Self Esteem Therapists in New London, CT
Don't let the hard days win. I envision the people that I work alongside finding freedom, rebuilding their lives, and using their strengths to achieve their goals. It is my belief that all individuals possess an innate capacity for transformation and healing. I provide a trustworthy and collaborative environment, aiming to help individuals build a strong foundation for lifelong success. By exploring your feelings, discovering life's meaning, and focusing on your strengths, you can cultivate a powerful sense of self, unlocking a life of freedom. You are stronger than addiction.
Don't let the hard days win. I envision the people that I work alongside finding freedom, rebuilding their lives, and using their strengths to achieve their goals. It is my belief that all individuals possess an innate capacity for transformation and healing. I provide a trustworthy and collaborative environment, aiming to help individuals build a strong foundation for lifelong success. By exploring your feelings, discovering life's meaning, and focusing on your strengths, you can cultivate a powerful sense of self, unlocking a life of freedom. You are stronger than addiction.
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, obesity or self-esteem we can work together to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Please E-MAIL for quickest response, (I am accepting new patients, 18+ residents of CT and MA.)
Realizing you need help and seeking treatment is not easy to handle alone. I will take the steps with you throughout the process and provide the comfort necessary for you to succeed. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment and help you achieve your desired goals. I have extensive experience in obesity, binge eating disorder, weight loss surgery, as well as sports psychology, anxiety and mood disorders.
If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, obesity or self-esteem we can work together to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Please E-MAIL for quickest response, (I am accepting new patients, 18+ residents of CT and MA.)
Realizing you need help and seeking treatment is not easy to handle alone. I will take the steps with you throughout the process and provide the comfort necessary for you to succeed. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment and help you achieve your desired goals. I have extensive experience in obesity, binge eating disorder, weight loss surgery, as well as sports psychology, anxiety and mood disorders.
I have experience with but not limited to the following: Anxiety and Depression, learning disabilities, ADHD, grief and loss, personality disorders, mood disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, Anger Management,trauma, self-esteem and communication skills building.
Currently accepting new clients for Telehealth Services only in CT, RI & NV.. Welcome! I’m Sharon Baxley and I’m here to support you in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and authenticity. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, open, and affirming, creating a space where you can be your true self. I believe that every person has a unique story, and I’m committed to meeting you where you are—without judgment or pretense. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply looking for someone to talk to, I’m here to listen and help you find the path that feels right for you.
I have experience with but not limited to the following: Anxiety and Depression, learning disabilities, ADHD, grief and loss, personality disorders, mood disorders, domestic violence, child abuse, Anger Management,trauma, self-esteem and communication skills building.
Currently accepting new clients for Telehealth Services only in CT, RI & NV.. Welcome! I’m Sharon Baxley and I’m here to support you in navigating life’s challenges with compassion and authenticity. My approach to therapy is down-to-earth, open, and affirming, creating a space where you can be your true self. I believe that every person has a unique story, and I’m committed to meeting you where you are—without judgment or pretense. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply looking for someone to talk to, I’m here to listen and help you find the path that feels right for you.
I believe YOU are THE EXPERT of your own life. One's perspective often limits one's view of problems and blocks one's intentions, desires, and dreams. I come alongside you in your journey and guide you as you discover that problems are not permanent attachments but issues which can be transformed into manageable catalysts for change. Change requires a plan which involves steps leading to reachable and measureable goals. Have oppressive feelings of helplessness and victimization become the story of your life? Would you rather optimism and hope? Then I invite you to Rewrite the Story of Your Life.
I believe YOU are THE EXPERT of your own life. One's perspective often limits one's view of problems and blocks one's intentions, desires, and dreams. I come alongside you in your journey and guide you as you discover that problems are not permanent attachments but issues which can be transformed into manageable catalysts for change. Change requires a plan which involves steps leading to reachable and measureable goals. Have oppressive feelings of helplessness and victimization become the story of your life? Would you rather optimism and hope? Then I invite you to Rewrite the Story of Your Life.
I see a wide range of clients who face a variety of challenges: trauma, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress management, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
In my opinion acceptance is something that we strive for the most in life and it is also one of the hardest things we struggle with. It can be hard for us to find ways to be true to ourselves and also feel like we are meeting the needs and demands of the world around us. I would very much like to help you find that balance. It is my goal to offer a place for you to examine yourself and what makes you, you and figure out the most helpful ways of expressing that person to the world around you. I believe a sense of humor is important and learning to laugh at things can be healing.
I see a wide range of clients who face a variety of challenges: trauma, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress management, family conflict, and relationship challenges.
In my opinion acceptance is something that we strive for the most in life and it is also one of the hardest things we struggle with. It can be hard for us to find ways to be true to ourselves and also feel like we are meeting the needs and demands of the world around us. I would very much like to help you find that balance. It is my goal to offer a place for you to examine yourself and what makes you, you and figure out the most helpful ways of expressing that person to the world around you. I believe a sense of humor is important and learning to laugh at things can be healing.
No one wants to suffer, and you don't have to. You can heal, you can move forward, you don't have to feel stuck. I can be your support through life’s hardest moments, and walk next to you when your ready to take those next steps.
No one wants to suffer, and you don't have to. You can heal, you can move forward, you don't have to feel stuck. I can be your support through life’s hardest moments, and walk next to you when your ready to take those next steps.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, self-harm, difficulty managing relationships, grief and loss, substance use and trauma.
I work collaboratively with individual clients and families to identify your strengths and help guide you through the barriers that are preventing you from creating the positive change you are seeking. I look forward to the opportunity to provide you or your family with a secure, supportive environment to express emotions, develop new coping skills, and improve your relationships. While the thought of attending therapy may be overwhelming to some, I do my best to work with my clients to ensure they feel comfortable and have a positive experience.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, self-harm, difficulty managing relationships, grief and loss, substance use and trauma.
I work collaboratively with individual clients and families to identify your strengths and help guide you through the barriers that are preventing you from creating the positive change you are seeking. I look forward to the opportunity to provide you or your family with a secure, supportive environment to express emotions, develop new coping skills, and improve your relationships. While the thought of attending therapy may be overwhelming to some, I do my best to work with my clients to ensure they feel comfortable and have a positive experience.
Most of my clients see gradual improvement with trauma-related anxieties, people-pleasing tendencies, hypoarousal (dissociation/depression), panic, codependency and chronic low self-esteem.
Personal and Relational Growth-
Wherever you are in your mental health journey, it takes courage and self-love to explore counseling services. Whether you are seeking individual or relational support, I maintain a consistent flow of calm, compassionate, creative, and curious energy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the IACTP and am certified in Brainspotting, which is an effective and powerful tool that can help accelerate the healing of any past traumas. I also utilize mindfulness, systemic approaches, and psycho-education to help you reach your desired outcomes and achieve a higher sense of self-acceptance.
Most of my clients see gradual improvement with trauma-related anxieties, people-pleasing tendencies, hypoarousal (dissociation/depression), panic, codependency and chronic low self-esteem.
Personal and Relational Growth-
Wherever you are in your mental health journey, it takes courage and self-love to explore counseling services. Whether you are seeking individual or relational support, I maintain a consistent flow of calm, compassionate, creative, and curious energy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the IACTP and am certified in Brainspotting, which is an effective and powerful tool that can help accelerate the healing of any past traumas. I also utilize mindfulness, systemic approaches, and psycho-education to help you reach your desired outcomes and achieve a higher sense of self-acceptance.
I provide virtual therapy for adults across Connecticut who want practical support while navigating overwhelm, communication struggles, changing relationships, and questions about self-worth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together, we will look at the patterns affecting your thoughts, emotions, and daily life, then build coping tools that feel realistic for you.
I provide virtual therapy for adults across Connecticut who want practical support while navigating overwhelm, communication struggles, changing relationships, and questions about self-worth.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together, we will look at the patterns affecting your thoughts, emotions, and daily life, then build coping tools that feel realistic for you.
I support adults in Connecticut who have been trying to hold everything together while quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and high‑functioning—yet feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, or exhausted from managing everything on their own.
I support adults in Connecticut who have been trying to hold everything together while quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and high‑functioning—yet feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift, or exhausted from managing everything on their own.
With over 20 years of experience, have successfully treated people with low self-esteem, assertiveness/boundary difficulties, loss/grief, guilt, eating disorders, emotional eating, binge-eating, arfid, anxie
ty, life transitions, , obsessive thinking, relationship struggles, "quarter-life crisis," and depression.
I have over 25 years of experience. TI am certified to practice telehealth in 32 additional states. So if you relocate, we may be able to continue our work together.
With over 20 years of experience, have successfully treated people with low self-esteem, assertiveness/boundary difficulties, loss/grief, guilt, eating disorders, emotional eating, binge-eating, arfid, anxie
ty, life transitions, , obsessive thinking, relationship struggles, "quarter-life crisis," and depression.
I have over 25 years of experience. TI am certified to practice telehealth in 32 additional states. So if you relocate, we may be able to continue our work together.
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
I have worked in the field for over 20 years, in a variety of roles that have afforded me a skill set and approach for which I am proud. I work with all populations (children, adults, elderly, couples and families). I come from an attachment, trauma and family systems perspective. I have extensively treated several mental health and substance use disorders. I focus on the strengths of the individual or family as well as their goals for engaging in treatment. I work collaboratively with community partners including schools, Primary Care, Psychiatry and any individuals or organizations involved with the care of the client.
I have worked in the field for over 20 years, in a variety of roles that have afforded me a skill set and approach for which I am proud. I work with all populations (children, adults, elderly, couples and families). I come from an attachment, trauma and family systems perspective. I have extensively treated several mental health and substance use disorders. I focus on the strengths of the individual or family as well as their goals for engaging in treatment. I work collaboratively with community partners including schools, Primary Care, Psychiatry and any individuals or organizations involved with the care of the client.
Therapy is more than a conversation—it’s a journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth. You deserve a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and heard. With a compassionate, down-to-earth approach, I help you reconnect with your strength and resilience. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just a willingness to begin. You're not alone.
Therapy is more than a conversation—it’s a journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth. You deserve a safe, supportive space where you feel seen and heard. With a compassionate, down-to-earth approach, I help you reconnect with your strength and resilience. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just a willingness to begin. You're not alone.
Sue Ellen Daniels, LMFT has been in the field of mental health for 40 years. She has worked with individuals, families, couples and run various types of group therapies. She worked 8 years as a school based clinician, introducing family therapy in the New London elementary schools from 1999-2004. Also 18 years in New London and Middlesex Counties. She has owned Connections Counseling Center for 14 years.
Sue Ellen Daniels, LMFT has been in the field of mental health for 40 years. She has worked with individuals, families, couples and run various types of group therapies. She worked 8 years as a school based clinician, introducing family therapy in the New London elementary schools from 1999-2004. Also 18 years in New London and Middlesex Counties. She has owned Connections Counseling Center for 14 years.
I want to use my personal and professional experience to collaborate with my clients to discover their own personal power by using tools and strategies that they can use to heal and to drive in their lives. Quiero ofrecer a mis clientes mi experiencia personal y profesional para ayudarles a descubrir su poder personal usando herramientas y estrategias que podran usar para sanar y mejorar sus vidas.
I want to use my personal and professional experience to collaborate with my clients to discover their own personal power by using tools and strategies that they can use to heal and to drive in their lives. Quiero ofrecer a mis clientes mi experiencia personal y profesional para ayudarles a descubrir su poder personal usando herramientas y estrategias que podran usar para sanar y mejorar sus vidas.
My ideal client wants to feel whole and reach peace within themselves. They are tired of the disconnect, the emptiness, and the feeling of living a life that isn't truly theirs. They crave a sense of genuine self-acceptance and the freedom to live a life driven by the holy spirit, not by the need to escape or numb.
They want to understand themselves deeply because they intuitively know that lasting change comes from within. They are seeking not just to stop using substances, but to understand why they turned to them in the first place and to address those underlying needs in healthier ways.
My ideal client wants to feel whole and reach peace within themselves. They are tired of the disconnect, the emptiness, and the feeling of living a life that isn't truly theirs. They crave a sense of genuine self-acceptance and the freedom to live a life driven by the holy spirit, not by the need to escape or numb.
They want to understand themselves deeply because they intuitively know that lasting change comes from within. They are seeking not just to stop using substances, but to understand why they turned to them in the first place and to address those underlying needs in healthier ways.
Sarah Schenck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
New London, CT 06320
Waitlist for new clients
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults seeking greater understanding, healing, and meaningful change. My approach is relational and depth-oriented, grounded in the belief that our past experiences—especially those shaped by trauma, relationships, and systemic stress—continue to influence how we feel, relate, and move through the world.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults seeking greater understanding, healing, and meaningful change. My approach is relational and depth-oriented, grounded in the belief that our past experiences—especially those shaped by trauma, relationships, and systemic stress—continue to influence how we feel, relate, and move through the world.
•Now accepting new telehealth clients• Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about coming home to who you are. My name is Meredith and I am a trauma-focused therapist with warmth & deep respect for the process. My ideal clients are open-minded, curious, motivated and ready to do the inner work. Through evidence-based methods and a holistic approach, I help to gently untangle what feels overwhelming and move toward peace and self-acceptance.
•Now accepting new telehealth clients• Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about coming home to who you are. My name is Meredith and I am a trauma-focused therapist with warmth & deep respect for the process. My ideal clients are open-minded, curious, motivated and ready to do the inner work. Through evidence-based methods and a holistic approach, I help to gently untangle what feels overwhelming and move toward peace and self-acceptance.
I am an experienced, engaging licensed professional counselor who brings warmth, humor and acceptance into my practice. My approach is strength-based, client centered and relationship-based to meet the individual needs of each client. I have found that a trusting relationship allows me to fully understand the person, provides an opportunity to work together, and allows us to explore the challenges that you are facing while working toward achieving your specific goals.
I am an experienced, engaging licensed professional counselor who brings warmth, humor and acceptance into my practice. My approach is strength-based, client centered and relationship-based to meet the individual needs of each client. I have found that a trusting relationship allows me to fully understand the person, provides an opportunity to work together, and allows us to explore the challenges that you are facing while working toward achieving your specific goals.
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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.