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
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns related to psychological health and well-being. My areas of clinical expertise include the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling, skin-picking, and related behaviors)...
I specialize in using videotherapy to help you reclaim your peace, your motivation, and your confidence. Feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed drains your joy and throws your life off balance. Therapy can help! My style is warm, non-judgmental, and flexible. Having lived in three countries on two continents, I have experienced a wide range of cultural backgrounds and I use that experience in...
In my practice, every client is respected as a unique person with his/her/their own goals for the future. I have experience working with individuals and families ranging from ages two years to 64 years, including individuals with mental health concerns and co-occurring developmental disabilities. I tailor the therapy process to each individual's needs, focusing on the skills that are most likel...
I am passionate about working with clients to improve their relationships and ability to cope with life's stressors. I believe that you have many resources within yourself to do this and I'm here to help you access them. Whether you are feeling depressed, hopeless, anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, scared or angry, we can work together to help you feel relief. Often our emotional pain is caused by ...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, young adults and adolescents. My goal is to create a safe therapeutic environment where clients feel accepted, heard and understood. I help my clients find their own strength and insight, which leads to healing, growth and self-acceptance. I work with clients from a relational, strength-based, client...
I am a mental health counselor who enjoys working with and has experience dealing with the following areas of counseling: depression, anxiety, addictions, marriage/couples, pre-marital, family, grief, and trauma counseling. I am the director and founder of Renovate Counseling Services. I completed my graduate training through Grace College and I hold a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental...
My primary belief as a therapist is that the client is the determining factor as to the direction of change, and my job is to help guide, educate, and provide insight into the possible choices. Cognitive therapies, including EMDR, focus on the connection between thoughts/beliefs and feelings and how examining these more closely can change how they can manifest in one's life. Furthermore, EMDR...
I provide counseling services for children, teens and adults. I am dedicated to helping individuals and their families with various social, emotional and behavioral needs. I believe that we all have the ability and strength from within to thrive in life. My areas of focus include attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social and behavioral challenges,...
I spent 19 years of my life serving the public as a peace officer, first as police and then 10 years as an undercover narcotics detective. Trauma, critical incidents, emotions. I told myself I had to be strong and deal with it. Because of the stigma and belief that asking for help was a sign of weakness I resorted to unhealthy coping mechanisms that subsequently resulted in the loss of everythi...
( English | español ) **NO AVAILABILITY UNTIL 2021** I enjoy helping people find their inner happiness and meaning in life by identifying the change they wish to see in their lives, as well as their willingness to make these changes. With an authentic and genuine concern and interest in the people I work with, I aim to build a healthy therapeutic relationship. This allows us the opportunity to...
As a clinical psychologist working with individuals and couples, my aim is to help people understand and change emotionally distressing patterns in their lives or tackle specific challenges that are restricting their well being, relationships and effectiveness in work. Stressful life circumstances and counterproductive ways of coping can produce long standing frustrations as well as feelings of...
I have expertise in collaborating with clients from diverse backgrounds to analyze problems and identify solutions. I enjoy working with reflective, questioning adults who are struggling with handling painful emotions, resolving difficult relationships, moving through trauma, or negotiating life transitions. I have particular interest in working with visual and performing artists, academics,...
As a therapist that specializes in depression, anxiety, and trauma, I experience the most reward working with individuals that are seeking ways to heal and become empowered in their lives. I love the challenge of working with individuals that have not always had a good experience with therapy but are willing to try it again. I have extensive experience working with adolescents (both male and...
***Please note that I am NOT accepting new clients at this time*** I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Arts Therapist, who received a masters degree from Lesley University in 2009. I spent the early part of my career as an emergency mental health clinician, providing crisis evaluations to children and adolescents in community based settings. Since that time, I have focused on...
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS* Anxiety and depression have a way of putting your life on hold and can force you to feel out of control and hopeless. Moving beyond overwhelming stress and negative self-talk can sometimes be too much for one person to do on their own, and attempting to change is a daunting task when you're feeling alone and helpless. My role as a therapist is to help you feel accep...
