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 somatically-focused therapist, iRest Level 2 Meditation Teacher and life-long dance artist. I have worked as a healer in both community centers and privately throughout Chicago providing body/mind connective therapy in support of recovery from the effects of chronic mental dis-ease. My creative therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-focused healing and the belief that each individual...
My focus is on helping clients in the healing process. I address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, marital discord, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, abuse, child conduct issues and a many other emotional, behavioral, social and family issues. I would be honored to work with anyone who is experiencing difficulty in life and help them learn and develop different ways to cop...
Sometimes life may be moving too fast and adjustment to these unexpected changes can be difficult. When these challenges and undesirable stressors occur, we may need a little extra support and clarity. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse histories, issues with self-esteem, work/family related stress, and various other issues. I am a...
Have you struggled to make changes that you know would make you feel happier, healthier, and more fulfilled? I hope to help you clarify how you’d like to think and feel about yourself and life, identify obstacles that stand in your way, and learn real ways to make your goals a reality. I use a strength-based approach that trusts in your inner resources and in our innate ability as humans to hea...
Charissa specializes in kids and adolescents using play therapy, equine therapy, EMDR, and Theraplay. She is a Registered Play Therapist. She also works with trauma, attachment, and relationship issues across the lifespan (children through geriatric stages). Charissa uses EMDR, experiential therapies, and attachment focused talk therapy to work with a wide range of clients. Her passion is to co...
I maintain a small, personal, personable practice serving the Seven Hills, Anthem and Green Valley communities. My commitment is to be responsive, supportive, straightforward, and effective, utilizing time-tested therapy approaches and the practical wisdom gained from working together with people for 25 years now. My focus is to help people conquer depression and anxiety and to help them embrac...
Discouraging symptoms and behaviors are indicators of distress, but don't have to define you as a person. We will build upon your strengths while gaining an understanding of what you are struggling with in our work together. We will focus on self-awareness while looking through a lens of compassion. Getting to know your thoughts, feelings and body more intimately can lead to living the life you...
I believe that people need other people. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment when it is needed the most. Therapy can provide a beneficial setting to those who are struggling, suffering or need a place to talk. Together, my clients and I work to address difficulties and find ways to achieve a healthier future. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has had experience...
Monica Mills has over 15 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. She uses empirically-supported techniques that are tailored to each individual and family with whom she works. Monica understands that the specific challenges faced by youth must be considered within the context of one's family, school, and the larger community and culture, and her work is employed within t...
It would be my honor to help you, help yourself, to the life you desire and deserve but have been struggling to achieve. If you are ready for true and lasting progress in meeting your goals to overcome your hurts, hang-ups and habits then I can help you! I enjoy working with anyone motivated for change and searching for ways to make it happen! Let me help you start to heal and then go beyond to...
Since graduating from New York University with an MSW degree, I have been working as a psychotherapist. My clinical approach combines cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based process to trigger goal-oriented actions. I am DBT informed and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have extensive experience with individual, family, couples, and group therapi...
Finding the right therapist can be challenging! Here's what I can tell you about my practice that will hopefully make your search a little easier. I provide the non-judgmental, trusting environment necessary to explore vulnerabilities & foster healing. I have had success working with clients of all ages (6-94) & from various backgrounds. I've had psychoanalytic training & am also well-versed in...
Being sexually frustrated can lead to resentment, anxiety, depression or a feeling of hopelessness. You’re here because you realize your sexual health is now having a negative impact on your mental health. The thought of talking to friends or family is terrifying—it’s easier to sit in silence. Oftentimes, people come from a family or a community that’s not comfortable talking about sex, maybe y...
28 years experience as a Clinical Social Worker working with children, adolescents, adults, including geriatrics, with a variety of issues. Experience with acute and chronic problems with depression and anxiety, trauma, grief and codependency issues. Certified to work with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. I worked for 24 years in Community Mental Health and most recently worked fo...
Are you and your partner fighting more? Do you feel distant and disconnected, lonely and truly concerned about the state of your partnership? Has infidelity got you feeling angry, depressed or anxious and is this getting in the way of your daily life, depriving you of any joy and happiness? It's time to reach out and get some professional help because trying to figure out these kinds of...
