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
-----Serving NY and NJ virtually for 2020----Does your child struggle with anger, anxiety, depression, concentration, mood swings, tantrums, interpersonal relationships, or just need someone to talk to? Unsure of how to support your child in the changing world we live in? Have a tantruming child who immediately won’t stop until you give them what they want? Unable to spend time as a family with...
Are you struggling with things which seem to be beyond your control? Are you worried? Do family and friends find it difficult to understand your motives or thinking patterns? Do you find it challenging to establish relationships? Why worry about it when you can talk about it! Roderick’s counseling style is considered a “ Judgement free zone." Sessions are HOPE-filled and tailored for your needs...
We all experience challenges that hinder our ability to lead meaningful, productive, and connected lives. My relational treatment approach is for you if: you're interested in going beyond simple behavior modification to address the root causes of your stresses and struggles and transform your life; you need a supportive outside perspective to facilitate understanding between family members due ...
Speaking frankly, as a ethical and proficient licensed counseling professional, I believe that past experiences and current ways of living don’t have to define the person we become. Life difficulties are common to all. Yet, we do want to succeed most successfully, and I’d like to help you find lasting solutions tailored to your needs, bringing into play all your resources, i.e., emotional,...
Elizabeth Dahll is a staff therapist at the Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago (DASC). She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology and went on to earn her Master’s degree at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, with a concentration in clinical practice. Prior to joining DASC, Ms. Dahll provided...
Sometimes our struggles seem so overwhelming that we are not able to see a way to work through them. Sometimes we just stop feeling like ourself and cannot figure out how to change that. And sometimes we end up being controlled by our overwhelming emotions instead of feeling like we are managing them. We are not able to always able to accurately assess and address problems and need the help of ...
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming especially when you are going through significant changes or are faced with unforeseen challenges. Issues from your childhood can resurface in new unexpected ways, communication with those that you care about can become broken and you may not know the best way to manage or cope with these and other problems. Our work together will help you to gain insight in...
As a Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, I provide a psychodynamic approach to help young individuals function more effectively in social, emotional, and academic domains, while empowering them to build confidence. I bring compassionate curiosity while encouraging individuals to open a window onto their life narrative. For some patients, I also utilize...
I have immediate openings for online telehealth appointments and am here to provide hope and support for you during this time of uncertainty. I work with adults and teenagers and have clinical experience in the areas of eating disorders, PTSD, developmental trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and grief/loss. I believe an individual’s personal struggles, such as anxiety and depression, ...
There are many reasons people seek out counseling, but the underlying reasons are that we are looking for change, meaning, or healing. Whatever your individual needs may be, I commend you for taking the first steps in addressing your situation head-on. Each client is unique, and therefore, there is no one right approach that may work best for everyone. Because of this, I use a trauma-informed...
Life can be filled with challenges and overwhelming stress. When these challenges or stressful events are not addressed in healthy ways, it can be detrimental for us. Learning to effectively cope with our struggles is paramount in overcoming life’s challenges. Fortunately, you have the ability to dive into your strengths and talents to help you achieve your goals. In addition to everyday stress...
Are you struggling with grief and loss, anxiety, trauma or depression? Are you looking for help with coping with symptoms that prevent you from achieving your goals and living your life to the fullest? I combine my expertise in treating grief and loss, anxiety and depression and my extensive work in neuropsychology to help clients find solutions to their problems, recover from profound loss, an...
Combing through a list of profiles on Psychology Today to find the right therapist can be overwhelming, especially for men of color. Are you struggling to find someone who you feel can relate to you and your experiences? My passion as a clinician has been to provide a therapeutic space for boys and men of color as well as athletes. If you are looking for a safe space to address the impact of...
Hi! In a world where so many of us regularly get the message that we are flawed, I think it is important to start by saying something that we might not hear so regularly, which is, that it is okay to be you. But if I’m being honest, being yourself is not always an easy thing to do. As a therapist, I place priority in creating a therapy environment where clients feel safe to share the most...
Hello, I am Dr. Vallis, a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I'm here to assist you through the process of breaking old habits, designing a new life and healing from past trauma. You and I can work together to uncover the answers, re-frame problems, understand your challenges and get you going in the right direction. My style is very upfront and very solution oriented. And for my veterans- I speak...
