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.
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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
Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step! Whether you are concerned about yourself, your child, a family member, or a friend, what has likely prompted the search that has brought you here is the hope that the quality of your life or the life of someone you love can improve. My approach is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and focuses not only on self-insight, but on translating insig...
Susan Millner uses a variety of evidence-based practices with a specialty in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Susan received advanced training in ACT in 2010 and immediately connected with it on both a personal and professional level. Since then, she has presented at a number of conferences focusing on ACT and provided supervision/consultation to therapists looking to learn the model. I...
Whether you are struggling in a current relationship or have difficult experiences from the past, I believe that our interactions with others inform how we view ourselves and how we function in the world. My approach is strongly relational. I believe healing is found in a meaningful therapeutic relationship and by examining relational patterns that exist in all of our lives. I work with...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who mainly utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients. My goal is to help people identify ways to alter their own thinking in order to improve communication and decrease feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, etc,. By utilizing active listening skills and applying different therapeutic approaches, I strive to help my clients...
"Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it" - Audre Lorde. I hope to build healing relationships with people who would like to build more connection, ease and freedom into their lives. I work relationally and through the body by building self awareness, doing standing and seated practices, and if appropriate, supportive touch. Somatic...
Ever feel angry, irritable, confused, or worried and not sure why? Drink a little more just to take the edge off? Feel run down or exhausted all the time? Have difficulty unwinding from work? Avoid social activities that you used to actually enjoy? Lose too much time to t.v., online, other mindless distractions? I help people feel a renewed sense of energy, motivation and peace within themselve...
If you've found your way to my page, you're likely looking for a shift in your life, relief, change, something more. I too have been in that place, not satisfied and pained. These times were the greatest access points I've ever had for a change into something better, beyond what I've known. I've been able to capitalize on these moments with help from others and have benefitted greatly. I want t...
Dr. Brenda Aranda works with a variety of conditions common to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 19-25) including depression and anxiety disorders, behavior problems, pediatric obesity, and trauma related concerns. Dr. Aranda has the ability to conduct psychotherapy and psychological assessments in both English and Spanish. Dr. Aranda is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, an Assistan...
PLEASE EMAIL OR SUBMIT WEBSITE FORM (DO NOT CALL) TO SCHEDULE INITIAL PHONE CONSULTATION ------ The Back Bay office is currently closed due to COVID-19. There is a waitlist for teletherapy at this time. ------ Are you looking to better manage your mood, anxiety, health habits, work identity, relationships, cultural or other adjustments? I'm passionate about collaborating with individuals who ar...
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself...
Drug and alcohol problems look as different as the people they affect. It could be a legal issue, like an evaluation or court ordered treatment. It could be managing a struggling family member. Maybe you've been to treatment multiple times and establishing sobriety is still difficult. I also work with those who experience stress related to other mental illness like anxiety, depression, ADHD,...
WholeLife Emotional Wellness offers a unique, transformative and healing experience. Our clinicians are not only here to listen but also to empower you with lasting results. Have you been to therapy before but had a difficult time maintaining changes? We are here to help in a safe and calming atmosphere. We focus on treating the whole person, not just one aspect of your life. WholeLife speciali...
ONLY PROVIDING TELETHERAPY SESSIONS AT THIS TIME. Is your way of handling things no longer working? Feeling exhausted? At times life can get difficult and we could all use a little help. No matter the issue I am here to provide that help. As your therapist, I can help by offering new approaches that leads to positive coping and healthy thinking. My goal is to help you achieve your personal goal...
People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks. I have over 15 years of experience helping people overcome such issues. I offer a balan...
We all come up against thoughts or experiences that push us to the limit of what is comfortable, urging us to dig deeper for a way to connect with a sense of meaning or purpose in life. These periods of transition threaten our regular patterns of being, and for that reason life can feel messy and downright frightening for a while. What may have once been a comfort can suddenly trigger sadness, ...
