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 provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive enviornment where I guide individuals and couples to help them overcome mental health and emotional issues to bring about a new level of awareness and change. This is done by identifying and understanding the underlying causes, changing destructive thought patterns, and behaviors. I am also a certified Thai Yoga therapist. I keep both practices...
I specialize in work with Families and Couples. I also work with individuals in the framework of relationships. My work focuses on understanding the impact of relationships on mood and self concept. I work collaboratively with clients to improve positive connections while highlighting strengths. My experience includes supervision of clinical work. I have presented to students as well as colleag...
My client profile consists of 1/3 children/adolescents, 1/3 trauma focused therapy due to sexual assault and/or sexual addiction impact, and 1/3 females over 40 who would like to explore making changes in life. I enjoy the diversity of my practice as all the above mentioned areas enable me to work with both childhood disorders and relational challenges into adulthood. My focus on sexual...
Hello, I am Elisha Fisch. We, at Taconic, know that finding the right therapist can be a difficult process. We help you find the right match with a member of our group because the match between you and your counselor makes all the difference in your having a good therapy experience. I am one of our 6 psychologists with advanced PhD's and over 30 years of experience. Because each of us has...
As your therapist I will work with you to create a safe, non-judgmental space that encourages exploration and reflection upon your particular situation and needs. A current painful or difficult situation can be related to family history, patterns of behavior, or beliefs that have developed over a lifetime. Learning to challenge these patterns in a supportive and compassionate way can lead to...
Do you have a feeling that “something” is missing from your life and you can’t quite figure out what it is? Are you moving through each day with ruminating thoughts, fears, and feeling isolated even though you may be surrounded by people? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, there is an emotional block holding you back. The main blocks to living a full life are: fear, anger, grief, ...
I have been in practice for over 20 years. I am now branching out to TeleMental health therapy. I can treat anyone who is physically in NYS at the time of the session. This is ideal for the busy working person who does not have time after work, etc. Most of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, etc. If you are looking to take your life to the next level and you are n...
Do you feel stuck? My approach to helping: Choosing to begin therapy and meet a new therapist can be one of the most stressful things a person can do. It is also one of the most courageous! The journey of counseling and therapy is a path of growth. I love working with people who have the courage to engage in therapy and helping them learn, grow, and heal. By becoming more aware of yourself and ...
Often it is a life crisis that brings people to therapy; whether it is internal or external. Making the connection of trust and support with the therapist is the first step to the work. I believe in the power of therapy to change patterns that interfere with relationships and satisfaction in life. Over time I have developed great confidence in the benefit of exploring family of origin...
No matter how strong we are in meeting the challenges of life sometimes what happens to us heaps upon us a mountain of stress and we can do little but feel the pain of all that weight. Our goal is to help those we serve be effective in resolving personal pain through the empowerment of their natural strengths. Step by measured step, we work to build durability, and self-respect through skill...
My responsibility as a therapist is to provide a supportive, authentic, and validating experience to promote healing and growth. Whether you have a specific issue or are looking to gain insight into yourself and your relationships, therapy can provide this and more. I have 12 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings treating a variety of conditions including bipolar, PTSD,...
I have been working with a variety of clients to include: individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families for over twenty-seven years. My experience is as diverse as my clients, I have had the opportunity to work, with couples on relationship issues, families, victims of violence, divorce, step-parenting and blended families, clients suffering from depression, anxiety and mood disorder...
I partner with my clients to reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and malaise, while also building strengths and adaptation strategies. To do this, we usually 1) explore any straightforward or creative ways to alter life circumstances that contribute to the malaise, and 2) identify, then make and implement a plan to reduce any self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, assumptions, and doubts that contrib...
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner without arguing or breaking down? Are you suffering from anxiety after betrayal or loss? Do you look in the mirror and wonder what happened to the person looking back at you? You are not alone. Everyone goes through challenges in their life when what once felt comfortable now seems like total emotional chaos. Hello, I'm Dr. Elaine Collins, a P...
People worry every day. Some worriers "worry all their lives." Excessive, non-productive WORRY may lead to symptoms seen in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), irritability and depression. There may be misguided behavioral strategies or unresolved experiences that prevent more productive use of worry and subsequent self-esteem enhancement. I will help you understand your worrying behavior, lear...
