Self Esteem Therapists in Denver, CO

Whether you need support increasing self esteem, coping skills, or even managing more severe symptoms related to trauma or substance abuse, I can help!
Counseling is a deeply personal experience, and it is important that you find the right counselor for your needs. If you are interested in learning about and understanding yourself more, motivated to make small changes where needed, and willing to put tools into practice, then we may be a good fit! Globally, we are living in some of the most challenging times we have ever experienced, I am here for you and here with you. If you think we might be a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out to me to schedule a consultation.
Whether you need support increasing self esteem, coping skills, or even managing more severe symptoms related to trauma or substance abuse, I can help!
Counseling is a deeply personal experience, and it is important that you find the right counselor for your needs. If you are interested in learning about and understanding yourself more, motivated to make small changes where needed, and willing to put tools into practice, then we may be a good fit! Globally, we are living in some of the most challenging times we have ever experienced, I am here for you and here with you. If you think we might be a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out to me to schedule a consultation.

My ideal clients come into my office hoping to explore and better understand themselves and others, foster healthy and happy relationships, shift ineffective behavioral and relational patterns, and work towards a life that they consider fulfilled and worth living. Let’s focus on symptom reduction and personal growth. Change can be terrifying and at times feel impossible. Our work will be exploring and attending to how to best balance safety and risk to reach your personal goals. Change, which can be joyful and exciting, often also comes with loss and pain. Let’s work together to understand what that balance looks like for you.
My ideal clients come into my office hoping to explore and better understand themselves and others, foster healthy and happy relationships, shift ineffective behavioral and relational patterns, and work towards a life that they consider fulfilled and worth living. Let’s focus on symptom reduction and personal growth. Change can be terrifying and at times feel impossible. Our work will be exploring and attending to how to best balance safety and risk to reach your personal goals. Change, which can be joyful and exciting, often also comes with loss and pain. Let’s work together to understand what that balance looks like for you.

We all struggle at times whether it be with relationships, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, toxic situations, or just feeling stuck and unable to move forward. With nearly 20 years of experience, compassion, education, training and a sense of humor, I welcome clients of all ages and couples. Come to a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can process your feelings and experiences. Together, we can create effective strategies for healing that are specific to your needs, discover and develop your inner strengths and resources and achieve your goals and allow you to more fully enjoy life. My practice is LGtBQIA+ affirming.
We all struggle at times whether it be with relationships, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, toxic situations, or just feeling stuck and unable to move forward. With nearly 20 years of experience, compassion, education, training and a sense of humor, I welcome clients of all ages and couples. Come to a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can process your feelings and experiences. Together, we can create effective strategies for healing that are specific to your needs, discover and develop your inner strengths and resources and achieve your goals and allow you to more fully enjoy life. My practice is LGtBQIA+ affirming.

I have over 14 years experience in the field of trauma with emphasis on sexual abuse, PTSD, CPTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, interpersonal/relational conflict and life transitions. I received my BA and MA from Naropa University in Boulder, CO which has a philosophy rooted in the belief that all individuals have the tools within themselves to heal from even the most difficult of experiences. My therapeutic foundation is rooted in this same philosophy. My ideal client is anyone eager to reclaim who they truly are with curiosity, compassion and vulnerability. Once we find the root symtoms causing suffering, we heal.
I have over 14 years experience in the field of trauma with emphasis on sexual abuse, PTSD, CPTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, interpersonal/relational conflict and life transitions. I received my BA and MA from Naropa University in Boulder, CO which has a philosophy rooted in the belief that all individuals have the tools within themselves to heal from even the most difficult of experiences. My therapeutic foundation is rooted in this same philosophy. My ideal client is anyone eager to reclaim who they truly are with curiosity, compassion and vulnerability. Once we find the root symtoms causing suffering, we heal.

Feeling anxious, stressed, or just not like yourself? I help kids, teens, and adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether it’s social anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting stress, or past trauma that’s weighing you down, I offer a calm space to talk through it, feel understood, and find relief
Feeling anxious, stressed, or just not like yourself? I help kids, teens, and adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Whether it’s social anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting stress, or past trauma that’s weighing you down, I offer a calm space to talk through it, feel understood, and find relief

My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.
My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life to overcome the challenges that our mind creates, and I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.

Sophie Ernstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
Waitlist for new clients
Connection is one of the most powerful forms of healing. Whether you are feeling isolated, stressed, or overwhelmed in your life, healing often begins with sharing the burden with another person. You’ve taken the first and sometimes the hardest step towards starting therapy. I’m glad you’re here. I am a queer therapist and it brings me great joy to work with my queer community. I work with people who hold intersecting identities and have a wide range of experiences including feeling stuck, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, difficulty connecting, dysphoria/euphoria, polyamory/CNM/ENM, trauma, and mood changes.
Connection is one of the most powerful forms of healing. Whether you are feeling isolated, stressed, or overwhelmed in your life, healing often begins with sharing the burden with another person. You’ve taken the first and sometimes the hardest step towards starting therapy. I’m glad you’re here. I am a queer therapist and it brings me great joy to work with my queer community. I work with people who hold intersecting identities and have a wide range of experiences including feeling stuck, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, difficulty connecting, dysphoria/euphoria, polyamory/CNM/ENM, trauma, and mood changes.

Being a human is tough, isn’t it? You might be feeling lost, hurt, frustrated, sad, or anxious. You may be experiencing a life transition, loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, or postpartum difficulties. Or, you might not be entirely sure what led you to seek therapy—you just know you want to feel better. Having the courage to turn toward your pain and start healing is a remarkable step in embracing the messiness of life and finding your peace within it.
Being a human is tough, isn’t it? You might be feeling lost, hurt, frustrated, sad, or anxious. You may be experiencing a life transition, loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, or postpartum difficulties. Or, you might not be entirely sure what led you to seek therapy—you just know you want to feel better. Having the courage to turn toward your pain and start healing is a remarkable step in embracing the messiness of life and finding your peace within it.

Marisa Lucia Mestas Duey
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Who are you meant to become in this world? Where do you fit in? Does all of you, including your racial or cultural identity, belong? There isn’t a linear answer, but how exciting that you get to discover all the twists and turns of your path that will lead you to where you are meant to be; where you belong. As you embark on this journey of self-discovery, self-healing, and self-growth, you may stumble upon challenges. Reaching out for help is a profound act of courage. You deserve a safe space where you can express all that you feel and all that you are.
Who are you meant to become in this world? Where do you fit in? Does all of you, including your racial or cultural identity, belong? There isn’t a linear answer, but how exciting that you get to discover all the twists and turns of your path that will lead you to where you are meant to be; where you belong. As you embark on this journey of self-discovery, self-healing, and self-growth, you may stumble upon challenges. Reaching out for help is a profound act of courage. You deserve a safe space where you can express all that you feel and all that you are.

I use a variety of treatment methods to help my clients heal in whatever way works best for them. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, low self-esteem, spirituality, religious trauma, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, divorce, parenting challenges, eating disorders, and difficult life transitions. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is the most important thing in therapy. I want my clients to feel safe, respected, understood, and cared for as we work together. I welcome feedback and believe open communication is key to successful therapy.
I use a variety of treatment methods to help my clients heal in whatever way works best for them. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, low self-esteem, spirituality, religious trauma, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, divorce, parenting challenges, eating disorders, and difficult life transitions. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is the most important thing in therapy. I want my clients to feel safe, respected, understood, and cared for as we work together. I welcome feedback and believe open communication is key to successful therapy.

I am an energetic therapist who can help you address aspects of your life that you may think are unchangeable or too shameful to even discuss. I take a directive approach that helps you learn how to not allow your fears and anxiety to stop you from living the life you want. l get to the problem quickly and efficiently, and assign homework between sessions to facilitate progress. I work with individuals to live more meaningful lives by helping them approach, rather than avoid, those aspects of their lives and relationships that are most important to them.
I am an energetic therapist who can help you address aspects of your life that you may think are unchangeable or too shameful to even discuss. I take a directive approach that helps you learn how to not allow your fears and anxiety to stop you from living the life you want. l get to the problem quickly and efficiently, and assign homework between sessions to facilitate progress. I work with individuals to live more meaningful lives by helping them approach, rather than avoid, those aspects of their lives and relationships that are most important to them.

You may appear to have it all together to those around you, but internally you are struggling not to fall apart. You have a hard time balancing everything that is going on in your life and feel overwhelmed. Depression and anxiety are normal for you, but recently you feel they have been controlling your day to day. You're noticing patterns that you can't seem to break out of on your own. You know that it can get better, what you’ve been doing isn’t working. You’re tired of feeling stuck and you are motivated to learn how to love yourself, how to cope with daily struggles, and how to unlearn and change what you experienced growing up.
You may appear to have it all together to those around you, but internally you are struggling not to fall apart. You have a hard time balancing everything that is going on in your life and feel overwhelmed. Depression and anxiety are normal for you, but recently you feel they have been controlling your day to day. You're noticing patterns that you can't seem to break out of on your own. You know that it can get better, what you’ve been doing isn’t working. You’re tired of feeling stuck and you are motivated to learn how to love yourself, how to cope with daily struggles, and how to unlearn and change what you experienced growing up.

Allow me to help resolve and overcome the road blocks in your life. I am a licensed counselor that specializes in child, adolescent, and adult issues including trauma, self-esteem, depression, grief/loss, and anxiety. I believe the adjustment to parenthood can be quite challenging and therefore work with new parents in a variety of post partum issues as the transition is made in their new life. I believe when problems are not addressed, they become magnified and all encompassing. I value each individual's therapeutic journey and enjoy the role in helping facilitate this!
Allow me to help resolve and overcome the road blocks in your life. I am a licensed counselor that specializes in child, adolescent, and adult issues including trauma, self-esteem, depression, grief/loss, and anxiety. I believe the adjustment to parenthood can be quite challenging and therefore work with new parents in a variety of post partum issues as the transition is made in their new life. I believe when problems are not addressed, they become magnified and all encompassing. I value each individual's therapeutic journey and enjoy the role in helping facilitate this!

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.-The Buddha. No matter what challenge, stress, loss, or trauma you may be facing, I believe that as a human being, you have access to a reservoir of strength, resiliency, and peace within you. Sometimes you are able to access that peace on your own or with the help of friends or family; yet, at other times, you may need the support of a trusted therapist. As your therapist, I am here to offer genuine care for you and your process - to help you discover peace within. If you are a woman trying to manage it all, reach out today to schedule a free consultation. You are not alone.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.-The Buddha. No matter what challenge, stress, loss, or trauma you may be facing, I believe that as a human being, you have access to a reservoir of strength, resiliency, and peace within you. Sometimes you are able to access that peace on your own or with the help of friends or family; yet, at other times, you may need the support of a trusted therapist. As your therapist, I am here to offer genuine care for you and your process - to help you discover peace within. If you are a woman trying to manage it all, reach out today to schedule a free consultation. You are not alone.

As a somatic psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals explore and heal through embodied experiences, I specialize in supporting clients as they navigate the effects of trauma, particularly early life and developmental trauma, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, shame, dissociation, low self-esteem, attachment/relational issues, and parenting issues. I work with various populations, with a special focus on women, LGBTQIA2S+ population, Spanish speakers, and parents/caregivers.
As a somatic psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals explore and heal through embodied experiences, I specialize in supporting clients as they navigate the effects of trauma, particularly early life and developmental trauma, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, shame, dissociation, low self-esteem, attachment/relational issues, and parenting issues. I work with various populations, with a special focus on women, LGBTQIA2S+ population, Spanish speakers, and parents/caregivers.

Do you often feel disconnected from yourself or others, weighed down by self-doubt, or stuck in repetitive patterns? Are you finding it difficult to prioritize your self-worth in relationships or carrying unresolved pain that affects your present life? You might be wondering about your sense of purpose or feeling a loss of control. If these resonate with you, know that you are not alone—and change is possible.
Do you often feel disconnected from yourself or others, weighed down by self-doubt, or stuck in repetitive patterns? Are you finding it difficult to prioritize your self-worth in relationships or carrying unresolved pain that affects your present life? You might be wondering about your sense of purpose or feeling a loss of control. If these resonate with you, know that you are not alone—and change is possible.

Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.
Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.

My areas of focus are those who may be struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, body image and self esteem I also work with individuals and couples around relationship and communication issues, including pre marital counseling, infidelity and infertility.
My mission, as a professional counselor is simple: to create a safe and respectful space where my clients can honestly explore, and learn from their personal stories. It is a true honor and privilege to facilitate these personal moments of discovery, that are often raw, difficult and challenging.
My areas of focus are those who may be struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, body image and self esteem I also work with individuals and couples around relationship and communication issues, including pre marital counseling, infidelity and infertility.
My mission, as a professional counselor is simple: to create a safe and respectful space where my clients can honestly explore, and learn from their personal stories. It is a true honor and privilege to facilitate these personal moments of discovery, that are often raw, difficult and challenging.

Clients who benefit most from working with me are interested in gaining self-awareness, improving interpersonal relationships, and enhancing how they experience life. Therapy with me often focuses on understanding emotional patterns and developing new coping strategies. While therapeutic work is often aimed at resolving a current crisis, many clients find that linking current issues to past experiences is helpful in promoting personal growth rather than just fixing a situation.
Clients who benefit most from working with me are interested in gaining self-awareness, improving interpersonal relationships, and enhancing how they experience life. Therapy with me often focuses on understanding emotional patterns and developing new coping strategies. While therapeutic work is often aimed at resolving a current crisis, many clients find that linking current issues to past experiences is helpful in promoting personal growth rather than just fixing a situation.

Chosen as one of "Denver's Top 10 Life Coaches" for the ninth year. I combine my skills as both a psychotherapist and life coach to help you not only heal the past but move towards a more fulfilling, vibrant future. Whether you are anxious, depressed, frustrated, lonely or otherwise unfulfilled, life can get better. I have helped hundreds of clients change their lives and have faith in your ability to heal. Would you like to feel you are living your life with deeper meaning and purpose? Do you want to feel more aligned with your truth? Sometimes all you need is a skilled guide to assist you with the next steps.
Chosen as one of "Denver's Top 10 Life Coaches" for the ninth year. I combine my skills as both a psychotherapist and life coach to help you not only heal the past but move towards a more fulfilling, vibrant future. Whether you are anxious, depressed, frustrated, lonely or otherwise unfulfilled, life can get better. I have helped hundreds of clients change their lives and have faith in your ability to heal. Would you like to feel you are living your life with deeper meaning and purpose? Do you want to feel more aligned with your truth? Sometimes all you need is a skilled guide to assist you with the next steps.
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