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
My ideal client is a child or adolescent struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and identity issues. I have worked in public education for 24 years, K-12, so I have a good working knowledge of this type of client. I have also counseled parents and teachers, so adults are welcome too! I want to heal the hurting and not place judgement. I want to help the child/adolescent/adul...
Would you like to know yourself better and more deeply? To be able to move beyond painful and frustrating patterns in your feelings, relationships, and work? Sometimes it's clear why we feel and act how we do: ecstatic about a new romance, upset about a professional disappointment, awash with grief following the loss of a loved one. Other times feelings and behaviors may surprise you—a nagging...
Are you or your child struggling to heal from trauma or adverse experiences? Are you or your child having difficultly managing your/their feelings and thoughts, despite efforts to cope? Are symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship issues and PTSD impacting your daily life? I may be able to support you on your journey to healing and recovery. I specialize in treating trauma and adverse life...
I work with families who are seeking psychological assessment to obtain answers to better understand their child, teen, or young adult. Through my experience, I have seen the impact that an assessment can have on individuals and families. During this process, my goal is to provide a broader understanding of the unique interplay between all aspects of a child to explain behavior and emotions. Wi...
You might feel anxious and depressed. You might feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood by the people you love most. You definitely have been through a lot in life, and you want to overcome painful experiences, build resiliency, and transform your life. I am here to help! Whether I work with you as an individual, couple, or family, I will help you practice loving kindness towards yourself; heal...
Accepting New Clients! I am aware of how challenging and frightening the initial interaction with therapy can be. Know that you are not alone in feeling this way. I have over fifteen years of experience in making my clients feel comfortable, safe, and prepared for the journey ahead. We can tackle issues that challenge your happiness and put you on the path to your most fulfilled self. My approa...
Are you feeling like you are stuck in life? Unsure of how to receive and use your support? Struggling to manage your day-to-day life while trying to get a grasp on your mental health needs? Knowing where to start or how to get your life back on track can be difficult. Learning how to cope with daily triggers that affect your mental health can be even more challenging and exhausting. We often ge...
Teresa Veverka, MSW, CSWA I have been a social worker since 2008 and has extensive knowledge and background in helping children and families process through traumatic and stressful events. My therapeutic approach is like a road map that helps guide you through the process of understanding the problem and developing solutions. I am trauma informed with strengths in collaborative problem solving...
“It’s 2020. Do you know where your teenagers are?” That popular public service announcement from the 1980’s still poses a very poignant question to parents and caregivers today. Do we know where our teenagers are in their spiritual, cognitive and emotional development? For the teen girl who is struggling with depression as she battles peer expectations and bullying through social media, her...
Emily Lockamy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) specializing in grief and loss. Emily has worked as an individual therapist and support group facilitator in several settings, including a partial hospitalization program and two hospices. Emily takes a Person-Centered, integrative approach to counseling, drawing from principles of Grief Therapy, writing as a therapeutic...
Life is all about relationships. You might be dealing with unhealthy relationship patterns or problems in your relationships with your partner, your family, your friends, or yourself. Maybe you feel like your emotions are out of control and it’s starting to affect your relationships. You might be walking through life transitions and having difficulty adjusting. These problems can lead to emotio...
Sometimes we experience an event that makes us question the world around us. Other times we may feel a certain way but can’t put our finger on why. It is possible we feel both desire and fear about looking deeper into our concerns. Life can feel messy, complicated and overwhelming. Seeking help may feel that way as well. You’re not alone and building a therapeutic relationship can help sort out...
Many people recognize at some point that they need to do some "work" on themselves. Whether feeling depressed, anxious and/or overly reactive to people and events around us, our old coping mechanisms just don't seem to work as well. In fact, many of us hit a point where we just know we need to do something. This is the perfect time to consider therapy. We are ready for change at this point beca...
I help people to alleviate suffering so they can live more fulfilling and joyful lives. I work with clients to address issues including PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and grief & loss. I identify as lesbian and I specialize in working with people from marginalized communities, especially LGBTQIAA2S clients. Some of the clients I enjoy working with are artists and those...
