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
People's lives are full of change, transitions and evolving relationships. It is natural to feel ungrounded or stressed during these transitions. Whether you are depressed, anxious, or experiencing challenges in your relationships, my aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment to facilitate exploration and strengthen self esteem and relationships with family, friends or professional...
At times, life can be a challenge, making us feel emotionally depleted, frustrated & hopeless. As a licensed therapist, I can help you navigate the different roadblocks that are interfering with your happiness. These issues may be related to depression, anxiety, relationship challenges or life transitions. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment where together we can develop...
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to cre...
Are you stressed by life, overwhelming feelings, illness, relationships, and/or lack of connection to others/Self/God? I meet you as you are, with presence, compassion, and hope. I help shine a light of awareness onto patterns you no longer want. I help you befriend your shadow - the parts of yourself you don't yet accept. I join with you in a therapeutic relationship to increase connection and...
I believe that we are all placed in a specific place and time for a greater purpose. Life is hard and many of us lose our way and this leads to confusion, lonliness and often we develop addictive and maladaptive behaviors to deal with our issues. Our issues are real but we go about solving them in a nonproductive way. I help a client look at alternative ways of living often pulling from his...
People seek treatment with me to identify and work through what is keeping them stuck and often in emotional pain and/or emotionally numb, and ultimately to live a more fulfilling life. Though we are all "wired" to adapt to challenges and move towards increasing well-being, this innate tendency not uncommonly gets “stuck". I use methods (EMDR, ACT or CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and...
Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein Anxiety, depression, grief and loss and a multitude of relational problems may be present during different times in our lives. As a licensed, marriage and family therapist I have the ability to meet you wherever you are in the life span process. As a certified expressive arts practitione...
Do you feel like you are going through life’s struggles alone, unsupported and with no direction? Balancing the demands of life, work or school in today's fast paced and changing world can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, lonely or even angry. As children we sometimes develop behavioral strategies to face life's challenges or trauma's that as adults, simply no longer ...
Is life too hard? Are you overwhelmed with uncomfortable emotions: anxiety, depression, anger, or are you just plain numb or disengaged? Have you lost your joy and passion for life? I help adults understand and connect with themselves and those they value. I take a warm collaborative stance using a combination of relational, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to help clients advance toward...
We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times. You might be feeling more anxious or depressed. Have you thought about your challenges a lot, tried harder, blamed yourself, or tried numbing or distracting yourself? Feeling stuck can be a disheartening and frustrating experience. Therapy can help you feel better. I'm a collaborative, interactive, and dedicated therapist. I'm trained in moder...
Are you completely confused as to why you're still single and wonder why you haven't met the right partner yet? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and making the same 'mistakes' over and over again, with each person you're with? Are you completely burnt out and frustrated with dating? Do you find yourself over-analyzing your interactions with the people you like - plagued by...
I have been an experienced psychotherapist in private practice with more than 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I feel passionate about helping people who feel stuck and unable to achieve their potential in their love and work lives. I help people find the courage to move from being blocked and in pain to living full, engaged lives. Helping people...
New Life Counseling Center is a progressive and inclusive Christian counseling center in Mission Valley offering individual, couples, family and premarital counseling. Our therapists consist of both licensed Psychologists and Marriage & Family Therapists in addition to qualified Marriage & Family Therapist interns. Some of our therapists also have degrees from seminaries and some are ordained...
I have been a practicing Mental Health counselor since 2006. My experience includes work with young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disorders who are struggling to make life transitions so many of us find challenging, (e.g. high school to post high school activity, college, employment and beyond). Collaboratively we work to develop positive decision-making skills,...
Everyone needs support sometimes; whether you have been through a major traumatic event, struggled with a personal issue most of your life, or would like to receive a little extra help coping with day to day stress. I became a therapist to empower people so that they are better able to live a healthier life. Licensed by the state of Washington and nationally, I am a mental health clinician. I...
