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
Good therapy isn’t magic or “a quick fix”. Good therapy is finding a way to connect intentionally and work to build a healthy relationship of trust, respect and practical action. I offer an opportunity for my clients to be known. Often I work to challenge my clients to face the reality before them, encourage my clients when they are discouraged, and motivate my clients to be the best version of...
I am a licensed MFT with a combined thirty years of experience with children, teens and families in both private practice and in schools in Marin County. I am a compassionate and caring therapist who integrates therapeutic approaches based on client need. While I have received training in various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma based, and neuro-science therapy, my work is...
It can be difficult to watch your child suffer. It is even more difficult to decide that you can't help and need to bring in an outsider. From the age of 11 on, children begin navigating more complex emotional lives. It can be difficult to deal with these big feelings when you don't have the vocabulary or tools to communicate what's going on. When your child speaks through behavior instead of...
Welcome! Bienvenidos! Has life thrown you an unexpected curve ball? By reading this, you have already taken an active step towards your healing journey. Here, we work collaboratively. I incorporate research based practices to meet your needs. If you have experienced a sudden stressor, struggling with hard transitions, and/or are looking for a nonjudgmental environment to make sense out of thing...
My goal as a clinician is to help you learn the strategies and techniques you need to cope with whatever brings you to my office. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather try to tailor my methods to my clients' needs. Primarily, I work with children, parents, couples, and individuals and have extensive training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders,...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who values the importance of creating a warm, non-judgmental and meaningful therapeutic experience that is the best fit for you. I aim to help you feel more in control of your life and goals by collaborating together to gain insight into your concerns, decrease stressful feelings, change dysfunctional patterns of thinking and behavior, and improve coping...
For more than a decade, I have been working with teens and young adults with a variety of needs including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, sexual identity concerns, body image issues, bullying, academic rigors, and peer pressure. I believe in providing an environment of understanding, encouragement, and hope to help you work through overwhelming, stressful, and confusing life...
Acknowledgement is the first step in making a change and it is important to choose a therapist who is right for you. I believe in assisting you with issues that you identify as problematic and provide unbiased support necessary to achieve change. Talking to a therapist provides you an opportunity to be heard without judgement, which is not always possible when talking to friends and family. I...
Asking for help in a society that prides its self on self-sufficiency and 60-hour workweeks can be a little unnerving to say the least. Admitting to yourself that you need help and cannot handle everything alone is something we are taught to view as weakness or failure; which makes looking for a therapist upsetting to some. However, if you had high blood pressure, you would seek out a doctors h...
We all struggle with various issues in our lives, anxiety, depression, relationships and family, just to name a few. I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years of experience helping my clients to make positive changes in their lives. This begins with gaining an understanding of how our thoughts and our feelings effect the way we deal with our personal challenges. I will work with you...
It is a gift to witness and collaborate as my clients experiment, test-run, practice, and play. My style is warm and I occasionally attempt humor. It takes bravery to enter into conversation about change, much less try on new behaviors. Common topics I work with include: cultivating satisfying relationships, life transitions, anti-oppression, stress, anger, grief, sexual and gender identity,...
Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. Let's face it- life can be hard. We are often faced with challenges that are outside of our control. Together we will identify factors within your control and discuss ways to make positive changes in your life. Using a strength-based solution-focused approach, we will strive for personal growth and healing. Concepts from cognitive...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience and my goal is to provide you with a friendly, empathetic environment to facilitate change and empowerment in your life, providing the tools you need to reach your goals. Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need help transitioning from one stage to another or to overcome obstacles in life. We get stuck in patterns of...
I am a Clincial Social Worker with twenty years experience suppporting those with life struggles. These struggles encompass depression, anxiety, stress, grief/loss, chronic pain, trauma, substance use, and relationship issues. During my professional practice I have utilized cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and have worked with individuals, couples and...
I understand that starting therapy requires courage. My study of psychodynamic theory has allowed me to understand the complex ways in which childhood experiences shape the way we look at the world. I want to help make sense of the ineffable. So many patients have described feeling like they are "missing something". I have noticed that more often than not, what is missing are lost parts of the...
