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
*Currently full and placing on wait list. Doing both telehealth and in person. I believe everyone has the ability to be free from their own misery and to be their true selves. My role as your therapist will be to facilitate change in areas you want to see improvement by providing a safe and friendly environment where you feel completely free to be you. The real raw version of yourself without t...
Life as you know it has changed. You were barely holding on before and now you're struggling to adjust to life's new normal. Anxiety and/or depression may not be new to you, but dealing with medical and racial pandemics simultaneously just feels like too much. All of your regular coping skills and self-care tools just don't seem to be doing the job and you are looking for relief. I have been...
I provide assistance to individuals who are looking to proactively and constructively manage life challenges and stressors, along with supporting them emotionally along their journey. I believe that developing an emotionally strong intellect and psyche is the basis to having a happy, well-adjusted life. Having a mind-set of empowerment is the focus of my counseling and I believe it is important...
I believe that all mental anguish begins with loneliness and disconnection. This is why my approach to psychotherapy is grounded fundamentally in the relationship that we build together. Together we will move through suffering, creatively identifying new possibilities and ways of experiencing life. We will find hope and build your capacity to love both yourself and others more fully. From withi...
*Currently accepting new clients* I have worked with a variety of clients ranging in age from 4 to adult. I specialize in children and adolescent work as well as college age students. I have worked with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, school issues, to name a few. I believe in the importance of involving family members when appropriate and maintaini...
Everyone experiences difficulties at some point in their lives. In those moments, reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things to do. It's my goal to make the counseling process as safe and welcoming as possible to help you reach your goals. I place emphasis on creating an environment that incorporates empathy, genuineness, understanding, and patience to develop an individualized form...
Parents and Guardians: Are you struggling to keep the peace at home? Do you feel as though every conversation with your child/teen turns into a screaming match? Are you overwhelmed with what to do next? Do you want to be supportive but don’t know how you can help your child/teen? Does it feel like your child/teen defiantly breaks or ignores all your rules? If you answered yes to any of these...
MISSION AND VALUES STATEMENT The Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. (MHA) is committed to quality care and improvement of human life. MHA employs teamwork and all other resources to make individualized quality, cost-effective behavioral health services and assistance accessible to individuals in our local communities. MHA's vision is a responsible and respectful society where the...
As your therapist, I would be honored to be your companion throughout your journey. I believe in assisting my clients as they navigate through life's transitions and challenges. I use an integrative and individualized approach in therapy catered to my client's needs. My goal is to foster a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment for my clients through the use of open and hon...
"Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives."--Brene Brown. My relationship with clients is the most important aspect of my practice, and my goal is to provide a space for clients of all ages to feel heard, supported, and accepted while they navigate life's challenges. As an artist, I understand that words often fail to truly communicate the intensity of...
My primay focus is working with pre-teen through young adults. During this stage it may be difficult to talk to parents or close friends and this is where I can be help. When your young person needs help to work through anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, relationship issues together we can come up with a plan that works for you. I offer a safe space where you can talk freely about your...
We work from the prospective that all people are trustworthy, capable of self-understanding, inherently valuable, able to make constructive changes, and able to maintain productive lives. We believe that all people should be treated with dignity and respect and feel safe in all their environments. We encourage people to have goals and follow their dreams. We believe that everyone has the right ...
As someone that struggles with unwanted or intrusive thoughts, feelings, sensations, or urges, you often find yourself spinning in circles. You are constantly hounded by doubt and spend most of your time just trying to keep your head above water. You know that you are being illogical, but just can't seem to shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen. It can be scary to reach out fo...
When one experiences trauma, it is possible that how they relate to others may change. I strongly believe that relationships; how we relate and interact with others, is the cornerstone of healthy living. What is left unresolved from one's history or childhood often finds its way into the relationships one has in the present. As a family therapist, I spend my time supporting individuals and...
"Is this normal? Why is my child doing ____? Why can't I ____?" These are common thoughts and concerns from both parents and children when facing difficulties in their personal, educational, and/or familial lives. I try to create an atmosphere where both the client and I can be comfortable and trusting enough to work through some of these life issues and concerns. I have worked with children an...
