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 Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, families and individuals. I have been working with families on Chicago's North Shore and surrounding areas, for over a decade. I am a trained play therapist in the process of becoming a RPT (Registered Play Therapist.) Although my training emphasized an Adlerian approach to therapy, I have a broad range of experience wit...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (VIA TELEHEALTH) - At some point in everyone's journey life becomes difficult to manage. Sometimes the difficulty in our lives is due to our own choices, the choices of those we love, or just the circumstances we find ourselves in at the time. Our aim is to be a place where those who are struggling and hurting can discover healing, reconciliation, freedom, and joy and to h...
You get attached to people very quickly because of your soft heart. You are loyal beyond measure, and do not give up on relationships easily. You are introspective and self-reflective, and end up taking more than your fair share of the blame for any problems. You are compassionate and empathetic, going out of your way to see things from the other person's point of view. You are kind and generou...
I offer couple's and individual counseling. For those who are curious, I am African American. As a couple, are you seeking help to resolve the continuing conflict in your relationship? As an individual, do you want to explore feeling angry, anxious, depressed, sad or overwhelmed? Are you challenged with understanding how to change the negative feelings, behaviors and events in your life? Explor...
Ellis earned an undergraduate in Psychology from Otterbein University, a Master of Science Degree in Human Development & Family Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Lakeland University. She has specific training working with parents, children 0-18 and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, developmental adjustments and...
( English | español ) I welcome the opportunity to help clients who are desiring to make life changes. Most people seek counseling when a major disruption happens in life and they can no longer function at the same level as before. I love this profession and look forward to helping you take a meaningful look at your life. At this time, I will be transitioning to a new practice by Nov. 1st. Call...
ALL IN OFFICE APPOINTMENTS FOLLOW COVID19 CDC GUIDELINES. We all face times in our lives where daily stressors or life challenges affect our ability to maintain a sense of well-being. Sometimes this looks like depression or anxiety or difficulty expressing our emotions in healthy ways. During these times you may need a professional to listen and help sort things out. I focus on building a...
I believe in the infinite power of therapeutic connection - a unique relationship which has magical power to create space where change and transformation can happen. My approach can be best described as a blend of client-centered philosophy (emphasizing unconditional positive regard and acceptance), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and acceptance and mindfulness strategies. My practice offers y...
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with children, adolescents and adults, providing a safe and caring environment. With more than twenty years' in the behavioral healthcare field, I have extensive training and experience working with a wide variety issues and disorders....
In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy didn't know she had the way back to Kansas with her all along. But she knew she had to find her way back home, so she had to start somewhere. The decision to begin therapy can feel like that, sometimes requiring a lot of courage. Like Dorothy in her quest to get home, being in therapy provides the opportunity to find something important and precious. It can help you...
I work with individuals and families providing supportive psychotherapy to address life transitions, anxiety, depression, loss and parenting challenges. In addition, I also provide individual and group supervision for therapists and psychologists. After working at Johns Hopkins Child and Adolescent Clinic and then at Children's National Medical Center in Outpatient Psychiatry, I have been worki...
Whether you are seeking change, personal growth, or working to overcome grief, anxiety or depression, I can offer a safe and compassionate environment for well-being. I practice Holistic Psychotherapy, which is a wellness model to address you as a whole person. Within the holistic practice, I emphasize positive psychology, awareness, and creativity. I am trained in Transpersonal psychology,...
After over 18 years of experience working with clients, I have come to view myself as my clients' guide through the emotional landscape of their lives. I am dedicated to providing my clients with a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment in which they can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Together we form a partnership to determine the direction required for a...
I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Anger Management interventions to help you improve your daily functioning. You will learn to tolerate ambiguity and ambivalence, make meaning from experience, and expand your understanding of self. If you are depressed, anxious or have issues with anger, I can help you. Many of the clients I work with are...
I understand that seeking therapy may be a very difficult process, however the gains can often times be limitless. If you are feeling stuck and interested in making some changes in your life or just need some support right now, this may be a good time to give therapy a try. It is very important to feel safe and connected to your therapist and I encourage you to shop around for the "best-fit". I...
