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
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision. Therapy is only as effective as the relationship between the therapist and client and because of this I believe the best way to determine if a therapist is right for you is to book a session and simply meet in person and to trust your instincts. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve...
I believe change is constant and inevitable – how we adapt, cope, and manage these changes has a profound impact on our mental health as well as our relationships. Sometimes people need help changing their own thoughts and behaviors and sometimes people need help coping with circumstance outside their control. Positive change can be a difficult process that takes intention, purpose, and support...
CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work from Tulane University. I have been providing psychotherapy for nearly a decade. I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and addictions. At the foundation of my work is the belief in the inherent goodness of oth...
**NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I completed my Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2013. Since then, I've helped people process their traumas, understand their anxiety, and manage their depression. I also have experience helping others with relationship issues, parenting concerns, and sel...
Life is similar to a winding trail in the sense that sometimes we can lose our way and face barriers that affect our ability to move forward. Yet, it is in the process of confronting and solving problems that we find meaning in our lives and make life changes that heal. I believe it is the therapist/client relationship that ultimately supports client growth and change. I provide a safe,...
Danell has wide-ranging experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with various issues including major mental illnesses, life adjustment, significant crises, relationship problems, and identity formation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She incorporates a variety of therapeutic theories into her strengths-based and person-centered approach to target each client’s specif...
Often, life delivers milestones that force us to do the work of self-discovery. Have you recently returned home from college without a degree? Are you a teen wondering about life after high school? Maybe you are considering a return to the workforce after many years at home wondering how you fit in a new world of work? In all of these scenarios and more, counseling can be an effective way to fe...
I have been in the mental health field for over 40 years. During that time, there is very little I haven't been exposed to. I teach in the Counseling Department at Sonoma State University which keeps me current on the latest in the psychotherapy world. I have supervised trainees and associates as their Clinical Supervisor. Supervising other clinicians helps me become the best Therapist I can be...
I work with children and adolescents who develop symptoms related to a trauma or abuse or are simply just struggling with life changes. Some of the symptoms children may develop from a trauma or abuse is nightmares, negative behaviors, defiance, thoughts of self harm, loss of appetite, anger out bursts, depression, guilt, and difficulty sustaining healthy relationships to name a few. Children a...
I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in child and adolescent mental health. I currently work treating ages 13-30. I have experience working with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, defiant behaviors, aggression, anger, suicidal ideation, and more. I also provide LGBTQQ+ affirming and safe counseling and have experience working with neurodiverent teens and adults. i...
Therapy is a chance to slow down and step into a safe, confidential space away from the external world to explore your inner one. To sit in a quiet room with another human being who is unconditionally kind but honest, and also trained to recognize patterns of unhealthy behavior, irrational thinking, and the invisible blocks that keep you from being the best version of yourself. I invite you to...
Thank you for considering my services. Life can hurt. Set-backs, emotional pain, social awkwardness, fear of anger, shame or rejection can block that which we desire most-loving nurturing relationships, affirmation from others, and self-valuing. I have been helping individuals and couples better achieve those desires for 40+ years. I bring a long history of a variety of skills to a mutually...
2020 has been a difficult time for everyone. COVID-19 has increased the stress levels within the family. Many children have experienced anxiety and depression due to the social isolation of virtual learning and quarantine. Kids are struggling with keeping up in school and perhaps they are scared or worried. You need expert help in supporting your child or teen as they may be exhibiting challeng...
What would life be like if you could spend more time doing what really matters instead of just making it through the day and surviving? Have you experienced hard things in your past that still affect you today, and you wish that would change? Do you feel that sharp twinge in your chest when you think about just how far away you are from the relationships you want? If you have ever struggled wit...
Are you stuck? Do you need help balancing your spiritual life, family and career? I utilize the tools I have acquired from: God, experience as a Christian psychotherapist, years practicing as a school psychologist, degrees in Counseling Psychology & Business Psychology, consulting practice, and the over 20 years as a professor to lead you on the path God created you to live. I coach you through...
