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
People seek therapy for many reasons. Lifelong struggles or new life events that leave you feeling overwhelmed, sad or stuck might have you considering therapy. Were you or someone in your life diagnosed with a life changing illness? Have you been coping with your sadness and stress by drinking too much? Or have you been struggling with an internal conflict that is leaving you with many differe...
I am passionate about working with children and adults, through a therapeutic relationship that creates effective coping strategies. My approach is strengths based and examines patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that may no longer be effective. I provide a compassionate and unbiased space to discuss and experience difficult emotions and sensations that come up throughout the therapeu...
My relationships are not working, I feel left all alone, misunderstood, my family thinks I’m over reacting. I feel confused, sometimes I wonder if I am crazy. I can’t seem to keep friends, my love life is a mess. I’m not even sure I know who I am. Sometimes I feel out of control. I find myself driving fast and reckless, drinking, eating everything in the kitchen, or blowing through all of my...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. I have experience with assessment and treatment of adults and children experiencing mental health effects of trauma, abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship attachment disruption, mood disorders, and self-harm. I assess and provide treatment for children and their...
J. Pope & Associates, LLC was created to contribute to the betterment of mental health & wellness while improving the functioning of children, youth, adults and families. In addition, our services are tools used to effectively decrease the prevalence and incidence of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and social dysfunction. We strive to provide compassionate solution focused treatment to t...
The process of change is difficult and painful. While no one can be spared from the pain of life, psychotherapy that focuses on value- and purpose-driven living offers the greatest promise of satisfaction. I will work diligently to help you find, remove and heal from obstacles that have been impeding your joy, self-worth, intimacy with others, and overall fulfillment in life. Let me help you...
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Do you want to explore yourself in a deeper way? Through therapy, I will help you identify patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work with you towards making meaningful changes. By learning to respond to your thoughts and feelings in a new way, you will experience less suffering. We will also focus on how your emotions ...
Depression, anxiety, and relationship problems are nothing to be ashamed of. In this divisive, overwhelming, lonely time we live in, it almost makes sense. We are not equipped to handle all the stuff going on -- keeping our family healthy, paying the bills, maintaining friendships, taking care of yourself... It really doesn't have to be that way. Whatever issue is bothering you, I hope to help...
At Greenwood Therapy I provide collaborative, strengths-based counseling for people dealing with depression, anxiety, and related disorders; trauma and grief; relationship problems; difficult transitions; and career questions. I work with individuals 18 years and older and with couples. My approach varies based on the client's needs, using insights from interpersonal and psychodynamic therapy,...
If you are hurting, you can be helped; if you feel stuck in negative thoughts and self-defeating behaviors, you can change; if you are living in the dark zone of life, you can experience light. You just have to take the first step....
We all experience times in our lives where we feel stuck and don’t know what will create movement. Whether you’re feeling confused about a relationship, questioning what you want for yourself, grieving the loss of a loved one, or realizing you don’t have a space in your life to explore your inner questions, I can be of help to you. I’m passionate about helping people find a deeper sense of...
We often go to counseling when we are seeking something; whether it be healing, insight, peace within ourselves, healthy relationships, or a sense of wholeness in our lives and selves. Anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, experiences from our past, relationship struggles, and other emotional challenges may get in the way of our ability to find that which we seek. Identifying, understanding, and...
Sometimes in life, we feel stuck, we don't know where to go, or we just feel confused. Therapy is a great place to start when tackling big - or little - life questions! A good working relationship between a client and their therapist is extremely important; due to this, I feel rapport building is one of the key elements in beginning the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies in working with...
I Specialize in PTSD, Veterans, active-duty soldiers, and trauma victims. I have extensive experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociative identity disorder, PTSD , and sexual abuse. I use the Trauma Resiliency Model, ACT, DBT, CBT, Equine Therapy, and mindfulness. I do not see children, there are other therapists much more qualified at working with children than me. I am sorry but I ...
