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
Life can sometimes be painfully challenging and can throw us off our path. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process of change aimed to help you find your path and develop an integrated and satisfying life. My role is to help you make connections between your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and your life experience; to gain clarity and develop self-awareness and acceptance. I have extensive...
Are you feeling stuck in the same rut? I can help by guiding you to change just one thing so you can move forward with your life. I am caring and compassionate, but firm when you need me to be firm. I will use a variety of techniques and modalities. I am very partial to meditation, mainly because it works! I like to form a partnership with my clients so we can work towards a shared goal. When...
When I work with the pain of depression, anxiety, fear, isolation or trauma, often my clients' inclinations are to resist it, to stuff it, to pretend it's not happening or to judge themselves for these seemingly intrusive feelings. What if these emotions are surfacing because your mind and body wisdom are giving you the signal, through these experiences that your attentiveness and compassion ar...
It takes tremendous courage and strength to ask for help and allow another person into your life when you feel vulnerable and alone. It has been my honor to work with adolescents, adults, couples and families for the past several years to promote healing and growth. I strongly believe in utilizing a strength based approach that promotes a partnership between my clients and I so that we may achi...
It is my desire for all my clients to improve their relationship with God, others and themselves and begin to live lives of HOPE. So, if you are struggling with depression there is HOPE! Paralyzed by anxiety, there is HOPE! Chained to addictions, there is HOPE! In an unsatisfying marriage or relationship, there is HOPE! Overwhelmed as a parent, there is HOPE! Book an appointment today to begin...
Struggling with trauma or loss of any kind can become debilitating and can lead to isolation, anxiety, anger and depression. The physical and mental struggle can take its toll and we can begin to feel lost and disconnected from friends and family. Whether is it you alone, your children, or an entire family system struggling, there is hope. My passion is to help hurting people, and my mission is...
Currently offering video visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a practice focused on psychotherapy. I treat adults seeking help with a variety of emotional concerns including difficulty with relationships, self-esteem, limiting patterns of behavior, or symptoms like anxiety and depression. My approach involves getting to know you as a whole person and...
I’m sorry, but I’m not currently accepting new patients. Thanks for looking at my profile. I'll try to be clear and direct to help you decide if you believe we'd work well together. I am a down-to-earth counselor with a sincere desire to help. But I'm not for everyone. If you are looking for a quick fix or for someone to tell you what you should be doing in your life, there are people on here w...
At Journey to Renewal, we provide individual and family counseling to people of all ages and identities. Our therapists promote wellness and general well being from a mindful and holistic approach, rather than a diseased or disordered orientation. We offer integrative, trauma-informed counseling, working with clients to determine goals and what approaches work best for them. Owner Christina Ton...
I have experience in counseling with children, adolescents and adults/couples and families. I was a foster parent for 15 plus year. I understand those challenges on a daily basis within families and relationships. I specialize in working with adults, couples, teens, children, and their families and all concerns. My approach uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centered Therapy ...
As a therapist for 25+ years, I believe it is important to recognize a person's strengths to help them deal with emotional difficulties when they occur. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families and the elderly to enhance their coping skills, so they have a variety of options to deal with their life stresses. I enjoy working in collaboration with people of all ages and diagnoses to...
Life is hard and it's never one thing that causes us to begin looking for help. Addiction, relationships stress, depression, anxiety and behavior issues are all catalysts for someone to begin a relationship with a therapist. I offer individual, couples and family therapy in a safe and confidential environment. I enjoy working with individuals and couples to see lives change and to see healing...
Throughout life’s many stages, everyone faces difficult challenges which can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, angry, stuck and even defeated. As difficult as these times may be, you do not have to go through them alone. Personal growth is possible. I commend you for taking the first step by searching for a therapist that best fits your needs. Counseling services are offered for individuals ...
The Hosford Clinic is a university-based community clinic that provides affordable mental health services to people in the Santa Barbara area (including Isla Vista, Goleta and Carpinteria). We offer counseling and treatment services for individuals, couples, adolescents, children, and families. These services are evidence based, culturally-responsive and low-cost. We provide a safe space for yo...
If you are suffering from medication resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, a combination of talk therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the answer for you. For many people, antidepressants do not fully relieve the symptoms or cause too many side effects, and it can become very difficult going through multiple medications that do not seem to work. After failed medicati...
