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
John Paul Ruffin has a passion for families and the home. He believes that anyone seeking help can find it, they just need someone to help them gain insight and perspective while providing tools that will assist those individual in achieving mental health. He believes a well-trained counselor doesn't give advice but challenges his client to see the full picture and range of choices. They also g...
Online counseling available! If you're worried about a loved one with substance use and/or mental health problems, I offer counseling to renew your own self-care while figuring out how to best support your loved one. Helping people close to those with substance use/psychiatric issues is one of my specialties. I am a social worker with 15 years of experience helping people create healthy change....
Whether triggered from within ourselves or from our environment, we often grapple with questions of identity, intimacy, isolation, change, and mortality. These 'deeper' themes may manifest as problematic behaviors (e.g., addictions, patterns of relating), rigid thought patterns, uncomfortable emotions, and feelings of emptiness. We may come to therapy searching for symptom relief, understanding...
Welcome to my profile! I have a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from Kent State University and I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for the State of Ohio. I have been licensed since 2002 and am actively practicing the profession of clinical counseling. I have specialized experience in treating children, adolescents, and adults with the following emotional health concerns:...
I genuinely love teenagers and young adults. I love helping them explore who they are and how to manage the struggles of their world. I love working with adults, as well, with the challenges they face. In a world full of stress and constant overstimulation many people feel overwhelmed and anxious. I have an active style that encourages building new coping strategies, changing thought patterns a...
I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and OCD, including Pure O. I am passionate about the specific type of CBT that I practice because it offers relief to patients who have been in other types of therapy for years without significant progress. My approach to treatment is collaborative, transparent, and very systematic. Treatment with me usually only takes a few months....
My passion is helping others find ways to navigate all that this ever-changing, fast-paced world can throw at us. For over 10 years I have worked with adults, adolescents, and their families. If you are suffering because life has given you obstacles you don't feel you can overcome, I can help. By getting to know you, I will help you identify just what is holding you back from the life you want ...
This is a time that is different from any other. Many of us have never lived through a pandemic or any other global crisis such as this. It is undoubtedly difficult to isolate oneself and family for extended periods of time. There is some solace knowing you are not in this alone. Face to face contact is risky; therefore, For Me Talk Therapy, LLC is able to provide safe and secure video sessions...
It is my belief that no one is exempt from life's circumstances and working toward mental wellness is something everyone needs at one time or another in life. With compassion and understanding, I am committed to working with each individual client to help them identify and build on their strengths and working toward achieving personal growth. I am an interactive, dialectical behavioral therapis...
I am on maternity leave, I may have openings for new clients in August. If you have hit some rough patches in your life lately and have realized that a compassionate listening ear and some guidance through your current challenges could help, I would be happy to assist you on this courageous journey. You're not alone, you are stronger than you know, and a happier, healthier future is in your rea...
Life is complicated! Whether it is a change in your mood, relationships, health, or employment, I can help you find a way to thrive and work through the unique challenge you are facing. My goal is to successfully help you create a life worth living. I will provide you with coping methods and proven techniques that work. I have a strong commitment to continued education and I am trained to addre...
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU MATTERS. I help people navigate through difficult chapters in life. My advanced training is in treating trauma, PTSD, substance use, anxiety, relationship issues and grief. What makes working with me different than another therapist, you might ask? I help people work through the root cause of their problem rather than just symptom management. I use a combination of evidence...
I believe in making my clients feel important when they meet with me. I strive to provide an office environment free from judgement and negativity. When clients meet with me they will feel a sense of individualism and thrive from my strength based approach and empowerment. With my full attention to each and every client, they will feel heard, validated, and learn coping skills to be able to han...
Experiencing ongoing feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and stress? When what you really want is peace of mind and clarity? Chronic stress, a history of abuse or traumatic events can lead to anxiety, self-criticism, relationship problems, or a feeling of "stuck-ness" that you just can't seem to get in front of. I know you're tired of feeling trapped in doubt, unable to fully live. Put those days...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on their journey toward wellness. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and relocated to North Carolina in 2010. I have extensive training and experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life...
