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Sofia Subhan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90504
For over a decade I have been helping people grow, heal, learn about themselves and shift negative patterns in their life. If you or someone you know is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, having difficulty navigating relationships, or burdened by past traumas, I will work with you to better understand, process and resolve challenges in your life. Dealing with ongoing life stressors at home, school or work can be difficult to navigate and can leave you feeling hopeless at times. Based on my years of experience, I tailor my approach and techniques to best fit your unique hardships and goals.
For over a decade I have been helping people grow, heal, learn about themselves and shift negative patterns in their life. If you or someone you know is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, having difficulty navigating relationships, or burdened by past traumas, I will work with you to better understand, process and resolve challenges in your life. Dealing with ongoing life stressors at home, school or work can be difficult to navigate and can leave you feeling hopeless at times. Based on my years of experience, I tailor my approach and techniques to best fit your unique hardships and goals.
(310) 935-3687 View (310) 935-3687
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Mubeena Mirza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Are you grappling with distressing and unwelcome thoughts? Does anxiety and constant worry leave you unable to fully participate in meaningful activities? Perhaps you've tried traditional talk therapy without success, and you may currently feel trapped in this difficult state. Through specialized and targeted treatment, there is a path to break free from these intrusive thoughts and regain control over your life.
Are you grappling with distressing and unwelcome thoughts? Does anxiety and constant worry leave you unable to fully participate in meaningful activities? Perhaps you've tried traditional talk therapy without success, and you may currently feel trapped in this difficult state. Through specialized and targeted treatment, there is a path to break free from these intrusive thoughts and regain control over your life.
(424) 396-5751 View (424) 396-5751

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Aya Rasheed
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Verified Verified
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I work with clients facing anxiety, grief/loss, body image/self esteem/ weight issues, phase of life transitions, intimacy problems, divorce, racial issues and intercultural relationships.
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Talk Therapy Mental Health Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90807
My approach is client-centered. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues. I have specialty training and numerous certificates in various modalities. I believe people who suffer from depression are dealing with grief and focus treatment accordingly.
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Maryam Rizvi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
I am a culturally competent, BIPOC centered therapist that can help you achieve harmony in life by balancing your mind, body, and soul. We are all made up of different, intersectional identities that shape us and each part must be addressed and nurtured. If you struggle with unhealthy relationships, anxious thoughts, overthinking, depressive symptoms, and are unable to be present in your day to day life as a result of intergenerational trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics- reach out! I can help you dismantle these patterns, focus on improving your higher self, and finally live a life that aligns with your personal values .
I am a culturally competent, BIPOC centered therapist that can help you achieve harmony in life by balancing your mind, body, and soul. We are all made up of different, intersectional identities that shape us and each part must be addressed and nurtured. If you struggle with unhealthy relationships, anxious thoughts, overthinking, depressive symptoms, and are unable to be present in your day to day life as a result of intergenerational trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics- reach out! I can help you dismantle these patterns, focus on improving your higher self, and finally live a life that aligns with your personal values .
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Be Mindful and Well, PhD
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Alia Elasmar
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As a kid, you color with reckless abandon. You show up as you are & at some point, vulnerability & authenticity becomes more difficult to attain as life unfolds. Sometimes, we’re dealt terrible cards with no guidance on how to play our hand. Our identities become enmeshed in the tragedies that we have experienced & those who have harmed us. I want to help you &/or your loved ones reconnect in a world that makes it hard to reach out & thrive by being a bridge, connecting you to the pieces of yourself that may have wandered while you were trying to survive.
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Jennifer C Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACL, LMFT, C-IAYT, RYT 500
Verified Verified
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Long Beach, CA 90802  (Online Only)
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Sara Ghalaini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
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Halima S .
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001  (Online Only)
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We are currently accepting clients! AMALY is a virtual mental health organization that serves individuals and couples across California. We specialize in providing services to BIPOC clients.
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Sarah Malik
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Verified Verified
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Duaa Kheirieh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802  (Online Only)
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Hi there, I'm Dr. Duaa. In a world of so much uncertainty, I want to guide you in finding the best direction for you. My goal is to provide individual treatment plans tailored to your needs. I have specialized in various therapy modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Psychodynamic work. With over 5 years of experience, I am passionate in using evidence-based techniques to help with building healthy relationships, managing everyday stressors, and dealing with cycles of anxiety and depression.
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Sara Povey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
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Long Beach, CA 90802  (Online Only)
You're doing it all - online yoga classes, meal-prepping, killing it at work, and making the best sourdough starter on this side of the Colorado River. But when you hit the pillow at night - there's a loneliness, a deep dissatisfaction, anxiety, a stirring discontentment. On the surface, you've got your shit together, but deep down - your life is being hijacked by your self-judgment, anxiety, negative beliefs, and the inner saboteur. Are you ready to get out of your own way so that you can finally enjoy relationships, work, and family? Your heart wants to be held and we were never meant to do this alone.
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Yasmeen Elbanna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Hello! My name is Yasmeen Elbanna (yes-meen el-ben-nah), and I am an associate marriage and family therapist. As a Palestinian/Syrian-American therapist, one of my values is to normalize accessible services for the Middle Eastern community and other groups of people. My goal is to support you through your hardships, highlight your accomplishments, build your awareness, and help you meet your goals in therapy. Taking the first step to start therapy isn't an easy one, so give yourself recognition because you deserve it.
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Sana Sarfaraz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Tara Vatankhah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
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Santa Monica, CA 90403
The natural ebb & flow of life can at times make us feel disconnected, lost or confused. Therapy can facilitate in building self-awareness & help put the pieces back together. I would feel honored to be part of your healing journey. The suffering we experience can become a gift if we work through it. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is based on the idea that wisdom lives within all of us. My hope is to help you tap into & live from that place of connection to your own unique inner compass. I utilize mindfulness, somatic, narrative, CBT & family systems theoretical frameworks to help you create & lead a more fulfilling life.
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Dr. Sara C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, BSBA, ExecDir
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corona, CA 92881
I'M NOT good enough, I'M NOT lovable, & I'M not WORTHY! Sound familiar? Does it look "PERFECT" on the outside but you struggle internally? Does something feel off even though it seems life is all together? We live in a fast-paced world. The expectation is for us to have everything together: the perfect relationship, job, home, friends, body, high self-esteem, and social media life. - - - - - - - - - - - - The reality is, we have real emotions, feelings, and life challenges. Even the strongest of us need some support in forcing our inner self-sabtoging critic to sashay away. Together, let's create the life you've always wanted.
I'M NOT good enough, I'M NOT lovable, & I'M not WORTHY! Sound familiar? Does it look "PERFECT" on the outside but you struggle internally? Does something feel off even though it seems life is all together? We live in a fast-paced world. The expectation is for us to have everything together: the perfect relationship, job, home, friends, body, high self-esteem, and social media life. - - - - - - - - - - - - The reality is, we have real emotions, feelings, and life challenges. Even the strongest of us need some support in forcing our inner self-sabtoging critic to sashay away. Together, let's create the life you've always wanted.
(949) 536-8670 View (949) 536-8670
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Sairah Abbasi
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92612  (Online Only)
: : Currently Accepting New Clients : : Seeking support for your current hardships or past experiences takes courage and strength. Therapy is an excellent way to process life's hardships through establishing personalized tools for change and empowerment of the self. My goal is to support you within your healing journey through a safe, comfortable and open space to explore such hardships. I use a collaborative approach to establish goals for change and personal growth. Whether that may be improving your self-worth, managing stress, regulating emotions, improving your relationships or finding respite, this is your space.
: : Currently Accepting New Clients : : Seeking support for your current hardships or past experiences takes courage and strength. Therapy is an excellent way to process life's hardships through establishing personalized tools for change and empowerment of the self. My goal is to support you within your healing journey through a safe, comfortable and open space to explore such hardships. I use a collaborative approach to establish goals for change and personal growth. Whether that may be improving your self-worth, managing stress, regulating emotions, improving your relationships or finding respite, this is your space.
(951) 888-3571 View (951) 888-3571
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CopeHouse Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210  (Online Only)
We are a group psychotherapy practice offering Telehealth therapy for California residents. Our team is made up of Licensed and Registered Associate Therapists with a variety of different specialties, training, strengths, styles, and identities.
We are a group psychotherapy practice offering Telehealth therapy for California residents. Our team is made up of Licensed and Registered Associate Therapists with a variety of different specialties, training, strengths, styles, and identities.
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Salma Khan LCSW, SMK Therapy-South Asian Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Reseda, CA 91335  (Online Only)
The stigmas of mental health have made it difficult for many to access necessary help. I specialize in providing concierge, individualized, client-centric treatment plans to empowered, high functioning professionals who find themselves marginalized into silence by trauma and shame. I specifically focus on the South Asian community, offering guidance and a safe place to gain clarity, away from the glare of brown shame and guilt. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, healing from childhood trauma, or trying to learn healthy coping skills and boundary setting, I can help you regain your strengths to reach your goals.
The stigmas of mental health have made it difficult for many to access necessary help. I specialize in providing concierge, individualized, client-centric treatment plans to empowered, high functioning professionals who find themselves marginalized into silence by trauma and shame. I specifically focus on the South Asian community, offering guidance and a safe place to gain clarity, away from the glare of brown shame and guilt. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, healing from childhood trauma, or trying to learn healthy coping skills and boundary setting, I can help you regain your strengths to reach your goals.
(818) 748-2642 View (818) 748-2642
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.