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
“Is my life reflecting who I really am?” Adulthood is a barrage of responsibilities. Your career. Your relationship. Family, health, personal satisfaction. Finding the right balance is complicated. Especially when we aren’t really sure what we really want. Society, culture, and family often have their own ideas of the life you “should” be living. But what about YOU? What is the life that YOU wa...
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling with depression? Is anxiety making it difficult to function? Is stress taking over your life? Are you unhappy and self-critical? Have you experienced trauma and no longer feel like yourself? Real, profound life change is possible. I provide psychotherapy services that are goal-directed and compassionate. Through my warm, interactive approach to therapy, I...
Kaylee is a compassionate and perceptive listener, offering you a healing space with focus on solutions. Gifted in establishing rapport quickly, Kaylee’s approach focuses on empathetic guidance, identification of client strengths, and replacing destructive patterns - while offering helpful tools, feedback, and resources to help you meet your goals. Kaylee specializes in treating adults struggli...
Welcome! It is a great privilege to help you during this stage in your personal journey. I see individuals experiencing challenging transitions such as relocation, career uncertainty, relationship difficulty, and grief and loss. As a therapist, I understand the complex factors contributing to stress in our lives. I will help you move towards healing and inner peace. By peeling back the personal...
As a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, I am psychodynamically trained but also use a variety of treatment modalities, (CBT, family systems, experiential, narrative, play, music, art therapy). In my 20 years of experience, I have found that the single most important aspect of treatment is the sacred relationship between client and therapist. I’ve created a safe, judgment-free environment fo...
It is easy to feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed, when dealing with the many challenges that life throws at you. Often there is not a quick and easy solution when dealing with life's more complex challenges, however having a supportive ally throughout the twists and turns can make all the difference. I am committed to supporting people who have experienced oppression, trauma, or other difficu...
I support clients using experiential and somatic approaches to mobilize root emotional content that cannot be accessed or moved through traditional talk therapy. I have substantial experience in working with trauma, grief, and depression. I work with men's issues and facilitate workshops and retreats. I have also worked as a therapist in addiction treatment and recovery. I began working in the...
Life can be challenging. But sometimes life is more difficult than it should be. At times it may seem that however hard we try, we are unable to live the life we want. It may feel as if there is an invisible wall that gets between us and our hopes, aspirations, and goals. This "wall" may be caused by depression, anxiety, family issues or trauma, among other things. Fortunately, it is possible t...
Making the decision to begin therapy can sometimes be difficult. There are a number of reasons that can hold someone from moving forward. That said, if you feel ready to begin a therapeutic relationship, you have taken one step towards healing. Congratulations. As a therapist, I work in collaboration with clients in a goal-oriented way to explore, understand, and help manage various challenges....
For 9 years, I have worked alongside individuals encountering issues with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, self-esteem, life adjustments, and stress. Working in collaboration with clients, I seek to empower them to work through uncomfortable experiences and achieve their goals. I strive to help individuals find, develop, and utilize their strengths in order to fac...
***Accepting new Clients*** I urge all my clients to examine your life objectively and thoroughly. I am direct and I will challenge you to try new things to find the best path to healing for you. I may give you handouts, worksheets or educational information. We will look at your life history, your strengths, areas of needed growth, core beliefs, thoughts and behaviors to assess areas for self...
Therapy is a place of self-discovery, to explore the emotions, thoughts, and beliefs that may be causing you to feel and behave the way you do. Integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based practices, I create a collaborative process that empowers you to reduce the power of memories, problem solve and change negative thinking. As a compassionate empathetic therapist with ove...
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, pragmatic, and theoretically grounded in the biopsychosocial model. When assessing clients and their treatment needs, I recognize individuals are embedded within a complex web of social relationships and are influenced by larger political, economic, and environmental forces. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and supporting individuals during...
My desire is to come alongside you to assist you in overcoming obstacles and reaching your goals. I enjoy working with children, college students, couples, and individuals. I use various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and solution focused therapy. I firmly believe that change is possible and am excited to help you create lasting change in your own life. I...
