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 not taking new patients at this time. I specialize in helping individuals and couples of all orientations, face challenges, improve relationships and move through changes. I provide support, tools, increased self awareness, and communication skills, to help you on your path to a positive and fulfilling future. I believe you are doing the best you can with the resources you have available. ...
I am an independent dual counselor with over 7 years experience with both mental health and substance use treatment. I specialize particularly in dealing with trauma, impulsive behavior, and relationship issues. Gaining skill in managing these and other issues that effect your ability to build positive and effective relationships with others. My goal is to aid you in building a life you want, e...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families of all cultural identities. I I draw from a variety of perspectives to inform how I work with clients, and I adjust my approach based on the needs and goals of each client. I often work with clients suffering from mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. I also support clients around issues including life transitions, difficulties i...
All of us deserve to savor what life has to offer to the fullest extent possible. Many experience that journey as compromised by difficult transitions or painful circumstances in their lives, threatening to rob them of their joy. These blockages may come from events in the present such as loss of a loved one or a deteriorating relationship; or they may result from earlier events that have left...
At Headwaters Wellness, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, laid-back environment where you can share your story and find ways to heal and move forward. I work together with children, adolescents, women, and their families, creatively and holistically. What is your story? Are you looking to get back to your true self or reach your potential? Do you need help rewriting your story or...
Prior to becoming a therapist I spent 10 years as a first responder and 14 years in public service. Over the years, I have learned that no one is immune to experiencing life's difficulties. Nonetheless, there is no greater honor than to walk beside someone through their darkest moments. Most importantly, I pride myself on providing a safe, judgment free space, built on trust and adhering to str...
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience treating adults with serious mental illness and military service members. I work individually, with couples and in groups. I have experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. My practice has involved diverse diagnoses treating individuals with depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders. I'm...
What isn't talked about is repeated...In so many ways. We get stuck,whether this be specific behaviors, relationships, symptoms of anxiety or depression or substance abuse. Even, when we arrive at the awareness that we want to feel or be different. Our family experience and our experiences in our increasingly complex world, shape, without our permission, how we think and feel. Understanding the...
In private practice for over 25 years, I have provided services to children, adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with inner turmoil and the challenges of everyday life. I believe it is only by truly listenning to the bullied child, the nervous young man, the recently divorced woman, or the parents of an anorexic teen that a therapist can understand and provide the support and...
Is there a part of your life you would like to transform? Congratulations on having taken the first step by looking for help! Whether it's accepting the past, learning to live mindfully and finding joy and motivation in the present, coping with trauma or relieving stress, changing relationship patterns, or resolving family conflict, I would like to help empower you to achieve a greater sense of...
I am passionate about walking alongside hurting people as they courageously face life's challenges and heal emotional wounds. I believe people possess the strengths and abilities necessary to maneuver through painful life experiences and come out stronger and more resilient. I desire to provide a non-judgmental environment of grace, hope, and safety, so that the healing process can occur. I enj...
Are you overwhelmed by negative, spiraling thoughts? Do you feel disappointed and discouraged with yourself or your relationships? Your life does not look like how you think it "should" be or hoped it would be. Sometimes, despite all of our efforts, what we're doing just doesn't seem to be enough. I understand that feeling of "not enough," and I am here to help. Therapy will give you the tools ...
Struggling with parenting or your marriage? Experiencing stress, anxiety or depression? Not sure how to make that big life decision? We can help you sort through it, find solutions and feel better. Call 224-239-5359 for a 30 minute complimentary consultation. We provide a safe environment where you can be seen, heard and supported in the work you want to do. And at our practice, we take care of...
My joy in working with adults, is being a support for you when dealing with challenging life changes like the myriad of crises that ensued from the COVID19 quarantine of 2020 that had us all questioning the purpose of life. I enjoy building a trusting therapeutic relationship as I'm committed to support you in managing these problems and help facilitate change in order to relieve some stress an...
My approach to therapy is collaborative. Using a combination of psychodynamic, intersubjective and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I work with you to uncover long-established blocks and counterproductive ways of thinking about yourself and the world. The benefits this work yields are understanding and mastery over the issues which caused you to seek therapy and the ability to maximize your ful...
