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
Raising a child can be exhausting. You’re hearing feedback from their school, other parents, and family members on what you could be doing differently. On top of that, you are juggling responsibilities within your home, career, and family. You feel alone, burnt out, unsure of who to ask for help from without feeling judged. You want to believe that the things you are doing for your child are...
Welcome! Connecting with the right therapist can be a difficult and a rather overwhelming task. I am here to help! I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers and adults. I am committed to fostering a relationship based on mutual respect while providing a safe and nurturing environment where the client may develop coping skills and emotional resiliency in an...
Congratulation on taking the first step in seeking positive changes in your life. Whether you are an adult that is dealing with past hurt that is causing you pain, or your present life feels unmanageable, a young adult having difficulty finding your way, or a teen struggling to manage your emotions, there is hope. I specialize in working with teens, adults and families that are looking to overc...
Whether you have been feeling down, stuck, or off balance, my intention is to provide a safe space for you to get back to feeling like your best self. I provide mindfulness-based tools, among others, to help manage emotions and navigate difficult life circumstances. Whether you are struggling with intense emotions that feel unmanageable, relationship issues, or adjusting to a life transition, I...
Ms. Rivela,LCSW has been in the social work profession for over 20 years with emphasis in behavioral health, technology in behavioral health care, and social work research and education. She has worked as both a direct practice provider and a behavioral health administrator including psychiatric social worker, outpatient clinic director, administrator for state-wide and county behavioral health...
Imagine waking up each day not constantly having to deal with feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, grief or family/relationship conflict. Therapy is not just for people with lifelong, chronic mental illness. Trauma, stress and loss affects everyone and at some point in most people’s lives, they will come across symptoms too difficult to cope with on their own. Sometimes talking to family and...
During this unprecedented world health crisis, our therapists at The Counseling Spot are providing telehealth services to residents of other states including, but not limited to, FL and NY. Many insurance carriers are now covering the cost of telehealth. If you are struggling with the emotional effects of COVID-19, or with life's ups and downs in general, seeking counseling is a demonstration o...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work. My experience includes working as a clinician and clinical supervisor in mental health, hospital, and school settings. I have also been in private practice for over fifteen years, where I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am flexible in my approach in order to best help you...
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the impact of COVID-19, I am currently offering sessions via TeleHealth services through Doxy.me, as well as phone service. I am also adjusting my pay scale for individuals to reflect understanding of the current economical development. I am an advocate for the safety of our community and here to help. If you need someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to...
Dr. Oefinger is a licensed psychologist, serving San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area. She completed her doctoral studies in school psychology at Columbia University. She specializes in child and adolescent psychological assessment, including testing for learning differences, attention differences, and social-emotional traits impacting development. She also provides individual and family...
Many of us experience depression or anxiety symptoms, feel unsure about where we are in life, a relationship, or simply feel lost. Therapy is a process that allows us to explore our experiences and feelings, to find strength and resilience in the places that feel broken, and I'm glad you're looking for support for yourself as you navigate your experience. Using a humanistic approach, I work to...
If sadness, worry, stress, disturbing memories, and daily challenges are making life difficult and you are missing the joy ... It might be time to speak with someone to reduce the pain and renew your hope. I offer an empathic connection, a transpersonal approach, and EMDR to help reduce the long term effects of relational wounding, trauma and loss. Acceptance, insight, and hope are keys to...
Life has its difficult moments, whether it be switching jobs, moving somewhere new, or dealing with recurring issues in your relationships. Change, even if it is positive and expected, can be tough and it can feel like certain aspects are out of your control. Stress, worry, sadness, even anger are the responses to our perceived ability to cope with what we are facing. I believe that when we fee...
Let go of anxiety, work related stress, and unhealthy coping behaviors. Learn new skills for healthy peer cultivation, trustworthiness, and release anxiety related to traumatic events. This is the best time to cultivate sound skills for better life decisions including "moving on", forgiveness, and healing from trauma related events! Over the last 20 years I have developed therapeutic curriculum...
Family Addiction Specialist is a boutique concierge practice in New York, NY (with offices in Midtown Manhattan or Brooklyn Heights, as well as an undisclosed office in the Upper East Side to ensure the highest level of privacy) where high-net-worth clients and their families struggling with substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, depression, anxiety, insomnia, complex family dynamics a...
