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
For over 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples who are experiencing emotional challenges within themselves, their circumstances, or in their relationships past or present, personal or professional and those with past trauma. When we don't know what the next step is to move us past these challenges, we can get stuck and from this experience, symptoms of anxiety, depression or both...
Are you dealing with some difficult people or challenging situations? Sometimes it is too much & we need to talk to someone. My experience as a therapist, as well as my knowledge & training in couples therapy, neurofeedback, and EMDR can help you. I meet clients where they are and move forward with them. I have done additional training in relationship issues, such as EFT and PACT training. I of...
As a life long social worker, I have served the needs of challenging populations for decades. My focus is to provide support for mentally ill adults in keeping their lives stable enough to live in the community. My primary goal is establishing a trusting relationship with my clients. I coordinate family and professional support systems in crisis-situations. I am available 24/7. I am a skilled...
Living comes with its fair share of stressors, and yet, your situation is unique to you. Do you need a chance to regroup, sort through ideas, and move through a rough spot? Perhaps you haven't quite felt yourself, and you want to get back to you. Maybe you and someone significant have been experiencing conflict, and you would like a neutral party to help work through the complicated reactions t...
Using a unique set of techniques based in expressive arts therapy, depth (soul) psychology, dream work, movement and traditional counseling techniques, we will unearth unknown gifts and potentials in your body, mind and spirit, resolving painful feelings and behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra suppor...
I am a mental health therapist who specializes in trauma and addiction issues. I also often work from a family systems theory basis. I have spent several years now working with couples, and families, but have experience with individuals and groups as well. My therapeutic philosophy and approach is to offer empathy and compassion working to understand the whole person perspective and I am a stro...
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral problems, and social concerns. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, with family and school consultation as important components of the treatment. Consultation with physicians, psychiatrists, and other treatment providers is a...
I believe that therapy is a personal journey. I provide clients with a safe and non-judgmental environment that allows them to contemplate and explore all aspects of themselves. This contemplation and exploration allows clients to identify their own strengths and weaknesses. Once these areas are identified clients can work on fostering their strengths and begin to focus on overcoming internal...
I have been a practicing social worker for many years. I have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and young adults, as well as families and couples. My specialties include issues with substances--use, abuse and dependence--and family problems. I practice solution based treatment and work within various modalities. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions you may hav...
Are you having couple or family conflict? I am a trained couple and family therapist who can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing a wide variety of problems such as frequent fighting, sexual difficulties, parenting issues, and more. I work with and affirm clients of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or faith (or lack thereof). ...
Dr. Heather Ingram, originally from Chicago, obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University in Schaumburg, Illinois. Throughout her training, Dr. Ingram worked in a variety of settings around Chicago including Elgin Mental Health Center on the Unfit to Stand Trial Unit, Bridge View-Challenger Therapeutic Day School, Women In Need Growing Stronger domestic violence shelter, a...
Finding a counselor can be difficult. A lot depends on a good match between you and your counselor. Ultimately the success of the therapy depends upon the collaborative alliance between us. I would like for your first session to be an opportunity for you to tell me about your concerns and goals, and to ask me any questions you may have about how I might be helpful to you. I am more than happy t...
I enjoy working with clients dealing with loss and transition and those struggling with anxiety and depression. I help my clients learn to “stop thinking” and be more present in their lives. This reduces irritability, negativity, and the feeling of being overwhelmed or preoccupied. Together, we work to increase awareness of where they hold tension in their bodies and what triggers this tension....
I have a passion for working with adolescents and adults to identify strengths and use them to improve well-being in all areas of life. I believe that therapy must be a partnership between the client and the therapist, and I will help you set and achieve your goals for wellness. I have worked with many different populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including those dually...
Are you suffering from trauma? Call for a free assessment. My main focus is treatment of Trauma. It can be successfully treated with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have had much success with this treatment combination. While working in substance abuse rehabilitation facilities in the past, I learned that there was ...
