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
My ideal clients are individuals who feel marginalized in part due to systemic injustice. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed and feminist based treatment to individuals who may feel unwelcome among their own communities due to perceptions of their identity. I work with clients to provide clarity around topics such as racial identity development, lgbtq+ identity development, sexual...
Seeking help for oneself can be challenging. That’s why we provide a strengths-based, calming, caring, supportive atmosphere that allows people to engage in the therapeutic or consultation process from a place of acceptance, peace and clarity. We want our clients to feel understood and valued for who they are, even if they have made life choices that did not have the most positive outcome. We a...
I work exclusively with teens, young adults and their families. I specialize in helping young people create fulfilling lives, that they want to live. Symptoms addressed might include: depressed mood, anxiety, impulsivity, irritability, perfectionism, intense emotional outbursts or emotional withdrawal, self-injurious acts, substance misuse, disordered eating and suicidal thoughts. These problem...
**New clients welcome** My job as your counselor is to be 100% your ally, to listen, and to help you grow on your own terms. Are you struggling to move forward with your life, relationships, or career? Is something holding you back, perhaps your role in your family of origin or a past trauma that still occupies your emotional space? Do you have strong emotions that rise to the surface seemingly...
Desiring to transform your life? Your relationship(s)? You CAN heal and finally leave behind old limiting feelings, traumas, fears, and patterns. Begin a new level of success in your life journey, life purpose and your Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual strength and freedom. As a therapist for 20+ years I have had extensive success with healing Trauma, PTSD & ACOA issues. Trained in the powerful to...
Note: I am not currently accepting new clients. What is it like to be you? My approach lies in creating a meaningful relationship with my client where there is security and openness to fully explore areas of difficulty, pain, joy, and growth. Together, we can discuss and problem-solve around concerns of disconnection, anxiety and depression, trauma, identity and self-worth, and transition/loss...
I use a person-centered, individualized approach to therapy. I understand everyone is unique with their own values, experiences, and struggles in life. My goal is to build a trusting relationship with my clients in a safe environment, so they can feel heard and motivated to make small steps towards positive changes in their lives. I have experience supporting those who find it difficult to go t...
Hi there! My name is Melanie and I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and I have a master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University. In my personal life I love traveling, cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles, and cooking. In my professional life, I am a dedicated therapist who will work hard to provide you with personalized and effective treatment. Seeking therapy is not always an...
We all have one lifetime to live, to explore and to experience. It is my belief our past and our present greatly impact the future we will have. As we all know, past experiences cannot be altered. However, it is my firm belief, together, we can explore better ways to deal with our emotions and thoughts that no longer serve us. I specialize in stress and anxiety management, trauma, women issues,...
Life catches us all off guard sometimes and sends us reeling. There are ways to finding a balance again, some healthy, some not so healthy. Finding someone to listen to you is one of the healthier ways to begin your journey back to that balanced state that we all need to keep going and hopefully find joy in life again. It's that interaction between two people, one telling the story and one...
Sometimes we all have challenges we want to overcome. There are times where we have difficulty in doing it alone or do not feel supported. I’m here to tell you, you don’t have to do it alone! With open ears and arms I welcome you to work through these difficult situations with me. Being in the mental health field for 10 years I have worked with clients from various backgrounds and ages, includi...
Acacia Counseling and Wellness is a leading provider of outpatient, university mental health support. We specialize in providing high quality mental health services to university students, faculty and staff, as well as the greater community. Our office is conveniently located near UC Santa Cruz, and our therapists are trained across a variety of issues and modalities. We also now provide...
ENDURING COVID-19 IS OVERWHELMING FOR US ALL. Our lives have changed so drastically in just a matter of weeks - isolation, job changes, school closures, social distancing, financial instability. It's natural to feel waves of anxiety, depression, fear, loss, worry during this time of collective crisis. These reactions and feelings don't have to hijack your sense of resilience and connection to...
You’ve been searching for a therapist for a long time. You’ve tried every approach to find a counselor you can connect with, a person who understands you. You’ve browsed countless websites and spoken in confidence to those you trust. Still, you keep searching. You crave a real connection with your therapist. You're looking for feedback and concrete tools. You need a therapist who is positive an...
Many times we find ourselves disconnected - both from ourselves and the world around us. I invite people to soulfully nurture and explore the stories emerging in their lives, offering space to restore what feels depleted and therefore making room to engage life more fully. If you are interested in experiencing greater resonance within yourself and living a life with meaning, I encourage you to...
