Self Esteem Therapists in San Jose, CA
Whether it is developing coping skills, problem-solving skills, building a support system, improving your self-esteem or simply gaining insight, my aim is to support you throughout your journey to building resilience.
I am a provider with many roles and responsibilities. As such I understand the difficulty in managing different tasks and how it can affect our mental health. This is one of the reasons why I decided to become a provider. I want to help individuals who have a hard time finding themselves identify ways to heal. My goal is to empower you to reach your goals and become the person you dreamed of becoming. I understand change is hard but we can do it together. As a provider I will be alongside you to be the guide, mentor, and support you need. Help me help you prioritize your mental health. I specialize in working with teenagers, young
Whether it is developing coping skills, problem-solving skills, building a support system, improving your self-esteem or simply gaining insight, my aim is to support you throughout your journey to building resilience.
I am a provider with many roles and responsibilities. As such I understand the difficulty in managing different tasks and how it can affect our mental health. This is one of the reasons why I decided to become a provider. I want to help individuals who have a hard time finding themselves identify ways to heal. My goal is to empower you to reach your goals and become the person you dreamed of becoming. I understand change is hard but we can do it together. As a provider I will be alongside you to be the guide, mentor, and support you need. Help me help you prioritize your mental health. I specialize in working with teenagers, young
If you're a high-achieving perfectionist, familiar with the endless pursuit of success while grappling with internal feelings of inadequacy and self-esteem challenges, you're not alone.
I combine CBT techniques to address and tackle limiting thought and belief patterns that hinder your self-worth, with insights from the Family Systems modality and inner child work. Together, we explore the roots of these patterns and unpack past wounds. I'm here to support you as you navigate the past, present, and aim for a brighter future.
If you're a high-achieving perfectionist, familiar with the endless pursuit of success while grappling with internal feelings of inadequacy and self-esteem challenges, you're not alone.
I combine CBT techniques to address and tackle limiting thought and belief patterns that hinder your self-worth, with insights from the Family Systems modality and inner child work. Together, we explore the roots of these patterns and unpack past wounds. I'm here to support you as you navigate the past, present, and aim for a brighter future.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. My goal is to help provide tools and support for my clients so that they can improve their wellbeing and thrive. I primarily focus on anxiety, depression, and self esteem. My hope is that, through a collaborative process, we can work together to help improve wellbeing, understand emotions, and improve behaviors.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. My goal is to help provide tools and support for my clients so that they can improve their wellbeing and thrive. I primarily focus on anxiety, depression, and self esteem. My hope is that, through a collaborative process, we can work together to help improve wellbeing, understand emotions, and improve behaviors.
I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing any relationship issues, grief & loss, as well as clients struggling with low self esteem, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step to begin therapy. As we all know, life can be challenging and demanding at times. This may lead us to feeling sad, angry, hopeless or confused. We may feel stuck and not know how to move forward; which can be a very lonely and scary place to be as well. However, you are not alone and healing is possible! My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place and offer warmth and empathy throughout this collaborative process, in order to help you in exploring your thoughts and feelings, as well as guide you in developing insight and identifying skills to achieve the thriving life you deserve.
I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing any relationship issues, grief & loss, as well as clients struggling with low self esteem, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step to begin therapy. As we all know, life can be challenging and demanding at times. This may lead us to feeling sad, angry, hopeless or confused. We may feel stuck and not know how to move forward; which can be a very lonely and scary place to be as well. However, you are not alone and healing is possible! My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place and offer warmth and empathy throughout this collaborative process, in order to help you in exploring your thoughts and feelings, as well as guide you in developing insight and identifying skills to achieve the thriving life you deserve.
My work focuses on supporting Asian Americans dealing with anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
We all want to be happy, belong, and feel loved. Yet at some point in our lives we struggle, get bogged down, and feel stuck. Getting support can help you understand what is going on, and help you discover new ways of thinking about yourself and your relationships. My goal is to help bridge the gap of where you currently are and where you want to be. I see my role as empowering you to create meaningful changes in your life while honoring your unique healing journey.
My work focuses on supporting Asian Americans dealing with anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
We all want to be happy, belong, and feel loved. Yet at some point in our lives we struggle, get bogged down, and feel stuck. Getting support can help you understand what is going on, and help you discover new ways of thinking about yourself and your relationships. My goal is to help bridge the gap of where you currently are and where you want to be. I see my role as empowering you to create meaningful changes in your life while honoring your unique healing journey.
In our work together, we'll explore what's holding you back, help you build self-worth, and develop tools to manage anxiety and reconnect with yourself.
Together we'll identify skills and tools tailored to your needs to achieve your goals. I integrate mindfulness to increase calm and emotional balance, somatic modalities to release stored tension through mind-body connection, and brainspotting to process trauma and reduce anxiety. I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks.
In our work together, we'll explore what's holding you back, help you build self-worth, and develop tools to manage anxiety and reconnect with yourself.
Together we'll identify skills and tools tailored to your needs to achieve your goals. I integrate mindfulness to increase calm and emotional balance, somatic modalities to release stored tension through mind-body connection, and brainspotting to process trauma and reduce anxiety. I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks.
Tell me about your anxiety, depression, fear, severe trauma, or low self-esteem, I can help.
My clients are couples, families and individuals. I work with adults. My clients are also other psychologists or counselors. Based on Gestalt therapy I help my clients to live with awareness, responsibility and in the here-and-now. Aided by the transpersonal psychology I address issues of spirituality, the use of meditation and shamanic experiences.
Tell me about your anxiety, depression, fear, severe trauma, or low self-esteem, I can help.
My clients are couples, families and individuals. I work with adults. My clients are also other psychologists or counselors. Based on Gestalt therapy I help my clients to live with awareness, responsibility and in the here-and-now. Aided by the transpersonal psychology I address issues of spirituality, the use of meditation and shamanic experiences.
Dr. Sarah Strader
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MFT, REAT
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117
Do you get easily overwhelmed? Do you experience your emotions and senses more intensely than others? Are you deeply empathic and intuitive? Do you need help figuring out your purpose or how to navigate a challenge in your life? I love supporting individuals in reaching their goals and would be honored to work with you. I offer individual counseling sessions to those living in California. Please feel free to send me a message or call me for a free consultation. I'm looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you :).
Do you get easily overwhelmed? Do you experience your emotions and senses more intensely than others? Are you deeply empathic and intuitive? Do you need help figuring out your purpose or how to navigate a challenge in your life? I love supporting individuals in reaching their goals and would be honored to work with you. I offer individual counseling sessions to those living in California. Please feel free to send me a message or call me for a free consultation. I'm looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you :).
Hi there! I am Vanessa Garcia-Morales, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping adults navigate the challenges of unhelpful thinking patterns, depression, and anxiety. I prioritize a client-centered approach and believe that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative. My goal is to ensure you feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way to become the best version of yourself.
Hi there! I am Vanessa Garcia-Morales, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping adults navigate the challenges of unhelpful thinking patterns, depression, and anxiety. I prioritize a client-centered approach and believe that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative. My goal is to ensure you feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way to become the best version of yourself.
My clients are independently trying to boost their confidence and/or self-worth or develop a sense of self apart from the socialized norms of mainstream society.
Greetings!
I am Irene Ona, a first generation Fil-Am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My work has been primarily in geriatrics. My niche is older adults at all stages of aging from independence to dependence, family caregiver and risk of burn out, and navigating the healthcare system. My experience comes from volunteering at senior centers, internships as a in-home counselor for my bachelor of social work (BSW) and an outpatient behavioral health clinic counselor for my masters of social work (MSW) specializing in mental health. I used my degrees to serve people in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and hospice.
My clients are independently trying to boost their confidence and/or self-worth or develop a sense of self apart from the socialized norms of mainstream society.
Greetings!
I am Irene Ona, a first generation Fil-Am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My work has been primarily in geriatrics. My niche is older adults at all stages of aging from independence to dependence, family caregiver and risk of burn out, and navigating the healthcare system. My experience comes from volunteering at senior centers, internships as a in-home counselor for my bachelor of social work (BSW) and an outpatient behavioral health clinic counselor for my masters of social work (MSW) specializing in mental health. I used my degrees to serve people in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and hospice.
I use EMDR therapy to help process trauma, shift limiting beliefs, and foster lasting change in self-worth and well-being.
If anxiety, low self worth, and/or trauma are impacting your well being, I offer EMDR therapy to help you heal and move forward. In EMDR therapy, I guide my clients in working through inner challenges that feel stuck and getting to a place where change is truly felt. Together we can work toward finding more peace in your inner world to increase your capacity to relax, connect, and enjoy yourself and your life.
I use EMDR therapy to help process trauma, shift limiting beliefs, and foster lasting change in self-worth and well-being.
If anxiety, low self worth, and/or trauma are impacting your well being, I offer EMDR therapy to help you heal and move forward. In EMDR therapy, I guide my clients in working through inner challenges that feel stuck and getting to a place where change is truly felt. Together we can work toward finding more peace in your inner world to increase your capacity to relax, connect, and enjoy yourself and your life.
I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, self-esteem, and trauma.
Welcome! If you’re worrying about your relationships, career, parenting, adult children, or health – you’re not alone. With over 25 years of experience, I'm here to help you manage and overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma. Whether anxiety or trauma makes it hard to feel secure in your decisions, you want to better manage when to exercise control and when to just let go but feel stuck, or the choices you’re making just aren't working out and you're tired of feeling bad, I can help you understand the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and meanings of events in your life, and respond more effectively.
I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, self-esteem, and trauma.
Welcome! If you’re worrying about your relationships, career, parenting, adult children, or health – you’re not alone. With over 25 years of experience, I'm here to help you manage and overcome anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma. Whether anxiety or trauma makes it hard to feel secure in your decisions, you want to better manage when to exercise control and when to just let go but feel stuck, or the choices you’re making just aren't working out and you're tired of feeling bad, I can help you understand the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and meanings of events in your life, and respond more effectively.
You’re high-functioning but feel stuck — anxious, burned out, disconnected, or circling the same patterns that aren’t working. You want more than just coping skills — you want real change that lasts. Maybe you’re a professional under constant pressure, a man wrestling with what strength really means, or someone in the LGBTQ+ community wanting an affirming, judgment-free space. If you’re tired of looking “fine” but feeling off inside and want meaningful, pragmatic, and actionable change — I’m your therapist.
You’re high-functioning but feel stuck — anxious, burned out, disconnected, or circling the same patterns that aren’t working. You want more than just coping skills — you want real change that lasts. Maybe you’re a professional under constant pressure, a man wrestling with what strength really means, or someone in the LGBTQ+ community wanting an affirming, judgment-free space. If you’re tired of looking “fine” but feeling off inside and want meaningful, pragmatic, and actionable change — I’m your therapist.
I work primarily with teens and young adults who struggle with relationships, self-esteem, family conflict, depression, anxiety, having difficulty with school, as well as people who may be suicidal or who self-harm.
I am native to the bay area of Northern California. I attended San Jose State University and received a master’s in Social Work. I have worked with severe mentally ill, drug and alcohol treatment, adolescents in crisis and have completed 5150 assessments concluding in safety plans or placed in a psychiatric hospital. I have been working in social services for 25+ years. My specialty has become working with teens and young adults who are struggling with the long term effects of trauma and low self-esteem.
I work primarily with teens and young adults who struggle with relationships, self-esteem, family conflict, depression, anxiety, having difficulty with school, as well as people who may be suicidal or who self-harm.
I am native to the bay area of Northern California. I attended San Jose State University and received a master’s in Social Work. I have worked with severe mentally ill, drug and alcohol treatment, adolescents in crisis and have completed 5150 assessments concluding in safety plans or placed in a psychiatric hospital. I have been working in social services for 25+ years. My specialty has become working with teens and young adults who are struggling with the long term effects of trauma and low self-esteem.
Hello! My name is Andrea and I would love the pleasure of helping you in your journey of healing. I hope to help you live more fully in the present by facing what is going on in life, externally and internally. I hope to be a person you can trust in helping you navigate different areas of life. I love that this work is so meaningful because I believe life is a gift that shouldn't have constant pain and sorrow. Rather, it is healthy to experience the hills and valleys of life, growing in every step of the way. My heart goes out to those who are struggling to live life well, to enjoy and to thrive.
Hello! My name is Andrea and I would love the pleasure of helping you in your journey of healing. I hope to help you live more fully in the present by facing what is going on in life, externally and internally. I hope to be a person you can trust in helping you navigate different areas of life. I love that this work is so meaningful because I believe life is a gift that shouldn't have constant pain and sorrow. Rather, it is healthy to experience the hills and valleys of life, growing in every step of the way. My heart goes out to those who are struggling to live life well, to enjoy and to thrive.
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in CA. I received my Master's at the University of San Francisco and have been practicing for 7 years. I support teens, young adults to adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety and life transitions. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to juggle the pressures of work, school, relationships, and personal growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, evidence-based techniques, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey.
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in CA. I received my Master's at the University of San Francisco and have been practicing for 7 years. I support teens, young adults to adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety and life transitions. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to juggle the pressures of work, school, relationships, and personal growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, evidence-based techniques, and a deep respect for each client’s unique journey.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, I can help. Many people I work with are capable and functioning on the outside, yet feel emotionally exhausted, anxious, or weighed down by long-standing patterns beneath the surface. You will feel more grounded, clear, and emotionally well—not just “okay.” In therapy, you will learn how to release what’s holding you back and move toward a more intentional, fulfilling life.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, I can help. Many people I work with are capable and functioning on the outside, yet feel emotionally exhausted, anxious, or weighed down by long-standing patterns beneath the surface. You will feel more grounded, clear, and emotionally well—not just “okay.” In therapy, you will learn how to release what’s holding you back and move toward a more intentional, fulfilling life.
I'm a therapist, musician, and dog caregiver, born and raised in the Bay Area, now living in San Jose, CA. I support creative, neurodivergent, and sensitive people in improving their relationships with themselves. I help you explore how past experiences, important relationships, and culture have shaped your self-perception and understanding of your abilities – and what you can do to feel more confident in who you are.
I'm a therapist, musician, and dog caregiver, born and raised in the Bay Area, now living in San Jose, CA. I support creative, neurodivergent, and sensitive people in improving their relationships with themselves. I help you explore how past experiences, important relationships, and culture have shaped your self-perception and understanding of your abilities – and what you can do to feel more confident in who you are.
I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/ family conflicts, parenting issues/postpartum, life transitions, immigration, poor body image, and low self-esteem.
In our first session, my hope is to get a better understanding of who you are and the struggles that you are facing. We will explore if you have specific goals in therapy and discuss a treatment plan.
I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/ family conflicts, parenting issues/postpartum, life transitions, immigration, poor body image, and low self-esteem.
In our first session, my hope is to get a better understanding of who you are and the struggles that you are facing. We will explore if you have specific goals in therapy and discuss a treatment plan.
Angela Li Brainspotting Therapist Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
San Jose, CA 95124
Are trauma, anxiety and insecurity controlling your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As horrible as those experiences were in the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings. Are there any lost part of you that you'd like to return to? Do others believe in your competence more than you believe in yourself? What would it be like if life was driven by passion and joy, not fear or shame?
Are trauma, anxiety and insecurity controlling your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As horrible as those experiences were in the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings. Are there any lost part of you that you'd like to return to? Do others believe in your competence more than you believe in yourself? What would it be like if life was driven by passion and joy, not fear or shame?
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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.