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
The people I work with ask big questions: How do I want to live my life? How do I heal or integrate what I've been through? What do I want from myself and my relationships? What's a healthy boundary? Who do I want to become? How can I live out my gender and sexuality most authentically? I work with people who feel deeply and want a richer experience from their emotional lives without it...
I enjoy working with adult individuals who are seeking a Christian perspective. My clinical interests include depression, bipolar disorder, chronic mental illness, stress and anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, relationship issues, life coaching, personality disorders, and...
My ideal clients are those who identify as LGBTQIA+ or those who seek to better understand and support an LGBTQIA+ loved one. I am especially suited for supporting clients in the area of gender identity, with the majority of my clients identifying as transgender, queer, or nonbinary. I operate from a systems perspective and believe that familial affirmation is key to the mental health and...
When skiing, it is important to keep your weight forward; leaning in gives you control. The paradox is that very often our thoughts and emotions scream for us to do the opposite, to lean back, away from what brings us anxiety and fear. In life, like in skiing, leaning back is a natural instinct, but too often it serves only to diminish our control and take us in a direction opposite from the on...
I am passionate about working with young adults and individuals who are sorting out their identity, new job/college experiences, or changes in relationship or religious beliefs. It’s an honor to work with people who are interested in doing the difficult, yet rewarding work of self-discovery and healing. I find great significance in helping people find themselves in order to move towards healing...
Monica Guggenheim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families. Monica received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Michigan and her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. In addition to working at Playa Vista Mental Health, Monica leads various mommy and me groups at the...
( English | español ) My business remains open. Don't hesitate to contact me. I'm serving my clients via video or telephone sessions. I am William Conrad an experienced clinical social worker. I help individuals, couples and families improve their lives. Let me help you improve your relationships and your overall quality of life! I help people in a nurturing, non-judgmental manner. I can guide ...
My primary approach is to help individuals, couples and families recognize their strengths through a person centered approach. By helping clients recognize their strengths, we can work together to help improve overall well being, communication and attain goals that are identified. I have extensive experience with, but am not limited to, working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer...
I work with women and men who may be suffering in relationships due to stress, anxiety, depression or changes in life that have become overwhelming. My primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential space for clients who are ready to begin the process of healing. In this space we will develop a therapeutic relationship and begin to shift the mindset that has created suffering and move toward...
Helping adults, couples, adolescents, and families have more fulfilling lives is a joy and passion. It is important to show people you care by treating them with kindness and respect. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and survivors of stress-related trauma including emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect. As a therapist at a mental health hospital, I facilitated...
I work with individuals and couples across the sexuality spectrum, providing a safe space to explore sexual, relational, and life challenges. I offer empathic and non-judgemental therapy, where we will explore both your struggles and successes, learning together how you want to move through life and relationships. I am trained in a variety of approaches, which we will utilize in whatever way be...
For over 25 years I have helped individuals make some of the most important decisions of their life. I specialize in helping you resolve relationship challenges as couples, co-parents, step-parents, parent-child, families, and divorcing couples. Sometimes this means strengthening the most important relationship--with yourself. I provide private counseling, coaching, personal growth retreats, an...
I am the founder and director of the Family Solutions Counseling Center. I have been providing counseling services for over 30 years to individuals, children, couples and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, learning disabilities, blending families, relationship skills and parenting. I also provide play therapy to children ages 3-10. In addition, in 1997- I...
"A year from now, you may wish you started today." - K. Lamb - Working with a therapist can help you foster insight, provide support, and build new strategies to identify and address the core issues that interfere with relationships and work. Therapy can increase the flexibility with which you think about and engage in your life. My intent is for us to create a reliable and safe environment in...
Relationships, communication, work, school, marriage, child-rearing, illness, and all stages of life can be very challenging at times. I am dedicated to providing a highly supportive atmosphere where solutions to these challenges can be explored and found with compassion and respect. I enjoy working with adults, couples, teens, and families to build stronger relationships and deeper...
