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
Hello! My therapeutic focus is on relationship. People come to therapy because they have lost touch with their sense of self, identity, and wholeness, or because they have had painful experiences which have injured their trust and ability to connect. Therapy is about relearning skills and experiencing a safe relationship while rediscovering oneself as healthy, happy and whole. Anxiety, compulsi...
I will be on maternity leave starting September 21st, 2020 and returning December 7th, 2020. Being a parent is an incredibly overwhelming and rewarding role and in the same breath, sometimes it is not very easy to be kid trying to communicate with your parent either. Subscribing to the notion that no one child or family can "fit" into a box, I encourage confidence in individuality and assisting...
Aloha my name is Laurie Sanford. I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years, 15 of which has been as a clinical psychologist.I have been priviledged to teach in a doctoral clinical psychology program as well as to provide in-training psychotherapy to psychiatry residents at Tripler Army Medical Center. I specialize in individual and couples' therapy. My work is informed by training at the...
When life does not go as planned, you usually manage just fine but today is different. Feeling frustrated, sad, unloved, confused, lonely, anxious, disrespected or hopeless makes you human - not broken. You are the most important person in the therapy room and deserve the highest level of professional services. Everyone needs a little help now and then. Major life changes, relationship/parentin...
I have been a counselor for 15 years. I strive to create a safe environment in which the client is able to explore and identify areas of their life that have been problematic. It is important to me to get to know my clients and meet them on a moment-to-moment basis and help by entering their world. My approach focuses on the person and assists in the growth process. My areas of expertise and...
My clients come for help in addressing discomfort or difficulty related to a broad range of issues, such as academic or professional performance, life transitions, relationships, and post-traumatic stress. I provide a warm, creative atmosphere that fosters curiosity in a collaborative process of exploration and growth. Together, my clients and I take a holistic approach to improving the health ...
Are you honoring your true self? Do you know who you are: emotionally, mentally, physically, and sexually? A strong belief I hold as a therapist (and as a human) is that when we know who we are at our core, we can shine from this place as we go through life especially showing up in our relationships with authenticity. I strive to provide you with the space for exploration and discovery with the...
On 10/10/18 Hurricane Michael, one of the strongest hurricanes in history, hit our area, causing widespread catastrophic destruction. Many of us lost homes and jobs. We were forced to relocate, change schools, and many of saw relationships end or be damaged. I am here to help you get through this hard time. We are all in this together. There is hope in the midst of chaos. Are you feeling...
Have you tried to stop looking at porn but can't? Have secrets sapped the trust and respect from your relationship? Do memories of past hurts intrude into the present? Infidelity, porn, or sex addiction -- and the shame that comes along with it -- can take away our voice. Let's talk and make sure you're heard. I have helped many individuals and couples develop healthy sexuality and rebuild trus...
Challenged by life's pressures or transitions? Or just stuck in the same continuous pattern? Call me to set up an appointment so I can assist you find the way to live your life to the fullest. The primary goal I have for therapy is to create a place of safety based on trust, where you feel free to work as deeply as you need to. I offer a free 20min phone consultation to establish if we would ha...
In our hurried lives, we sometimes find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from loved ones, or "stuck" and unsure about where we are headed. Some of us may even struggle with a past that continues to define our present. As a counselor, I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment promoting awareness, cultivating strengths, and encouraging lasting change. My clients frequently...
"In nature, Nothing is perfect AND Everything is perfect. A tree may be contorted, bent in different directions and still it's Beautiful! This is the reality of our experiences throughout life. Let my caring, empathic and down to earth nature, help guide you on the pathway towards your own unique goals for your future. Let's work together to create your individualized plan for your life and tac...
I'm a psychologist who provides individual counseling for young adults and adults. My particular areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, major life transitions, career related concerns, college mental health, multiculturalism, gender identity and immigration. I have a special interest in issues of diversity and inclusion and exploring patient's unique relationship with and experience of...
Are you a parent who is concerned about your adolescent or young adult? Has your family life or marriage become chaotic? Is your teen engaging in risk-taking behaviors, or are they isolating themselves in their room? Are they having problems with a peer group or having school problems such as underachievement, truancy or fighting? Do you think that they be being bullied or cyber-bullied by othe...
As a relational therapist, I am deeply passionate to support individuals, families, and couples as they navigate life transitions and different experiences that impact connection with oneself and/or with one another. I strongly believe in the power of resilience (capacity to recover from any impact) and finding growth in the midst of challenges. I also believe, that sometimes finding the openin...
