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
I have been a Social Worker for over 20 years. Working with individuals and families at their most vulnerable times has been a privilege. I firmly believe in the resilience of people and their capacity to overcome odds in order to transform into their best self. My approach is personalized. I work hard with my clients in an atmosphere that is relaxed and often times humorous. The client is in...
Hyoseon Hardt
Boston
Massachusetts
Hyoseon Hardt
Boston
Massachusetts
Feeling stuck? Underappreciated? Experiencing relationship issues? Difficulties finding new friends? Don't know what to do in your current role? Feeling too down to get out of bed or too anxious to do anything? You are not alone! I am a trained social worker with nearly 20 years experience in dealing with adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting issues and other issues related to...
Talya Kagedan
New York
New York
Talya Kagedan
New York
New York
As a clinical psychologist, I work collaboratively with clients who are seeking to become “unstuck,” to meet new challenges, and to navigate relationships and emotions. My goal is to develop a nuanced understanding and appreciation of my clients' values, needs, and struggles. Together, we clarify obstacles, evaluate coping strategies, identify personal goals, and develop the skills necessary fo...
My approach is based on building strong relationships. A strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and compassion is essential for change. While emotional pain is universal, every person is unique. I listen with empathy and provide honest feedback to help people grow and heal. I have experience with diverse populations in addressing struggles with trauma histories, mood disorders, boundari...
My hope is to meet with clients of all ages who find themselves scrambling for health and wholeness and whatever that means to them. I believe there is immense power in feeling safe and known and that our wounds and victories both impact our thought processes, relationships, emotions, and behaviors. In life transitions, relational difficulties, and personal struggles, I aim to be an agent of ho...
The seeds of change are already inside of us. Because we are social beings, these seeds emerge and grow within relationship. Therapy can be a brief catalyst toward a new beginning or a safe haven through which to reflect and transform thoroughly in a private and respectful space. Co-creating a relationship with acceptance and understanding allows the creative self to play with new possibilities...
Christina Velasco
San Francisco
California
Christina Velasco
San Francisco
California
Frustration due to feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, out of control, or not satisfied with your relationship(s) are all great reasons to seek therapy. It's also okay to not be able to pinpoint exactly what is going on - but you are sure something is off and you want to feel better. I work with individuals who want to let go of patterns that no longer serve them, and to gain a better...
A Better You Counseling, LLC
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
A Better You Counseling, LLC
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Hello there! Are you looking for a way to feel happier – or maybe even to help your kiddo feel happier!? You have come to the right place! I am here to help you and/or your tweens and teens find ways to feel happy again! Everyone deserves to feel joy! I want to help you find joy in your life! If you’re searching for an uplifting, positive, and loving counselor to meet your needs, or the needs o...
Elizabeth Torres
San Diego
California
Elizabeth Torres
San Diego
California
I am a good fit if you are looking for a highly-experienced, collaborative, pragmatic, and solution-oriented therapist. I am experienced working with men and women dealing with a wide-range of issues. My early training in psychodynamic psychotherapy gives me a rich perspective to draw on. I am mostly a cognitive behavioral therapist, informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with a heavy...
I am passionate about empowering clients and helping them to gain insight into various challenges in their lives. Through our work together, the client can begin to identify struggles around anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. My role is to provide a compassionate, collaborative and safe space for clients to explore and overcome these challenges to find...
I am currently accepting new patients via Telehealth. Is your teen or pre-teen suffering from depression or anxiety? Are they struggling in school or with their peer group? Through the use of art, crafts and play therapy techniques, your child can learn new ways of coping. Children and teens don't always have the ability, or the words, to share how they are really feeling. Instead it comes out ...
Marcella Haro
Los Angeles
California
Marcella Haro
Los Angeles
California
It just isn't working anymore, is it? You are at your wit's end. The anxiety, the depression, the feeling of only having small moments of happiness sprinkled into your life. Something FEELS wrong. Maybe you've tried to exercise, eat right, downloaded the newest mindfulness app on your phone to go along with a few dating apps too. You're listening to a podcast your bff told you about or picked u...
Tracey Alta
Seattle
Washington
Tracey Alta
Seattle
Washington
I love my work. I love to hear people’s stories about what makes them feel alive and what inspires them. I love helping people to feel more connected to their environment and trusting of themselves in the process. What fascinates me about the healing process in psychotherapy is reflecting upon the vulnerable, groundless mystery of the human journey and the endless revelations of the unguarded...
Shushanik Karapetyan
New York
New York
Shushanik Karapetyan
New York
New York
It is not always easy to be a human being. We all go through times when we feel lost, lonely, unfulfilled, stuck, confused and overwhelmed by life and our feelings. During these difficult moments it is natural and healthy to want to reach out for help. I provide a dynamic form of psychotherapy incorporating talk therapy with art making, writing, and other creative modalities as they relate to e...