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
You or your adolescent may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional sensitivity, relationship issues or difficulty focusing. I have extensive experience as a doctoral-level cognitive behavioral therapist and I believe helping individuals understand how their thoughts and behaviors contribute to intense emotions is key to mental health. Challenging unhealthy thinking and learning how to th...
At the core of everything I do in therapy is the belief that true healing happens through empowerment and love, not fear. Therapy encompasses a bit of art, science, intuition, and loving kindness. What works in therapy is a real person connecting to a real person and I believe the best therapists are those who show you where to look, but don't tell you what to see. My approach is based on a mod...
I specialize in treating trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) using the modality of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with a background in marriage and family therapy. I have a systemic approach to therapy, so in treatment I also consider how such issues can impact relationships with peers, marriage, and family units. Lastly, I am certified in PREPARE/ENRICH for...
Is your relationship suffering because your and your partner don't agree on how to parent your children? You're not alone! That's a common disagreement between parents. I've been helping families overcome these conflicts for over 20 years. In addition to being a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I am also a seasoned parent. I'm able to blend my extensive training and education with real life...
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions th...
I am a licensed psychologist living and practicing in beautiful Denver, Colorado. I provide a safe and supportive environment to explore the problems and issues most important in your life. I am a founding partner of Taking Shape Counseling and Wellness. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the areas of anxiety and trauma. I am fully trained in EMDR, and I work with all types of anxie...
Whether it's individual, couples, or group therapy, I strive to be a therapist who is challenging and direct without being judgmental; is open-minded and encouraging of my clients to explore options in their lives that may be different than my own or others around them. I am someone who doesn't rush to diagnose and pathologize, but rather to understand. And specifically and most importantly, I...
Narkia M. Ritchie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has provided therapy in private practice and outpatient settings, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs providing individual, couples, family, and group counseling. Narkia believes that people have the inherent capacity to change and focuses on effective solutions that help client's lead a more...
As a psychologist, my goal is to provide support that is reflective of what you need for where you are along life's journey---addressing the challenges that exist in your present moment. Many of our most common struggles (eg. depression & anxiety), I believe, are the result of mental frameworks that we have developed, that are rigidly in place, & through which we filter, interpret, & make sense...
Feeling discouraged? Counseling can help when things get rough. I work with adults, teenagers, couples, and families who are ready to feel joy again. Counseling isn't supposed to be a dreadful process. Think of therapy as the opportunity to finally make those changes, finally learn how to communicate, or finally gain control over your fears. Together we can roll up our sleeves and get you back ...
My hope for working with the clients I do is to help them with insights and tools for whatever isn't working in their life in order to empower them to have the most effective experience in life that they can. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been certified for the last 7 years. I have been involved with treating addiction and mental health on and off for the past 16 years. I...
You may be experiencing symptoms that are clearly a signal that it's time for positive change in your life and I am here to help you experience that change and growth in your life. I utilize an integrative approach for counseling and relapse prevention. This includes cognitive-behavioral tools, family systems approach, and hypnotherapy as appropriate. If stress, anxiety and/or depression are al...
I have been a Christian Counselor for over 35 years. Additionally, I have worked for the State of Florida for over 10 years as a counselor for troubled teens and families. I founded and started Living Sanctuary over 25 years ago. Through this time, I have pastored, counseled, and helped transformed many lives through God's word and love. Importantly, I am is a certified christian counselor and...
At Center Point, our mission and our success has been to strengthen the lives of students and families. Every year we reach thousands of students, children and families through our counseling, mentoring and prevention programs. Whether it is counseling an individual or a family in crisis, or training a mentor to guide a child struggling in school, we're there. Licensed mental health clinicians...
I am a New York State licensed psychologist with extensive experience in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based approaches. I work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, adults and families. I provide time-limited, goal-directed and structured treatment. My approach is collaborative, respectful, compassionate and logical. I...
