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
Welcome, fellow 2020 survivor! We are in the midst of a crisis that affects all of us and it feels like the end of an era. Let's cope, adapt, and evolve toward the next personal and world phase. The current focus is on time-effective cognitive-behavioral, psychosomatic and depth psychology approaches individually tailored for each client. 1. sexual issues 2. mood disorders 3. anxiety 4....
I work with clients of all backgrounds and problem types. I especially like working with people who are committed to changing their circumstances and behaviors. I am very experienced in treating anxiety disorders, depression, bi-polar disorder. Couples and marital issues are also very familiar and comfortable for me. I am committed to finding the best way of working with the client and their...
If you're having trouble handling anger, jealousy, impulsivity, infidelity, anxiety, divorce, depression, or family/parenting conflicts, it's important to know that there's a way out. And that's not by avoiding the situation. As an experienced therapist specializing in adults dealing with transition issues, I'll help you to thrive during your particular life challenge. If you are dealing with...
Life's challenges can be difficult, overwhelming or lonely as your life story unfolds and you have lost direction. The first step towards change can feel confusing and even impossible. As the oyster's irritants create the pearl, the lobster must abandon his shell to grow, and the caterpillar must change three times before he becomes a butterfly. In other words: The Struggle You Are In Today Is...
Respect, understanding, and compassion are balanced with training and experience that will facilitate the most healing process from start to finish. We all face challenges, and have unexpected life events that have the capacity to set us back. However, twenty-four years of experience working with children and adolescents, couples in crisis, men, and those with addictions has prepared me to be...
Therapy can be surprising. Worry or anger or despair can open up hope and meaning. Rather than seeing yourself as flawed-and your distress as a problem to be eliminated-you can learn to feel compassion for yourself and recognize your challenges are pointing to new directions. Usually, my clients find increased vitality and satisfaction in their lives. Connection to self, others, and spirit can...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing out-patient mental health services in Northern Virginia since 2007. I diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders in adolescents and adults. During therapy, I create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable while managing difficult situations. I assist them with developing ways to learn and recognize beneficial patterns of thoughts,...
As a Jungian analyst I see children and adults for depth-oriented psychotherapy. I use a relational model focussing on feelings that come up between myself and my client as we work on the outer and inner concerns. Images from dreams, sandplay and art are integrated into the analytic work to explore deeper meanings and to elucidate concerns. I use play therapy & sandplay as appropriate for child...
One of my clients asked me "so what do you think?" I replied, " about what?" This is what we need to ask ourselves first during our current situation, "What are we worried about!" Are we worried about our health, our income, our family, our community or our ability to control our lives? The reality is that as human beings we don't have as much control of our lives as we assume. What we have is...
Life as we know presents us with many challenges, and some are often difficult to navigate through alone. I have a special interest working with adults and adolescents who are struggling particularly with anger, anxiety, depression and/or self esteem issues. I believe in exploring unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and patterns that continue to promote unpleasant feelings and self sabotage. I can assi...
Are you unhappy with where you are in life? Uncomfortable in your skin? For you, fear may be ever present. A sense of being lost. Stuck. Life doesn't have to be this way. You sense that there may be things getting in your way. You want more but don't know what to do. You search for clarity, answers and direction. Because you know you deserve more. Imagine your future with fulfilling relationshi...
My ideal client is someone who is ready to approach their life challenges with an open mind and open heart. With an extensive background in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I am able to offer assessment and treatment from a holistic perspective. My clients are interested in understanding the self more deeply, the origins of their difficulties and putting in the work to improve themselves and their...
If you are going through a difficult time or would simply like to take steps toward mental and spiritual wellness I look forward to partnering with you in your journey. My goal is to create a safe and caring emotional environment for you to explore thoughts and feelings that can often be too difficult to face alone. Marlon holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from CSU Sacramento, a Master's in...
Therapy can be as much about finding more ease and joy in one's life as it is about reducing symptoms and suffering. Self-limiting cognitive, behavioral, emotional and sensorimotor (gestures/postures) tendencies often stand in the way of fully engaging in relationships (with self/others) and in the present moment. Bringing non-judgmental attention and awareness to these patterns allows us the...
You simply must take care of yourself. Make yourself a priority. Because... In today's society we are constantly connected, pulled to work more, do more, guilt-fully pulled away from things we love to do, from family and friends- losing sight of who you are. I work innovatively to find the right balance of support and motivation to decrease your anxiety, stress or depression and to increase tru...
