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
My approach is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that takes client goals and utilizes techniques to accomplish the desired objectives. It is a collaborative, reality-based method informed by mindfulness and life-coaching strategies. This is a holistic approach and often short-term. Many clients meet with me for 6-12 sessions before they reach their goals. I encourage and assign homewo...
The most important aspect of my work - and its deepest expression - lies in listening. My job is to "hear" you - to listen for what is being said and what is not, for who and what are in the room, for who and what are absent. What part or parts of you have a voice? What part or parts have been silenced? This deep listening process will lead us to those specific therapeutic modalities most...
Just about everyone can benefit from a therapeutic relationship whether you have specific goals and challenges you would like to address, or you want to work on self-improvement and overall growth. There are specific benefits to the therapy relationship such as empathy, non-judgement, objectivity, and psychological expertise. My training and experience includes both children and adults with a...
I understand how overwhelming life can feel at times. And how difficult it can be to find the time to take care of yourself. Especially if experiencing depression, anxiety or grief related to stressful life transitions. I believe you are ultimately the expert of your own life, but there are times when each of us could benefit from help. As your therapist, I will partner with you in an active, y...
I have 30 years of experience helping people work through emotional, psychological and relational issues, both as a pastoral counselor for 13 years, and for the past 20 years as a licensed mental health practitioner. I am Grace oriented which means I take a nonjudgmental, accepting approach with clients. Having experienced the excruciating pain of loss, and the subsequent panic and anxiety that...
I have over 18 years of experience as a social worker and therapist and over 12 as an art therapist. I have worked with children and families in a variety of settings and capacities. I started my career working in foster care and residential settings and have experience working with grief/loss, trauma, family discord, behavioral and emotional issues, and mood disorders. Since becoming a parent ...
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with each client to assist them in reaching their fullest potential. Counseling services provided to individuals, couples and families involve a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to counseling selected to meet their specific needs. Are you an artist struggling to strike a balance between a job that pays the bil...
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience and interest in providing clinical services to individuals of diverse populations (i.e., race/ethnicity, religion/spiritual practices, gender/sexual orientation). My goal is to assist you on your journey of personal growth and adaptive coping/wellness. I have a strong commitment to the field of psychology, and I bring much warmth and...
I believe in using an integrative, compassionate, and creative relationship-based approach that utilizes techniques from cognitive-behavioral, existential, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis. I adapt my approach to match the needs of the person and meet them where they are. I believe in treating the whole person through a collaborative relationship that utilizes individual strengths and experiences to...
I believe at some point & time we come across situations that need an outside perspective—it is at these crossroads that determine the direction we will continue. Every person has that underlying intuition, that if listened to, will guide them to the path they are striving towards. I work with all ages & most issues/situations. I specialize in several areas-some of which are: postpartum &...
Pain. It finds us. Whether it's the result of the loss of love, health, or security, it finds us, and it can be devastating. I have known pain, and the support of a healthy, caring relationship gave me the strength to begin to heal from the hurt and move toward a brighter future. I offer this kind of support to hurting children, adults, and families by providing emotional safety, sharing...
I believe therapy can benefit everyone who sincerely wishes to see a change in his or her life. Appropriate therapy can relieve feelings of distress, increase satisfaction in interpersonal relationships, create skills for managing anxiety, and help grow greater personal awareness and insight. Difficult changes have no specific design, but with help, you can learn from them, grow with them, and ...
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Dance Movement Therapist. I specialize in working with children of all ages including those in early childhood who are experiencing emotional distress. I work with children with a variety of concerns including anxiety, oppositional behavior, anger, low self esteem, and depression. I have specific training in traumatic stress and wo...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Prior to moving to Santa Fe, much of my clinical training and experience occurred at the Children's Hospital Colorado on the Eating Disorder Unit and in the general outpatient clinic. My areas of expertise include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identify...
For over 25 years, I have helped adults and teens to overcome their anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I am a warm, caring and engaging psychologist who understands your emotional pain. As a results-oriented practitioner, my approach is conversational, action-oriented, and interactive with you to help you achieve your personal goals, based on techniques which have been proven effecti...
