Self Esteem Therapists in Oakdale, CT
Accepting new clients. My goal is to help you thrive and be the person you are meant to be- happy, passionate, and uniquely you. I offer an empathetic, safe space to explore who you are, work through struggles, and find what empowers you. Through exploration, acceptance, and identification of belief systems, thoughts, feeling, and behaviors- we together can help you bloom! Depending on your individual goals and experiences, we can incorporate DBT skills, CBT work, mindfulness, creative expression, and other unique tools that specifically fit you.
Accepting new clients. My goal is to help you thrive and be the person you are meant to be- happy, passionate, and uniquely you. I offer an empathetic, safe space to explore who you are, work through struggles, and find what empowers you. Through exploration, acceptance, and identification of belief systems, thoughts, feeling, and behaviors- we together can help you bloom! Depending on your individual goals and experiences, we can incorporate DBT skills, CBT work, mindfulness, creative expression, and other unique tools that specifically fit you.
In a world where convenience matters more than ever, I offer Telehealth therapy designed to meet you where you are—whether it’s during your lunch break or from the comfort of your own space. You don’t need to rearrange your life to prioritize your mental health. You just need a place where you can show up as you are—and I provide that space.
I believe every person can meet their goals with the right support. Whether you’re looking for brief interventions or working through long-standing challenges, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. The first step is always the hardest, and I’d be honored to take that step with you.
In a world where convenience matters more than ever, I offer Telehealth therapy designed to meet you where you are—whether it’s during your lunch break or from the comfort of your own space. You don’t need to rearrange your life to prioritize your mental health. You just need a place where you can show up as you are—and I provide that space.
I believe every person can meet their goals with the right support. Whether you’re looking for brief interventions or working through long-standing challenges, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. The first step is always the hardest, and I’d be honored to take that step with you.
“Everyone deserves a witness to their pain”. That is something I learned years ago and have tried to live by. I spent 6.5 years in the Navy which changed my life I am licensed in mental health and addictions, having worked in both outpatient and residential care for the past 14 years. My therapy style tends to be more eclectic rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. I have found that utilizing a strengths-based, collaborative approach works well. I am familiar with DBT, CBT, and family systems.
“Everyone deserves a witness to their pain”. That is something I learned years ago and have tried to live by. I spent 6.5 years in the Navy which changed my life I am licensed in mental health and addictions, having worked in both outpatient and residential care for the past 14 years. My therapy style tends to be more eclectic rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. I have found that utilizing a strengths-based, collaborative approach works well. I am familiar with DBT, CBT, and family systems.
Updated 10/28/2025. I have a niche for helping those with, or questioning a diagnosis of ADHD. The goal is to provide information for skill-based intervention, which is just a fancy way of saying "ADHD life hacks." This applies to adults, parents, kids, adolescents, and seniors.
Currently accepting clients for in-person or virtual sessions for those with Husky, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
Updated 10/28/2025. I have a niche for helping those with, or questioning a diagnosis of ADHD. The goal is to provide information for skill-based intervention, which is just a fancy way of saying "ADHD life hacks." This applies to adults, parents, kids, adolescents, and seniors.
Currently accepting clients for in-person or virtual sessions for those with Husky, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
There are many times in life when we all wonder about our purpose and direction. Questions about our lives become more difficult to navigate as we encounter adversities, stressors, and traumatic experiences. Feelings of anxiety, worry, and depression jeopardize our sense of overall safety and can affect our ability to move towards peace. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with many years experience in the field walking along side individuals and families on their journey to feeling more confident and worthy.
There are many times in life when we all wonder about our purpose and direction. Questions about our lives become more difficult to navigate as we encounter adversities, stressors, and traumatic experiences. Feelings of anxiety, worry, and depression jeopardize our sense of overall safety and can affect our ability to move towards peace. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with many years experience in the field walking along side individuals and families on their journey to feeling more confident and worthy.
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I am currently accepting clients for telehealth appointments. I am an experienced clinician in the field of social work. I provide confidential, competent and caring psychotherapy. If you have a current specific issue/ concern that you would like to discuss with a supportive professional, let's set up a free 15 minute consultation. I work with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, acute stress, trauma, and stress management in adults over 18 years of age. I most often utilize cognitive behavioral, cognitive processing, acceptance commitment, and gestalt theories. I believe mindfulness can help support and guide the process.
I am currently accepting clients for telehealth appointments. I am an experienced clinician in the field of social work. I provide confidential, competent and caring psychotherapy. If you have a current specific issue/ concern that you would like to discuss with a supportive professional, let's set up a free 15 minute consultation. I work with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, acute stress, trauma, and stress management in adults over 18 years of age. I most often utilize cognitive behavioral, cognitive processing, acceptance commitment, and gestalt theories. I believe mindfulness can help support and guide the process.
Together, we'll work to process past traumas, alleviate anxiety, and build self-esteem, guiding you toward a more empowered and authentic life.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps integrate distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact and fostering resilience. EMDR can be particularly effective for those who feel "stuck" despite understanding their challenges intellectually.
Together, we'll work to process past traumas, alleviate anxiety, and build self-esteem, guiding you toward a more empowered and authentic life.
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps integrate distressing memories, reducing their emotional impact and fostering resilience. EMDR can be particularly effective for those who feel "stuck" despite understanding their challenges intellectually.
Whether you are trying therapy for the first time or choosing a new therapist, the process of meeting a new clinician can be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be! I will work with you to integrate your specific goals, concerns, and questions into a plan that is specially curated for you, in hopes of creating a comfortable environment where you can grow into the best version of yourself. I believe that the most important aspect of therapy is providing an empathic space where you can be truly heard, understood, and validated.
Whether you are trying therapy for the first time or choosing a new therapist, the process of meeting a new clinician can be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be! I will work with you to integrate your specific goals, concerns, and questions into a plan that is specially curated for you, in hopes of creating a comfortable environment where you can grow into the best version of yourself. I believe that the most important aspect of therapy is providing an empathic space where you can be truly heard, understood, and validated.
At this time my practice is full and I am not accepting new clients.
Wherever life finds you at this moment you are ready for something to improve. You may feel stuck as you struggle with issues from your past or current circumstances. Therapy is a way to gain insight and self awareness to better understand yourself and your relationship with others. We will identify what is important to you and how to be happier and more at peace with your life. You may be ready or it may feel so overwhelming it's hard to know where to start. I'm here to help you with your personal journey.
At this time my practice is full and I am not accepting new clients.
Wherever life finds you at this moment you are ready for something to improve. You may feel stuck as you struggle with issues from your past or current circumstances. Therapy is a way to gain insight and self awareness to better understand yourself and your relationship with others. We will identify what is important to you and how to be happier and more at peace with your life. You may be ready or it may feel so overwhelming it's hard to know where to start. I'm here to help you with your personal journey.
I help teens and adults who are looking for a supportive hand navigating life’s challenges—whether they feel overwhelmed or simply need extra guidance.
I help teens and adults who are looking for a supportive hand navigating life’s challenges—whether they feel overwhelmed or simply need extra guidance.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate, supportive and hopeful. It is my belief that you are not "flawed" or lacking, but rather are constrained by burdens and beliefs that are the result of painful experiences. Together we remove those constraints so that you can experience freedom, wholeness and joy. When working with couples, my goal is to help remove constraints to intimacy and to help you and your partner create a relationship that is honest and fulfilling. Often personal healing must occur in order for this to happen.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families heal their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate, supportive and hopeful. It is my belief that you are not "flawed" or lacking, but rather are constrained by burdens and beliefs that are the result of painful experiences. Together we remove those constraints so that you can experience freedom, wholeness and joy. When working with couples, my goal is to help remove constraints to intimacy and to help you and your partner create a relationship that is honest and fulfilling. Often personal healing must occur in order for this to happen.
Life presents us all with challenges. Some are easier to navigate than others. When faced with obstacles it is easy to fall into negative thinking patterns, which can lead to feeling stuck and alone. This can contribute to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Together we will look at what may be triggering your current feelings and explore how to become unstuck in order to find connection and meaning in your life.
Life presents us all with challenges. Some are easier to navigate than others. When faced with obstacles it is easy to fall into negative thinking patterns, which can lead to feeling stuck and alone. This can contribute to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Together we will look at what may be triggering your current feelings and explore how to become unstuck in order to find connection and meaning in your life.
I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, self-injury, self-esteem challenges, family conflict, and support for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
If This Time Of Year Feels Like A Lot, I’m Here And Taking New Clients. Offering a warm, grounding space to help you. I am Kara, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping teens, young adults, and couples grow and thrive. I offer a warm, supportive space with a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach. Whether you're navigating communication struggles, conflict resolution, personal growth, or relationship issues. I'm here to walk alongside.
I have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma-related disorders, anxiety, depression, self-injury, self-esteem challenges, family conflict, and support for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
If This Time Of Year Feels Like A Lot, I’m Here And Taking New Clients. Offering a warm, grounding space to help you. I am Kara, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping teens, young adults, and couples grow and thrive. I offer a warm, supportive space with a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach. Whether you're navigating communication struggles, conflict resolution, personal growth, or relationship issues. I'm here to walk alongside.
Working on the shoreline for more than 30 years; I have been passionately dedicated to helping individuals in all stages of life who are motivated toward personal growth and seeking to find relief from emotional pain/stress, anxiety, and depression; and who are struggling with relationship(s). I can help clients help themselves through the use of strategies and techniques to achieve greater impact, integrity, and intimacy in their lives.
Working on the shoreline for more than 30 years; I have been passionately dedicated to helping individuals in all stages of life who are motivated toward personal growth and seeking to find relief from emotional pain/stress, anxiety, and depression; and who are struggling with relationship(s). I can help clients help themselves through the use of strategies and techniques to achieve greater impact, integrity, and intimacy in their lives.
Hi, I’m Liz. I know reaching out for help isn’t easy, but the fact that you’re here shows courage and self-awareness. So many people appear to have it “together” on the outside while quietly battling anxiety, self-doubt, or constant self-criticism on the inside. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and things can get better.
With over 15 years of experience, I help adults manage social anxiety, general anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, OCD, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Hi, I’m Liz. I know reaching out for help isn’t easy, but the fact that you’re here shows courage and self-awareness. So many people appear to have it “together” on the outside while quietly battling anxiety, self-doubt, or constant self-criticism on the inside. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and things can get better.
With over 15 years of experience, I help adults manage social anxiety, general anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, OCD, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Hello! As an athlete, your body and mind are deeply connected — when one is challenged, the other often feels it too. I specialize in working with athletes navigating the ups and downs of sport: recovering from injury, coping with performance anxiety, managing body image concerns, or finding a new sense of self after retiring from competition. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood not just as a performer, but as a whole person. I am also a certified nutrition coach which allows me to combine clinical experience with my passion for health and wellness.
Hello! As an athlete, your body and mind are deeply connected — when one is challenged, the other often feels it too. I specialize in working with athletes navigating the ups and downs of sport: recovering from injury, coping with performance anxiety, managing body image concerns, or finding a new sense of self after retiring from competition. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood not just as a performer, but as a whole person. I am also a certified nutrition coach which allows me to combine clinical experience with my passion for health and wellness.
Hi there, I am Hannah!
Do you struggle with finding balance in your life? Do you wish you had more time or ability to deal with situations that are causing you stress? Is it hard to give yourself the compassion and space to do this?
I help high-functioning people find the time and give them the skills to improve work-life balance, as well as deal with interpersonal difficulties. Together we can help identify what is not serving you, and create more balance in all aspects of your life.
Hi there, I am Hannah!
Do you struggle with finding balance in your life? Do you wish you had more time or ability to deal with situations that are causing you stress? Is it hard to give yourself the compassion and space to do this?
I help high-functioning people find the time and give them the skills to improve work-life balance, as well as deal with interpersonal difficulties. Together we can help identify what is not serving you, and create more balance in all aspects of your life.
I’m sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times… “I’m so impressed—how do you do it?” On the one hand, that question is so satisfying to your inner perfectionist. But on the other, you’re silently screaming that the pressure of trying to do it all is starting to crush you. Your perfectionism shows up in your work. You find yourself working way more hours than your colleagues. It might show up in your relationships. Have you ever gone into a tailspin because you wanted to plan the perfect event for a loved one? Or it might show up within yourself—how you eat, dress, exercise, or maintain your home.
I’m sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times… “I’m so impressed—how do you do it?” On the one hand, that question is so satisfying to your inner perfectionist. But on the other, you’re silently screaming that the pressure of trying to do it all is starting to crush you. Your perfectionism shows up in your work. You find yourself working way more hours than your colleagues. It might show up in your relationships. Have you ever gone into a tailspin because you wanted to plan the perfect event for a loved one? Or it might show up within yourself—how you eat, dress, exercise, or maintain your home.
Currently accepting new clients! Immediate daytime openings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adults with substance abuse and mental illness. I enjoy being able to work collaboratively with my clients in exploring various areas in which they hope to improve their overall functioning while providing them with a warm and welcoming environment to be themselves throughout the therapeutic process. I believe in meeting each individual client where they are at to ensure a safe and comfortable space to explore areas of their lives that they have not had the opportunity to.
Currently accepting new clients! Immediate daytime openings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adults with substance abuse and mental illness. I enjoy being able to work collaboratively with my clients in exploring various areas in which they hope to improve their overall functioning while providing them with a warm and welcoming environment to be themselves throughout the therapeutic process. I believe in meeting each individual client where they are at to ensure a safe and comfortable space to explore areas of their lives that they have not had the opportunity to.
Please send me an email if interested in therapy! My philosophy is to help empower you to be helpful, and compassionate towards yourself, and develop a healthy way to deal with life’s difficult times. Therapy is about personal connection, and my first goal is always to provide a safe, comfortable environment for you. Life transitions can be difficult and lead to an array of emotions; ultimately impacting your mental health. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anger, sadness, stress, worry, confusion or a particular life change, it can be helpful to obtain services from a mental health professional, and that's why I'm here!
Please send me an email if interested in therapy! My philosophy is to help empower you to be helpful, and compassionate towards yourself, and develop a healthy way to deal with life’s difficult times. Therapy is about personal connection, and my first goal is always to provide a safe, comfortable environment for you. Life transitions can be difficult and lead to an array of emotions; ultimately impacting your mental health. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anger, sadness, stress, worry, confusion or a particular life change, it can be helpful to obtain services from a mental health professional, and that's why I'm here!
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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.