Self Esteem Therapists in Santa Monica, CA
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Alice Kuhns
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Does it feel like something is off in your life? Maybe you have reached major milestones, or find yourself overachieving, but still question your sense of self and self-worth. Sometimes our past experiences are influencing the way that we relate to ourselves, and others. If you are curious to make those connections, and create new ones, I can help.
Darlene Lancer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD, MFT
Verified
Verified
Relationships bring happiness, but also create longing and loneliness. They can preoccupy us and destroy our sense of safety and self-respect. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, afraid, or lost, or are unable to decide about staying or leaving, have irresolvable conflicts, unmet needs, or feel devalued, I can help - also if you seek guidance with codependency, trauma, communication, intimacy or self-esteem. You'll gain awareness in your first session and quickly see changes in handling emotions, conflict, and boundaries. Whether seeking individual or couple counseling, you'll find solutions, empower, and an improved sense of well-being
Carol Silbergeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my therapy site. Life can be very stressful for all of us. Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Would you like to improve your self-esteem and/or your relationships? You can learn a lot about yourself and your ways of being. You can also get help with making changes so that you are happier with how your life is going. These are good reasons to call for a consultation. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental therapy relationship in which my clients feel respected and understood.
Stella Michon Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
6 Endorsed
6 Endorsed
I believe everyone is capable of connecting to strength, authenticity and joy no matter how distant they feel. I work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem, teen issues, and maternal mental health. I strive to bring my unique blend of energy, patience, and empathy to my connections with each and every client. As a result, I help to address the issues that are keeping my clients stuck, while helping them take steps towards the change they deserve.
Eri Nagai Ashlock
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have joy, passion, and success working with minority, biracial, and 1st generation/immigrants who experience challenges adjusting to blended families and new/blended cultures. I help my clients identify reasonable solutions to current challenges and we collaborate to create coping skills that build resilience and allow you to thrive. My clients appreciate the gentle, warm, and supportive work we do together. They enjoy being seen, heard, and challenged to deepen self-awareness and overcome sadness, low self-esteem, shame, guilt, and anxiety.
Ilona Varo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I believe in human resiliency. I have witnessed profound healing, strength and transformation occur in people's lives through the process of psychotherapy. Within the context of a therapeutic relationship, awareness, learning and healing can occur. Feeling stuck, insecure, depressed or anxious? Stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage or unhealthy coping skills? Therapy can uncover your blind spots and help you develop emotional intelligence to face life's challenges with new perspectives. I support individuals by expanding their awareness, building compassionate self-acceptance, and creating aligned action to live their preferred lives.
Nicole Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling to find the motivation or focus to get through daily tasks? Do you feel like you are going through life alone or unsure about who you are? Or do you simply just need someone to listen and talk to? If so, I am here to help you. I specialize in working with young adults, and adults with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, as well as couples trying to improve their overall relationship and communication with one another. I also provide therapy for grief/loss, relationship issues, and self-acceptance.
Daniel C. Slavin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
If your goals or dreams have drifted, seem out of reach, or you just feel stuck, I can help navigate you to a better understanding of yourself for permanent change. I learn to speak your individual language, to help and coach you to live a more manageable and meaningful life. I take a goal-oriented approach to psychotherapy. My innovative techniques help to empower patients to learn the tools and strategies they need to navigate through life challenges. I will assist you in defining achievable goals and will help you learn simple, understandable procedures that will become second nature to help you reach those goals.
Bronwyn Wrobel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC
Verified
19 Endorsed
Verified
19 Endorsed
I create a safe, judgement-free space for you to confront self-limiting beliefs and problematic behaviors. You will develop the awareness, skills and resources to heal and create the life you want. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues and trauma. I utilize CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy and Hypnotherapy techniques to help you navigate and overcome your challenges.
Savannah Shizuko Okada
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, APCC, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
On the outside, you make success look easy, though it comes at a cost. You hide parts of yourself leaving you wrestling with anxiety, self-esteem, or shame/guilt. Through my supportive and calm nature, I work to offer a safe space that recognizes the duality within yourself, so you can move closer to your authentic self. I enjoy and have success helping clients improve communication, understanding emotions, and create a healthy relationship with themselves and others. I am passionate about empowering you to live the life you love by deepening your insight and finding practical solutions.
Jenny Hoit
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified
Verified
I’m here to help you creatively navigate your challenges and feel more at home in your life. Your experience of therapy will be uniquely your own. Our work together can focus on specific goals or it can be exploratory and non-linear. While talking will usually be a large part of therapy, we may also include writing, reflective exercises, meditation practices, story telling, role playing, therapeutic touch, and art making. As we work together, we'll continue to discover what approaches work best for you. I offer therapy over the phone, also known as remote therapy, to accommodate challenges you may have with coming to my office.
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Su Jin Feuer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
For over 20 years, I have counseled individuals, couples and families on relationships, career, health and life transitions. Licensed in New York and California, I am a psychotherapist and consultant providing virtual therapy. Rooted in attachment theory, I see adults seeking individual therapy and provide consultations for couples and families. I am a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work and Ackerman Institute for the Family. I practice relational, psychodynamic therapy and EMDR. My areas of specialty are health psychology, relationships, families, life and career transitions,
self esteem
and performance.
Grow and Glow Child Therapy LA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My primary focus is helping my client's grow and build on their
self esteem
, in which they can thrive and glow in their present life (healthy relationships/ friendships, school) and in their future.
My name is Hannah Leib. I am a compassionate, enthusiastic, and skilled therapist who has a passion for working with children and teens. (ages 5-18). I believe that children need to learn the skills and tools to love, accept and trust themselves from an early age. This will provide them with a strong sense of self, and the mindset that they can achieve and be anything. I am a safe space for children and teens to explore who they are, and help them identify and challenge any existing negative beliefs about themselves. Grow and Glow is the mantra I strive to emphasize for my clients.
Hypnotherapy And Wellness
CHT
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I specialize in helping clients with Anxiety, Fears, Phobias, Insomnia, Emotional Eating and
Self Esteem
.
Sleep Better, Worry Less and Enjoy Life More! With the help of Hypnosis, CBT-I for Insomnia, Guided Imagery, NLP, Mindfulness and other related modalities, personal insight and professional experience, I provide clients a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, weed out unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia. I love empowering others to achieve their goals and dreams and helping people better understand themselves and the world we live in so that they can experience more of the joy life has to offer. I also have a 6 Week Online Sleep Recovery Course at courses.hypnotherapyandwellness.com
Ronnie Linda Kaye
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with people who are ready for change, people who have recognized that they are stuck in unproductive, repeating patterns in their lives and want to break free, and people who are ready to commit to their own personal growth. I have several specialties, including: the management of a broad range of feelings; concerns about body image and sexuality; communication difficulties; loss and grief; empowerment; self-esteem; and, dealing with life-threatening illness.
Jessica Serber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you’ve found your way to my profile, I imagine there is some part of your life that feels less-than-ideal. Change is possible and you’ve just taken the first step. Do you experience anxiety or unwanted thoughts or have OCD? Do you find yourself worrying excessively about your safety or that of your loved ones? Is anxiety or self-doubt keeping you from getting what you want out of life, interfering with your relationships, or keeping you stuck? Are you struggling with your self-esteem, body image, or perfectionism?
Maureen E Hosier
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I (and my podcasts and ebooks found on my website) will work with both individuals and partners in a relationship that is emotionally not working. I will give you the tools, even if you are not local (telehealth), in the very first session to help you to learn to stop the disastrous conflict that you are experiencing. I will tell you what is happening for you and why it is happening so that you'll be able to take responsibility for your own emotional reactions, and change your own behavior.
Kristen L. Caron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
My specialty as a psychotherapist is eating disorder recovery, obesity (including bariatric counseling, pre and post procedure) and body image issues. In addition to practicing as a licensed MFT, I have practiced as a nutritionist for over 20 years. Clients range in age from adolescent/teen to adults. Other areas of treatment in my practice include, but are not limited to, depression and/or anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem work. An additional area of specialty is working with adolescent/teens who have been victims of bullying. I am a current clinical/professional member of IAEDP, NEDA, CAMFT and AAMFT.
Alexis Damon Ribaut
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I hold a supportive presence for individuals, young adults/adults ages 18-50 years, dealing with issues related to Stress, Infertility, anxiety, relationships, and self-esteem, in these challenging and transitional times. I believe in helping the client understand where they are in the moment and creating an environment that will enable them to discover the answers; answers that they hold within themselves, answers that will support their ability to self-heal.There are times in our lives when a supportive and empathetic presence can be what is needed in order to see what is within.
Not accepting new clients
Michelle Cohen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families to gain the insight to help break through the barriers of sadness, frustration, anxiety and fear. My work involves helping clients discover personal insights about why they feel the way they do in their personal and relationship patterns. I approach each client's needs and issues with respect and empathy in an objective, non-judgmental manner. We all have patterns of thoughts and behaviors that have helped us survive emotionally. It is my goal to help clients understand themselves better and resolve their problems to find the peace and happiness in their lives that they deserve.
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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.