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.
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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 can be challenging and change is inevitable, and with transitions there are many aspects to growth and loss. I work with individuals, couples, and family systems; often dealing with unprocessed grief, trauma, parenting, identity issues, and midlife decisions. It takes courage to communicate the strong emotions felt within these difficult topics, especially to those you love the most. I wor...
MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR NEW CLIENTS. I WILL UPDATE THIS STATUS ONCE THAT CHANGES. Sometimes life throws us unexpected curve balls that are difficult to manage. Other times, we may find ourselves struggling to manage day to day life even without any major life changes. Therapy can be an important tool for helping us manage both unexpected events as well as the stresses of daily life....
Lisa DeJarnette has more than 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. She received her master’s degree in clinical social work from The Ohio State University in 1994 and has advanced training in both Prepare Enrich and EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing). She specializes in adjustment issues, mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity...
I’m Ilene, a warm, approachable therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and addiction for college students and adults. Life has shown me that personal connections are the foundation of growth and happiness. Using a holistic approach, I will carefully listen to your needs and use individually tailored methods combined with compassion and skills garnered from 20-plus years as a wife and...
Thank you for the opportunity to partner together on your personal growth, relationship, family, or overall mental health goals. I work with individuals, adolescents, and couples to help provide new perspectives, realistic goal setting, resolve personal and interpersonal conflicts, and restore a more balanced way of managing stress. I am committed to providing a positive, accepting environment...
If you are dealing with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, or depression, I am here to help you. I've served with children, teens, and families for several years and walked with adults and couples through their healing process. You can expect an empathetic therapist that desires to help you through your therapeutic journey. I can help by providing a safe place for you to share your thoughts and...
When is the last time you checked in with you? We are often so busy prioritizing the needs of others that we forget about our own well-being. Our society teaches us that multi-tasking and having many projects going on at once means we are more efficient and, in a sense, “better”. However, this can also lead to feeling overwhelmed and lacking a zest for life. I want to help you put the focus bac...
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I have an eclectic approach and I am skilled at cognitive-behavioral therapy, interperso...
Living a life of peace, free from chaos and dis-ease is what most people strive for. But often we are confronted with anxiety, depression, mood shifts, trauma, stress, anger, grief, isolation, etc. My goal is to help you to restore health and well-being. There are some circumstances of the past that cannot be changed but improving your understanding of past events will help as we work together ...
Unresolved relational issues. Past trauma that has begun affecting your normal routine. Marriage is going through a hard time. Family needs a tune up. Anxiety has reared it’s ugly head. These are all a part of being human and being in relationship, and it’s OK to ask for help in the midst of them. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. As a marriage a...
Drawing from relational, cognitive, and trauma-focused approaches, I support my clients to build awareness, confidence, and connection with themselves and to others. I believe that healing is deeply rooted within us and enhanced by a therapeutic alliance, and I am committed to creating a safe and collaborative environment. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and...
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues including mood disorders, relationship struggles, anxiety, school problems, problematic behaviors, and more. My clients and I work together to understand the origin and meaning of the problems for which they seek help. Interventions are tailored to each client's need and are ever evolving. My approach is engaged, holistic, a...
Psychotherapy is most commonly sought in response to pain caused by symptoms such as depression, anxiety, compulsions, relationship troubles, low self-esteem, and dissociation. Many people are surprised to learn that symptoms point the way to emotional skills that are yet to be sufficiently developed. Developing these skills occurs as we shift our orientation to exploring experience rather than...
I have a process-oriented approach to counseling, and consider myself an interpersonal counselor. I work toward understanding how family of origin (and other impactful relationships) has played a part in the current and present relationships that exists in the client's world. Within therapy, I like to focus on the process of the relationship the client is having inside the session, which usuall...
I moved to Corvallis from NYC in 2013. While in New York I trained at the Albert Ellis Institute in Manhattan where I gained expertise treating anxiety, depression, and stress reduction in adults and adolescents using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). I received my PhD from Yeshiva University - Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NYC, and I...
