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
( English | 中文 ) Thank you for being interested in my services. Living in the bay area, life can be hectic and stressful, and we all can benefit from empathetic and empowering support. Many circumstances may have brought you to the point where depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties have made it difficult for you to find the balance or direction in life. My goal as a therapi...
I am a licensed and credentialed therapist in New York and New Jersey providing coaching and consulting to individuals, couples, parents and families. People seek me out to assist them in working through relationship issues, life changes, or other difficulties which they recognize need resolution. I am a staunch motivator and cheerleader who believes in each individual's capacity to change and...
Like many of us, through my life's journey I too have suffered. I have come to know emotional pain. Not only my own, but also the pain of those I love dearly. Through all of my life these experiences have cultivated within me a developed sense of empathy. It is this sense of empathy that enables and inspires me to join with others as they walk through their own pain. I have walked in empathy wi...
If you are tired of feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed I can help you learn to better cope with symptoms so you can get more enjoyment out of life. I provide support, encouragement, and assist each client in finding new techniques to better manage challenges. Clients I have worked with have reported feeling more confident in their abilities to understand, express and manage emotions. I h...
I am extremely passionate about my work and am curious about the people I works with. I strive to understand people within the larger context of their lives instead of seeing them simply as a diagnosis or label. This stance allows me to practice psychotherapy in a genuine, relational, and compassionate way while remaining firmly rooted in theory and providing treatments that have been shown to...
Welcome! I have had the privilege of joining people of all ages, genders and ethnicity on their personal journeys in life. It would be my honor to be asked to be a part of this walk with you. If you are inquisitive, ready and willing to look at your life, your thoughts, choices and actions and make steps forward, then I am the person for you. I work with individuals, and couples and have a grea...
For the past 20 years I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, and their families who are struggling with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, health issues, school or work problems. I have significant training working with childhood trauma and attachment issues. Many of my clients want to change some patterns that are preventing them from...
Are you struggling to find a healthy work/life balance? Do you feel drained and depleted at the end of each day because you've given too much of yourself to others? Do you constantly find yourself in unhealthy relationships (work, family, romantic) due to the inability to say "no" or set boundaries? My speciality is helping women to find their voice and learn healthy ways to manage life, improv...
When something is painful or disturbing, it leaves a lasting impression that continues to affect the way you think, feel and act. By eliminating the ongoing influence of past events through Rapid Resolution Therapy, healing occurs and change is automatic. If you have been unable to successfully change how you feel or act, it is likely that you are being affected by experiences from your past. Y...
I use a personalized approach to help individuals and couples address their struggles and find the strength to heal. Working from over 15 years experience in the field has allowed me to develop an effective counseling style that my clients find welcoming, supportive and empowering. Let's work together to figure out what brought you to seek help, what barriers have been standing between you and...
Dr. Colette Blakely, LCPC, is the Director of BLAKELY Counseling Services. She has been active in the counseling field for the past 22+ years. Dr. Blakely works with adults, teens, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, lifestyle concerns, grief, and other mental health concerns. She is certified as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. She has her terminal degre...
Do you feel disconnected? Do you feel a wall between you and a loved one? Do you feel like you are going around and around in circles but never moving forward? When clients come to see me they often feel hurt, numb, confused, frustrated, lost, or alone. I help clients identify the negative patterns they get caught in, connect with themselves and those they care about most, and support them in...
Welcome! Finding a therapist that you connect with can be the first step towards healing and feeling better. Whether you're suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD or just feeling stuck, therapy can offer many benefits. Sometimes there are just seasons in our lives that are more difficult than others. I believe that these seasons can provide insight and growth opportunities. If together we can...
Life has a way of throwing curve balls that may feel insurmountable. The curve balls of life can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Do you have sex-based issues in your marriage? Do you have an ongoing issue with your children & believe as though you are the most clueless parent in the world? Have you experienced trauma, adultery, abuse, church/religious issues, or...
I believe that the success of therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship. As a psychologist I know that therapy can be an anxiety producing process, therefore I do my best to make my patients feel comfortable. I am very interactive and I often ask questions and offer suggestions. My ideal client is a child, adolescent, or adult that is experiencing anxiety; either generalized or concernin...
