Self Esteem Therapists in Athens, GA
I specialize in supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and challenges with substance use.
For individual adult clients, I help you to challenge negative thinking, cope with painful emotions, confront unresolved issues, improve your relationships, and find your true self. With couples and families, I work on improving communication, developing mutually beneficial compromises, expressing feelings in a respectful manner, and being better parents.
I specialize in supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and challenges with substance use.
For individual adult clients, I help you to challenge negative thinking, cope with painful emotions, confront unresolved issues, improve your relationships, and find your true self. With couples and families, I work on improving communication, developing mutually beneficial compromises, expressing feelings in a respectful manner, and being better parents.
Accepting new clients. Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re finishing college, finding your footing in adulthood, or facing the realization that things aren’t unfolding the way you hoped. Maybe work feels draining, relationships are unraveling, or you’ve found yourself relying on alcohol, food, substances, or self-harm to cope. Others shut down through depression or constant anxiety. When these strategies stop helping, support matters. Reaching out is a meaningful first step, and choosing to care for your mental health takes real courage.
Accepting new clients. Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re finishing college, finding your footing in adulthood, or facing the realization that things aren’t unfolding the way you hoped. Maybe work feels draining, relationships are unraveling, or you’ve found yourself relying on alcohol, food, substances, or self-harm to cope. Others shut down through depression or constant anxiety. When these strategies stop helping, support matters. Reaching out is a meaningful first step, and choosing to care for your mental health takes real courage.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience providing care to adult clients seeking assistance with sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma. I can provide insights from both a religious and secular perspective. I am both an LGBTQIA ally and kink-affirming. I received my Master’s degree in Counseling from Crown College. I utilize person-centered approaches, internal family systems therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to carefully listen to your needs and thoughts and help you set therapeutic goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience providing care to adult clients seeking assistance with sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma. I can provide insights from both a religious and secular perspective. I am both an LGBTQIA ally and kink-affirming. I received my Master’s degree in Counseling from Crown College. I utilize person-centered approaches, internal family systems therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to carefully listen to your needs and thoughts and help you set therapeutic goals.
I enjoy working with those struggling with anxiety disorders, low self-worth, body image concerns, eating disorders and disordered eating, relational issues, family of origin issues, life transitions, trauma, and depression.
I use several theoretical approaches including person-centered, mindfulness, DBT, and ACT. I also help clients learn Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and body neutrality.
I enjoy working with those struggling with anxiety disorders, low self-worth, body image concerns, eating disorders and disordered eating, relational issues, family of origin issues, life transitions, trauma, and depression.
I use several theoretical approaches including person-centered, mindfulness, DBT, and ACT. I also help clients learn Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and body neutrality.
You may be the person others rely on, while quietly carrying grief, stress, or old wounds that never had space to be processed. If you grew up around addiction, dysfunction, or emotional instability, you may still feel the impact today—in your relationships, parenting, or sense of self. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who have spent years taking care of others and are ready to focus on their own healing. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and begin creating healthier ways of relating and coping.
You may be the person others rely on, while quietly carrying grief, stress, or old wounds that never had space to be processed. If you grew up around addiction, dysfunction, or emotional instability, you may still feel the impact today—in your relationships, parenting, or sense of self. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who have spent years taking care of others and are ready to focus on their own healing. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and begin creating healthier ways of relating and coping.
An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship is that it offers us the possibility of grace - to be accepted for who we are. This is why I strive in my practice to connect individuals with the "curious paradox" that Carl Rogers spoke of - namely, "when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." My years in practice have led me to appreciate how the most impactful change in therapy comes not through the exorcising of some fundamental flaw - i.e. "I will love myself only when I am not myself" - but through fostering a more intimate relationship to ourselves, friends, those we call family, and to our communities.
An inherent promise of the therapeutic relationship is that it offers us the possibility of grace - to be accepted for who we are. This is why I strive in my practice to connect individuals with the "curious paradox" that Carl Rogers spoke of - namely, "when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." My years in practice have led me to appreciate how the most impactful change in therapy comes not through the exorcising of some fundamental flaw - i.e. "I will love myself only when I am not myself" - but through fostering a more intimate relationship to ourselves, friends, those we call family, and to our communities.
Sometimes life presents challenges that feel heavier or more overwhelming than anticipated, whether you're starting college, adjusting to a new relationship, moving through a breakup or loss, or wondering how to juggle academics, a social life, and daily responsibilities. Perhaps you’re a teen feeling pressure to succeed while quietly struggling to hold it together, or a parent worried about your child. My clients are caring, bright people who are ready to grow but need a safe, objective place to sort through it all. I especially enjoy supporting those new to therapy, knowing they want help but feel uncertain about where to begin.
Sometimes life presents challenges that feel heavier or more overwhelming than anticipated, whether you're starting college, adjusting to a new relationship, moving through a breakup or loss, or wondering how to juggle academics, a social life, and daily responsibilities. Perhaps you’re a teen feeling pressure to succeed while quietly struggling to hold it together, or a parent worried about your child. My clients are caring, bright people who are ready to grow but need a safe, objective place to sort through it all. I especially enjoy supporting those new to therapy, knowing they want help but feel uncertain about where to begin.
Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands—perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, feeling stuck, unsure of how to move forward, or struggling with a sense of self. Are you working with relationship difficulties, work-life balance, or simply not feeling like you’re fulfilling your full potential? Many of us feel like we’re just going through the motions, without ever feeling "at peace" or "present."
Do you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands—perhaps you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, feeling stuck, unsure of how to move forward, or struggling with a sense of self. Are you working with relationship difficulties, work-life balance, or simply not feeling like you’re fulfilling your full potential? Many of us feel like we’re just going through the motions, without ever feeling "at peace" or "present."
My typical client might also have low self-esteem, trouble fitting in at school and lack direction.
Is your son unhappy or troubled? Experiencing difficulty at school, at home, or somewhere else? Problems with peers? Parents, especially those of older children, sometimes feel powerless and frustrated regarding these situations. I would be honored to help your son and your family.
My typical client might also have low self-esteem, trouble fitting in at school and lack direction.
Is your son unhappy or troubled? Experiencing difficulty at school, at home, or somewhere else? Problems with peers? Parents, especially those of older children, sometimes feel powerless and frustrated regarding these situations. I would be honored to help your son and your family.
People come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, and worn out. My goal is to provide compassionate support to my clients during painful transitions, help them gain clarity, develop coping tools, and improve communication skills. Couples come to me feeling disconnected and resentful. I help partners learn new, effective ways to communicate. I build on couples' strengths to help them find a fun, passionate, and intimate way of living. Parents come to me feeling heartbroken and confused by their interactions with their children. I help parents heal their own childhood wounds so that they can parent in a loving way.
People come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, and worn out. My goal is to provide compassionate support to my clients during painful transitions, help them gain clarity, develop coping tools, and improve communication skills. Couples come to me feeling disconnected and resentful. I help partners learn new, effective ways to communicate. I build on couples' strengths to help them find a fun, passionate, and intimate way of living. Parents come to me feeling heartbroken and confused by their interactions with their children. I help parents heal their own childhood wounds so that they can parent in a loving way.
If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, feeling down, struggling to manage daily stress, or ready to build stronger self esteem, I can help you create a clear plan and start feeling more confident.
I help identify your strengths and support you as you navigate life's challenging moments so you can spend more time celebrating your successes along the way. I am thankful for having been able to play a part in many individuals' journeys of growth during my 7 years of experience working with people from all walks of life.
If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, feeling down, struggling to manage daily stress, or ready to build stronger self esteem, I can help you create a clear plan and start feeling more confident.
I help identify your strengths and support you as you navigate life's challenging moments so you can spend more time celebrating your successes along the way. I am thankful for having been able to play a part in many individuals' journeys of growth during my 7 years of experience working with people from all walks of life.
My experience includes working with individuals in therapy addressing relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and assertiveness skills.
I am a clinical social worker who provides individual therapy for adults. As a therapist my role is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for individuals to explore their life issues and support them in their personal growth. I find that a lot of us struggle with listening to our inner critic and often beat ourselves up for past regrets, as well as spending a lot of valuable time worrying about the past and the "what if's" in the future. I hope we can work together to quiet this critic and find a way to enjoy the present. (Please note that I also provide ESA letters for individuals for housing purposes).
My experience includes working with individuals in therapy addressing relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and assertiveness skills.
I am a clinical social worker who provides individual therapy for adults. As a therapist my role is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for individuals to explore their life issues and support them in their personal growth. I find that a lot of us struggle with listening to our inner critic and often beat ourselves up for past regrets, as well as spending a lot of valuable time worrying about the past and the "what if's" in the future. I hope we can work together to quiet this critic and find a way to enjoy the present. (Please note that I also provide ESA letters for individuals for housing purposes).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adult women and couples to navigate the roadblocks preventing them from living with peace and pride. I focus on trauma, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stress management. I completed my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling at the University of Georgia. As both a trauma survivor and a licensed professional, I am able to bring an educational and personal touch to the therapeutic experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adult women and couples to navigate the roadblocks preventing them from living with peace and pride. I focus on trauma, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stress management. I completed my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling at the University of Georgia. As both a trauma survivor and a licensed professional, I am able to bring an educational and personal touch to the therapeutic experience.
I work with people challenged by a variety of things including anxiety, depression, conflict, self-esteem and personal development, trauma, stress, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
You’re human, and you carry many complex emotions. I create a safe & non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns about various aspects of your life without judgement. My approach is rooted in the belief that every individual is deserving of respect, empathy, and understanding. Therapy is a collaborative process, where you are the expert on your own life, and I am here to walk with you along your journey to help you gain valuable insights and tools to navigate it. I am accepting new clients, and I would love to be a source of support for you.
I work with people challenged by a variety of things including anxiety, depression, conflict, self-esteem and personal development, trauma, stress, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
You’re human, and you carry many complex emotions. I create a safe & non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns about various aspects of your life without judgement. My approach is rooted in the belief that every individual is deserving of respect, empathy, and understanding. Therapy is a collaborative process, where you are the expert on your own life, and I am here to walk with you along your journey to help you gain valuable insights and tools to navigate it. I am accepting new clients, and I would love to be a source of support for you.
Research has proven that low self esteem, biology, and heredity play a large role in the development of anxiety disorders.
You cannot heal what you hide. My goal for you as my client is to facilitate you to live your best life by discovering your truth and finding your voice. You will be an active part of your personal growth by collaborating with me to establish goals and identify the barriers that have prevented you from achieving your goals. I will facilitate your self-awareness as the first step towards healthy change, and then work with you to assess how your current behavior is aligning with achieving your goals.
Research has proven that low self esteem, biology, and heredity play a large role in the development of anxiety disorders.
You cannot heal what you hide. My goal for you as my client is to facilitate you to live your best life by discovering your truth and finding your voice. You will be an active part of your personal growth by collaborating with me to establish goals and identify the barriers that have prevented you from achieving your goals. I will facilitate your self-awareness as the first step towards healthy change, and then work with you to assess how your current behavior is aligning with achieving your goals.
I bring 20+ years of established success in helping clients discover, process, and reconcile the source of their emotional pain, healing and alleviating emotional distress related to anxiety, traumatic experiences and grief, navigating health issues, working through relationship, life, and career changes, and developing self-esteem and personal boundaries.
Are you experiencing emotional pain or facing challenges that are impacting your life such as anxiety, grief, emotional trauma, or life transitions? I offer effective, whole person centered, and compassionate therapeutic services to help you heal and move forward. Our time together provides you a safe and confidential environment, as you clarify and process challenges and/or pain, along with learning powerful personal skills and possible solutions. The insight and skills, gained through our sessions together, frequently prompt emotional breakthroughs that result in meaningful healing and growth with significant, lifetime benefits.
I bring 20+ years of established success in helping clients discover, process, and reconcile the source of their emotional pain, healing and alleviating emotional distress related to anxiety, traumatic experiences and grief, navigating health issues, working through relationship, life, and career changes, and developing self-esteem and personal boundaries.
Are you experiencing emotional pain or facing challenges that are impacting your life such as anxiety, grief, emotional trauma, or life transitions? I offer effective, whole person centered, and compassionate therapeutic services to help you heal and move forward. Our time together provides you a safe and confidential environment, as you clarify and process challenges and/or pain, along with learning powerful personal skills and possible solutions. The insight and skills, gained through our sessions together, frequently prompt emotional breakthroughs that result in meaningful healing and growth with significant, lifetime benefits.
I’m a queer and neurodivergent affirming therapist who helps clients manage burnout, people-pleasing, ADHD, and overthinking. Are you burnt out from masking? You may carry emotional exhaustion or chronic stress while trying to anticipate others' needs — and for the life of you, you can’t find your sunglasses even (or especially) when they’re in your hand or on top of your head.
Tired of being your own bully? If you want boundaries, self-compassion, a deeper understanding of your brain, and authentic connection in a space where your queer identity, neurodivergence, and lived experience are truly seen, you’re in the right place.
I’m a queer and neurodivergent affirming therapist who helps clients manage burnout, people-pleasing, ADHD, and overthinking. Are you burnt out from masking? You may carry emotional exhaustion or chronic stress while trying to anticipate others' needs — and for the life of you, you can’t find your sunglasses even (or especially) when they’re in your hand or on top of your head.
Tired of being your own bully? If you want boundaries, self-compassion, a deeper understanding of your brain, and authentic connection in a space where your queer identity, neurodivergence, and lived experience are truly seen, you’re in the right place.
I work with eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating disorder and offer a warm and supportive way of understanding recovery. Therapy is a process and I am here to help in identifying triggers, managing the symptoms and overcoming difficulties. Together, we can think about you and help you understand your feelings, navigate through and overcome your symptoms, guiding you to living a more satisfying life.
I work with eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating disorder and offer a warm and supportive way of understanding recovery. Therapy is a process and I am here to help in identifying triggers, managing the symptoms and overcoming difficulties. Together, we can think about you and help you understand your feelings, navigate through and overcome your symptoms, guiding you to living a more satisfying life.
I am here to help you to recognize your self-worth, prioritize your mental health, and better understand your current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Together we can unpack attachment cycles, cyclical thoughts that are difficult to control, or trauma responses that you may be caught in to gain clarity on how you show up for yourself and inside your relationships. I collaborate with my clients to improve your overall ability to function, engage with life authentically, and move from stuck to thriving.
We can explore ways you will be able to develop internal accountability and practice prioritizing the boundaries and self care rituals that best suit your long term wellness. I vow to listen and support you in finding the answers and resolutions that brought you into counseling.
I am here to help you to recognize your self-worth, prioritize your mental health, and better understand your current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Together we can unpack attachment cycles, cyclical thoughts that are difficult to control, or trauma responses that you may be caught in to gain clarity on how you show up for yourself and inside your relationships. I collaborate with my clients to improve your overall ability to function, engage with life authentically, and move from stuck to thriving.
We can explore ways you will be able to develop internal accountability and practice prioritizing the boundaries and self care rituals that best suit your long term wellness. I vow to listen and support you in finding the answers and resolutions that brought you into counseling.
Hey, I'm Talia! Wherever you are right now is a valid place to begin. Therapy is both a space to make sense of what's happening inside you and a place to build real skills for the life you're trying to create. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, life transitions, and identity exploration, including LGBTQ+ experiences and neurodivergence. I see you as a whole person. My approach is grounded in emotion-focused treatments including CBT and DBT, staying affirming, genuine, and authentic while gently challenging the patterns keeping you stuck.
Hey, I'm Talia! Wherever you are right now is a valid place to begin. Therapy is both a space to make sense of what's happening inside you and a place to build real skills for the life you're trying to create. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, life transitions, and identity exploration, including LGBTQ+ experiences and neurodivergence. I see you as a whole person. My approach is grounded in emotion-focused treatments including CBT and DBT, staying affirming, genuine, and authentic while gently challenging the patterns keeping you stuck.
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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.