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
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why is this happening? Is it always going to be like this? What can I do?” Do you feel anxious, sad or misunderstood more often than not? Maybe life seems easier and better for everyone around you. Maybe you're surrounded by people, but you feel alone. Maybe your relationships feel like a struggle to maintain. Conflict and discomfort seem like the...
I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Schaumburg. I am passionate about women's issues and I developed a therapy program for reducing postpartum depression while increasing the mother-infant bond for my clinical research project. I obtained an emphasis in Health Psychology that included training in hypnosis,...
Daily stressors of life can take a toll on anyone. No one is immune to stress and trauma which left untreated can lead to significant health related issues. Talking to a professional is not a sign of weakness. Things don't have to be wrong to seek extra help. I work with a diverse clientele from children to adults, refugees and immigrant population, children and families with problematic sexual...
Sometimes we just get stuck. And that can come in different forms: Maybe you're a new mom, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood and distant from the person you used to be. Or maybe you're a parent feeling stretched thin, struggling to balance it all, and wondering how to take care of your family and yourself. Maybe you're a young professional, passionate about your work but...
Hi and welcome to my page! My name is Stephanie Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on taking the first step towards a better you! Often times, the pressures of life, our core beliefs and societal influences can significantly impact our lives in an adverse way. As a result, we often get stuck in self-destructive cycles and lose hope that our lives can be...
"Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways." I enjoy working who are struggling to cope, adjust or heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality and/or family issues. I use a broad range of theory in practice to address client concerns and moving them into wellness. EMDR and Brainspotting therapies help with healing trauma -relation...
Are you going through a transition, suffered a loss, having difficulty managing stress or sensing a change is needed to feel more fulfilled? Are you struggling with a relationship or feeling overwhelmed and stuck in bad patterns that are holding you back from the life you want to lead? Are you ready to learn how to take back control of your emotions so you can live a full life and be the best...
I believe in meeting you where you are and empowering you to find your own solutions to issues such as depression, anxiety, and identity development. I foster a safe environment to process issues with relationships, grief & loss, and adjustment, through authenticity and congruency. Individuality is acknowledged and honored in our work together through the use of an integrated approach that are...
***Please note: My practice is currently full. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be added to a waitlist*** All of us have an amazing capacity for resilience and joy. It IS possible to mend a relationship or overcome significant setbacks or losses, manage symptoms, and live well. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults, adults, couples and families in times ...
I believe that each client is unique like are the reasons sought for healing. As Depth Psychotherapist (Bilingual Spanish), I bring my clinical experience to the field of Bach Flower Therapy by providing guidance and counsel to each client wanting to benefit from its applications towards finding psychological and emotional balance. I see my therapeutic role as co-creating a safe/caring space th...
On the outside, it seems like you have it all together. But, you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder. You don’t feel good enough, despite putting effort in everything you do. You work hard to be in control, and get anxious when things don’t go as planned. It is hard to ask for help, since you tend to put other people before yourself. You feel lonely and want to connec...
I'm glad you've found my page! If you're looking to develop tools to communicate better, combat burnout at work, and improve your connections with the people in your life, you've come to the right place. Maybe you'd like to improve your life balance through setting healthier boundaries and working through past trauma. Maybe you'd like to have your significant other understand you better or...
It can happen to anyone. Life is going along just fine, and then before you realize what happened, you find yourself in a tough situation you never expected. Coping with it has been far from easy, to say the least. You're not alone! If it's a traumatic event, if it's ongoing circumstances that impact your mood and overall functioning, perhaps I can help. I have specialized training in...
There is a common thread I see in many of the clients I work with. We are fighting to be good, to be honest, to be successful and yet we feel lost. Maybe you have done everything you thought you needed to do to be happy and you are still suffering. Maybe you feel you have to constantly perform in order to be accepted. Or maybe you wonder… if anyone saw the real you, all of you, would they stick...
Providing therapy for anxious "tweens", teens, and twenty-somethings for the past 21yrs. When one member of a family is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, or overwhelming stress, it can have a devastating impact on both the individual and the family members who love them. Therapy is designed to provide space and time to examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We work...
