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
Live your best life because you only get one. If your anxiety, self-worth, past trauma, and/or unresolved issues get in the way of you living a happy life, then reach out to take back control. I provide a collaborative approach in therapy, giving individualized "homework" to clients every session. Homework is intended to decrease symptoms, build insight, promote healthier behaviors, increase...
Can you relate to any of this? Feeling stressed and anxious on a daily basis. Beating yourself up because you're falling short of the high standards that keep you from being "good enough." Feeling trapped in your career or in your relationships and not knowing how to move forward. Wishing you felt more confident and empowered so that you could live your life truly on your own terms as opposed t...
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even desperate? Most of my clients come in already having to focus so much on others in their lives and have had little time to focus on themselves. Our work focuses on your life story and the unique context in which you present to therapy each day. I believe you are a complex human being and deserve to have a secure sense of confidence, peace, and...
I am experienced in assisting clients overcome their issues in weight management, chronic and acute pain, fears and anxieties, stress, habit control, bruxism (teeth grinding), unexplained infertility, trauma, insomnia, test anxiety and many physical issues - like IBS. My specialty is eliminating fears and anxieties by finding the core cause and working with clients subconscious to respond more...
I specialize in helping individuals and couples feel more grounded and successful in their relationships and lives. I believe relationship issues as well as common symptoms like depression and anxiety often stem from habitual patterns of relating that may have historical importance, but may no longer be useful to us. As new issues arise in our lives these habitual patterns and our own...
I aspire to create a space that is welcoming, safe and comfortable. My style is non-judgmental, empathic and introspective. My goal is to help you learn about yourself and how you relate to others so that you can make positive improvements that are lasting. Therapy can be challenging; but my belief is that through this meaningful work you will develop a deeper sense of self and awareness of...
People come to therapy because "something" isn't working for them. That "something" can be emotions that are off kilter, a troublesome relationship, or a life event that has thrown the mind and body, the entire person, out of sync. My clients and I look at issues deeply and take a positive and active approach to healing. I see individuals, couples and families. My ideal client is the person who...
I provide a judgement-free therapy environment. My clients set goals, work to achieve those goals and move forward with their lives. I want my clients to experience feeling empowered, in control and accomplished. There is no issue or circumstance we can't work through together. I have been working here in Portland for nearly three years- mostly with individuals, families and couples, who have...
I understand the decision to seek help can be a daunting one as there are many kinds of treatments for different kinds of issues. Successful treatment depends upon the relationship between you and your therapist. The quality of the alliance will contribute to improvement in your emotional well-being, relationships, career, and decrease in problematic behaviors. We will work towards developing...
Trauma and Grief Therapy are areas that I specialize in. I also provide Psychological Assessments for patients that need a psychological recommendation for their surgery. HIPPA compliant videoconference sessions help those who can't make it into my office. For the past 5 years, I have supervised and facilitated court ordered Domestic Violence, Child Batterers, Anger Management, and Parenting...
We all have times in our lives when we are not able to work through difficulties without help. I am devoted to helping people work through these challenges. Sometimes life changes bring up anxiety or lead to depression. But sometimes the cause of inner turmoil is not so clear. My therapy style has been effective at helping people overcome their obstacles, enhance their sense of self-worth, and...
Seeking professional psychological help can be a complicated undertaking. Some people seek help when in the throes of a crisis, others after a long time trying to fix something that is not right in their life. Family conflict, life transitions, relationship problems, anxieties and depression are some of the reasons people contact me for help. When people seek my assistance I try to understand a...
Are you having difficulties managing your stress and mood due to family, relationships, work, school or the daily grind of life? I utilize a counseling approach focusing on the present and the areas of your life you have the power to control. I will support you in the journey of gaining control of your mood, emotions, behaviors, thoughts, relationships, and lifestyle. I have a passion for...
For 23 years, I have been working with Individuals and Families in crisis. I also have a repertoire of techniques for Parents, and Couples. As a person centered (you drive the session), strength based therapist (we work from your assets and strengths) I utilize different approaches as best suits your issues or concerns. I use a wide variety of actual experiences, life examples, training and...
