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 licensed mental health counselor, certified Gestalt therapist, and a visiting faculty at a post-graduate psychotherapy training institute. I practice from a body-oriented relational and culturally sensitive approach, specializing in working with survivors of dysfunctional upbringing, acute and chronic trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Working from embodied relational approach, I view my client’...
***Not currently accepting new clients*** Unsure about therapy but notice that certain issues in your life keep recurring? Looking for someone to support you as you try to make sense of it all? Maybe your anxiety is starting to interfere with your functioning, or depression feels like it's weighing you down. Maybe there's a trauma in your past that you keep trying to suppress, but it keeps show...
Sometimes life gives us challenges that we are not meant to face alone. If you are struggling with fear, anxiety, sadness, confusion, feeling overwhelmed, pressure, or other difficult emotions and situations, I'm here to help. My goal is to help you live an authentic and fulfilling life that is worth living. I have specific interest and specialty in working with children, adolescents, and adult...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy for a variety of clinical issues from psychodynamic and family systems perspectives. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, abuse recovery (sexual, physical and emotional), relationship problems, adults and adolescents. I have a passion to work with hurting people and find it a...
You are much stronger than you think you are! I am encouraging, supportive, funny, and compassionate. By being down to earth and authentic, my style encourages clients to be more reflective about themselves and their relationships. Clients report a deeper understanding of themselves, their personal and relational patterns, and how to change them. Clients that see me gain insight into themselves...
Your anxiety is at an all time high. There are so many layers to it, so much stress, it's hard to concentrate. You may be using substances more to help forget about it all. Your anxiety leads to sadness, or frustration, or anger and it is relentless. If only there was a way to turn off all of the thoughts. It's affecting your relationships, your sleep, and your happiness. You may be thinking th...
*I only offer video sessions*Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and compassion. I work with people struggling with a variety of life issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, difficult life transitions, LGBTQ, sexual assault/abuse, gender identity, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Complex Trauma. I use evidence-based therapies with a foundation in Mindfulness (Acceptance and...
I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2014 and my undergraduate in social work from St. Cloud State in 2000. I also earned my certificate in play therapy from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2016. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health, school social work, and child welfare. I have spent my career working...
Good therapy should feel like a good match - you're inspired, excited, and look forward to diving into the issues that you want to solve. Also I embrace the idea of therapy being like work - it takes some commitment and an ability to roll up your sleeves after all. But unlike work, I see therapy as a place for having fun and if it's a good match you'll see that you and I could dig in together,...
I'm Liam, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago where I offer individualized therapy appointments. I chiefly use the methods of Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered talk therapy. I have always believed in idea that the foremost authorities on the inner workings of people's lives are themselves and additionally within each and every person i...
Whether an individual is seeking therapy to resolve conflict or stress in their lives or to better improve their emotional health and well-being, overcoming personal challenges such as anxiety or depression is an intimidating process, but I believe that everyone has what it takes within them to create change. I take a client-centered approach and strive to create a safe and secure environment...
With a warm, down-to-earth, and supportive style, I help clients work through challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, academic and career concerns, gender and sexual orientation questions, addictions, and OCD. Whether we are working to help you become more mindful, flexible and aware; reflecting on patterns that may be getting in your way; identifyin...
*Available for Telehealth for residents in California* Are you struggling with dating? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns in your relationships that don't seem to work? Is it getting hard to manage all the elements of your life? Sometimes life can be overwhelming and hard to manage. Dating can be tiring and difficult. At first you may push aside your own personal values in order t...
Distance therapy is available; live video, HIPAA compliant. In-person &/or telehealth options can help you change the outcome of your 'story' in a safe, holistic way, by gaining your own sense of protection and discovery by combining neurobiology (brain/body science) with ancient healing approaches. I address your whole self, often including body, thought, emotion, relationships, spirituality- ...
For 25 years, I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples and families to make changes in their lives and relationships. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that enables people to work towards solutions, develop coping skills and have a better understanding of the issues that interfere with self-esteem and a sense of well-being. My approach is eclectic using cognitive-behavioral,...
