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
Parenting is rewarding and fulfilling but also challenging and overwhelming! Being a kid isn't so easy in today's world either. Your mental health is critical and having the information, strategies, and acceptance to prioritize it should be of utmost importance. Struggling with how to find balance? Let's talk. Concerned about your child or teen's behavior, social problems, possible autism, ADHD...
I see myself as a holistic practitioner. Therapy with me involves working with the body as much as the mind. This can be challenging for some, but leads to long-term resolution and healing in a more complete, organic nature. Through Somatic Experiencing (SE), I have been trained to work specifically with trauma and the way in which our survival energy becomes trapped in our bodies. We embody ou...
Do you feel like you or your teen are spinning emotionally? Is the every day struggle of managing stress or breakdowns beginning to weigh on the family? Some clients come to therapy from backgrounds of trauma, anxiety and feelings of worthlessness. Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I can help deal with the overwhelming emotions that lead to negative thinking and...
Do you worry about your child's behavior or emotional health? About your own emotional health? Maybe you are grieving the loss of a child? Take hope, because you have come to the right place. I have been walking beside women and couples struggling with these issues for 10 years. I have seen many people in your place recover and begin to live more fulfilling and purposeful lives. I have two area...
**Virtual Visits / Teletherapy may be possible at this time, depending on your insurance.** Sometimes the demands of everyday life can be overwhelming. Relationships, work, and daily life can be difficult to navigate when we are stuck in symptoms. But you don't have to let issues negatively impact your life. We will work together to move you out of the difficulties and on to better living. My...
Do you feel dissatisfied with how you relate to others or to yourself? Are you unsure of how to break out of a behavioral, emotional, or cognitive loop? I work with my clients to identify the loops they’re stuck in, what is maintaining them, and how to begin to do things differently. I provide a safe, validating, and compassionate space for this exploration. Although I pay particular attention ...
I founded Saint Louis Family Counseling because I believe we are all worthy of living meaningful and fulfilling lives. I enjoy working with individuals and couples, adults and adolescents in exploring and writing their next life chapter. You may be seeking counseling because you are aware there is something standing in your way, we could call this “the problem.” Sometimes exploring your...
Another sleepless night as your memories from the day run over and over through your mind. “Why did I agree to that?” “Why can’t I just say no?” Worse yet, the reel of all the ways you felt misunderstood or judged keeps playing. The voice in your head accusatorially asks, "What is wrong with you?!" You’re so tired of being a people pleaser, the way it affects your self-worth and all of your...
(Online Sessions Available) I often work with people that are experiencing a loss or other life crisis and want help finding direction. I also work with individuals who are trying to overcome the effects of traumatic childhood experiences, such as physical, emotional or sexual abuse. These experiences can leave us with patterns of behavior that worked in an abusive environment, but don't lead t...
At times, we just need someone to talk to outside of our daily lives. We find ourselves with problems that we may not be able to solve on our own. Sometimes, we need a safe space where we can open-up and gain perspective and confidence. Are you overburdened with caregiver fatigue? Caregivers of all kinds often have self-doubt, guilt and shame about asking for help. Many caregivers just don't kn...
Welcome. I imagine you find yourself considering therapy because at times you struggle with feelings that are overwhelming. You may be experiencing confusion or frustration because certain relationships are consistently challenging or you feel stuck in patterns of behavior that limit your ability to achieve your goals. When we experience these things it makes it difficult to feel connected to...
Natalia van Rikxoort, MSW, ACC is a social worker, certified life coach, and the founder of Lotus Life Coaching Services in Orange County, California. In addition to providing general life coaching, she specializes in ADD/ADHD and family coaching for adults, youth, and families impacted by ADD/ADHD, LD, and other executive function-related challenges including time management, prioritization,...
There exists in all of us a wound or hurt that we have learned to either live with, or maybe disguise-a protective and gracious attempt at avoiding pain. Therapy is a unique setting to safely explore not only past wounds, but how they impact your present life and relationships. In this way, we can learn to have compassion for the parts of us that have not felt cared for and move towards healing...
My therapeutic approach is strength-based, client-centered, and integrative with the belief that we have the innate ability to heal, grow, and seek greater meaning in life. I see each individual as unique, whole, and inherently good. I believe therapy is an interactive relationship between you and me. My approach prioritizes authenticity, trust, and empathy as the foundation for effective thera...
I am the founder of the Igniting Change movement and therapy clinic. This movement is about helping the world to understand and overcome the potentially harmful impact of compulsive pornography use in a non-shaming way. Humans are biologically wired to find the greatest happiness and fulfillment through physical and emotional bonding with each other. This natural wiring can be manipulated and...
