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Many people in today's world experience difficulty with stress, feelings of being insufficient, overwhelmed, anxiety and depression. Together we can create a pathway designed to fit your needs. Children displaying problematic behaviors at home/school, can also create stress within the family. I can help by guiding you toward a...
Is your child having behavior issues? Do big emotions get in the way of your child being successful at school, making friends, or getting along with family? As a parent, it can be so frustrating and heartbreaking to deal with. You've probably tried many different ways to help, but you're not getting the results you hoped for. An experienced therapist can help both child and parent learn effecti...
