Self Esteem Therapists in 93303
Karen Chaney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93303
I work mainly with adults who are experiencing grief and loss, trauma from betrayal, and recurring issues from childhood trauma. Are you currently struggling in your life? Are there repeating patterns in your life that you just cannot seem to shake off regardless of how fast you attempt to run away from them? Do you find that when you engage in new relationships they always end up the same? Many times, we will try to change a relationship dynamic, or shift a situation in our lives, hoping for better results, but we seem to end up in the same place where we started, with essentially the same people with different faces.
I work mainly with adults who are experiencing grief and loss, trauma from betrayal, and recurring issues from childhood trauma. Are you currently struggling in your life? Are there repeating patterns in your life that you just cannot seem to shake off regardless of how fast you attempt to run away from them? Do you find that when you engage in new relationships they always end up the same? Many times, we will try to change a relationship dynamic, or shift a situation in our lives, hoping for better results, but we seem to end up in the same place where we started, with essentially the same people with different faces.
Cynthia Cunningham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93303 (Online Only)
I have been in practice 27 years. I am what some people would call a "wounded healer" because I have been sober 36 years and I am also in recovery from codependency and love addiction. I believe you can change your life for the better because I have changed my life for the better. If you love someone who does not love you back, I can help you to stop loving them and help you to start loving yourself. If you cannot say no, I can teach you how to say no in kind way and mean it.
I have been in practice 27 years. I am what some people would call a "wounded healer" because I have been sober 36 years and I am also in recovery from codependency and love addiction. I believe you can change your life for the better because I have changed my life for the better. If you love someone who does not love you back, I can help you to stop loving them and help you to start loving yourself. If you cannot say no, I can teach you how to say no in kind way and mean it.
Ashley K Moody
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93303 (Online Only)
It takes courage to find out who we are, what we need, and be willing to look at the different parts of ourselves to process and heal. I have always been drawn to the psyche (soul) and transpersonal psychology to capture each person's unique human experience. I provide a supportive and safe space, especially when working through vulnerable and painful aspects of life.
It takes courage to find out who we are, what we need, and be willing to look at the different parts of ourselves to process and heal. I have always been drawn to the psyche (soul) and transpersonal psychology to capture each person's unique human experience. I provide a supportive and safe space, especially when working through vulnerable and painful aspects of life.
Charissa (Chrissy) Graham
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93303 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! Therapy can be a safe way to process difficult emotions, past wounds, and life changes. I have experienced trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and unhealthy coping mechanisms myself so I work from a place of non-judgement and compassion. I believe people are doing the best they can with what they have and what they know. Together, we can help you heal and grow into your best self.
Now Accepting New Clients! Therapy can be a safe way to process difficult emotions, past wounds, and life changes. I have experienced trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and unhealthy coping mechanisms myself so I work from a place of non-judgement and compassion. I believe people are doing the best they can with what they have and what they know. Together, we can help you heal and grow into your best self.
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Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.