Self Esteem Therapists in Washington, DC
My professional interests include working with adjustment concerns, self-esteem, relationships, identity issues, cross-cultural issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Making the choice to start therapy can be a courageous first step toward paving a new path of personal meaning, insight, and growth. As your therapist, I see it as my job to work collaboratively with you to establish goals for making positive life changes. I believe in establishing a working alliance composed of empathy, trust, respect, and validation. I see the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of what makes therapy effective.
My professional interests include working with adjustment concerns, self-esteem, relationships, identity issues, cross-cultural issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.
Making the choice to start therapy can be a courageous first step toward paving a new path of personal meaning, insight, and growth. As your therapist, I see it as my job to work collaboratively with you to establish goals for making positive life changes. I believe in establishing a working alliance composed of empathy, trust, respect, and validation. I see the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of what makes therapy effective.
I’m here to help you reclaim your sense of self-worth and build a meaningful, empowered future—no matter the pain of your past.
Though the use of eccentric, out-of-the box and modern approaches to clinical treatment; I prompt individuals to explore the importance of repair work in the areas of boundaries, self esteem, self care, and shadow work to address the cause of their current emotions and functioning; leading to lasting emotional transformations and self improvements.
I’m here to help you reclaim your sense of self-worth and build a meaningful, empowered future—no matter the pain of your past.
Though the use of eccentric, out-of-the box and modern approaches to clinical treatment; I prompt individuals to explore the importance of repair work in the areas of boundaries, self esteem, self care, and shadow work to address the cause of their current emotions and functioning; leading to lasting emotional transformations and self improvements.
Do you want to increased your resiliency, confidence and self-esteem?
I will help you with effective tools and practical strategies so you can make lasting changes in yourself and your life. This is done in a non-judgmental way with active listening, and lots of support and compassion. Drawing on 20 years experience, I have helped many clients with the following issues:
Do you want to increased your resiliency, confidence and self-esteem?
I will help you with effective tools and practical strategies so you can make lasting changes in yourself and your life. This is done in a non-judgmental way with active listening, and lots of support and compassion. Drawing on 20 years experience, I have helped many clients with the following issues:
Have you been through painful or confusing experiences that still weigh on you? Do you struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re never quite “enough”? Maybe you're highly sensitive or emotionally aware, but often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are deep thinkers and feelers who need a safe, supportive space to process what they’ve been through and explore what’s next.
Have you been through painful or confusing experiences that still weigh on you? Do you struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re never quite “enough”? Maybe you're highly sensitive or emotionally aware, but often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Many of my clients are deep thinkers and feelers who need a safe, supportive space to process what they’ve been through and explore what’s next.
I focus on creating a supportive and safe therapeutic environment where I can help clients identify opportunities for change and growth, cope with difficult emotions and experiences, and approach and resolve problems in more constructive ways that brings the opportunity to heal emotional wounds. I believe therapy is collaborative and I support my clients to build lives that feel meaningful and authentic. I incorporate different therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve their treatment goals and meet their individual needs
I focus on creating a supportive and safe therapeutic environment where I can help clients identify opportunities for change and growth, cope with difficult emotions and experiences, and approach and resolve problems in more constructive ways that brings the opportunity to heal emotional wounds. I believe therapy is collaborative and I support my clients to build lives that feel meaningful and authentic. I incorporate different therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve their treatment goals and meet their individual needs
This lens has best supported folks navigating traumas, inner child wounds, identity, self-esteem, relationships, adoption, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, survivors of intimate partner or sexual violence.
Although it is a journey, you are worthy and capable of the healing you envision. I'm here to hold the mirror while you uncover the power within you and build a loving relationship with yourself. For many, a safe healing space is the first step in that journey back home to self. One that is full of grace while you become the next best version of yourself. My intention is to co-create the space you need to celebrate your inherent wisdom; to explore your existing stories & patterns; to integrate new ways of thinking & being; and to nurture the joys that bring more healing and ease into your life. And to reflect, you're heard and seen.
This lens has best supported folks navigating traumas, inner child wounds, identity, self-esteem, relationships, adoption, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, survivors of intimate partner or sexual violence.
Although it is a journey, you are worthy and capable of the healing you envision. I'm here to hold the mirror while you uncover the power within you and build a loving relationship with yourself. For many, a safe healing space is the first step in that journey back home to self. One that is full of grace while you become the next best version of yourself. My intention is to co-create the space you need to celebrate your inherent wisdom; to explore your existing stories & patterns; to integrate new ways of thinking & being; and to nurture the joys that bring more healing and ease into your life. And to reflect, you're heard and seen.
You are a high achiever, a founder, or creative who is feeling deeply disconnected. You might be feeling burned out, disconnected, or unsure of who you are in the midst of it all. Therapy with me isn’t about slapping on a band-aid or pushing toxic positivity. It’s about slowing down, asking deeper questions, and creating space for the version of you that is emerging.
Whether you're navigating relationships, identity shifts, or just trying to feel like yourself again—I’m here to walk with you. My approach is rooted in attachment theory, dialectical behavioral therapy, and the belief that you decide what your healing looks like.
You are a high achiever, a founder, or creative who is feeling deeply disconnected. You might be feeling burned out, disconnected, or unsure of who you are in the midst of it all. Therapy with me isn’t about slapping on a band-aid or pushing toxic positivity. It’s about slowing down, asking deeper questions, and creating space for the version of you that is emerging.
Whether you're navigating relationships, identity shifts, or just trying to feel like yourself again—I’m here to walk with you. My approach is rooted in attachment theory, dialectical behavioral therapy, and the belief that you decide what your healing looks like.
I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, stress/burnout, career development, and building self-esteem & self-compassion.
Therapy sessions with me are insight oriented and emotion-focused, with special attention directed toward your relationship with yourself and others. I practice from a trauma-informed perspective and incorporate systems of privilege and oppression into understanding my clients’ experiences. I work actively to see my blind spots and to build accurate empathy.
I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, stress/burnout, career development, and building self-esteem & self-compassion.
Therapy sessions with me are insight oriented and emotion-focused, with special attention directed toward your relationship with yourself and others. I practice from a trauma-informed perspective and incorporate systems of privilege and oppression into understanding my clients’ experiences. I work actively to see my blind spots and to build accurate empathy.
Cherish Life with Dignity
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC, ADHD-CS
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Feeling overwhelmed with life, experiencing a loss of self-worth and confidence, or facing challenges in your relationships are common struggles many people face.
I am a Nationally Certified ADHD Clinical Professional and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I promote change and self-exploration to get a better sense of self and foundation of “who you are, where you are going and how you plan to get there.” I offer an eclectic approach to therapeutic treatment.
Feeling overwhelmed with life, experiencing a loss of self-worth and confidence, or facing challenges in your relationships are common struggles many people face.
I am a Nationally Certified ADHD Clinical Professional and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I promote change and self-exploration to get a better sense of self and foundation of “who you are, where you are going and how you plan to get there.” I offer an eclectic approach to therapeutic treatment.
For over a decade, we've worked with adults in their 20s and 30s to help them overcome the emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges of young adulthood. We have a keen understanding of the demands on today's young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in the workplace. Our goal is to support you in developing necessary skills and resources as you pursue personal, career, and academic success. When work or school performance is a concern, our focus is on the intersection of mental health issues with these needs, two aspects of a person's life that are rarely addressed simultaneously or understood as interdependent.
For over a decade, we've worked with adults in their 20s and 30s to help them overcome the emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges of young adulthood. We have a keen understanding of the demands on today's young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in the workplace. Our goal is to support you in developing necessary skills and resources as you pursue personal, career, and academic success. When work or school performance is a concern, our focus is on the intersection of mental health issues with these needs, two aspects of a person's life that are rarely addressed simultaneously or understood as interdependent.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience in both the mental health and substance abuse fields. I am passionate about helping youth, adults, couples, and families address their presenting issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, phobias, OCD, and other life challenges. My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and reality and grounding techniques.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 22 years of experience in both the mental health and substance abuse fields. I am passionate about helping youth, adults, couples, and families address their presenting issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, phobias, OCD, and other life challenges. My approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, rational emotive therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and reality and grounding techniques.
We all feel stuck at times. I believe this experience can result from an unhelpful pattern developed over time, and in addition to feeling lost or unfulfilled, we may find ourselves having emotional or behavioral concerns. From a non-judgmental space, I offer a supportive environment to connect while we work together to uncover the patterns that may contribute to pain and problems in your daily life. It is my aim to help illuminate different ways of being so that you may experience less pain, more satisfaction, and a greater quality of life.
We all feel stuck at times. I believe this experience can result from an unhelpful pattern developed over time, and in addition to feeling lost or unfulfilled, we may find ourselves having emotional or behavioral concerns. From a non-judgmental space, I offer a supportive environment to connect while we work together to uncover the patterns that may contribute to pain and problems in your daily life. It is my aim to help illuminate different ways of being so that you may experience less pain, more satisfaction, and a greater quality of life.
Accepting limited number of new clients for week day appointments before 5pm as of April 2025 - will update as able Are you standing at a crossroads tempted to turn around because you're not sure how to take your next step? Do the "what if" scenarios that cycle through your mind make it difficult for you to make decisions and fall asleep at night? Do you feel stuck daydreaming of the life you want certain that it will only ever be a place you imagine? Does all of this make it hard to get out of bed some days, full of dread when you finally do, and likely to isolate from those you love?
Accepting limited number of new clients for week day appointments before 5pm as of April 2025 - will update as able Are you standing at a crossroads tempted to turn around because you're not sure how to take your next step? Do the "what if" scenarios that cycle through your mind make it difficult for you to make decisions and fall asleep at night? Do you feel stuck daydreaming of the life you want certain that it will only ever be a place you imagine? Does all of this make it hard to get out of bed some days, full of dread when you finally do, and likely to isolate from those you love?
You keep finding yourself in the same cycle—same arguments, same self-doubt, same overwhelm—just in different situations. With your partner. At work. With family. Or maybe you carry it quietly: the way you downplay your needs, shrink in certain spaces, or question yourself. You tried changing how you talk, react, or open up—but nothing really shifts. And now you're wondering, Is it me? These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere. They were shaped by your experiences and relationships. I offer space to slow down, understand what’s underneath, and build the clarity and tools to feel more connected, more intentional, and like yourself.
You keep finding yourself in the same cycle—same arguments, same self-doubt, same overwhelm—just in different situations. With your partner. At work. With family. Or maybe you carry it quietly: the way you downplay your needs, shrink in certain spaces, or question yourself. You tried changing how you talk, react, or open up—but nothing really shifts. And now you're wondering, Is it me? These patterns didn’t come out of nowhere. They were shaped by your experiences and relationships. I offer space to slow down, understand what’s underneath, and build the clarity and tools to feel more connected, more intentional, and like yourself.
I have more than 25 years of experience in Clinical Psychology divided between both sides of the Atlantic. My professional and personal experience helps me relate to the culturally diverse and globally minded population of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Over the years, after graduating from a mostly research oriented graduate program in Psychology, I pursued intensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Group and Family Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis. I am certain that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, correctly applied, can lead to the most dramatic and long lasting changes in patient's lives.
I have more than 25 years of experience in Clinical Psychology divided between both sides of the Atlantic. My professional and personal experience helps me relate to the culturally diverse and globally minded population of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Over the years, after graduating from a mostly research oriented graduate program in Psychology, I pursued intensive training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychodrama, Group and Family Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis. I am certain that Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, correctly applied, can lead to the most dramatic and long lasting changes in patient's lives.
Hello there! I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with symptoms of depression, looking to process past trauma, or just feel disconnected from their path. Together we can explore new ways of coping and understanding so that we can further your advancement towards a more authentic and fulfilling life with more confidence and less stress. I maintain a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere so we can create positive change at your own pace.
Hello there! I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with symptoms of depression, looking to process past trauma, or just feel disconnected from their path. Together we can explore new ways of coping and understanding so that we can further your advancement towards a more authentic and fulfilling life with more confidence and less stress. I maintain a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere so we can create positive change at your own pace.
I work primarily with young adults and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as issues relating to identity and self-esteem.
I work primarily with young adults and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as issues relating to identity and self-esteem. I like to use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs, but tend to draw most from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, while always using a strengths-based ap
I work primarily with young adults and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as issues relating to identity and self-esteem.
I work primarily with young adults and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as issues relating to identity and self-esteem. I like to use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs, but tend to draw most from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, while always using a strengths-based ap
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and worry, sadness and depression, sleep challenges and insomnia, and challenges with self-esteem and communication.
If you live in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington, DC and are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, or social/communication difficulties, I am here to help! I use an advanced type of cognitive behavior therapy which is proven to provide fast and long-lasting relief. I will take the time to understand your unique situation and create a personalized plan that focuses on teaching you powerful new tools and measuring treatment effectiveness. Through our collaborative work, you will make lasting positive changes that help you find joy and fulfillment in your life.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and worry, sadness and depression, sleep challenges and insomnia, and challenges with self-esteem and communication.
If you live in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington, DC and are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, or social/communication difficulties, I am here to help! I use an advanced type of cognitive behavior therapy which is proven to provide fast and long-lasting relief. I will take the time to understand your unique situation and create a personalized plan that focuses on teaching you powerful new tools and measuring treatment effectiveness. Through our collaborative work, you will make lasting positive changes that help you find joy and fulfillment in your life.
Life brings change and when that change comes, how do you handle it? What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Over the years, I have supported and encouraged individuals through the Stages of Change. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety when contacting a therapist, but I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. My role is to help you through the process of change and decision making that can, understandably, feel overwhelming. My goal is to support you and your journey towards a more whole you.
Life brings change and when that change comes, how do you handle it? What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Over the years, I have supported and encouraged individuals through the Stages of Change. It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety when contacting a therapist, but I encourage you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. My role is to help you through the process of change and decision making that can, understandably, feel overwhelming. My goal is to support you and your journey towards a more whole you.
They may suffer from low- self esteem, establishing their identity, or looking to overcome their traumas in life.
I serve young adults who have witnessed and/or experienced trauma in their lives that has temporarily handicapped them. I specialize in working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, low- self esteem, and feel abandoned because of life circumstances.
They may suffer from low- self esteem, establishing their identity, or looking to overcome their traumas in life.
I serve young adults who have witnessed and/or experienced trauma in their lives that has temporarily handicapped them. I specialize in working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, low- self esteem, and feel abandoned because of life circumstances.
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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.