Self Esteem Therapists in West Hartford, CT
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Meagan Mullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! In my practice, I work with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, parenthood transitions, eating disorders/body image issues, depression, or stressful life changes. I have extensive experience working with people struggling with self-esteem/perfectionism, and who are constantly battling the voice in their head that says they’re “not good enough." Through my warm and personable approach, I’ll help you understand your emotions and develop new coping skills to face life’s obstacles.
Haley LoBello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a certified school social worker in the state of CT. I utilize a strength-based approach to support individuals through effectively navigating, exploring, and coping with their feelings in an authentic way. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families across a wide range of clinical settings.
Tracy Funke
Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I address areas including life transitions,
self esteem
, healthy communication, relationships, gender and sexuality, assessments for gender affirming surgery, the reduction of depression and anxiety symptoms, trauma, grief, and the development of coping skills to navigate life stressors, as well as professional burnout.
I am enough is the statement I strive to have all of my clients embrace throughout the therapy process. I believe that each individual already possesses inherent strengths and capabilities to unlock their full potential. My job is to assist you in discovering your best, and most authentic self that already exists within you. I specialize in providing individual therapy to healthcare providers, LGBTQ individuals, and college-age and young adult populations.
Dawn Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Avon, CT, convenient to West Hartford, Simsbury, Canton and surrounding areas. I work with adults, teens, couples and families, to help them feel better in their lives, their relationships and about themselves. I offer you a place to heal, grow and create new patterns of thinking and behavior; an opportunity to sort through issues in life that feel cumbersome and to find a path toward wellness. Common issues include life adjustments, self-esteem/relationships, depression/anxiety, family challenges, grief and loss, food/weight/body concerns and resolving trauma.
Not accepting new clients
Jessica Boland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that people are their own best resource for finding strength and understanding their past to improve and heal their present. My role as a therapist is to hold the space and assist you, the client, in accessing your potential in a realistic, meaningful way.
Alexandra Migani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uninspired? As your therapist I am here to assure you that our purpose is to live with ease and in alignment with who we really are. Counseling can get you out of living in survival mode. I specialize in anxiety, self-image/self-esteem, depression, life transitions, school/job stressors, relationship demands and other mental health concerns. Health and wellness encompasses mental, physical, and emotional well-being. I am here to help you with personal discovery and growth, exploring your emotions, navigating and coping with personal struggles and strong emotions to improve your quality of life.
Jocelyn Flores
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you unhappy with your career or relationship? Did you just graduate and don't know what's next? Whatever new challenge you are faced with, you are not alone. If you are ready to focus on improving your confidence, self-esteem, challenging negative beliefs and healing, I would love to work with you! I help empower and support women to create meaningful changes so they can live their dream life.
Heather Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Verified
Verified
Let's be honest, being a human can be really hard! Whether you are struggling with depression/anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions, you don't have to "human" alone. Perhaps you feel lost or stuck, or you notice patterns of your behavior that prevent you from moving forward. Developing greater insight into who you are, how you became who you are now, and who you want to be, is imperative for personal growth. We as humans have an inherent power to heal ourselves, and in my role, I have the privilege, to be a witness to my client's journey towards self-discovery.
Melissa Wortham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The clients I serve struggle with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma. I aim to help clients acquire, practice, and hopefully master those skills that will help them be able to function better in their homes relationships, schools, and communities.
Debra S Bailey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that the single most important component of the treatment process is the therapeutic relationship. It develops over time as a product of trust in the therapist and feeling like you have been heard. It is the vehicle by which change comes about and the connection of feelings with thought gets translated into action.
Margy Shah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with diverse populations including young adults, adults, and elders who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, family/parent challenges, loss and grief, self-esteem issues, and major life transitions. I provide support for those who are struggling with these issues and need guidance in major life areas (work, relationships, personal growth, etc.). I have incorporated into this work the awareness and resources to fight mental illness stigma and social injustice. I believe in a person-centered, holistic, and strengths-based approach to therapy in which we can collaborate and work together on your specific needs.
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Sara J Sabellico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience working with children to older adults, I have had the honor of seeing the power of human connection and supporting people in various walks of life. Currently, I work with young adults, adults and some couples on issues such as fertility, mood and anxiety disorders (including those during the perinatal period). I also work with adults struggling with
self esteem
, body image and adjustment issues (new parents and students leaving or returning from college).
Michael Morgan
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. My clients are looking to overcome challenges, find solutions and meaning, direction, healing, balance, and clarity in their personal and professional lives. My areas of expertise include spirituality, effective communication, grief and loss, childhood and adult trauma, coping skills, finding meaning, church/spiritual abuse, abandonment, anger, life transitions, men’s issues, self-esteem, veterans, professional development and ACOA.
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Ira Potashner
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 20 years experience working with people from many different backgrounds facing a variety of challenges.
Kimberly Sue Newcombe
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My sessions are integrative in nature, meaning that they are tailored towards what approaches and theories will work best for you! I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety, depressive disorders, anxiety, and
self esteem
.
Reaching out and asking for help can be difficult but shows tremendous courage and strength. Are you a woman struggling with overwhelming anxiety? Are you a newly pregnant or postpartum mom that is struggling to keep your head above water in this difficult transition? Maybe you’re struggling with the massive invisible load of womanhood or motherhood. I have been in those trenches. You don’t have to manage these difficult moments alone. If you’ve ever thought that seeking out counseling could be helpful or beneficial to you, you’ve already taken the first step!
Tricia Taglialavore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hello :) My name is Tricia and I’m a licensed professional counselor with over ten years of experience in the mental health field! I consider myself to be a caring, down-to-earth and thoughtful counselor who is best equipped to serve clients who are striving to understand themselves better, who are seeking deeper meaning in life and who want to liberate themselves from dysfunctional living. I believe that we are all capable as humans to heal and influence our lives beyond our greatest imaginations! I also believe that while transformation can feel heavy at times, it can also be fun, interesting and more cathartic than many know.
Anna Pappalardo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
The most important thing I need you to know about me and how I work is, that I believe Counseling to be a calling and I truly believe in the power of Therapy to change lives. I believe that talking about the things that hurt us provides us with the power to overcome them. As a Counselor I hear many sad and difficult stories and I pray for the wisdom and knowledge to know how to best be of service to my clients.
Frank Jonathan Stoll
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
With over 30 years clinical experience and training at Harvard, Princeton and University of Chicago, I treat individuals and families, ranging in age from pre-teens to adults. I help clients achieve relief from emotional distress, enhance self-esteem, and restore the quality of their relationships and work/academic functioning. Clients seek my assistance on such problems as anxiety, depression, existential issues, life transitions, trauma, cognitive/learning disorders, behavior problems, as well as sexual dysfunction and addictions.
Megan Elizabeth Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide support skills and hope to children, teens, adults and families. I specialize in the treating depression, mood disorders and anxiety as well as developing parenting skills and strengthening family dynamics. I also have significant experience in crisis management, behavior modification and de-escalation techniques surrounding risky behaviors. My goal in therapy is to guide my clients in improving self-esteem, self-acceptance, overall stability and enhancing overall functioning on a day-to-day basis. I value an individualized approach to meet the ongoing needs of each of my clients.
Carol Lamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, afraid, depressed or overwhelmed in some way? At times, it can feel like there is no clear path to fulfillment and ease. However, in a safe and collaborative therapeutic process, it's completely possible to overcome your issues and live the life you desire. Whether it's managing stress, increasing self-esteem, having more satisfying relationships or creating healthier patterns, we'll discover together, the fulfillment and joy you deserve. Although I work with many types of issues, I specialize in anxiety, insomnia, depression, trauma, addictions, parent coaching, career issues, women's issues, and chronic illness.
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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.