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
I provide psychotherapy primarily for adults, in a solution focused manner. I facilitate a person's ability to understand circumstances, their strengths, and coping skills. I help a person consider life changing decisions, and explore positive growth. I work across emotional, health and developmental challenges, using the approach that best matches the person's needs. My goal is to provide a sa...
I enjoy working with people and helping them better understand and cope with life challenges in the pursuit of healthy living. I am comfortable treating issues of family relations/conflict, mood disorders, grief and loss, as well as an array of adolescent issues. My strengths are looking at each individual and connecting their stories in the effort to find wholeness. I have been a licensed soci...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy? Perhaps you've had some recent challenges. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Are you eager to feel better, but not sure where to start? I’m here to help! I know it can be a little scary to start therapy and share your challenges with someone you just met. I totally get it! That's why I provide a compassion...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy located in Westlake Village. I have experience and great interest in working with and empowering, children, adolescents, adults and families. I began my career working with young children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and other related childhood disorders. Since then, I have expanded and continued my work w...
One's perspective is shaped over a lifetime through various experiences. My perspective and passion for helping others was shaped over the years by understanding my own struggles and personal development. Additional experiences, such as being married over 37 years, parenting experience, 30 years of ministerial work and more, have influenced my perspective on life and people. These experiences, ...
BIG CHANGES HAPPEN. I help people adjust to change by developing their own inner-strengths. Using openness, respect and humor in a relaxed setting, I tailor my approach to fit each individual client. People have the ability to make positive changes and I work to help identify & navigate the steps necessary to achieving those changes. I utilize techniques that not only have a lot of evidence to...
I love working with the "littles" (children 5-10 years old)! They are one of my favorite populations. I enjoy helping them learn how to manage their emotions, control their behaviors and build self confidence by improving their behaviors. It is my goal to help them grow and engage in a big world that is not always set up for them. I work with families to help them open up communication, parent...
The good news is you do not have to worry or struggle alone. Let's work together to create positive changes in your life that can endure even when times get tough. Using evidence-based treatments, including EMDR and DBT, I can help you work through trauma and PTSD, as well as depression, anxiety, and family or relationship issues. I am also trained to use the developmental needs meeting...
Hello and welcome. I offer authentic, collaborative, compassionate and strengths based counseling services for individuals, couples and families. Common challenges I work with include identifying and reducing unhelpful patterns, difficulty with stuckness and making positive changes happen, ongoing sadness, loss (e.g. job, partner), loneliness, excessive worry or simply trying to cope in an...
Navigating life transitions is not always a straight-forward road and it helps to have a road map and at times, a traveling companion. The truth is that all people have moments in life when they need the support of a trusted person who can help think through and strategize ways to build the life that they want. As a social worker of 19 years with expertise in life transitions, relationships,...
**Video sessions offered** When feeling the need for help emotionally, reaching out for support can be very difficult. This is why my main objective in working with clients is to make them feel comfortable and understood. Often times, we deal with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, health issues, etc. without much emotional support, which is ironically when it feels we need it...
Life is hard and we sometimes need someone to walk with us through it. My passion is for women and men troubled with relationship issues or who struggle with depression and anxiety which can manifest in a number of ways including self harm, low self-esteem, eating disorders, and panic attacks. I get excited to work with couples helping them build intimacy and understanding of themselves and one...
**ACCEPTING NEW DAYTIME CLIENTS- IN PERSON & TELETHERAPY** I can help you uncover your inner strengths and develop new skills so you can experience a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We will work to gain a deeper understanding of how beliefs, thoughts, emotions and behaviors are keeping you from experiencing the self confidence, peace of mind, and joy that you seek. My areas of expertise...
Relationships are vital to becoming a whole person, including your relationship with yourself. But quality relationships don't happen by accident. Real love is built the old fashioned way - through hard work. Whether you're struggling with how you view and treat yourself or struggling with others, therapy is a wise investment and can help you learn to manage the very best of who you are. This...
One of my favorite quotes is by the late Magda Gerber- "We all need someone who understands." As a clinician that has worked with a variety of mental health and familial issues, I can attest that the most important part of the therapeutic process is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I prioritize that relationship and always aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space for ...
