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
Hello! My name is Michael Peachey, MAMFT and I am the founder of Shalom Counseling. Though I am trained to see a wide range of clients, I specialize in marriage and couples therapy as well as family therapy. I am excited to get to know you, and to work with you to come up with the best plan to tackle whatever problems you are facing in life! I do not specialize in simply "giving advice", rather...
Empowerment to live confidently in your identities begins with a trusting relationship. My work is to guide, mentor, and support you in your process of learning and using your own strength and wisdom. I specialize in centering and affirming the experiences of people of color, including those with LGBTQ+ genders and sexualities. I understand that oppressed identities inform our lives,...
As a Licensed Mental Counselor, I have worked in several different levels of care ranging from outpatient services, in-home therapy, residential and partial hospitalization. My experience has provided me with extensive knowledge in crisis management and effective treatment with a wide range of issues such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, OCD, impulsive behavior,...
Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in the beautiful city of Olympia, Washington. I specialize in individual and relationship counseling with adults. I address areas of self-esteem; depression/sadness; stress/anxiety; PTSD; grief/loss (including the loss of a pet); and life transitions; as well as nurturing personal and spiritual growth. I think belief systems are the...
As a psychologist, my aim is to help children, adolescents, and young adults meet their goals and make lasting changes. I am a licensed clinical psychologist at The Center for Stress, Anxiety, and Mood. I specialize in providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth and adults with a range of issues including anxiety (OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobia...
I enjoy working with adults, individually or in couples. Most of my clients struggle with anxiety or depression but I also have significant experience working with more severe and complex disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar. Therapy at it's core is about relationships. I suggest to my clients that when looking for a therapist they talk to 2 or 3 different therapists, to see who they fee...
"Come talk to me" was my thought while watching a TV program in which the person's health was affected by their ability to manage stress. If you find yourself struggling to manage stress and cope with life's challenges, come talk with me. Sometimes we can find ourselves depressed or worried. I can help. Together we can figure out new ways for you to manage feelings of sadness and worry while al...
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve worked with couples, families, children and adolescents, and groups. While I help my clients address the issue(s) they present when coming into therapy, I also help them learn new skills and ways of interacting with their environment that will help them resolve, and even avoid problem situations in their future. I’ve worked with a wide variety of present...
As a clinician, I value genuineness and authenticity. This forms the foundation from which I work with clients. I want to work with you to manage your chronic mental health issues, develop coping skills, work through trauma, and empower your authentic self. I do this in a variety of ways by enlisting your expertise on yourself combined with multiple treatment modalities tailored to your unique...
While trusting and connecting with those close to us is something that tends to bring joy, vibrancy, and sense of belonging, the complexity inherent in important and intimate relationships can often leave us feeling thrown off course, irritated and unsure. In trying our best to "get back" what was once there - unspoken compromises become the nature of discourse that all too often leave us feeli...
Are the challenges of everyday life becoming overwhelming? Are you having problems coping with relationships, intimacy, physical illness, aging, grief, or LGBT issues? You do not have to go it alone! With care and compassion I will actively listen to you, help guide you in better understanding your problems, and help you discover solutions. I am a social worker and health educator with over 30...
You've finally decided: you're tired of repeating the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, frustrated and disconnected. Sure, you've done well for yourself in a lot of ways. But then something happened that shook it all up. Maybe it was having a kid. Maybe it was a divorce - or a second divorce. Or maybe you just woke up one day with the realization that you're not showing up as who you want ...
Many people come to me concerned that therapy cannot work for them. They feel hopeless, or discouraged, or worried that they are beyond help. In fact, some have had previous therapy experiences that have reinforced these fears. If that is your experience, don't give up hope. We will work together to create a treatment plan tailored to address your individual needs. I am an active and engaged...
I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships in the Bay Area from a feminist, sex-positive lens. As a social justice advocate and founding Co-chair of the American Psychological Association's Consensual Non-monogamy Taskforce, I have considerable experience supporting the non-monogamous, kink/BSDM, TGNC/NB, and LGBQIA communities. I also offer support for individual...
I am only offering services virtually through telehealth options at this time. In our day to day lives, it can be difficult to notice when changes occur until we aren't able to do the things we used to be able to do with relative ease. Similarly, we don't always notice a shift in our mood and how that shift may be affecting our overall well-being. The cause for these changes can be various...
