Self Esteem Therapists in Polk County, FL
I have always been drawn to spaces that feel creative, comforting, and real—while still grounded in solid clinical training. After years of learning the "why" behind what helps people heal, I set out to create a space that blends that knowledge with a refreshing, down-to-earth approach.
Because let’s be honest—deciding to sit down and unpack your struggles with someone is already hard enough. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel like a chore or a cold clinical experience. Instead, it can be natural, even enjoyable. A place where heavy conversations are held with care, and a little levity is welcome.
I have always been drawn to spaces that feel creative, comforting, and real—while still grounded in solid clinical training. After years of learning the "why" behind what helps people heal, I set out to create a space that blends that knowledge with a refreshing, down-to-earth approach.
Because let’s be honest—deciding to sit down and unpack your struggles with someone is already hard enough. I believe therapy doesn’t have to feel like a chore or a cold clinical experience. Instead, it can be natural, even enjoyable. A place where heavy conversations are held with care, and a little levity is welcome.
I take a trauma-informed, collaborative approach, creating a safe space to process emotional wounds, understand patterns in relationships, and rebuild self-worth.
Are you struggling to trust yourself after betrayal or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You may feel anxious, emotionally drained, and unsure of who you are anymore.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Christian who helps women heal from betrayal trauma, rebuild self-trust, and rediscover their identity. I specialize in relationship wounds, anxiety, and emotional healing, offering a compassionate, faith-integrated space where you can process, grow, and feel whole again.
I take a trauma-informed, collaborative approach, creating a safe space to process emotional wounds, understand patterns in relationships, and rebuild self-worth.
Are you struggling to trust yourself after betrayal or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? You may feel anxious, emotionally drained, and unsure of who you are anymore.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Christian who helps women heal from betrayal trauma, rebuild self-trust, and rediscover their identity. I specialize in relationship wounds, anxiety, and emotional healing, offering a compassionate, faith-integrated space where you can process, grow, and feel whole again.
Life's challenges can be overwhelming when you're facing them alone. I'm here to really listen, to be supportive, and to help you find practical and/or creative solutions to what brings you to therapy.
Life's challenges can be overwhelming when you're facing them alone. I'm here to really listen, to be supportive, and to help you find practical and/or creative solutions to what brings you to therapy.
I’m a licensed therapist in both Pennsylvania and Florida, with over 13 years of experience walking alongside clients through life’s challenges. Over the years, I’ve supported people working through stress and anxiety, disordered eating, addictions, relationships, trauma, abuse, depression, and more.
I believe deeply that you are the expert of your own story. You already carry strengths within you—sometimes it just takes the right support to uncover and use them. That’s where I come in. My role is to help you tap into those strengths and build tools that make lasting change possible.
I’m a licensed therapist in both Pennsylvania and Florida, with over 13 years of experience walking alongside clients through life’s challenges. Over the years, I’ve supported people working through stress and anxiety, disordered eating, addictions, relationships, trauma, abuse, depression, and more.
I believe deeply that you are the expert of your own story. You already carry strengths within you—sometimes it just takes the right support to uncover and use them. That’s where I come in. My role is to help you tap into those strengths and build tools that make lasting change possible.
Now accepting new clients as of 03/12/26. I accept Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with over 15 years of experience supporting older adults and their caregivers. I provide a caring, uplifting space to address stress, anxiety, depression, pain management, relationship and family communication, and adjustment to medical diagnoses. I am especially passionate about helping seniors navigate medical illness, life transitions, trauma, grief, and loss while fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful growth.
Now accepting new clients as of 03/12/26. I accept Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with over 15 years of experience supporting older adults and their caregivers. I provide a caring, uplifting space to address stress, anxiety, depression, pain management, relationship and family communication, and adjustment to medical diagnoses. I am especially passionate about helping seniors navigate medical illness, life transitions, trauma, grief, and loss while fostering healing, resilience, and meaningful growth.
I focus on supporting individuals with issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma related stress.
It can feel like the world is spinning faster every day, there’s always “breaking news,” another crisis, and another reason to feel stressed or uncertain. It’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. Sometimes, it helps to have a space where you can pause, breathe, and make sense of it all.
I focus on supporting individuals with issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma related stress.
It can feel like the world is spinning faster every day, there’s always “breaking news,” another crisis, and another reason to feel stressed or uncertain. It’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. Sometimes, it helps to have a space where you can pause, breathe, and make sense of it all.
I have been fortunate to have the majority of my referrals come through friends or family of prior clients. The passion I felt when entering the field of counseling 20 years ago, seems even greater today. More individuals and couples are genuinely motivated to seek deeper levels of understanding and self-awareness. Most behavior and thought patterns are learned early in our development. Many suffer due to repeated behavior and choices, involving friends, family, and relationships. Change in the choices we make, often results in positively altering the way we feel, perceive, and live life. Authentic change begins within oneself.
I have been fortunate to have the majority of my referrals come through friends or family of prior clients. The passion I felt when entering the field of counseling 20 years ago, seems even greater today. More individuals and couples are genuinely motivated to seek deeper levels of understanding and self-awareness. Most behavior and thought patterns are learned early in our development. Many suffer due to repeated behavior and choices, involving friends, family, and relationships. Change in the choices we make, often results in positively altering the way we feel, perceive, and live life. Authentic change begins within oneself.
Navigating anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life stressors. Using a whole-person approach, I help my clients build practical tools to manage their emotions, gain clarity, and create meaningful change.
Navigating anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I specialize in working with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life stressors. Using a whole-person approach, I help my clients build practical tools to manage their emotions, gain clarity, and create meaningful change.
Loving yourself is not about being self-centered; It's about being CENTERED IN SELF.
Loving yourself is not about being self-centered; It's about being CENTERED IN SELF.
I am passionate about working with people who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low Self Esteem/Self Image, and Grief.
My approach is compassionate and supportive. I believe in a person-centered based perspective to empower each client within their individual needs. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.
I am passionate about working with people who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Low Self Esteem/Self Image, and Grief.
My approach is compassionate and supportive. I believe in a person-centered based perspective to empower each client within their individual needs. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy.
I am passionate about helping Millennials and Gen Z overcome hopelessness, exhaustion and self-doubt. My clients feel like they’re forcing a smile but deep down they feel depressed and defeated. It’s confusing and scary! There’s a reason for your sadness, and I want to discover where it’s coming from with you. I’ll help you shed a light on your depression so you don’t have to feel like a fraud or a crazy person. I get it, we can figure this out together. Here’s a bit more about what it’s like working with me in therapy:
I am passionate about helping Millennials and Gen Z overcome hopelessness, exhaustion and self-doubt. My clients feel like they’re forcing a smile but deep down they feel depressed and defeated. It’s confusing and scary! There’s a reason for your sadness, and I want to discover where it’s coming from with you. I’ll help you shed a light on your depression so you don’t have to feel like a fraud or a crazy person. I get it, we can figure this out together. Here’s a bit more about what it’s like working with me in therapy:
I specialize in working with teens and women navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and the lasting impact of trauma.
I bring empathy, honesty, and humor into the therapy room, because healing doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly clinical. Therapy should feel like a safe place to be fully yourself, while also helping you move forward. My approach is warm and personal, while also being direct and growth-oriented.
I specialize in working with teens and women navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and the lasting impact of trauma.
I bring empathy, honesty, and humor into the therapy room, because healing doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly clinical. Therapy should feel like a safe place to be fully yourself, while also helping you move forward. My approach is warm and personal, while also being direct and growth-oriented.
Congratulations, you are in the right place to feel understood! I am passionate about helping my clients find their inner strengths seeking solutions to build their toolbox of coping strategies to manage life. Are you struggling with feeling lost and alone, being not motivated, trying to repair a relationship, grieving a loved one, or finding yourself in a season of transition, such as moving from parenting children to taking on a caretaker role for an elderly parent? Reach out: I am available for In-person sessions in Lakeland, FL with Atala Counseling and offer Telehealth sessions in Lake Wales, FL from my home office.
Congratulations, you are in the right place to feel understood! I am passionate about helping my clients find their inner strengths seeking solutions to build their toolbox of coping strategies to manage life. Are you struggling with feeling lost and alone, being not motivated, trying to repair a relationship, grieving a loved one, or finding yourself in a season of transition, such as moving from parenting children to taking on a caretaker role for an elderly parent? Reach out: I am available for In-person sessions in Lakeland, FL with Atala Counseling and offer Telehealth sessions in Lake Wales, FL from my home office.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified addiction Counselor, dedicated to improving the well-being of clients and driven to help others overcome personal obstacles with empathy and compassion through a solution focused lens. As a veteran, of the United States Army, I understand the meaning of teamwork or working in diverse and stressful environments and taking care of others. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified addiction Counselor, dedicated to improving the well-being of clients and driven to help others overcome personal obstacles with empathy and compassion through a solution focused lens. As a veteran, of the United States Army, I understand the meaning of teamwork or working in diverse and stressful environments and taking care of others. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” Helen
I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, need help building self-esteem, and improving their relationships.
Hi! I'm Stephanie and I am so glad you're here!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. I have a heart for helping people and offer a safe, compassionate space where you can process your story and begin to heal. My background includes working with individuals and couples of all ages, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, abuse, marital struggles, parenting, and more.
I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, need help building self-esteem, and improving their relationships.
Hi! I'm Stephanie and I am so glad you're here!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field. I have a heart for helping people and offer a safe, compassionate space where you can process your story and begin to heal. My background includes working with individuals and couples of all ages, addressing a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, abuse, marital struggles, parenting, and more.
Clients frequently tell me that therapy has helped them improve their self-esteem, feel less judged, and develop a stronger sense of empowerment in their lives.
Hi, I'm Nicole. I help adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stretched thin by life's demands find relief from anxiety, burnout, and caregiving stress so they can reconnect with themselves and build a more balanced, fulfilling life.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, or feeling disconnected, we’ll work together to gently explore what’s beneath the surface while building skills that support balance, clarity, and self-compassion.
Clients frequently tell me that therapy has helped them improve their self-esteem, feel less judged, and develop a stronger sense of empowerment in their lives.
Hi, I'm Nicole. I help adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stretched thin by life's demands find relief from anxiety, burnout, and caregiving stress so they can reconnect with themselves and build a more balanced, fulfilling life.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, or feeling disconnected, we’ll work together to gently explore what’s beneath the surface while building skills that support balance, clarity, and self-compassion.
I work with clients facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, anger management, trauma, grief, and relationship or family conflict.
Therapy is not a 'one size fit all'. I believe in meeting clients where they are. I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring each treatment plan to fit your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work on building insight, developing effective coping strategies, and creating lasting, meaningful change.
I work with clients facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, anger management, trauma, grief, and relationship or family conflict.
Therapy is not a 'one size fit all'. I believe in meeting clients where they are. I use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring each treatment plan to fit your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work on building insight, developing effective coping strategies, and creating lasting, meaningful change.
Do you struggle with trusting others, expressing your emotions/needs to others, have fear/worry that gets in your way of enjoying life, or struggle with a healthy sense of self-worth?
Your journey with me is centered around a personalized plan that meets your needs and helps you obtain the goals you have that have brought you to work with me. I recognize a "one size fits all" approach does not work. I offer a combination of specialized, individualized, and trauma-informed approaches that meet your needs and goals.
Do you struggle with trusting others, expressing your emotions/needs to others, have fear/worry that gets in your way of enjoying life, or struggle with a healthy sense of self-worth?
Your journey with me is centered around a personalized plan that meets your needs and helps you obtain the goals you have that have brought you to work with me. I recognize a "one size fits all" approach does not work. I offer a combination of specialized, individualized, and trauma-informed approaches that meet your needs and goals.
I work with clients navigating self-esteem, identity, relationships, life transitions, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s unique goals and needs. I integrate evidence-based practices including CBT, mindfulness, strengths-based, humanistic, client-centered, and solution-focused therapy to help clients build insight, confidence, and practical coping skills they can use in everyday life.
I work with clients navigating self-esteem, identity, relationships, life transitions, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s unique goals and needs. I integrate evidence-based practices including CBT, mindfulness, strengths-based, humanistic, client-centered, and solution-focused therapy to help clients build insight, confidence, and practical coping skills they can use in everyday life.
Hello/ Hola! Thanks for stopping by and congratulations on taking this first step; as it is often a powerful journey towards healing. Have you been feeling stuck or like you've been searching for answers to questions you just cannot find the answers to? Do you find yourself in the same unhealthy relationship patterns where you are left feeling like there just needs to be more to life? I get excited about helping people find their personal path of growth, healing and self-discovery.
Hello/ Hola! Thanks for stopping by and congratulations on taking this first step; as it is often a powerful journey towards healing. Have you been feeling stuck or like you've been searching for answers to questions you just cannot find the answers to? Do you find yourself in the same unhealthy relationship patterns where you are left feeling like there just needs to be more to life? I get excited about helping people find their personal path of growth, healing and self-discovery.
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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.