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
If you're a young adult feeling stuck, hurt, or overwhelmed -- especially in this season of COVID-19 -- I'm here to help. I specialize in working with people ages 18-35 who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, or grief/bereavement. If you're ready to put in the work to understand yourself and make changes to create a better life, I'm ready to provide you with guidance,...
Bagby Therapy, LLC
Richmond
Virginia
Bagby Therapy, LLC
Richmond
Virginia
My name is Dr. Tonia J. Bagby, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a small private practice in Richmond, VA. My goal is to provide affordable psychotherapy services to individuals who would like to work on life issues such as: depression, anxiety, grief & loss, active duty or Veteran related concerns, PTSD, trauma (i.e. sexual assault, domestic violence) and LGBTQ related issues. I h...
Janette Yoo
San Diego
California
Janette Yoo
San Diego
California
My name is Janette Yoo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is bilingual in English and Spanish. I have experience working with children, teens and adults. I enjoy working through anxiety, ADHD, behavior modification, depression, grief and loss, life transition phases and trauma. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership that can be used as a tool for...
Have you put your dreams aside or hold back in expressing yourself for the fear of being a burden/shaming those around you? Feel like chasing time while you attempt to be wife, a mother,a career woman, all while trying to keep the best daughter award? Do you notice yourself using self-sacrifice as the currency to get the love you deserve? Many Filipino Women hold traditional cultural dialogues ...
Wakela Porter
Atlanta
Georgia
Wakela Porter
Atlanta
Georgia
Have you been thinking about starting therapy for awhile? Haven't been feeling like yourself lately? Are you feeling depressed and or anxious and you don't know why? Do you feel like you haven’t recovered from the breakup of a relationship? Are you a couple whose relationship is currently struggling? We often have an idea of what our best life would look like but need the tools and support to g...
My passion is helping people live their best lives. I enjoy helping people learn to relax, cope with challenges in a healthy way, and enjoy life. Most of the discomfort we experience is due to our own thoughts. I help individuals identify maladaptive thoughts and behaviors as well as past experiences that are continuing to affect them today. I am also a trained yoga instructor and I help...
"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way, things I had no words for." - Georgia O'Keefe. Are you looking for a way to express & process your past experiences or current life circumstances? As a survivor of childhood sexual assault & trauma, I began my own healing journey more than 18 years ago. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I discovered...
You're feeling blocked; emotionally or creatively. You're worried about the future and wanting to feel like you again. You are ready to let go of all that no longer serves you so you can freely move forward in your life and live up to your highest potential. Whether this is a solo journey, or includes your partner, you are ready to evolve. Using a variety of modalities, I can adjust to your...
My ideal client is someone who has difficulty making sense of their emotions but has a willingness to learn about them. I love working with people during the "transitional" phases (ie. going to high school, college, getting married, losing a loved one, having a baby, etc.). I fancy helping others "make meaning" of their lives in transition. I also enjoy working with people who have experienced...
The focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I help individuals focus on the Solution. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances and wanted emotions. I am able to help you recover...
I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals who feel stuck in a particular place. Often these times are during a transition phase of life coupled with some grieving for a particular phase of life being left behind. I have a natural curiosity for why people do the things they do and this helps me to be inquisitive yet not judgemental regarding a person's behavior. I have a strong faith base...
Compassionate, empathetic therapist who can assist youth, adults, couples and families in creating the best versions of themselves. I have 20 years of experience working with youth, families and individuals who are struggling with mental illness, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, direct and secondary traumatic experiences. I have spent my career focused on behavioral health and helping...
Richard David Bograd
Chicago
Illinois
Richard David Bograd
Chicago
Illinois
I have expertise in treating and supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with cognitive, academic, and social-emotional challenges. Many of my clients present with complex and coexisting conditions, which require a novel, collaborative, and individualized approach. Some of the challenges and presenting problems that I treat include: • Attention issues • Executive Function / Organizat...
"CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOU CHANGE YOUR WORLD" – NORMAN VINCENT PEALE - Willing to seek answers is one of the first steps in healing the soul. The most resilient individuals have traveled through the Darkness. Knowing your strengths will help you explore options for change. I have witnessed firsthand what mental illness can do to an individual and the family. The power of positive thinking,...