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
Dr. Ana Dolatabadi welcomes you as you are. She is the post-doctoral director of training for the EAP at the University of California, San Francisco, and has a private practice. She is easy to talk with and non-judgmental. She provides compassion and direction in increasing quality of life, overcoming obstacles, cultivating resilience, and managing stress in various areas of life. Although she...
My work focuses on creating body trust and respect, healing from disordered eating behaviors and thoughts, and recovering from diagnosable eating disorders. I have worked across the continuum of all levels of care, age groups, genders, sexual orientations, races, and religions. My work combines honoring your individual story and path towards recovery while simultaneously providing you with the...
Do you wish you had someone to talk to who won't judge you? Do you try to talk to your friends but they only half listen or push their own agenda? Are you hiding part of yourself because you are afraid of what people will think or say? Do you feel anxious or distracted? Does your mind race all the time? Do you feel sad or like you don't care anymore? Do you just wish someone could help you...
My clients are high achievers by nature. They often come to me because they are climbing the corporate ladder, entering their first job out of college, or making career transitions. Many are experiencing anxiety and imposter syndrome, or even depression. Some examples of issues I specialize in: first generation college graduates struggling with imposter syndrome, new team managers and leaders...
Do you ever feel like your emotions rule your life? That others don't understand your struggles? The Behavioral Therapy Collective was created in order to offer compassionate, thoughtful, ethical and effective care to you or your loved ones. We work with adolescent, adults and families. All members of our team have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which is the evidenc...
First things first..... You are not "broken". Everyone is worthy of having a joyful, satisfying life but sometimes we need help. Its ok. I would be honored to work with you and help you reconnect with yourself and gain control over your life. I aim to empower individuals to rebuild relationships, improve self esteem, develop positive coping skills, and overcome any challenge life has thrown you...
You see yourself in the mirror and wonder when the joy left your face. Somedays it's even hard to recognize yourself. Perhaps you've become preoccupied with past wounds and don't have any energy left for today. Or maybe nervousness and worry have crept in and overshadowed everything else. Whether it's regret about yesterday, not feeling fully alive right now, or anxiety about tomorrow -- you're...
Welcome! I am a compassionate and culturally sensitive child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapist, treating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties. I specialize in problems with anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, all traumas and behavior management. My fourteen years of clinical practice has thought me to provide a...
Coming to therapy for the first time can be difficult. You have already taken a huge leap by reaching out for help. As a therapist, my goal is to help you feel grounded. By fostering an environment filled with warmth and unconditional positive regard, my hope is that together we can directly address what is getting in the way of your inner peace, and make the necessary changes towards wellness ...
Therapy is a gift you give yourself. A time and place to explore the things causing you strain or stress, things you may not be happy with in your life, or relationships causing you conflict. All of these can lead to depression and anxiety. Starting therapy can be the first step toward healthier coping and a happier more fulfilling life. Why not give yourself that gift? As former coach Lou Holt...
I have experience working in partial hospitalization programs with adults, children on the autism spectrum, school-based clinical mental health services, and trauma therapy. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work mainly with anxiety, depression, coping with suicidal ideation, ADHD, attachment issues, adjustment with divorce, and other changes - grief and lo...
I'm an Abuse Recovery Specialist. I work with clients that are ready to make big shifts in their self-worth by disengaging from toxic relationships and building healthy boundaries. Are you ready to do the deep interpersonal work and get beneath the symptoms? Let's work at the root of the issue so you can live a life abundant with love, laughter and realized potential. If you consider yourself a...
Your life’s journey does not always follow straight lines. Negative feelings and experiences can cause your life-lines to become crooked, jagged, or broken, and may leave you feeling as if you’ve reached a dead end. Turning around may not be so simple. Going forward may not be so direct. Perhaps you may need to find a whole new line to walk. At this point it is good to pause to explore all your...
In my practice, I focus on creating a calming place where reflection is no effort. I believe in the importance of space, a space where you can walk into and fully live in the present moment with your thoughts and feelings. Life can be filled with hardships, challenges, and transitions. Within this space, I make it a goal to support all of my clients in finding their inner needs, wants, and...
