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
Choosing to come to counseling is a major decision. You need to believe the counselor you're working with is competent, kind and compassionate and can provide a space where healing and change can be fostered. I work with a diverse population of clients with a wide range of needs. Together, we address relational conflict, miscommunication, sexual struggles, infidelity, anxiety, and depression, t...
Are you struggling with unresolved grief, PTSD, anxiety or depression? Trauma, grief & emotional difficulties can make us feel stuck. I work to help you process the difficult memories and feelings that have you feeling stuck, while also focusing on your strengths and resiliency. I believe that lasting change is created through the process of self-acceptance and recognition of one’s own strength...
As a relationship and family therapist, I provide a non-judgmental and affirming space that acknowledges and celebrates the beauty of human experience. I help couples, relationships and families to examine and create new patterns, communicate more openly and lovingly, and strengthen the relationships in their lives. My approach to therapy focuses on helping you to identify, explore, and, if...
Sometimes we need help navigating life’s ups and downs. Whether you’ve been struggling with depression, anxiety or simply finding balance, talking to a professional therapist can help. Therapy is a powerful tool for creating the life you want. If you have been thinking about speaking with a counselor, I encourage you to reach out and make an appointment. I am here to help. Through a collaborati...
*Accepting new clients in Grand Haven!* I specialize in working with women struggling with anxiety, depression, struggles with self-esteem and setting boundaries. I have been told I have an authentic, genuine style. I also enjoy using humor. I have found myself enjoying the work I do with other women in the helping professions. I love Brene Brown! When you call to schedule, please specify that...
Jessica Miller is independently licensed in Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and in New York as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has dedicated her career to treating people with mental health issues, substance abuse and dual diagnoses. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus where she also received h...
Are anxiety, depression, stress or family conflict keeping you from experiencing the life you want? Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, a life transition, relational difficulties or a traumatic event, or maybe you just need a different perspective. I've counseled adolescents, adults and families. I've also served gifted and talented teens, depressed adults...
Life is filled with all sorts of transitions, many of which can be quite challenging. I’m thinking of adjusting to a first job or making a career change, committing to a relationship, becoming a parent, deciding to retire or adjusting to the diagnosis of a chronic illness, just to name a few. While many transitions may go smoothly, others may evoke unanticipated anxiety, frustration, or sadness...
I am a specialist offering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness training for anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive or related disorders, perfectionism, insomnia, and post traumatic stress. I also help with depression, substance use, and chronic health conditions as well as difficulties adjusting to life changes, career,...
We have all experienced times of sadness, feeling overwhelmed, or simply finding ourselves at a crossroads. These situations can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward successfully in our lives. I offer a safe and supportive environment where we can explore the challenges that you are facing, while working to achieve your goals. For more than ten years, I have been helping people ...
My ideal client is someone who recognizes they deserve support, don't have to have all the answers and desires to change their life. Whatever the issue or need, where those three ideals live we can accomplish great things! Whether we're addressing issues from trauma, mental illness, relationship difficulties or life transitions there is no topic too big or too small. We offer goal-oriented...
I understand that reaching out for support and finding the right person to guide you through your journey to healing can be a challenging process. We all have the capacity to heal and see ourselves as whole, and my training as a therapist puts me in the unique position to be your guide. Its important for me to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, connect and share. You do not have to...
Mental relaxation consists in the ability to free the attention at will from nagging worries over past and present difficulties; from constant awareness of duty; from dread of accidents and other haunting fears; and from greed, passion, or other disturbing negative thoughts or attachments. Have you permitted your life to become warped by forces seemingly stronger than your own? Is your life und...
Marriage is my client focus. You are tired of the on-going conflict and distance you and your spouse experience, right? I've been highly successful in moving couples toward emotional bonding experiences that last. Let's uncover the hidden challenges with trust, communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, passion and motivation. Every day i watch couples overcome differences with financial,...
If you are struggling with problematic life situations such as trauma, grief, relational issues, or other emotional difficulties, then now is the time to address them. Change can be a scary process and taking the first step to deal with a difficult problem may seem overwhelming. Working with a professional therapist can help to make those life transitions and the process of change more manageab...
