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
My approach consists of assisting people in identifying and exploring the stressors, issues, or losses that are causing pain, in order to begin to address them. I have a warm, direct communication style and will support you in developing a practice of self-care and self-reflection, while also implementing practical solutions, and coping skills. Building a healthy curiosity about your behavior,...
As a psychologist, I bring warmth, kindness, and a sense of humor in combination with results-focused expertise. With over 16 years of full-time experience providing group and individual therapy, I continue to seek out training and development, and I love this work even more now than when I started. My experience includes 4 years working with military veterans and 6 years (pre-doctoral) working...
"I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better." -Maya Angelou. Therapy is a collaborative and supportive journey where we will work together to help you learn practical skills and tools, and to help you to view yourself and others in a more accurate and nonjudgmental light. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to address thoughts or behaviors that ...
Life can be difficult. Asking for help can be really difficult. Finding the "right" therapist can be downright overwhelming. I am not your "typical" therapist. I don't believe in cookie-cutter approaches. I believe that each person should be treated as an individual and that each individual has their own set of needs. I work together with my clients to figure out what those needs are while...
At some point in our lives, we all face challenges in our relationships or careers, and experience emotional pain. My hope is that through our work together, you will not only learn more about the nature of your problems, but come to a deeper understanding of who you are and what you desire in life. Together we can seek to relieve your suffering, develop more meaningful relationships, build...
I believe that the most effective form of therapy is one where the therapist and the client can have a relationship among equals. A therapist's job is to help his or her client achieve desired goals; whether they be goals about improving relationships, learning new and more effective ways of dealing with everyday stressors, or understanding self better. I am fluent in Spanish and can also suppo...
There are many experiences and challenges in life that cause distress. Therapy can be a healthy and meaningful way to improve ones functioning, experience and level of fulfillment. It is my goal to provide a supportive and gently challenging environment, where a client can expect to make therapeutic change. My role in therapy is to work as a team with my client to identify therapeutic goals,...
Hello! My goal is for you to feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn, grow and overcome current obstacles to be your best self. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy teaching skills that can be used to help regulate overwhelming emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve meaningful relationships. My broad experience allows ...
I'm here to walk alongside the one that has experienced the brokenness of life and is trying to make sense out of it. Ones who struggle with things like depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, broken relationships, addictions, co-dependency, guilt, anger, loss, pornography, infidelity, marriage & family conflict, divorce, PTSD, abuse, self-harm, dual diagnosis, etc. I began pastoral counselin...
Individuals come to me experiencing anxiety or depression, feeling that they have not been able to feel better or make progress on their own. They may be questioning decisions they make in their relationships, careers or family life. Many feel that they need to make a change but are unsure where to start or how to be the most effective. In therapy I can help you in explore and understand the...
*PRACTICE UPDATE* I will be closing my practice in San Francisco in June of 2020 and relocating to the East Bay. I plan to welcome new clients to my East Bay practice beginning in Fall 2020. Therapy offers the opportunity to heal from the past, break free from old patterns that no longer serve us, and feel more connected to ourselves and others. I specialize in working with adults to address a...
Finding a therapist isn't always easy. Discussing one's inner thoughts and feelings can be uncomfortable and intimidating, but can also lead to something very empowering and life changing. As your therapist, I will provide you with a warm and safe environment free of judgment. I am a compassionate person who genuinely wants to see my clients live their best life. Together we will create an...
Finding the right therapist can be a tough and even daunting experience. It's difficult to tell if a therapist is right for you based simply on a blurb and a photo. I don't claim to know that we'll be a perfect fit but if I believe I can help you, I'll tell you. If not, I'll refer you to someone who I think can. I regard myself as a warm and compassionate therapist who is supportive as well as...
I work with individuals of all ages who are struggling to cope with difficult life transitions as well as those suffering with mental health disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strength-based approaches to provide individual, couple/marital, and family counseling services. I see clients with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, self-harm, grief/loss,...
I specialize in working with individuals who work in high risk occupations such as law enforcement and the military. I also have a great deal of experience working with the partners and family members of what I like to call "High Risk Humans". If you feel your life is stressful and complicated, don't hesitate to reach out to me because in reality, you don't have to work in an obviously stressfu...
