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
My ideal client is willing to pick up the phone and make the call for help. After that, the partnership begins! Envision yourself actively working with me to establish goals that are clearly defined and measurable. See yourself becoming more focused and relaxed during each session. Learn tools to improve stress management and repair complicated relationships. Feel more comfortable in your own s...
*I am NOT accepting new clients.* Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or having difficulty coping with difficult life experiences? Are you feeling overwhelmed and need a healthy outlet? People make the decision to reach out for help for a variety of reasons. I am here to partner with you, to assist in helping you gain clarity, learn effective ways of coping, and gain increased self...
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS STARTING 2/1/2021*** Have you been feeling sad, overwhelmed, tired, and irritable? Have you been jittery, can't sit still, have racing thoughts, and can't sleep at night? Maybe you have had some trauma in your past or have had thoughts that life is no longer worth living. Do you wonder why you and your significant other fight so much? You may not know why you are feelin...
Finding the right therapist is one of the most important factors influencing the outcome of your treatment. Making sure that my clients feel both comfortable and connected during therapy is my priority; if I am not the right fit, I want to help you find someone who is. That said, I strive to make sessions feel personal and my office a warm and inviting place to do hard work. I use evidence-base...
For various reasons life can seem overwhelming, difficult to understand, and disruptive to your life. One might feel a sense of loss of control, fear, hopelessness, anger, or even shame. Some may even feel they have to cope with all of those emotions and feelings on their own. If you are experiencing any of these emotions and feel lost – I am here to help you. I want to help you learn and belie...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or find little fulfillment in your day to day life? Feeling stuck, weighed down, constantly stressed or on edge? Have you always taken care of everyone but yourself? Searching for answers to these or any other mental or emotional roadblocks that have been holding you back in your life, then you are in the correct place. I am a counselor who is ready to wor...
Life can throw us stressful and even traumatic experiences that can cause us to feel like we are in an emotional gridlock, trapped in a cycle of the same feelings, behaviors, and thoughts we want to become free of. I invite you to continue reading if you are ready to begin your journey to becoming “unstuck.” My non-pathologizing, no-shame approach emphasizes that all patterns of thinking and...
All humans seek happiness and answers to the most personal and vexing questions of self-knowledge, happiness, love, the right way to live, and satisfying, meaningful relationships and work. At the heart of these quests lie enduring philosophical questions. As an APPA-certified Philosophical Counselor, I can help you find means of raising and answering these questions, through conversations and...
Testimonial from a former client: "Susan's approach to therapy is grounded in real neurological and behavioral science. With some past counselors, I've often been put off by vaguely new age "feel good" sessions that never sought to address the actual underlying illness. Susan has helped me to identify why I reacted or interpreted something in a certain way, and how to catch myself from repeatin...
As a substance abuse counselor, who specializes in treatment services for adolescents and adults, it is my goal to address the individual's addiction, identify their needs, and goals for long-term success. As a clinician, it is important to understand the full spectrum of the individual's substance use, the impact their use has had on their family members, and identify goals to ensure their...
I help clients build insight about the barriers keeping them from the life and connection they desire while also developing the tools necessary to make empowered and lasting change. My supportive yet direct style is authentic and compassionate while also being appropriately challenging — creating space for the self-exploration that allows clients to build positive internal & external relationsh...
My experience as a counselor began at Heartland Alliance where I served in their shelters for undocumented minors. I provided group and individual counseling for young men who arrived at the US border seeking refuge from their home countries. The youth spoke about many traumatic events that they suffered while living in their home countries, but also during their journey to the US. I provided...
Therapy is person centered, and include a combination of theories to best fit the patient. Building rapport and identifying what the person needs and who they are as an individual, is how we start the counselor patient relationship. My ideal client would be a person who chooses to change things to better their life and be a happier person. Patients who find themselves unhappy unable to manage...
I have been blessed to enjoy a wonderful family, with four boys and their spouses, and soon to be 8 grandchildren. I have worked almost 30 years at Brigham Young University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). My work has been mainly with young adults, adults, and couples. I have specialized in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I have also worked with man...
Although life is not complete without sharing it with others, relational distress is a painful part of living. From an early age relationships mold us, and the throws of life can trigger something deep within our being that can make communication difficult. Emotionally laden issues take on a life of their own and seemingly without end. As a marriage and family therapist trained in systemics I...
