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.
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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
NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Trauma can affect us in ways we are not always aware of. Healing can help us in ways we never knew were possible. Stressful and distressing life events can leave us feeling alone, wounded, anxious, sad, or angry. Until the trauma is healed, we may continue to stay stuck. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 5-30), who are struggli...
Life is hard. Sometimes it feels like you are the only one in possession of this truth. We are fellow travelers. Growing through the difficulties and challenges of life can sometimes leave us feeling alone, unseen and unloved. You sometimes begin to question yourself and wonder if you are your illness, your disease, your circumstance, your trauma. You are not! In my practice, I offer compassion...
When you experience stressful or traumatic life events, overwhelming emotions can take over and cause you to lose hope. You may feel excessive worry, depression, or anxiety and notice you aren't as productive at work, school, or home. Your life feels like it has been turned upside down and you wonder if things will ever feel normal again. As a parent, you may feel guilt or shame for not being a...
I work with individuals who want to understand the root cause of their struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've always wanted. My areas of expertise are primarily in work with clients struggling with trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma, anxiety, stress, marital/relationships, pre-marital, parenting, blended families, life transition...
Hello, I'm Amanda. People come to therapy for many reasons; dealing with daily stressors, improving relationships, building confidence within yourself, etc. There may be times when difficult feelings arise, but we will work together to jump those hurdles, and I will support you in achieving your goals. My goal is to make your time with me helpful and worthwhile. I work with compassion and...
I have been engaged in the field of social work and counseling for 40+ years, and have enjoyed success working with diverse populations with a wide variety of issues--including relationship distress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, neurocognitive disorders, adoption/foster care, personality disorders, self-esteem, family conflict, aging, parenting problems, and spirituality. I hold...
Throughout my career I have been committed to helping my clients live an authentic and fulfilling life. My clients include individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, feelings of helplessness, low self-esteem, challenges arising from life transitions, relationship difficulties, as well as individuals who are suffering with severe medical illnesses. With empathy, sensitivity, a...
I have been seeing individual, couples and families for the past 20 years, I received clinical training at the Ackerman Institute. I also have specialized training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as Somatic Experiencing. I am in ongoing supervision with colleagues in the field, and attend conferences and maintain an interest in reading up on all the latest theories and new...
License Professional Counselor (LPC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), dedicated to providing exceptional counseling services to assist individuals in overcoming their struggles with anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD and or alcohol/ drug addictions. Counseling services are provided in a nonjudgmental environment that allow for the freedom of expressions, feelings and concerns while working...
My clients come to me to find relief in the areas of their lives where they want change. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, troubled relationships, or just feeling stuck. I work with you on the issue at hand, along with the vision of where you want to be. If you are ready to move forward, please give me a call. I would love to help you. As a licensed LPC, I assist with trauma, PTSD, grief, loss,...
Do you often find yourself overthinking or feeling stuck, unmotivated, emotional, or lost? Are you looking for hope, direction, and peace of mind? Through 20 years of experience in the field of social work with adults, adolescents, and seniors from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, I have developed an eclectic and collaborative approach to working with people that includes fo...
Often life throws us curve balls that prevent us from seeing ourselves, or a situation, clearly. This can be especially painful for children and adolescents. If you suspect your child needs professional help, you are probably right! I can teach your child tools to help them navigate the difficulties of life. Just because someone is young does not mean they aren't experiencing depression or...
Most of us who live in the DC metro area are stressed by our hectic environment. Are you feeling stuck in your home alone or with children, dissatisfied at your job, find the area too noisy and overcrowded? Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep at night, have racing thoughts or feel exhausted? Are you reacting to your spouse's deployment or moving? We bottle-up these stressful feelings ...
Whether you are looking to improve what is already working or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss or even the daily challenges of being a caregiver to a loved one, together we can work to help you live your very best life. I am grounded in a Person-Centered approach but pull from many other theoretical orientations to help remove the obstacles that are keeping you from moving...
Do you feel weighed down with thoughts and feelings about what’s wrong and what’s not working in your life? I begin working with you by empathically tuning into your strengths and learning as much as I can about the challenges you face so that together, we can map a realistic plan for your healing. My goal is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients through transparency and...
