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
If you feel stressed, worried, overwhelmed, or negative, I can assist you to access clarity, confidence, and peace of mind & heart. If you are overweight, I can assist you in feeling comfortable and safe in your body at the weight that works for you. If you are in pain, I can guide you to release the contributing emotions and experience peace & comfort in your body. If you smoke and want to qui...
Repair Your Subconscious, Reclaim Your Mind. I target removing the barriers to the mind's own ability to self-heal. Relief begins 1st session; short treatment period. Primary issues resolved (*particularly when traditional talk-therapy/ EMDR have failed): Chronic anxiety~ Codependency ~ Core fears: abandonment /being alone/rejection ~ Perfectionism/ constant self-criticisms/ self judgement ~ Fe...
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and young adults. These life phases are times of constant transition. We're trying to find a sense of belonging, striving to do well in school/work, all while figuring out who we really are and who we want to become. Balancing all of this can be overwhelming, especially when things happen in life that are beyond our control. We can all use a little extra...
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults, especially boys and young men. I am particularly adept at helping young persons to address issues related to peer and family relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, identity/self-image and launching. I also relate very well to energetically/emotionally sensitive boys and young men, and truly enjoy working with teens an...
Change starts with just one step in the right direction. However, the right direction can be hard to find. Therefore, the very first step often involves asking for help. With help from a compassionate, skilled therapist in a safe environment, internal and external obstacles are removed, balance is established and confidence grows. Then, the right direction becomes more clear and the next step i...
As people, we often build walls or layers of stone as a protection to life's sometimes rocky terrain. In therapy, I offer safety, compassion, empathy, and deep listening in an almost sacred way for softening to occur and healing to begin. It is an honor to witness this process. You may be feeling stuck, wanting more peace and joy, or desiring clarity, meaning and purpose in your life. Whatever ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 + years experience in providing individual, family and group therapy within the juvenile justice system, foster care/home-based, mental health, private practice, and military settings. I have provided support to at-risk adolescents and their families from diverse backgrounds in health care, private practice, and outpatient sectors. I have successfu...
"There is no greater journey than the one you take to discover all the mysteries that lie inside you." - Michelle Sandlin The journey towards healing starts with one courageous step. As a counselor, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can take those steps towards hope and increased clarity. My approach to counseling includes the whole person. I use mindfulness in...
Therapy with me is a place where healing and positive change can take place. My initial approach is to get to know you and understand what brings you to me. In the safety of my office, I'll help you to gain insight into yourself and your problems. Then, I'll help you develop coping mechanisms for what brings you pain and struggle. I'll help you identify strengths and gain confidence. And I'll h...
You're an amazing mother, wife and friend. At work, you have all the success and you crush every goal you set your mind to. You second guess yourself when you sit at tables that weren’t built for you. But something is missing in your personal life. You come from a difficult upbringing. One filled with chaos- you never fit in anywhere. You pray, journal & read devotionals, but something is still...
How can I help you? Let me pour you something warm to drink and let's talk. I want to help you achieve whatever life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible. Simply put, I don't believe that therapy has to be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (any maybe a deep breath) to contact me. I believe one of the...
You've had to step up time and again, doing whatever felt necessary to "keep things together." Your sense of responsibility, your concern about your impact on others, and your ability to anticipate problems others don't recognize are strengths . . . but they've come at a cost. I work with individuals who grew up with a parent or sibling with addiction/mental illness, those grieving losses, and...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing services in community mental health programs and private practice settings. My practice incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness based techniques to assist you in managing a wide array of challenges including depression, anxiety, anger, life transitions, career and academic issues, family/relationship proble...
I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Iowa and completed the Internship in Clinical Psychology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. I also completed training as a psychoanalyst at the Institute for Psychoanalysis, Chicago and at the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute. I work with individuals and couples who present with a wide variety of clinical problems, both ac...
My practice has current openings for adults in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing mood and relationship difficulties. I help my clients to better understand patterns in their lives and use this insight to initiate changes in mood, intimacy and connection, and ways of managing difficult emotions. The process of growth and healing is tied into the relationship between therapist and client. Th...
