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
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns and it is inevitable that some of those twists and turns will be uncomfortable. They may even feel unbearable at times. Maybe you're going through a something right now that is difficult to navigate. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, or traumatic events. Therapy is a great place to start to walk through these issues so you can...
Do you have a tendency to worry more about how others see you than what is best for you? Do you wish life would just stop for a minute so you could catch your breath? Do you sometimes feel that you'll be dealing with your eating disorder forever? I work with clients who have the same sentiments and help them use coping strategies to become more mindful, regulate their emotions, and improve thei...
People deserve to be understood holistically—what brings you to counseling is not your whole story, nor does it completely determine your future. Deciding to seek counseling can be an emotional experience in itself, and you will therefore be welcomed into the process at your own pace in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment. Counseling is a collaborative experience; your vulnerability and...
I'm looking for people who seek a way out of the addiction spiral. Recognizing you need help is all that's needed-not everyone who struggles needs to hit "rock-bottom" to deserve or to get help. Stopping or changing old behaviors may seem impossible; stress, anxiety, and fear, may have crippled past attempts you've made to stop or even curb harmful behaviors. Together we can begin to rebuild th...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or disordered eating? As a therapist I will meet you where you are and walk with you as you meet your goals. I have a long history of working with adolescents and young adults though I enjoy working with people at all stages of life. Common struggles I often help clients with include depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationshi...
Partnering with others during their journey of healing through anxiety, trauma, substance use, and other issues is one of the fundamental beliefs I hold. Healing is a journey as a person navigates challenges from both within themselves and outside of themselves. Helping people integrate their faith into their healing is one of my specialties. I offer individual adult counseling services which a...
Please come exactly as you are. Whether you are new to therapy or have spent years working through various challenges, I invite you to come exactly as you are in this moment. We cannot move towards healing and change until we are permitted to be seen and heard as we are right now. I am committed to creating a warm, inviting, and non-judgmental space where you may feel safe to explore who you ar...
I am dedicated to compassionately alleviating suffering so that you can recover your most grounded, confident, and healthy self. Feeling greater ease in life, career, and relationships is attainable. Chronic stress, difficult relationships, loss, systemic oppression, trauma, and abuse can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Therapy heals by reducing self-doubt, enhancing insight, and...
Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, confusion or grief? Have you experienced a recent or past loss or trauma that you just can’t seem to recover from? I would be honored to help you navigate through it while helping you to gain skills, awareness, empowerment, and a sense of safety. I specialize in grief, trauma, women’s issues, and parenting, and have experience with a...
Welcome to A Place To Heal. My name is Michelle A Giles. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health and a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I have over 9 years experience providing individual and couples therapy to adults with severe and persistent mental illness as well as those with co-occurring disorders. I work with people who experience many different issues such as depressi...
Finding the root cause of our problems can be very challenging, and doing it alone can be nearly impossible. I provide a supportive, confidential space to collaboratively identify goals and work on core issues. Whether you seek help for childhood trauma or would like to work on communication skills to enrich your relationships, therapy is often a solution. I have experience working with an arra...
*Not Accepting at this time* You want something to improve and you are trying to resolve a dilemma. Starting therapy means you feel motivated to make a change. My goal is to help you to resolve the pain point and create healthier chapters in your life story. Pain points can be relationship stress, communication issues, eco-anxiety (stress, grief, and despair about environmental problems), and...
Kids, adolescents and families are my passion. When I’m not at Building Blocks Counseling Center, I may be found on the University of Dubuque campus as an adjunct psychology professor, mentoring up and coming psychology professionals, or working with new moms who are experiencing postpartum depression. I am the mother of two boys, one that spent 3 months in the NICU, so we have had quite an...
I’m currently not taking new clients. During times of change, transition, stressful events or due to our limiting beliefs, we may seek guidance to become more flexible, expansive and self- aware. Transitions may include retirement, developing a second act in life, empty nest, aging, grief and loss of a loved one or pet, divorce or trauma. I draw from the ancient wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda and my...
I am a person of strong faith and belief that with the care and support of those that are chosen to accompany us on our journey, we can heal our hurts, overcome our challenges and achieve our goals. I am a caring and compassionate person with a genuine heart for people. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who have experienced symptoms of stress, trauma, grief and...
