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 love working with individuals, couples and families to help them find happiness, however they may define it. I have experience addressing a variety of problems including relationship conflict, depressed mood, anxiety, substance use, and severe and persistent mental illness. I also enjoy working with couples as they transition into new life stages such as marriage/commitment, parenthood, and...
If you're buried by the day-to-day stress of life, beat down by task lists or strained relationships, or if you've had some major event knock your life off balance, you may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry, trapped, or depressed. Too much negative stress, whether chronic or immediate, takes over our ability to cope and throws us into a negative spiral that is hard to recover from. There i...
You are entitled to the joy and freedom that comes from connected, healthy relationships. I want you to feel supported and empowered to think uniquely, make your own fulfilling choices, and pursue your inner creative and created intent. To those struggling in their marriage, I absolutely believe that with my help, you can find your way back to each other and regain that sense of intimacy and tr...
Pamela Schade, LPC, NCC, is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and is board certified. Pamela has 20 years of experience in assisting many people in need (children, adults, and seniors) who have struggled with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, low self-esteem, mental illness, grief & loss, trauma, and anger issues. Pamela earned her Masters of Science Degree i...
I work with a broad range of individuals throughout the lifespan including children, adolescents, college students, and adults. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a wide range of issues in psychotherapy including: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), behavior problems, social skills deficits, generalized anxiety,...
My approach to treatment is a supportive, validating and compassionate one, incorporating various styles of practice including insight oriented, relational, Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Each individual has his or her own needs and preferences. This could include either a goal specific, time limited treatment or an insight oriented approach in which the...
Are you feeling frustrated, lonely, overwhelmed, or depressed? Does it seem like there must be more to life than what you are getting? Sometimes we just feel stuck in our lives. Old emotional wounds or patterns keep nagging at us, keeping us from feeling free to live authentically. Relationships can be one the most rewarding or distressing parts of our lives. Changing the way we relate to...
Are you tired of having people tell you that you’re “too intense” or “too sensitive,” or that you “shouldn’t feel” a certain way about something? Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood by others much of the time-- including family? Do intense feelings sometimes leave you wanting to do something that will help you “escape” the emotional pain? What would it be like if you could spend time wit...
COVID-19 UPDATE: I want to help! I am accepting new clients. All sessions are video conference at this time, which are very easy to do! Are you ready to lead a more meaningful life but struggling to see the possibilities? Maybe you are longing to feel happy and wish you could experience joy again? Are you wishing for deeper, more intimate relationships? Struggling with work, school or health? H...
The Outpatient Center of Adam Ciccio, LMHC specializes in treating, children, teens, and adults with: Panic Attacks, Generalized Anxiety/Stress, Sports Performance, OCD, Body Image Concerns, Depersonalization, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress symptoms, Teen Issues, Racing Thoughts, and Social Anxiety. The Center follows a structured CBT treatment modality that is designed to produce measurable...
"The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered there is opportunity for growth." - Unknown. Asking for help can be difficult but is also courageous. Life can bring us many stressors and I am here to provide you with support and guidance. I am a fully licensed social worker with 30 years of experience. I specialize in working with depression, trauma,...
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been a practicing therapist and university professor for close to 30 years. My interests and specialties focus on couples and individual therapy. My clients are high-functioning and are generally experiencing life transitions, relational difficulties, communication issues, stress, career, or general life concerns. More often than not, clien...
Sometimes, when faced with many of life's challenges, we can find it difficult to reach out. Often fear or shame get in the way of asking for help. But there is hope. Working with a therapist, you can begin to feel validated and discover that you are not alone. Do you have a fear of abandonment or fear of intimacy? One or the other can mean you're either a Love Addict or Love Avoidant. I can te...
NYC Psychological Services, PLLC is a privately owned psychotherapy practice. Dr. Ivanov is a clinical director and licensed psychologist with an extensive expertise in couples' therapy. He also sees individual clients based on availability. Other staff includes licensed and pre-licensed clinicians supervised by Dr. Ivanov. Psychological and neuropsychological testings are available on a limite...
Are you stuck? You know when you are moving through life and suddenly encounter a particularly difficult milestone, one that has caught you off-guard, leaves you struggling, and with an overwhelming negative or confusing emotional state? Do these feelings keep you from getting to the next phase of life? Would deeper understanding and clarity on your blocks and underlying beliefs help you...
