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
Clients come to me when they are facing a challenge that they need support with. They might be wondering if there’s more to life or how they can feel more satisfaction in their lives. I can help you look at the blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals. To do this I use a Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) approach as well as a Solution-Focused approach. I work holistically and see individua...
I provide a confidential, safe, comfortable environment for clients to deal with their problems. I see clients who have difficulties which have just arisen and clients who have issues dating back to their childhoods; sometimes people want help with both kinds of issues. No problem is too large or too small; if it interferes with living your life in a positive, fulfilling way, it is worth solvin...
NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a sexual health practitioner focused in education, surrogate partner therapy, integrative interventional sexology and neurosexuality. I specialize in the rehabilitation of the sexual system in a sex positive environment. My clients are individuals of any sex orientation/identity. My practice is dynamic with an action-based approach to bring the body back to sexua...
Psychotherapy offers a way to identify one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors that result from life's naturally occurring challenges. This collaborative work encourages self-awareness and development of new ways of being. While I work with people seeking therapy for a variety of reasons, my specialties include mood disorders, relationship issues, and chronic pain disorders. I integrate...
Learning to listen to, understand, and respond in healthy, adaptive ways to emotions are often central themes at the core of therapy for many individuals, as well as the path to a happier self. I am particularly experienced in working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and issues related to emotional regulation. I have nearly 20 years of experience in working with...
I have a passion and desire to help individuals and families find the happiness and change they are seeking. With an optimistic belief about the human spirit, I believe the therapeutic relationship and experience are powerful catalysts to positive growth. I enjoy the flexibility and authenticity that being in private practice allows for and appreciate working with clients at their pace to reach...
We live in a culture where we deal with daily stress and sometimes trauma based on our marginalized identities, whether they be race, gender, sexual orientation, class, or ability level. Combine that with the fast pace of everyday life and the ongoing effects of climate change, and it becomes easy to feel overwhelmed and lose our balance. Having been in practice for 15 years and tuned into the...
OPEN APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!!! To put it bluntly, I am here for you. I want to hear about what is hurting you and stopping you from moving forward in a happy and positive way in your life. I want your input on what the problem is and what plan will work with you personally. We will gather all our information and decide on a plan of action to get you back to where you want to be as quickly as...
I work mostly with women with all kinds of issues and situations. Many of my clients have depression and/or anxiety, trauma, grief, questions about addiction or just need someone to talk to when life gets complicated. I’m an experienced counselor with a holistic and creative approach. In therapy, I integrate a variety of approaches drawing from EMDR, hypnotherapy, CBT and gestalt. I encourage...
Welcome to Brighter Day Counseling! Thank you for considering Brighter Day Counseling for your mental wellness needs. Exploring therapy can be overwhelming but it's a huge first step in achieving your mental wellness goals. I believe that therapy is a growth process that can transform your relationship(s) with yourself and with others. Counseling can help you grow and discover new perspectives ...
I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to allow people to comfortably express and process their thoughts and feelings. I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and their therapist to work towards a goal. It is also a way for someone to explore why they may be feeling or thinking a certain way, which, in turn, can help them learn more about themselves and make...
Dr. Shokek is a licensed psychologist with clinical expertise in treating eating disorders, trauma, and depression. Dr. Shokek has been practicing psychotherapy for more than fifteen years and has been in private practice in Towson since 2014. She earned her doctorate from Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Sheppard...
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you in your time of need. I will provide you with empathy, compassion and understanding, with recommendations, insight, hope and truth as necessary for recovery. I am proficient in addictions including drugs/alcohol, codependency, sex, and religion. I have treated multitudes of people with these complex problems . I have also counseled numerous...
For help with alleviating anxiety and depression, promoting personal growth and increasing your well-being, I incorporate cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and family systems approaches. I offer a support/challenge style to encourage self-exploration of your present life and past history in order to overcome emotional pain and trauma, develop self-acceptance, and increase empowerment in your li...
My focus is helping each of my clients to achieve their best life and show up authentically. People usually turn to therapy because there is something "not working" in his or her life. I define my job as helping each individual figure out what is blocking him or her from achieving their potential. Kindness and empathy define my work as a therapist. I won't tell you what to do but instead will w...
