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 am a clinic psychologist with 20 years experience working with adults and adolescents in group and individual psychotherapy. I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. I believe therapy is about partnering with clients on a journey of self-discovery, developing realistic and achievable life goals using a mix of empirically-supported therapeutic approaches. Thes...
My approach to counseling includes client-centered support and practical feedback to help my clients find the clarity, emotional healing, and personal growth they are striving for. My focus is helping teens and adults with their desire for improved personal growth and self-esteem, and addressing their symptoms related to anxiety and depression caused by various life situations, such as family...
I am passionate about helping children, adolescents (up to age 21), and their families change through the use of evidence-based practices, as well as specialized treatment plans in order to give each individual and family a positive outcome. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, inattention, poor impulse control, or physical health problems (to name a few) and could ...
I have found through experience, that the clients I serve, lead demanding personal and professional lives, and hence seek fast paced, professional and high performing services through my practice. The counseling services I offer are backed by a decade of experience in the mental health field as well as in the fields of personal growth & development, health & nutrition, education, stress...
I have had much experience working with adolescents, adults, older clients, and couples. I use a variety of approaches derived from strength based, cognitive behavioral, ego psychological and family system theories I work with individuals and couples where there are family issues, workplace issues, discrimination based on color, age, or sexual orientation. I am particularly sensitive to...
My focus includes helping individuals work through phases of grief/loss a parent or partner, as well as the effects on providers whose patients have died. I also treat those struggling with imposter syndrome who are entering the work force or have established careers, as well as individuals attempting to adjust to new cultures. Other areas of focus include relationship struggles, anxiety & feel...
I'm a licensed professional counselor and work with clients to improve their overall quality of life. I believe in the power of the client-therapist relationship and empowering the you to create change. I work from a strengths based perspective while focusing on building a strong, empathic connection with my clients. I recognize the courage and strength it takes to reach out and seek help. Let'...
The first and most difficult stage of change is asking for help. Contemplating change is often harder than taking the actual steps in that direction. Most people are pleasantly surprised with the relief and energy that comes from beginning! I will walk you through your beginning and answer any questions you may have about the process of counseling and psychotherapy. I am licensed by the Board o...
Specializing in recovery management, I believe a new life without chemical dependency begins once a commitment to change and a desire to discover the true self is sought. Recovery support for individuals and families is my primary focus with studies showing positive outcomes increase with a continuum of care beyond initial treatment. Other issues addressed include anxiety, depression, trauma,...
My approach to therapy is both compassionate and empathetic. I believe we all have the ability to grow and change if we have the necessary support, desire and tools. Through the therapeutic relationship and process, clients can improve the quality of their lives by gaining a better understanding of themselves. My goal is to help my clients gain courage and self awareness to live life fully. My...
My goal as a practitioner, and the cornerstone of good therapy, is to foster a trusting, respectful, and collaborative relationship where clients can feel safe to sort through sensitive issues and make changes. For those reading, I honor your sense of purpose and your courage to take the first step. Together, we can team up to build skills, resolve concerns, and achieve mutually developed goals...
Everyone endures hardship and transitional difficulties, but making the call to a therapist's office is nerve racking stuff. Never been to therapy before? No problem. I work from your perspective, working on and talking about the topics you see relevant to your current life stressors. Don't let the licensure fool you, I see individuals, couples, and teens. I am a certified affirmative LGBTQ...
Do other therapists seem judgmental? Don't understand? Won't listen to you? If you need to talk about anything and everything, clients tell me I have a strong capacity for compassion, empathy, and care. At the same time, I’m forthright and candid. I see you and hear you—a whole person (body, mind, spirit) living in an interactive and interconnected world. I believe you're the expert in you--eve...
We are child & parenting specialists. Our practice only works with with families, teens and children (even very young ones under 6). Some of the issues we see are child anxiety, intense emotions, challenging behaviors, divorce in the family. We will help solve what's behind your child's anxiety, mood or bad behavior. Our focus is to help you and your kiddo fix the issues and get relief. By work...
The heart of my work with individual adults is to help you explore your inner emotional experience, identify negative, self-defeating beliefs and learn skills that will help you to respond, rather than react, to life situations. Our work together provides the space and guidance to develop greater self-awareness and compassion for yourself, while working through difficult issues of past and...
