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
Congratulations for getting this far in your quest to enrich your life! Calling me (or any therapist) can be another challenging step. I offer a FREE 30-minute session to help you find the best person to assist you. My Therapeutic Approach revolves around you and your goals. My training supports our collaboration for your success attaining the life you want and deserve drawing on Family Systems...
Ashlyn Ayres Ellington
Atlanta
Georgia
Currently I am offering exclusively video and phone sessions, please contact me to join my wait list for new patients. In treatment, I focus on strengths, give coping strategies, and provide a safe nonjudgmental space to explore yourself and possible solutions. I blend straightforwardness with compassion to help get you to where you want to be. Sometimes you just need someone to listen, sometim...
Do you find yourself anxious and worried all the time, having rapid mood swings, panic attacks, or becoming easily frustrated? Are your relationships struggling and does it seem as though you are always stressed out or overwhelmed? Is it hard to make decisions or to remain focused and pay attention? Counseling may help you break free from what is holding you back so that you can live a more...
Ashley Locke
Anchorage
Alaska
**Currently Taking New Clients-Telehealth Only**I believe in the power of connection and relationships. Many times in our lives, we come into places where we get stuck, feel disconnected, and wonder about our place in this life. This can look like depression, anxiety, disconnection, broken relationships, or more. My aim is to help you feel more settled within yourself, to develop more fulfillin...
For the last 18 years, I have provided individual, marriage and family counseling for the military and have an insider's view to the challenges and issues facing a population that relocates regularly to other states and overseas. I have also provided counseling to offenders and victims of domestic violence and child abuse. I understand the challenges of integrating step and blended families....
It is in the experience of others and my own that at one time or another all of us have faced, is facing or will face some kind of adversity, distress, depression, anxiety, loss, abuse, neglect and trauma. During these seasons in life, fear, loneliness and/or being overwhelmed can feel like being stuck in quick sand. The more we fight to overcome, the more we sink, and hope can diminish. Other...
I have assisted many clients in gaining insight into the issues that they are struggling with and healthier options that work for them. No client is the same as the next. We are all unique and take different paths in life and deserve a space to be heard. Clients struggle to connect with emotions, processing and regulating their emotions and struggle with finding positive solutions. Sometimes in...
You feel shut down, trapped by negative feelings and memories. Unhappiness and worry are familiar companions. Negative emotions and thoughts interrupt the ability to be your full self. Unsatisfying relationships with friends and family sap your energy. You’d like to change the patterns in your life that don't seem to be working, but can’t find a way to do so. You want a therapist who accepts,...
"We think we listen but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know." Carl Rogers - Everyone at one time or another deals with sometimes more than they can handle and needs someone to really listen to them. I want to offer a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can be...
Jennifer Bohle
Colorado Springs
Colorado
I specialize in anxiety, depression, and spiritual trauma/religious deconversion. If these are areas you find yourself struggling in, I would be honored to meet you where you're at. I have tools to help you cope with anxiety and depression. And if you're questioning, doubting, or anywhere in the process of leaving your religion, fundamentalism, high control group/cult, or any other spiritual gr...
Taylor Slice
Seattle
Washington
I am certain that no amount of research or birthing classes can prepare a person for the challenges of parenthood. As a mother myself, I understand some of the difficulties that come during the perinatal time period. Having the support you need can make a positive impact during this unique time. In therapy you can find a nonjudgmental space for processing and support. As a therapist I hope to...
Often we don’t know what's possible to achieve in therapy, we only know what we're used to. Frequently, we also don't believe things can be any different, and if we do, we don't know how to get there. I'll work with you to create a practical vision of how life can be for you, and a detailed plan for how to achieve it. We focus on coping skills and the ability to calm and regulate your emotions....
There are many challenges you may be facing in your daily life. It is during these times that additional support is helpful in order to develop the tools necessary; not only to move through difficult times, but to ultimately sustain an overall healthy, and fulfilling lifestyle. The work that we will do involves clarification of concerns, educating and supporting you to draw from personal...
Annie Kramer
Des Moines
Iowa
Hello! I have earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with teenagers, adults, and older adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity, trauma, and life transitions. In session, I like to be interactive and will use traditional talk therapy along with creative methods for communicating. Many people enjoy using arts, crafts, music, and...
You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and young adults face a variety of...