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
Is this the time in your life that you want to make a change but uncertain where to start? Maybe you are a caregiver to a loved one who had a long illness, experienced a trauma, or perhaps you are just trying to figure out your next step. Choosing to come to therapy for many isn't easy, but you are in safe hands. I applaud your courage because you have decided to begin your journey to...
I have experience working in private practice and the inpatient setting. I practice EMDR Therapy and received my EMDR Training Certificate of Completion from the Maiberger Institute, an EMDRIA approved provider of EMDR Trainings. My goal is to meet each and every person with honesty, compassion, and respect wherever they are in their journey. I strive to maintain a safe, comfortable, and...
It takes a lot of courage to take the first step in asking for help. I am committed to helping my clients address their needs and I like to meet them where they are. It is important to get to know my clients in order to help them work toward a healthier and more productive lifestyle. I am a licensed practical counselor and mental health specialist and have been in the field for over 6 years. Wh...
There are times in our life when growth looks confusing, and we can develop unpleasant symptoms or maladaptive coping skills. We all go through phases in our lives, and I think that sometimes we benefit from help navigating the temporary situations. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief, solution focused counseling when you need some extra help. Some of my clients I have seen for...
Most of us struggle at times. When the struggle lingers, or when significant or traumatic events impede us from functioning as well as we want to, therapy can help. Most of my clients are wrestling with a combination of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or the impact of traumatic events. Some are struggling to identify what is most important or meaningful in life. Others are clear abo...
Life is beautiful and yet life can also be complex and complicated. Navigating through natural life stages, relationships, uncomfortable family dynamics, parenting struggles, career choices, the loss of loved ones as well as adverse life experiences may cause you to feel as though you are swept into a storm of unsettling emotions. You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, irritable, confused, s...
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or unhappy? Have you encountered an unexpected bump in the road and now feel lost, confused, angry or sad? Do you want to make a change in your life but feel stuck about where to begin? I believe that everyone has the capacity to face challenges and manage stress, with the right type of support and confidence. My role as your therapist is to inst...
I serve adults, couples, and young professionals who are seeking support and greater wellbeing. Through a creative and practical collaboration, I work with clients to bring awareness to their strengths and challenges and to make sustainable changes and life-enhancing choices. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients who are experiencing relationship issues, stress, depression,...
How is life treating you? If you're like most people these days, you probably lead a hectic life trying to balance it all. Advanced Counseling of Fort Myers LLC. works to help you find that balance. Whether it is addiction, anxiety, depression, relationships or career challenges, I am here to help. I offer concierge and home visits to accommodate your time constraints and offer a compassionate ...
There comes a time when the challenges we face overwhelms us and help is needed from a professional to cope with these challenges. You do not have to go on this difficulty journey alone. I strive to have unconditional positive regard for my clients; I believe that everyone deserves to be seen in a positive light. I also tend bring humor into sessions and have been described as animated and live...
Therapy is about accepting who you are, while also exploring the ways you can grow. Art therapy helps you access and harness your strengths to sustain healthy change. I utilize art psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, & mindfulness-based stress reduction to support introspection and healing. I’m here to assist you in navigating internal and external conflicts and teach you skills to hel...
There are many things in life that we can't control. I will help you put energy into the things that you can control. I do this by focusing on the counseling relationship and building trust by being genuine and authentic with clients to help them successfully navigate through challenging situations. Through the building of the therapeutic relationship, the goal is to foster positive thinking th...
~ No current availability ~ You may feel increasingly more anxious, overwhelmed, or possibly depressed. Life may even feel unmanageable. You might find yourself trying to fill internal voids with external things, such as alcohol, drugs, food, sex, or relationships. Experiences from your past could leave you feeling stuck in your present. Change can be terrifying, and taking that first step may...
Approach: My training is a blend of Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic therapies. These backgrounds allow working at symptom reduction while also helping people understand their past and developing more effective ways of achieving their goals for the future. I feel my strength is in being able to meet clients where they are and, at their pace, discover how to bring about the changes that ar...
You want to transform what's bothering you into deep wisdom. That can seem out of reach when you're in the middle of a mess, though. My job is to listen to the whole story, or as much as you want to tell, so we can find easy ways to ground you. You can build from a stable foundation. Do you feel you don't even know how to work up the energy for self-repair? Let me help you catch your breath. It...
