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
Dr. Castillo is a provider at True North Psychology Center, Inc, a group practice of licensed clinical psychologists. She received her training in San Diego, CA. Her experience includes working at a homeless shelter, consulting with attorneys at a dependency legal group, conducting psycho-educational assessments and providing therapy to at-risk youth involved in the criminal justice system. Dr....
Are you a parent wondering how best to help your child thrive? A child/teen feeling like no one understands you? An individual who needs someone to talk to and relate to? Well, it’s time to gain support to cope with these challenges. I provide a space where it's okay to be you or feel the way you feel. You deserve to be fully embraced for all that you are. I will walk with you in your journey o...
When your thoughts seem to be overrun by negative messages that are making you feel lost, confused, overwhelmed, and defeated - Where do you turn? You may have noticed you are struggling with your body image or you have a complicated relationship with food. You may have noticed that you are turning to alcohol or other substances to cope. Do you find yourself wishing things could get better, but...
COVID-19 is traumatic regardless of a person’s age. The stress and trauma that comes from the Coronavirus steals a person’s sense of self and disconnects them from their interests and life goals. As a result, they may feel out-of-control, alienated and misunderstood. As a school transition specialist I help my younger clients (age six and up) feel a sense of control in this unpredictable...
ATTENTION FAMILIES & ADULTS: Do members of your family exhibit excessive emotional reactions? Is there is a significant breakdown in communication between family members? Do you wonder if your family will ever recover from a traumatic experience? Wondering why you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Struggling with a hurt from the past that causes a cycle of negative behaviors? H...
Welcome! I am not currently accepting new patients into my private practice. Waiting list only. People that come to me usually have a history of trauma and/or addiction and are seeking a support system to help them cope. I also work well with people that experience depression and anxiety, as well as mood disorders. I love helping people learn new coping skills and finding new ways to rediscover...
***I am currently accepting new clients for teletherapy only*** As a clinical social worker, I take a holistic approach to help you connect with your own strengths and wisdom. If you are feeling overwhelmed, out of balance, or stuck, let's connect. I integrate compassion and humor in a gentle way to help you understand your emotions and gain control over how you respond to your experience. I dr...
I enjoy helping others strive for health and healing while working towards positive growth. I provide therapy to people of all ages, and work with clients on issues such as but not limited to women's issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, behavior disorders, parenting, low self esteem, mood disorders, trauma, domestic violence, anger management and grief. I integrate...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, dedicated to helping people achieve fulfilling lives in which they enjoy satisfying relationships, a feeling of productivity, and acceptance of oneself. In my thirty years of practice, I have seen, over and over, that establishing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship is the first and most critical step in fostering one's ability to examine their...
*My practice is currently full. Please check back in, as I will update when I have openings.* Reaching out for support is a powerful first step. It is so important to take time for yourself, to do things that soothe and empower you. I am here to listen, to learn about your goals, and to support you to access the tools to achieve them. I offer a safe and compassionate space to explore and grow. ...
Kelsey works with individuals, adolescents, and adults. She believes that we live in stories. It is through relationships, conversations, and stories that we create meaning in life. By examining the stories we tell ourselves, re-authoring them, and externalizing problems, then we can construct new and liberating stories. In counseling, Kelsey uses narrative therapy to engage with clients in the...
I have been in the field of mental health for 29 years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, and post-partum concerns, which is why I have developed a practice in collaboration with Catalyst Mental Health that is exclusively focused on telehealth. However, I am also trained in EMDR, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I works with...
Dealing with unexpected new experiences can be scary and exhausting but also hopeful and exhilarating. Scary and exhausting, because we don’t know what is to come and are stumbling in the dark. Hopeful and exhilarating because new beginnings are full of promise and an opportunity to do it over. Adopting a “beginner’s mind” we can approach the vagaries of life with openness and find the courage ...
Life is full of joy, sadness, and everything in between. During the harder times, we may benefit from someone coming along side to help. Therapy is tough. It takes courage and vulnerability. I believe in the therapeutic alliance and recognize the importance of the client-therapist relationship and trust. I believe you know yourself & have the ability to heal. My hope is that together, we can...
**Now Accepting New Clients**Life’s challenges and unexpected turns can be stressful and overwhelming in this world. I would like to invite you to dive deep and recognize these issues and how they impact your life. I bring hope and acceptance to the healing process and provide a safe, judgment-free environment. I use my 20 years of experience working in the Mental Health Field coupled with...
