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
Welcome! I’m excited to have the opportunity to be part of your journey in finding balance, developing goals and self-awareness, in a culturally sensitive, safe and supportive environment. Together, we will identify potential barriers that may interfere, and develop strategies to overcome. Healing is a gradual progress that will be in your control. Together we will identify your strengths and...
When we are growing up, we can feel trapped, lost, or in pain. In our deeper valleys, we can feel ashamed, angry, or hopeless. Sometimes we do not even know what we feel other than that we are simply overwhelmed. Sadly, we do not always have the help or the resources to get through these downs due to various circumstances in our life. Therapy is not a fix-all solution to our problems, but it ca...
In the adult client, I especially enjoy witnessing one's ability to reject ineffective patterns of thinking in order to reach and sustain personal growth. Facing what we find to recognize either by internal or external forces that needs correction, is the first step in the process of effecting change. In adolescents, a shift to effect change can be a bit more challenging but no fault of theirs....
As a therapist, I choose to meet people where they are. Whether you are excited, apprehensive or reluctant, we can start there. I believe in the process of therapy and I give my clients the time they need. We all have reasons for doing the things we do, the challenge is sometimes the patterns we've established no longer serve us well. We will work together to learn about your patterns and if...
It is okay not to know what you might want from therapy; just knowing that therapy might help is a great place to start. My therapeutic approach is primarily client-centered, which means my goal is to hear you, support you, help you figure out how and why your life isn’t meeting your expectations, and how you can effect change in your life. Whether you're feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed, anxio...
My focus is working with children and adults of all backgrounds on acute clinical issues which include: depression, anxiety, women's issues, medical conditions, and grief. Through my twenty years of teaching adolescents skills necessary to succeed in life, I have developed techniques to address self-esteem, self-confidence, management of emotions, relational aggression, communication and social...
Jennifer began working in the mental health field in 1998. She is passionate about educating others regarding mental health including: symptoms, treatment approaches, and navigating the mental health system. Jennifer utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Systems Theory, and Socratic approaches. Jennifer sees teenagers, young adults, adults, parents, and young...
My background includes providing individual and group counseling to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Populations I have experience working with are; Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, HIV/AIDS, Chronic Homelessness, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence, and Severe Psychosis. I offer supportive therapy, case management, and substance abuse/mental health assessments and...
My name is Anne Marie Allwine LICSW with P.E.E.P.S. Psychotherapy. P.E.E.P.S. stands for: P.eople seeking E.mpathy E.mpowerment P.ersonal growth and S.upport. I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years in a variety of settings, most recently as the School Counselor for a private high school. I use a supportive strengths-based approach but also will challenge one's thoughts if th...
Do you feel stuck and can’t quite figure out what to do? Are you struggling with anxiety or sadness? Do you feel alone? Are you wondering why everything is so hard? Do you feel guilt or shame? Is “negative self-talk” or "an inner critic" something you completely understand? Do you have difficulty making decisions and often feel like you don't know what to do next? Finding the right therapist fo...
Life can be difficult and full of unexpected challenges. I work with adolescents, adults and families in addressing these challenges, finding new ways to cope and function more effectively. I have experience treating disordered eating, body image, self harm, anxiety, interpersonal issues and depression. I also have experience assisting those going through life transitions such as divorce, job...
I am available to see individual adults and children (ages five and older) and additionally provide family counseling services. I enjoy helping clients improve communication skills and increase healthy coping skills to manage anxiety, depression, historical trauma, substance abuse, and personality issues. I view the therapeutic relationship as essential to facilitate this change, so whether thi...
** Please note, Nancy is not taking new clients until January 2021** Nancy takes a strengths based approach to therapeutic work with individuals, couples, and families. All people have an inherent emotional strength and only through building on that strength can further emotional growth occur. Nancy specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other emotional and ment...
Welcome. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families. I work with trauma, attachment and relational issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, eating disorders and body image concerns. I use a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness, neuroscience, EMDR, somatic modalities, art/creative interventions, and the outdoors (eco-therapy), individually tailored to...
My goal is to provide quality mental health counseling services by creating a supportive, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment. I assist my clients in recognizing their strengths and empower them to take an active role in creating positive changes in their lives. My practice areas include treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, and Trauma. I am a...
