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
Many of my clients seek therapy because they feel stuck - in the same endless fight with their partner, in a power struggle with their child, or in a place of anxiety or depression. As a relationally trained therapist, I help couples and families improve communication, minimize conflict, and develop interactions that make the family and/or relationship a source of positivity, peace, comfort, an...
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms: nightmares, self doubt and guilt, mood swings, anxiety, depression, feeling easily overwhelmed, and feeling disconnected from yourself and your relationships? Have you experienced an event as a child or adult that you can’t seem to get over? Do you sometimes wonder might this be the cause of your depression, anxiety, self confidence or relationship...
I am a bilingual, licensed Marriage Family therapist with many years of experience working with children, adults and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorder and addiction or simple daily life stresses such as; relationship problems, self-esteem issues, family challenges or job difficulties. I have many years of experience providing psychotherapy to individual's...
Choosing a psychotherapist can feel daunting. People often enter therapy during times of vulnerability. At a time when you are potentially feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or depression it can be challenging to trust a stranger with all these feelings and intimate details about your life. I view my role as a therapist as being able to fully understand your experience an...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist with experience treating children, adolescents, and adults. I received my doctoral degree from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and a masters in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. I completed my clinical training at the New York Center for Children, Columbia University Medical Center, and th...
I am a marriage and family therapist with an extensive background working with people from all walks of life and with diverse challenges. My approach to treatment combines a person-centered perspective with cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness training. It is my goal to teach clients to manage challenging emotions by gaining insights into the unconscious beliefs, assumptions, and...
I believe I was put here on Earth to hold space for the part of you that yearns to be whole: to unite your desire to belong in the world with your ache to be authentically you, and to help you define, own, express and be appreciated for yourself ... exactly whoever and however you are. Most likely you've lost pieces of yourself throughout your life ... whether through sudden trauma or through...
I hold an assumption that the contexts of people's lives are integral in understanding both the problems that they are up against, as well as the knowledge they have in spite of those challenges. I think about people as more than the obstacles that constrain their lives. Rather than focusing on getting to the bottom or the root of an issue, I am interested in asking questions that can help you...
My name is Yvette Martinez and specialize in play therapy services for children and adolescents. I received Play Therapy training during a 2 year internship with a RPT, Registered Play Therapist. I provide parenting and will meet with you periodically to discuss your child's play in general themes, hear your concerns, and talk about any questions you may have related to your child's progress. F...
I work primarily with teens and adults, especially those seeking treatment for anxiety and depression. I have also helped with anger management, panic attacks, and communication difficulties. I begin treatment by building a strong relationship and thoroughly assessing symptoms, contributing factors and how I can best help. I believe that there is healing in knowing that you are heard and...
Do you struggle everyday to just get through the things you have to do? Have you often woken up and thought 'there has to be more to life than this'? Do you feel overwhelmed easily by things that don't seem to upset other people? Have you struggled with self-harming, over spending, or using something else to numb out the pain that just won't seem to go away? These questions are ones that so man...
For couples to experience skillful loving, they must increase their capacity to care intelligently and compassionately for one another. Most couples come into my office in crises, stuck in survival mode. Our initial work is to stabilize the crises so reconciliation and healing can begin. To rebuild trust, hope, and security in the relationship, I create a safe space in which couples can learn t...
I have always wanted to help people. I’ve been able to do that in a variety of ways over the years. Working in domestic violence shelters, agencies that assist child sexual abuse survivors, in-home intensive substance abuse counseling...I’m privileged to have been able to help so many. It truly makes me happy. Now, I have my own practice after all of these years and I couldn’t be more excited t...
Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety or depression? You may be in the process coming out for yourself or to loved ones. Dealing with issues related to sexuality and relationship issues. Do you struggle with issues related to your sexuality and/or gender expression? Whether you are single, married, poly or straight, gay, queer, or bi-, having difficulty in work, intimate or lifestyle...
I am a DMFT, LMFT and I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples and families on their journey through events that influence how we are functioning in relationships and our community, including premarital counseling, divorce, attachment concerns and cultural issues regarding acculturation and assimilation. I work with a range of disorders and l have specialty in depression,...
