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.
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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
Life changes. Some life changes can be anticipated or predicted; some occur spontaneously, without notice or warning. Regardless of how they occur, all require adaptation and adjustment to what is different or new. We seldom have much difficulty with small changes—those that don’t disrupt a familiar lifestyle or a solid sense of self. Other life changes can be more challenging, sometimes making...
NOTE: I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. My passion is helping children and adults heal from past trauma and its lasting effects. I most often work with clients experiencing PTSD, depression, relationship issues, and/or anxiety related to their past traumatic experiences. Many children with traumatic pasts have challenging behaviors, and their caregivers find themselves overwhelmed and...
I believe in individual, family and community. Counseling is to teach people new cognitive and emotional skills, helping to overcome trauma, guiding toward better relationships and transform you into better versions of yourselves. I believe in basic human dignity and worth, understanding, empathy, attention, acceptance and encouragement. I believe in having the therapeutic alliance to allow peo...
Welcome! First and foremost, I believe your pain is real, and that you deserve space to be seen and heard in it. I work with people across many areas, but those who seek me out tend to be queer/LGBTQIAA2+, trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming, chronically or acutely ill, disabled, fat-identified and/or working on an empowered relationship with their body, polyamorous, kinky, sex workers, and...
Have you or a loved one been struggling with addiction? Do you often isolate or avoid others because you don’t want them to know, and are left feeling helpless, and exhausted? Addiction is a challenge that is not easy to overcome, and is nearly impossible to deal with alone. By reading this, you are taking the first step in committing to a healthier, more fulfilling life. If you are impacted by...
Chances are that if you are visiting Psychology Today you are struggling in some aspect of your life. Seeking out support can be daunting, but finding a therapist that can provide a safe and supportive space for growth and healing can make life a bit easier. My counseling style is warm, nonjudgmental, direct, and goal oriented. I value the working relationship with my client and really take the...
I believe that therapy is a healing process. We find the parts of ourselves that need healing to get to who we want to be and how we want to live. I believe that everyone has the ability to create those changes. In therapy, I focus on providing a safe space and joining you in this work, because I believe that much of healing needs to happen in relationship. My approach is relational,...
The majority of difficulties we experience in our life probably have something to do with relationships. Either the relationship with ourselves, our family, our friends, our jobs, our environment, etc. We have a tendency, many times without knowing, to remake the type of relationships we experienced early in our lives. Therapy helps in shining some light into these type of patterns. We can play...
Through awareness and support I believe we are all able to heal and grow to live the lives we love and thrive in. I am Licensed Master of Social Work, pleased to offer online therapy throughout the state of Arizona for those who are either unable to commute to our offices in Tempe or who prefer the flexibility and convenience that online therapy has to offer. The majority of my professional...
At Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC, we’re committed to providing you and your loved ones with exceptional care in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere. Located at the National Harbor, Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC provides a peaceful, safe, and welcoming environment to provide client's the best individualized care. We make an effort to make sure you alwa...
In response to the state of emergency we will be seeing clients via HIPPA compliant TeleHealth. You are often nervous and feel like you are an imposter. You would like to be free from doubt and fear. When you attend business meetings or social gatherings do you feel more like your 12 year old self rather than an adult? Are you also haunted by childhood memories of not belonging? You are an...
Place of Peace Counseling and Therapeutic Center offers therapy in a soothing and comfortable environment for those who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/PTSD, relationship issues, substance abuse, low self-esteem and grief. We know that life's challenges can at times throw us off our path, resulting in mental health symptoms, distressing feelings and problems in complet...
A short-term treatment model providing long-lasting results. Particularly effective with those who have difficulty talking about their traumatic experience. Clients should have experienced single incident or repetive trauma that have been resistent to traditional talk therapy. Exploring the Trauma Narrative. Cognitive Restructuring. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Treatmen...
Have you tried everything you can think of to improve your relationships with yourself, your children, your co-workers but it just isn't enough. Life can be overwhelming especially with all the roles we take on as parent, sibling, employee and spouse. Managing the complexities of life can become less daunting with help. Trust and connection is key within a counseling relationship. I work from a...
I believe therapy works best when the therapist and client work together to identify, understand, and work through the issues in their lives. I am an Associate Professional Counselor who studied at Brenau University. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults. I am also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. I believe in partnering with my clients to assist them in...