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
Are you struggling to feel connected to the world around you? Does your negative thinking get in the way? I am here to help you reach your goals and overcome any challenges you may have. Many of my clients enjoy incorporating mindfulness and yoga into therapy, however this is not something that is required in treatment. As a skilled and experienced therapist and professor of social work, I work...
Has your relationship been impacted by an affair, problematic pornography use, and one of you has trauma from sexual betrayal? Infidelity and betrayal trauma can turn your world upside down and make you feel like the rug has been yanked out from under you. I specialize in working with infidelity, betrayal trauma, and problematic sexual behavior. I have enjoyed working with individuals and coupl...
I view therapy as something that is necessary for mental wellness; a process that can be useful at different life stages, or during certain periods of high stress. I enjoy helping others navigate through the various challenges that life often brings. I work with adolescents and adults struggling mainly with anxiety, depression, and/or stress. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and...
I have worked as a clinician in the Santa Barbara community in various mental health settings with people of all ages. Working with someone who can accompany you through the challenges of confronting difficult material through a compassionate, caring, and authentic place can be the beginning of your healing and growth process. I work from this place to assist you in bringing forth what is...
Have you felt lost or stuck in your personal or professional life? Being your best can be hard, especially if you feel different, life isn't working out the way you planned, or the past won't leave you alone. But you don't have to do this by yourself. In therapy together, we start a process that explores your unique experience. I represent myself honestly to you and work to understand you hones...
I like to work with families, including children of all ages. I also work with individual adults and occasional couples. I also like to work with military families. I am also trained in EMDR therapy and have even tried some of this therapy style with adolescents. I am also trained in perinatal mood disorders. I am currently working on my endorsement for 0-5 years of age for family therapy. I do...
I believe in helping people find the best version of themselves. This can be challenging, especially when issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and poor communication get in the way. If you are struggling to feel like your best self, I would like to help you figure out why and help you make the changes you are looking for. I frequently work with individuals and couples struggling wi...
As licensed psychologists Dr. Cerda and Dr. Sniffin combine 37 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and clinical issues. With our team of mental health providers and support staff, it is our mission to provide excellent and ethical psychological services to our community. We can work together to help you understand and resolve challenges in your life, increase self-este...
My career as a marriage and family therapist has been dedicated to work with families; namely couples and children. A systemic lens of the world takes into account absolutely everything. I see you as more than just a person, you are part of a larger fabric; the family you were born into and as well as the one you make as an adult. This can include, but is not limited to, partnerships and marria...
I am committed to helping individuals connect with their unique and authentic selves. I believe we all deserve to live the best life possible. Engaging in therapy is a pathway to successfully living our best life. I am qualified to help with trauma, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders, family issues and life changes that occur with all of us as we transition and grow. I am able to prov...
The Family Counseling Center offers relief and support for those struggling with mental health concerns. We are not here to judge, to stigmatize or to discredit. Our clients are treated with their mental health concern being of the upmost importance. We are your biggest advocates and want what is best for you. Our team is here to listen. Set some time aside to speak with one of our highly train...
Just as a diabetic requires insulin and a person with vision impairment needs glasses, sometimes we benefit from emotional support to boost optimal brain health and function. Counseling is a safe, collaborative opportunity for you to take personal, self-care time assessing, processing and redefining your life. Learn to build skills to improve communication, social relationships, goal setting,...
I have been providing counseling services to adolescents and adults for over 30 years. I have extensive training in the treatment of addiction, trauma, PTSD and anxitey and mood disorders. Together we will determine your goals and my treatment approach will be based on where you are in your journey. I am not a therapist who will simply ask you "how do you feel?" I am very active. I can not do t...
Are you feeling anxious, angry, depressed, stressed, stuck, alone or misunderstood? Stressed by the impact of the Corona virus pandemic? Whether it's about loss, trauma, job, partner, school, friendships, children or aging parents, working with a psychologist can help. In the therapy process you can learn coping skills, safely express feelings, make changes and take action toward the kind of li...
Sometimes it's difficult to speak the words? Sometimes the answers are blocked or hidden? Most often the solutions you seek are from within and we can help you find them with guidance from...a Horse! Spring Reins of Hope (SRoH) is an EAGALA Model certified program (2007). We provide EAP/L (equine assisted psychotherapy/ learning) which is an experiential/ solution focused therapeutic model. EAP...
