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
It can be painful to struggle with issues and wish that they might somehow disappear. I understand how these issues can sometimes make you feel your life is stuck and that they can prevent you from living or enjoying your life more fully. I also know how difficult it can be to seek help or talk about these issues. This is why it is my approach to get to know each client and find an individualiz...
For nearly 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside individuals, families, and couples in a variety of mental health settings targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I have experience in crisis stabilization, outpatient psychotherapy, residential treatment and community mental health. My theoretic foundation mainly draws from Psychodynamic Theory,...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three licenses to practice in Mental Health and the Addiction field. I specialize in LGBTQ issues. I provide individual, couple, family and group treatment modalities. We are located on the East Side of Providence, RI (near Miriam Hospital). I have worked in agencies as an administrator of services and quality management with all hospitals within RI. ...
The purpose of counseling is to alleviate your need for counseling! I am a cognitive-based therapist who will work to help you separate your "sense" from your "nonsense" and help you realize that you have the ability to make self-enhancing choices. As a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team member for State of Nebraska for over 20 years I am comfortable working with first responders a...
Hello and welcome! I treat adults and adolescents seeking help on a wide range of issues. I believe that clients have the ability to choose how to resolve their own problems and can make their own decisions with my assistance as a facilitator of change. As a counselor, I help facilitate greater self-awareness and insight for my clients through their life experiences. This newly acquired insight...
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing environment in which to explore your story and build on your strengths? I use a blend of psychodynamic theory and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you identify areas of concern and create long-lasting change. I'm LGBTQ affirmative with several years of experience at the Los Angeles LGBT Center in Hollywood. Before becoming a therapist, I was a professio...
I have over 23 years working with people, who struggle with chemical dependency, codependency, depression, anxiety, anger, dysfunctional relationships, marital discord, family of origin issues, internet porn, pervasive negative patterns & phase of life problems. I work as an empathic guide by meeting you were you are, listening to your story, & creating attainable goals that fit into your life....
One day I woke up, ready to explode as I put my feet on the floor. I realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of just going through the motions each day. I felt alone and misunderstood. I realized that I needed to get some help with getting through this. I was letting everything that I have been holding in take me and my life over. Do you identify w...
We are humans of connection and our development can be burdened by the moments of disengagement. I truly believe in the ability of the individual. Many of the obstacles in our lives are either created or transformed by the circles we hold. From the family you may have to the one you may have come from, from the friends in your surrounding, to the partner you share your life with. We attract wha...
Sierria Coleman is a practicing Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago providing psychotherapy for individual, couples and families. She is currently working on her PhD. in Health Psychology investigating the physiological impacts of pervasive trauma, stress and neighborhood effects of prolonged exposure to violence. Her clinical work includes : management of Trauma, Depression...
One of the hardest parts of the therapeutic process is choosing the right therapist for you, and I hope to join you on your journey towards greater self-understanding, compassion, and insight. Many people come to therapy after experiencing emotional distress that has led them to feel overwhelmed and as though they have lost direction in, and control of, their life. In a safe and non-judgmental...
Accepting new clients I know that making the decision to find a person to speak with is an extremely personal and intimate one. Once this decision is made then comes the search to find the "right" person and this may not be an easy task. I want to reassure you that I understand this and strive to create a relaxed and welcoming environment. I feel the development of a trusting and respectful...
Do you worry that you're too sensitive? You may be thinking: "I need to toughen up, I wish I could turn my feelings down a notch, Why can't I just get over it?, Why does it seem like I struggle more than others?, I feel so overwhelmed, or there must be something wrong with me." If you feel any of these ways, I want you to know that you're not alone, and you're not broken. In therapy, you’ll...
I believe something very powerful happens when a person gives themselves the space to slow down, connect, and be vulnerable. This can result in living more authentically and fully--whether life is smooth or you're surrounded by pain and suffering. I believe emotional healing is possible and desire to help facilitate clients' processes as much as possible. Together, we will create and work towar...
This prompt says to "Imagine your ideal client." That seems...off. To imagine an "ideal client" would set us up for failure. Any client is an ideal client. You are an ideal client. Therapy is a conversation. But not polite conversation. You can go anywhere for that. Therapy is a real conversation. Let's get real. Or virtual - I also offer videoconferencing / telehealth services via a secure...
