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
We are all born with the innate ability to connect deeply and authentically with ourselves and others. We are whole and hold all that we need within. This ability can guide us along a path in tune with our highest selves -- a path of joy, connection, and great strength. Along our path, however, we are exposed to experiences and influences that can cause us to become disconnected with this inner...
When bad and scary things happen, we are often left feeling helpless because the bad events were out of our control and often occur to people we love or to ourselves. Traumatic events make the world appear dangerous and our capacity to trust in love, others and ourselves is diminished as a result. Traumatic experiences can occur through one time events or by living within relentlessly stressful...
I believe that individuals are doing the best that they can given the skills and resources that they have available to them. It is my job as a therapist to educate, support and guide my clients on their journey to self discovery and growth. It's important to me to focus on what is important to the individual and to not assume that I know more about my clients than they do. I am a firm believer ...
Specializing in couples and adult individual therapy. At times we might find ourselves feeling stuck and even crippled by past events. Recognizing that the past is actually present in every moment of our lives can help us move through these roadblocks into a flourishing future. Facing painful experiences with mindful and proven therapies can help us turn vicious cycles into virtuous ones, and...
I work with individuals and couples and particularly love working with and supporting parents in the demands of caregiving. As a doula and after-abortion peer counselor, I developed the strengths-based foundation that has informed all of my current work and an awareness of the systemic forces impacting both my clients and myself. I have experience working with elementary and middle school stude...
My approach to therapy is to respect each individual as a whole person. I believe each person knows himself or herself best. Loss of jobs, relationships, chemical addiction, life transitions, trauma, abuse and the stress of day to day living come with an array of thoughts and emotions, which at some points in our lives can become overwhelming. We start to feel like nothing can get better, and...
I have experience in working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. Mental health issues, in many communities, are not talked about openly. Suppression of emotions overtime can only increase stress which can impact us all mentally and physically. My passion includes working with young adults and couples dealing with difficulties suc...
Not currently accepting new clients. We often think of childhood as a time of simplicity, joy, curiosity, and play. Yet for many, it is a time of stress, trauma, anxiety, and/or anger. Impulsivity, attention difficulties, learning delays, anxiety, and aggression often impede success at school, disrupt family relationships, and hinder friendships. My goal, as a play therapist, is to assist your...
Considering Therapy???? I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of professional experience providing guidance and support to help individual’s resolve issues that are causing discomfort in their life. If you are having issues or difficulties coping with life, relationships, employment, career direction, stress, emotions, self-esteem, grief and loss or other life circumstances...
Need an open caring counselor? I serve a wide range challenges and I want to help you accomplish your goals. I especially enjoy working with both the LGBTQ+ and Deaf communities. I do therapy both in spoken English and in ASL. I believe people come to therapy in search of coping and self care skills to help themselves create a life worth living as they see fit. I am a direct therapist in that I...
Are you uncertain, anxious, feeling stuck and searching for answers? Maybe your challenges have taken away your hopes, dreams or even the very sense of who you thought you were. Maybe you worry that you will never get better or have a “normal” life. Do you feel everyone around you seems to have their lives together? You are not alone. I have extensive experience working with individuals with...
Therapy is a unique experience aimed at helping clients understand their emotions as well as learning that our symptoms are telling us something. It is the collaborative relationship between therapist and client that allows each client to explore not only their symptoms but understand ones self, while obtaining valuable tools to deal with emotions, conflict, and interpersonal communication. In ...
I am native to southeast Louisiana. I adore Louisiana and I love my community. I enjoy hanging out with my husband and two sons, getting together with family and friends for coffee, and being active with church family. I have 10 plus years experience in counseling. I have an eclectic approach to therapy depending on the need of the individual. I work with individuals or couples. I help with...
As a licensed therapist, I help create a safe space for each person to learn, grow and heal. In addition to motivating clients towards positive changes, I offer holistic and culturally diverse psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. Together, we will create a customized plan to empower and assist you in reaching your wellness goals. I have a passion for the healthy well-bei...
