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
I have been working with individuals, families, couples and groups for 20 years in private practice settings and as a school counselor in both public and parochial schools. My client-centered approach to counseling is rooted in years of working with diverse populations in many different environments. In both school counseling and in private practice, I work with couples, adults, and adolescents...
Being a part of the military can add a complicated layer to life and especially to family life. Not only does the military bring its own culture and obligations, it also brings its own "family" component that can get "tangled" when interwoven. Often times service members and partners find themselves struggling to balance family life with work and military life and when life is out of balance a...
Welcome to Thrive Counseling. I am here to offer a place for healing and restored hope: A place to Thrive! Because of some of my most challenging experiences as a child, an adult, wife and mother, in addition to my experience in ministry leadership, I pursued counseling as a career. My goal as a therapist is to give you the room to grow and find the courage for change. Together, we can work to...
Are you dealing with stress, fears, addictions or bad habits? Struggling with chronic confidence, motivation or performance issues? I am here to help. Together we'll figure out why you haven't (yet) been as successful as you would like. We'll root-out roadblocks, negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that hold you back from experiencing your definition of success and well-being. I've had much...
These are unprecedented times and we are facing a global trauma. You may be feeling grief, loss, depression, anxiety, or you may have no clue what it is you're feeling. I am here to hold space for you as we make our way through this existential crisis. Affective therapy must involve both mind and body. When we pay attention to our bodies we can begin to untangle places where we are emotionally...
You are reaching out because things don't feel right and you don't feel good. Do you struggle with irritability or sadness? Maybe you have a trauma history that could be impacting your relationships, health or parenting? I can assist you in making connections between past experiences and current behaviors. I believe in the healing power of relationship and connection. So often we struggle becau...
As a therapist, I believe that building a relationship is the most important part of the therapeutic process. From that relationship, it becomes possible to examine difficult areas of your life in order to experience growth and security within yourself. The therapeutic setting provides a unique opportunity to pause the busyness of everyday life and sort through present or past concerns that may...
We seek counseling when we want something in our lives to change. For the past 20 years I have helped people overcome challenges and live happier, more fulfilling lives. Whether you are navigating a period of transition, trying to resolve relationship or work issues, struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction or pain, or simply feel that life must have more to offer, together we can...
I believe that each of us wants to be the best person we can be. We each have all the internal resources to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, life experiences cloud our ability to see these resources and to trust our ability tonuse them effectively. Addiction, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety xan create obstacles to a life worth living. My goal is to assist you in overcoming obstacles,...
*teletherapy only* I'm a firm believer humor, hope, and caring are essential components in therapy. My ideal clients are typically adults dealing with everything from anxiety and depression to everyday stressors. I also work in assisting through life transitions- change of career, divorce, relationship issues, coming out, grief and loss (including pet loss- certified in pet therapy), health...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience who graduated from New York University. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including: depression, anxiety, family conflicts/relational issues, as well as many other life stressors. I truly enjoy working with my clients, and want to help them to feel...
“The Only Impossible Journey is the One You Never Begin”. I believe in the potential of each person to successfully meet life's challenges when the time is right and finding the right person. Therapy is a healthy way to gain skills to better your life and cope with struggles. The answers start within and I can help you navigate change in your life in a positive and healthy manner. Whether you a...
I utilize an all-encompassing approach to therapy that is somatic, and mindfulness informed. I believe that therapy is a collaboration between the client and the therapist. I want to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, that is open and authentic; where the client can be seen with unconditional positive regard and receptiveness. An even better way to look at it is that while working w...
For over 20 years I have been in private practice in Seattle serving adult individuals and couples. I am an active and engaged therapist. Science is confirming that we are wired from birth to develop emotionally within the context of compassionate human relationships. Thus we will work together to create an atmosphere of emotional safety and nonjudgmental awareness. I will pay careful attention...
Update 4/2020 - I am now seeing client's through secure Telemental Health (online sessions) due to social distancing needs. I believe that people are capable of great growth and healing. It takes strength to look inward but having the courage to do so, allows for the potential of that growth. I tip my hat to you for having the courage to take this first difficult step! As Carl Jung, stated, "Wh...
