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
( English | español ) Having over 15 years of experience working with children, families and adults in various capacities, l am familiar with how life can impact us in various stages of life. Additionally, I use an Eclectic therapeutic approach which incorporates a number of therapeutic philosophies to help develop an individual treatment plan that better suits your needs. Safety, trust, honest...
Mental illness and addiction can destroy lives. Recovery and treatment can restore your soul. One of the biggest obstacles in the way of helping yourself regain control of your mind and life is the first step of reaching out for help. I use an integrative treatment approach that includes: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused, an...
Suffering takes many shapes and forms, and the mental anguish of anxiety and depression can be particularly troublesome. Hope, however overcomes despair. My services work to instill hope, a better sense of self and others, the practical skills to navigate through and overcome personal challenges. While the cause and result of various issues can lead to distress, it is not the end of your story....
Counseling can be a responsive process, providing support and facilitating insight as the client explores and moves through past and present challenges. It can also be a preventive process, allowing clients to clarify and build on internal strengths that promote wellness and resiliency. My treatment approach is both cognitive-behavioral (focused on the connections between thoughts, feelings, an...
Congratulations to you for taking this courageous first step toward self-discovery and betterment! As a person-centered therapist, I will work to foster our relationship while we address the reasons you are seeking treatment. My ultimate goals are to help you identify what is keeping you from living your ideal life and create a safe space where we can explore your life experiences. I strive to...
Life is a journey with many changes. Adapting to those changes can be difficult but you do not have to go through the journey alone. Let me help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who have been practicing for over 20 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I provide individual, relationship, and family therapy. My goal is to make therapy...
Play is the natural language of children. It is how they learn, how they communicate and how they experience life. I work with children, adolescents and young adults - ages 5 through 21 - to help them work through trauma, learn ways to cope with anger, depression and anxiety and to adjust to changes in their lives. I utilize play and art therapy techniques to help young people learn to navigate...
We all face challenging times in our lives . We spend so much of our lives trying to fit into a mold created for us and can benefit from a space to explore who we truly are. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a warm, open, and trusting space. My focus in on working with individuals and couples during challenges of the childbearing years, as well general women's men...
I believe that people seek therapy because they want to feel better and are having difficulty navigating obstacles which stand in their way. Do you feel unsatisfied with your interpersonal relationships? Work? Do you often feel anxious or sad? Do you ever find yourself engaged in destructive patterns and unable to change them? Have you experienced any trauma(s) during your lifetime, which may b...
Benjamin Edwards is a licensed clinical social worker. He received his master’s degree in social work from the University of Louisville. He has worked with clients of all ages in outpatient and inpatient settings and specializes in therapy with child, adolescent and young adult clients. His areas of interest include trauma, mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), self-injurious...
Are you a teenager or young adult struggling to connect with others? Is your anxiety so crippling it interferes with the quality of your life? Do you find that you lack social skills development and would like the chance to learn new skills and have support? You are not alone! Through the group process we can help you understand these struggles, learn new skills, and practice connecting with pe...
During difficult times, we can feel overwhelmed and stuck, unable to break ineffective or even destructive cycles. Getting “unstuck” involves incorporating new skills and concepts, such as psychological flexibility, self-awareness, assertive communication skills, mindfulness, effective coping strategies, insight, decision making skills, and values clarity. My practice focuses on assisting clien...
I feel privileged to provide a safe environment for clients to share openly, face challenges directly, and heal whole heartedly. My guided approach is from a place of mindfulness, promoting empowerment, and recognizing gratitude with the benefits of collaborative therapy. I am a trained EMDR practitioner who works with those suffering from past traumas and PTSD, including birth trauma, sexual...
My ideal client wants to grow and heal from the past. However, sometimes the past can hold you down. Anxiety, addiction, deep fear, stress, depression, and other unhealthy behaviors can be signs you may be stuck in the past or in a lot of pain. Many of my clients have often experienced events in their lives such as grief and loss, trauma, unhealthy relationships, divorce, neglect, feeling lost ...
It is an honor for me to join with you to reach your goals and achieve the life you were meant to live. We can all benefit from having someone to talk to at times when life becomes overwhelming, or when we feel stuck or need a change. Clients often work with me to improve their relationships, identify barriers in meeting goals, and better deal with stress and anxiety. I provide a nurturing...
