Self Esteem Therapists in San Jose, CA

Dr. Michelle Wambach
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Welcome! Are you worrying about your important relationships, career, parenting, adult children, or health? For over 24 years, I have helped people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional issues feel better and change. You want to feel happy, but a painful past keeps you in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change. Fear and worry make it hard to feel secure in your decisions. You want to be more successful in managing when to control and where to just let go, but feel stuck. You try so hard, but the choices you're making aren't working out so well and your self-esteem has tanked. You are not alone, I can help!
Welcome! Are you worrying about your important relationships, career, parenting, adult children, or health? For over 24 years, I have helped people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional issues feel better and change. You want to feel happy, but a painful past keeps you in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change. Fear and worry make it hard to feel secure in your decisions. You want to be more successful in managing when to control and where to just let go, but feel stuck. You try so hard, but the choices you're making aren't working out so well and your self-esteem has tanked. You are not alone, I can help!

Is your child struggling at school, home, in the community or with social or family relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated trying to help them? Childhood can be difficult and struggling with your mental health can make it even more so. Therapy can help. I specialize in working with children/teens/young adults (and their parents) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, school avoidance and emotional dysregulation. Developing effective coping strategies and skills to manage these struggles can help you to develop a more positive outlook and reach your potential.
Is your child struggling at school, home, in the community or with social or family relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated trying to help them? Childhood can be difficult and struggling with your mental health can make it even more so. Therapy can help. I specialize in working with children/teens/young adults (and their parents) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, school avoidance and emotional dysregulation. Developing effective coping strategies and skills to manage these struggles can help you to develop a more positive outlook and reach your potential.

I have worked since 2005 with a variety of clients dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and other life challenges, primarily in community mental health with marginalized and underserved communities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including:imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, communication skills, and more. IYou will learn to reduce self-judgment and shame, increase curiosity about your past and present experiences, and thus become a life-long learner. This will ultimately unhook you from negative thoughts or worries so you are more fully available for all the important things in your life.
I have worked since 2005 with a variety of clients dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and other life challenges, primarily in community mental health with marginalized and underserved communities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including:imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, communication skills, and more. IYou will learn to reduce self-judgment and shame, increase curiosity about your past and present experiences, and thus become a life-long learner. This will ultimately unhook you from negative thoughts or worries so you are more fully available for all the important things in your life.

If you are an adult struggling with anxiety and stress, ADHD, self-esteem, sexuality, eating disorders or body image- Lets connect! I believe that having a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and identity is the foundation to experiencing freedom within yourself. Working together, I want to help you feel empowered and learn practical skills that create positive, long-lasting change in your life rather than just temporary relief.
If you are an adult struggling with anxiety and stress, ADHD, self-esteem, sexuality, eating disorders or body image- Lets connect! I believe that having a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and identity is the foundation to experiencing freedom within yourself. Working together, I want to help you feel empowered and learn practical skills that create positive, long-lasting change in your life rather than just temporary relief.

I have worked since 2005 with clients with depression, stress, men's issues, and other life challenges, primarily in non-profits with marginalized and underserved communities. I also have extensive experience working with graduate students at high-pressured universities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including: imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, vulnerability, excessive guilt and shame, communication skills, difficulty asking for help or saying "no," and more. Reducing self-judgment will help you to make better decisions that are aligned with your core values.
I have worked since 2005 with clients with depression, stress, men's issues, and other life challenges, primarily in non-profits with marginalized and underserved communities. I also have extensive experience working with graduate students at high-pressured universities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including: imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, vulnerability, excessive guilt and shame, communication skills, difficulty asking for help or saying "no," and more. Reducing self-judgment will help you to make better decisions that are aligned with your core values.

Warm welcome! Are you feeling unmotivated, sad, or overwhelmed by life changes? Perhaps past traumatic experiences are triggering you, making it hard to show up as your authentic self in relationships, work, or hobbies. If you identify with any of these feelings, know that it’s common to struggle with your vitality, creativity, and energy. I empathize with your journey and want you to know that it’s okay to seek support and guidance to reconnect with your true self.
Warm welcome! Are you feeling unmotivated, sad, or overwhelmed by life changes? Perhaps past traumatic experiences are triggering you, making it hard to show up as your authentic self in relationships, work, or hobbies. If you identify with any of these feelings, know that it’s common to struggle with your vitality, creativity, and energy. I empathize with your journey and want you to know that it’s okay to seek support and guidance to reconnect with your true self.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don’t know where to start? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and relationships others, as well as the relationship with yourself. I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don’t know where to start? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and relationships others, as well as the relationship with yourself. I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged.

Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth therapy, exclusively in California. I provide supportive and restorative therapy for those impacted by grief and loss, stress, anxiety, depression, fear of the future or unknown, as well as sadness, regret, guilt, and/or shame. I also support individuals who want to work on their own personal growth including self-esteem, self-confidence, identity appreciation, life choices, and life transitions.
Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth therapy, exclusively in California. I provide supportive and restorative therapy for those impacted by grief and loss, stress, anxiety, depression, fear of the future or unknown, as well as sadness, regret, guilt, and/or shame. I also support individuals who want to work on their own personal growth including self-esteem, self-confidence, identity appreciation, life choices, and life transitions.

Jamee Leichtle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a passionate therapist committed to collaborating with you to heal past hurts, increase resilience & instill hope. I am an advocate for bold self-expression and speaking freely about what hurts. I offer my non-judgmental presence with the intent to help cultivate a safe space where you can show up authentically, clarify your goals, develop new skills & take initiative in your healing. As you reconnect with your wisdom within, I will apply my clinical expertise & provide unconditional support of your unique process.
I am a passionate therapist committed to collaborating with you to heal past hurts, increase resilience & instill hope. I am an advocate for bold self-expression and speaking freely about what hurts. I offer my non-judgmental presence with the intent to help cultivate a safe space where you can show up authentically, clarify your goals, develop new skills & take initiative in your healing. As you reconnect with your wisdom within, I will apply my clinical expertise & provide unconditional support of your unique process.

For the longest time, maybe you've taken pride in the fact that you've been able to prove to others and to yourself that you could overcome whatever obstacles were thrown your way. More than just a source of pride, being able to overcome obstacles thrown your way has helped you to survive up until this point. At the same time, a part of you has felt exhausted from this constant push to persist; exhausted from being as independent as you've become so accustomed to being. You wish others took notice of this more. You're not sure they'd still stick around at all if you were less independent. It's a painful possibility to even consider.
For the longest time, maybe you've taken pride in the fact that you've been able to prove to others and to yourself that you could overcome whatever obstacles were thrown your way. More than just a source of pride, being able to overcome obstacles thrown your way has helped you to survive up until this point. At the same time, a part of you has felt exhausted from this constant push to persist; exhausted from being as independent as you've become so accustomed to being. You wish others took notice of this more. You're not sure they'd still stick around at all if you were less independent. It's a painful possibility to even consider.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/ family conflicts, parenting issues/ port partum, life transitions, eating concerns/body image, and low self-esteem. Therapy is a safe space to explore, process and understand your feelings. In addition to creating a safe space to understand your emotions, I may pull from different therapeutic approaches to tailor a treatment that correlates to your goals.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience in mental health. I specialize in helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship/ family conflicts, parenting issues/ port partum, life transitions, eating concerns/body image, and low self-esteem. Therapy is a safe space to explore, process and understand your feelings. In addition to creating a safe space to understand your emotions, I may pull from different therapeutic approaches to tailor a treatment that correlates to your goals.
Meet Our Self Esteem Therapists

As a clinical social worker I've had the opportunity to work with folks who are in all stages of life. I have experience working with individuals facing struggles with: depression, anxiety, family and interpersonal conflict, grief, life transitions, self-esteem issues. I am a strong believer in helping you pinpoint problem areas in patterns of behavior through a process of self reflection. Attaining better control over your mood can feel like an impossible feat, but you have the ability to develop healthy coping strategies- through self-evaluation, skill building, and receiving acceptance and healing.
As a clinical social worker I've had the opportunity to work with folks who are in all stages of life. I have experience working with individuals facing struggles with: depression, anxiety, family and interpersonal conflict, grief, life transitions, self-esteem issues. I am a strong believer in helping you pinpoint problem areas in patterns of behavior through a process of self reflection. Attaining better control over your mood can feel like an impossible feat, but you have the ability to develop healthy coping strategies- through self-evaluation, skill building, and receiving acceptance and healing.

Diane Patton Gaither
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
Relationship issues? Do you suffer from anxiety? Does low self-esteem get in the way for you of having the life you really want? Maybe you are seeking insight into why you can't let go of past events that have impacted you. I can help. I believe strongly in the idea that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and at times may need additional support or guidance along the way. At the core of my therapeutic style, is the belief that a foundation of mindfulness and cultivating a healthy relationship to self is where healing and wholeness begin.
Relationship issues? Do you suffer from anxiety? Does low self-esteem get in the way for you of having the life you really want? Maybe you are seeking insight into why you can't let go of past events that have impacted you. I can help. I believe strongly in the idea that everyone has the ability to heal themselves and at times may need additional support or guidance along the way. At the core of my therapeutic style, is the belief that a foundation of mindfulness and cultivating a healthy relationship to self is where healing and wholeness begin.

Roberta Cheng
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95118
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.

Nicole C. Vanderhoof
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Welcome- the therapeutic relationship is so important in feeling safe, supported and motivated in your work. We work as a team to help you feel better about yourself and your life. With a calm, genuine, approachable nature, I offer an experience where individuals feel supported and encouraged in growth. I specialize in anxiety- panic, stress, perfectionism/high expectations, OCD, anxious-avoidance and procrastination, depression, self-esteem, and work/life balance. We tailor treatment to you, balancing exploration of foundational pieces & core beliefs/challenges w/ real time coping supports. I also supervise associates in the field.
Welcome- the therapeutic relationship is so important in feeling safe, supported and motivated in your work. We work as a team to help you feel better about yourself and your life. With a calm, genuine, approachable nature, I offer an experience where individuals feel supported and encouraged in growth. I specialize in anxiety- panic, stress, perfectionism/high expectations, OCD, anxious-avoidance and procrastination, depression, self-esteem, and work/life balance. We tailor treatment to you, balancing exploration of foundational pieces & core beliefs/challenges w/ real time coping supports. I also supervise associates in the field.

Benita Hope Oshana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95118
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to Awakened Hope Counseling! Are you the type of person who seems to have it all together on the outside, yet struggles with the relentless weight of anxiety and depression within? 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. Therapy can be a safe space where the facade can fade, revealing the raw, authentic self that's been yearning for understanding and acceptance. This space can help you find the life you want, discover your true strengths, and build up the resilience you deserve!
Welcome to Awakened Hope Counseling! Are you the type of person who seems to have it all together on the outside, yet struggles with the relentless weight of anxiety and depression within? 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. Therapy can be a safe space where the facade can fade, revealing the raw, authentic self that's been yearning for understanding and acceptance. This space can help you find the life you want, discover your true strengths, and build up the resilience you deserve!

Albert Pignataro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Hello! Welcome to the private practice of Albert Pignataro, MFT. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFC 53486) practicing in Willow Glen, San Jose. I have over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults, youth and families in individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. Clinically, I focus on therapy for men and related issues, therapy for the LGBTQ+ community, and therapy for adult individuals and couples for anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Hello! Welcome to the private practice of Albert Pignataro, MFT. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFC 53486) practicing in Willow Glen, San Jose. I have over 15 years of experience providing therapy to adults, youth and families in individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. Clinically, I focus on therapy for men and related issues, therapy for the LGBTQ+ community, and therapy for adult individuals and couples for anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, and relationship issues.

I am here to listen to you. I work with children, teens, and adults to support exploration of difficult issues and life changes. Often what brings someone to seek counseling, either for themselves or for their child, is being faced with a challenge they need support navigating and resolving. This issue may result from an atypical experience or be more pervasive, and can bring about feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or communication issues. Taking the risk to ask for help is the first step on the road toward healing and growth.
I am here to listen to you. I work with children, teens, and adults to support exploration of difficult issues and life changes. Often what brings someone to seek counseling, either for themselves or for their child, is being faced with a challenge they need support navigating and resolving. This issue may result from an atypical experience or be more pervasive, and can bring about feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or communication issues. Taking the risk to ask for help is the first step on the road toward healing and growth.

Jacqueline Morita
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Do you struggle with feeling anxious and are affected by reminders from the past that impact your self-esteem, day-to-day life, and relationships? Do you feel lost trying to navigate your relationships and wonder why it's difficult for you to get close to people or why certain people upset you? Do you struggle to have hope that you’ll one day feel less alone and feel more self-compassion even on your difficult days? You're not alone, struggling with the effects of trauma and anxiety is very common. If this has resonated with you, this may be your sign to get the support that you deserve in feeling hopeful in your journey of healing.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious and are affected by reminders from the past that impact your self-esteem, day-to-day life, and relationships? Do you feel lost trying to navigate your relationships and wonder why it's difficult for you to get close to people or why certain people upset you? Do you struggle to have hope that you’ll one day feel less alone and feel more self-compassion even on your difficult days? You're not alone, struggling with the effects of trauma and anxiety is very common. If this has resonated with you, this may be your sign to get the support that you deserve in feeling hopeful in your journey of healing.

Do you want to ease your ANXIETY, Depression, or Trauma? Or maybe improve your creativity, your relationship with your partner, or become more productive? We can work on it. I am a SPANISH/English psychologist with 30+ years of experience in providing psychotherapy in Mexico since 1992. 13 years working in California. I offer you a combination of both cultures and both worlds of psychology. I work for you to feel safe to explore your deepest feelings and tap into your inner wisdom. Tell me about your anxiety, depression, fear, severe trauma, or low self-esteem, I can help.
Do you want to ease your ANXIETY, Depression, or Trauma? Or maybe improve your creativity, your relationship with your partner, or become more productive? We can work on it. I am a SPANISH/English psychologist with 30+ years of experience in providing psychotherapy in Mexico since 1992. 13 years working in California. I offer you a combination of both cultures and both worlds of psychology. I work for you to feel safe to explore your deepest feelings and tap into your inner wisdom. Tell me about your anxiety, depression, fear, severe trauma, or low self-esteem, I can help.
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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.