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
Are you struggling in the areas of body image, maternal issues, or trauma? I work with "all things maternal", meaning I work with women at all life-stages; maybe contemplating motherhood or feeling ambivalent, struggling with infertility, experienced a pregnancy loss/miscarriage, expecting mothers with or without depression, anxiety, or birth trauma, women who decided not to have children, wome...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, like your mind is betraying you? Like you’re having trouble focusing on the simplest things and are barely holding it together? Does it feel a little bit like you’ve lost yourself & can’t figure out how to get back to who you were? Are your loved ones treating you differently or telling you to go talk to someone? Does it feel really scary to consider getting a...
My passion has been to find joy in life through emotional, physical and spiritual balance. As a therapist, I strive to integrate the development of all of these areas as a means to live fully and healthfully. I have been privileged to provide therapy for individuals in a variety of settings including public schools, community mental health and private practice. I am committed to walking with yo...
What would your life be like if you had better tools for coping and managing your emotions? What would your relationships be like if you had a deeper awareness of yourself and better tools for communicating with your loved ones? How can you change your mode of operation from just surviving to enriching your life? I would love to help you answer these questions and more. My own passion for...
I am a licensed psychotherapist and a former U.K. registered mental health nurse. I have worked in the field of substance abuse and mental health in the U.K. since 1999 and more recently in California. I have a high level of comfortability with family and relational issues, emotional disturbance in adult and youth. I welcome culturally diverse adults, youth and families. I take an existential...
While balancing many roles in our lives, it's sometimes easy to get lost in the noise or develop negative coping skills. In doing so we sometimes have moments when we feel like we are not being heard, or that people do not understand us. Be Heard Counseling is a place for your voice to be heard, and for you to be understood as an individual free from any judgement or criticism. Despite being in...
I have devoted my practice to helping teens, college students, and adults create more satisfying, productive, and peaceful lives. I am compassionate and an empathetic listener, striving to create an environment in which my clients feel safe and empowered to learn about themselves, grow and make positive life changes. I believe in providing feedback, support, and teaching my clients valuable CBT...
I believe that people are experts in their own lives. We all have strengths that sometimes are not apparent to us, but we can learn to identify them. As we connect to our internal experiences, we discover that our thoughts and beliefs about the way things are might be more workable than we had previously believed. My approach when working with people is to be collaborative and relational. I mee...
There are thousands of therapists with hundreds of different specialties and it can get overwhelming. Not every therapist is right for you and that's okay. Here’s the scoop on me: 1) I am straightforward and will be honest. If you want my opinion I'll give it. 2) If you want to heal, I will help, but it might not always feel good. 3) I want to do what works.... There isn't a one size fits all...
Living with anxiety and depression can often feel exhausting. It can feel difficult to determine the first steps to take to work through those feelings. We can work together to find causes for those anxious and depressive feelings as well as healthy coping skills to help work through those feelings in a positive way. Please, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I have 15+ yea...
I provide individual therapy services to adolescents and adults. Therapy is an active process of change. My role as your therapist is to guide and support you in strengthening your sense of self and personal power to make changes in your life. I strive to create a highly collaborative working relationship founded in respect and honesty. I practice a variety of evidenced-based techniques, taking...
Are you ready for something different or ready to make a change? I enjoy assisting people by identifying barriers that may be limiting them to make changes and using their personal strengths to reach their unique and individual goals whether that is learning how to cope with everyday stress, learning how to communicate with others better, managing anxiety or depression, or treating problems...
Somewhere, deep down, you already have the ability to heal yourself and grow; let me help you find it and keep it. I am committed to helping you create a life where you can stop surviving and start thriving. My mission is to provide individuals, families, and youth with a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment where they can feel comfortable exploring a preferred way of life. Let me he...
Every individual has the strength to grow and move forward in their life in a positive and healthy manner. Life's challenges can at times make us feel alone and misunderstood. Seeking out therapy can create a safe and supportive environment to express your feelings freely in order to cope and find resolve with specific issues. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in NJ with six years...