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
You find yourself constantly feeling worried, anxious, maybe even self-critical. These feelings are now spilling over into your everyday life, affecting your relationships and muddying any clarity that you might have had about where you want to be. You're struggling with indecisiveness or having a really difficult time dealing with everyday stressors. Your mind and body's reactions make situati...
We all experience a multitude of emotions, and, sadly, we aren't always shown the best way to communicate and work through these emotions. Instead, we often try to push them to the side. This can easily lead to difficulties in our relationships, conflict in our families, and to us feeling isolated and asking the question, "What's wrong with me?". I work with children, adolescents, and adults to...
I have practiced social work for 20 years, most of which has involved children and adults with histories of trauma and significant treatment needs. I have approximately 4 years of experience with direct treatment of children and adults in a therapeutic practice or setting and obtained my LCSW to be able to independently practice. I enjoy working with children, adults, families, and couples with...
Congratulations on your bravery and taking the first step to a better you! Are you currently faced with life stressors, unexpected changes, relationship issues or just looking for a better you? Well you’ve landed at the right place. My goal is to provide a calm and safe environment from the start. This is your process and you should feel accepted and heard. Let’s work together to develop a plan...
Have you ever thought about what it would it feel like to maximize the meaning and joy in your life? If the answer is yes, then let’s work together to help you discover and meet your life goals. It does not matter how old we are, it is never too late. Life goals can include increasing self-esteem, investing in healthier relationships, decreasing anxiety and depression, career transitions,...
I’m Maggie Panageas, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to teens and adults. I specialize helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, gender identity, and feelings of loneliness. Sometimes life circumstances, such as a difficult childhood, divorced parents, social isolation, or trauma can leave us feeling alone and without hope. ...
Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed, anxious? We are living in uncertain times and life as we know it has changed. School and social activities provide structure and social interactions that we are all missing right now. Do you feel unsure? Are your children struggling with a lack of structure. Do not feel guilty, this is all new and we are all handling things the best we can. If you or your child...
I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 30 years of experience helping others help themselves. My time as a mental health counselor has provided me the opportunity to work with individuals from a diverse variety of backgrounds. My methods are client focused and adaptable, insuring you get the counseling that is best suited for you. Therapy With a Human Touch Therapy is a process of gro...
If you’re reading this, things probably aren’t going exactly the way you planned. Sometimes life is a struggle and bad things can happen to good people. Whether the issue is a result of a current stressor or past event I will provide you with a genuine, compassionate, and comfortable environment to process your experiences in. Together we can achieve a sense of contentment, and satisfaction wit...
I feel incredibly fortunate to help my clients find the freedom to live a life of their choosing, improve their relationship with self and others, and find peace. I use brain-based therapies proven to uncover and address issues that talk therapy can take years to heal. In doing so I help children, teens and adults overcome challenges that keep them stuck in negative patterns. Often traumas are ...
Knowing that your mental health is a priority, that there is hope and that your happiness is an essential. An ideal client is someone who is willing to be open to the idea that they matter enough to give themselves the chance to ask for help. Making my clients feel safe and understood is my priority. I believe that people start to heal the minute they feel heard and supported. My objective is t...
I have been working in the field since 2016. My professional background involves working with individuals who identify with the LGBTQ community and those dealing with anxiety and depression. I help clients by providing resources and work to support them and their families through decision making, crisis, conflicts, and grief and loss issues. I have worked in community mental health and for a...
Is this your first time reaching out for therapy? Or have you tried it before and it wasn't helpful? Either way, I understand the weight of what that may feel like and want to offer a space for you to feel comfortable. There isn't a one size fits all approach to therapy and my purpose is to make it your own. If you find yourself dealing with problems that have grown larger than you can control,...
Are you struggling with life issues and don't know where to turn? Whether it be depression, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships. My hope for you in therapy is to provide you a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy we will work together to set your personal goals and help you succeed outside of therapy sessions. Though I...
COVID-19 is changing all of our daily lives. Closures, quarantines, and curfews are in effect and many of us are feeling the effects. Anxiety. Panic. Loneliness. Helplessness. Sadness. As we all work to adapt to life under COVID-19 restrictions, it is more important than ever to prioritize our mental health. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by current circumstances or are looking to address...
