Self Esteem Therapists in Bedford Park, IL
It’s tough dealing with mental health issues by themselves, but then add physical health issues, and addiction issues into the mix and it can become almost unbearable. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic Illness, etc., these can get in the way of a successful and happy life. Finding a good therapist that understands these issues can be tough, but don't let it be. Together we can figure out how to let go of your what’s held you back in the past and find the freedom and the strength within yourself to be the best version of you.
It’s tough dealing with mental health issues by themselves, but then add physical health issues, and addiction issues into the mix and it can become almost unbearable. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic Illness, etc., these can get in the way of a successful and happy life. Finding a good therapist that understands these issues can be tough, but don't let it be. Together we can figure out how to let go of your what’s held you back in the past and find the freedom and the strength within yourself to be the best version of you.
You deserve therapy that understands your culture, your lived experiences, and the pressures you navigate every day. As a Latinx & BIPOC therapist in Chicago, I provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space for adults seeking healing, clarity, and emotional balance. I specialize in working with Latinx and BIPOC individuals, as well as men navigating stress, identity challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
You deserve therapy that understands your culture, your lived experiences, and the pressures you navigate every day. As a Latinx & BIPOC therapist in Chicago, I provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space for adults seeking healing, clarity, and emotional balance. I specialize in working with Latinx and BIPOC individuals, as well as men navigating stress, identity challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults and youth experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, difficulty concentrating, procrastination, loss, and more. I was previously a school-based therapist, helping families strengthen their dynamics. I also worked as a caseworker helping families experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and other crises, deepening my understanding of the structural and societal factors that impact mental health.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults and youth experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, difficulty concentrating, procrastination, loss, and more. I was previously a school-based therapist, helping families strengthen their dynamics. I also worked as a caseworker helping families experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and other crises, deepening my understanding of the structural and societal factors that impact mental health.
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I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, disordered eating and body image concerns, stress, burnout, and life transitions.
I seek to support you in your healing journey by utilizing a collaborative, caring, integrative approach tailored to your specific needs and goals. My work is strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered. I incorporate a holistic approach, exploring how various factors may impact physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, disordered eating and body image concerns, stress, burnout, and life transitions.
I seek to support you in your healing journey by utilizing a collaborative, caring, integrative approach tailored to your specific needs and goals. My work is strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered. I incorporate a holistic approach, exploring how various factors may impact physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
We spend most of our time talking to ourselves. In therapy, we explore that narrative to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and actions. It is hard at first and once you find your confidence, you will notice significant changes in how you interact with yourself and the world; AND how the world interacts with you! I work with people who want a trusting and collaborative relationship built over time. I use a holistic and multicultural approach to better understand your unique experiences and provide treatment that is effective and ethical.
We spend most of our time talking to ourselves. In therapy, we explore that narrative to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and actions. It is hard at first and once you find your confidence, you will notice significant changes in how you interact with yourself and the world; AND how the world interacts with you! I work with people who want a trusting and collaborative relationship built over time. I use a holistic and multicultural approach to better understand your unique experiences and provide treatment that is effective and ethical.
Emaleigh Martin, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals move beyond survival mode and into a more intentional, value-driven life. Emaleigh is passionate about empowering her clients not only to cope, but to better understand themselves and thrive—even in discomfort.
Known for her warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, Emaleigh also brings a level of honesty and directness that helps clients recognize and shift patterns that may be keeping them stuck.
Emaleigh Martin, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals move beyond survival mode and into a more intentional, value-driven life. Emaleigh is passionate about empowering her clients not only to cope, but to better understand themselves and thrive—even in discomfort.
Known for her warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach, Emaleigh also brings a level of honesty and directness that helps clients recognize and shift patterns that may be keeping them stuck.
Hello, I am Yolanda, a licensed psychotherapist with a Masters degree from Loyola University of Chicago. My goal is to provide a compassionate, inclusive, and soul-sensitive space where you feel safe to explore challenges—whether that means navigating independence, working through identity and relationship struggles, parenting, or balancing the demands of higher education. I believe every season of life, even the most difficult, carries the potential for growth, renewal, and peace, and I count it an honor to support you as you move toward emotional and spiritual freedom, and a more joyful, satisfied, and purposeful life.
Hello, I am Yolanda, a licensed psychotherapist with a Masters degree from Loyola University of Chicago. My goal is to provide a compassionate, inclusive, and soul-sensitive space where you feel safe to explore challenges—whether that means navigating independence, working through identity and relationship struggles, parenting, or balancing the demands of higher education. I believe every season of life, even the most difficult, carries the potential for growth, renewal, and peace, and I count it an honor to support you as you move toward emotional and spiritual freedom, and a more joyful, satisfied, and purposeful life.
I am equipped to help you with a wide range of struggles including emotional turmoil, traditional or non traditional relationship issues, sexual difficulties, and self esteem issues.
I pay attention to creating a safe space. Simultaneously, I attend to your feelings with compassion and trustworthiness. Using my specialty in attachment theory, mindfulness and neuroscience, I facilitate mutual emotional attentiveness within you and your loved one, while engaging myself to reflect, be with, and gently challenge you towards exploration and transformation.
I am equipped to help you with a wide range of struggles including emotional turmoil, traditional or non traditional relationship issues, sexual difficulties, and self esteem issues.
I pay attention to creating a safe space. Simultaneously, I attend to your feelings with compassion and trustworthiness. Using my specialty in attachment theory, mindfulness and neuroscience, I facilitate mutual emotional attentiveness within you and your loved one, while engaging myself to reflect, be with, and gently challenge you towards exploration and transformation.
At different points in life we can find ourselves "stuck," feeling anxious, overwhelmed, defeated, exhausted, depressed, or feeling disconnected from ourselves or others. Sometimes something just feels "off." Therapy is an opportunity to make positive changes in one's life and relationships. By gaining an understanding of our needs, motives, and fears, we can move out of an "auto-pilot" mode and into an active role in our lives. I work alongside clients to help them develop awareness of their options, identify self-defeating patterns, and help remove the obstacles creating distress. Together we shed light on what has been neglected.
At different points in life we can find ourselves "stuck," feeling anxious, overwhelmed, defeated, exhausted, depressed, or feeling disconnected from ourselves or others. Sometimes something just feels "off." Therapy is an opportunity to make positive changes in one's life and relationships. By gaining an understanding of our needs, motives, and fears, we can move out of an "auto-pilot" mode and into an active role in our lives. I work alongside clients to help them develop awareness of their options, identify self-defeating patterns, and help remove the obstacles creating distress. Together we shed light on what has been neglected.
We turn to therapy when life feels overwhelming, and when despite our best efforts, we find ourselves stuck facing the same unwanted patterns, uncomfortable emotional experiences and self-defeating narratives about ourselves and our relationships. A willingness to face these daunting inner conflicts shows bravery, determination and on a deeper level, a desire to take care of ourselves.
We turn to therapy when life feels overwhelming, and when despite our best efforts, we find ourselves stuck facing the same unwanted patterns, uncomfortable emotional experiences and self-defeating narratives about ourselves and our relationships. A willingness to face these daunting inner conflicts shows bravery, determination and on a deeper level, a desire to take care of ourselves.
My clients have moved toward lives that once seemed unimaginable, finding a greater sense of self-worth and joy, an ability to set boundaries, and deeper connection in relationships.
Years of working with people who have struggled with trauma, depression, anxiety and eating disorders have given me proof of the human capacity for insight, change, growth and connection. I partner with every client to understand and move beyond the maladaptive patterns that get in the way of a life filled with meaning, hope and confidence. Replacing coping mechanisms that are no longer effective is a transformative and formidable process that you do not have to figure out or experience alone.
My clients have moved toward lives that once seemed unimaginable, finding a greater sense of self-worth and joy, an ability to set boundaries, and deeper connection in relationships.
Years of working with people who have struggled with trauma, depression, anxiety and eating disorders have given me proof of the human capacity for insight, change, growth and connection. I partner with every client to understand and move beyond the maladaptive patterns that get in the way of a life filled with meaning, hope and confidence. Replacing coping mechanisms that are no longer effective is a transformative and formidable process that you do not have to figure out or experience alone.
Julia Schofield
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MEd
3 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Whether you are looking to build up your sense of self-worth & confidence, strengthen your relationships, better manage your ADHD or mood, process a trauma, or improve your ability to navigate every day stressors, I am here to guide you through the process.
Healing, change, and growth is a holistic process. I work from an eclectic trauma informed approach, integrating DBT, CBT, EMDR, IFS and Solution Focused techniques based on your unique needs. I am able to discuss natural options that help alleviate symptoms, promote mental health, and assist the work done in session.
Whether you are looking to build up your sense of self-worth & confidence, strengthen your relationships, better manage your ADHD or mood, process a trauma, or improve your ability to navigate every day stressors, I am here to guide you through the process.
Healing, change, and growth is a holistic process. I work from an eclectic trauma informed approach, integrating DBT, CBT, EMDR, IFS and Solution Focused techniques based on your unique needs. I am able to discuss natural options that help alleviate symptoms, promote mental health, and assist the work done in session.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying more than anyone realizes—questions about who you are, pressure to show up a certain way, or the weight of expectations from family, society, and even yourself? Do you struggle to quiet the voice that tells you you’re not enough? If so, I want to honor the courage it takes to reach out. Asking for support is not a sign of weakness—it’s a powerful step toward healing and self-discovery.” In our work together, I hope you come to feel at home in your own skin—able to ride each wave of emotion without losing yourself in it. I’ll help you quiet catastrophic thoughts so you can notice the possibility.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying more than anyone realizes—questions about who you are, pressure to show up a certain way, or the weight of expectations from family, society, and even yourself? Do you struggle to quiet the voice that tells you you’re not enough? If so, I want to honor the courage it takes to reach out. Asking for support is not a sign of weakness—it’s a powerful step toward healing and self-discovery.” In our work together, I hope you come to feel at home in your own skin—able to ride each wave of emotion without losing yourself in it. I’ll help you quiet catastrophic thoughts so you can notice the possibility.
Daniella values collaboration and empowers clients to direct their therapeutic journey. She brings her patience, compassion, and intuition to connect and build trusting relationships with clients. Daniella is passionate about co-creating a safe therapeutic space that feels authentic to each individual client. With a systemic and client-centered approach to therapy, she helps clients gain clarity and confidence in themselves.
Daniella values collaboration and empowers clients to direct their therapeutic journey. She brings her patience, compassion, and intuition to connect and build trusting relationships with clients. Daniella is passionate about co-creating a safe therapeutic space that feels authentic to each individual client. With a systemic and client-centered approach to therapy, she helps clients gain clarity and confidence in themselves.
Who said therapy cannot be fun? With me, you’ll find yourself laughing, creating, realizing, and sometimes sharing good tears. Together, we’ll explore who you are, practice self-love, and work through challenges with compassion. Therapy with me is about honoring your true self, practicing self-love, and strengthening your confidence. I’ll be with you to create a safe space as you explore your identity, memories, and the emotions they carry. I would love to be part of your journey, toward celebrating your identity, honoring your story, and discovering that your true self is, in fact, your greatest strength.
Who said therapy cannot be fun? With me, you’ll find yourself laughing, creating, realizing, and sometimes sharing good tears. Together, we’ll explore who you are, practice self-love, and work through challenges with compassion. Therapy with me is about honoring your true self, practicing self-love, and strengthening your confidence. I’ll be with you to create a safe space as you explore your identity, memories, and the emotions they carry. I would love to be part of your journey, toward celebrating your identity, honoring your story, and discovering that your true self is, in fact, your greatest strength.
Supported by compassionate guidance, your well-being takes center stage in our therapy sessions. With me as your therapist, you will be provided a safe space to freely express yourself, knowing you’re met with genuine empathy and unwavering support. In our sessions, you can expect a high level of care, confidentiality and the development of a collaborative relationship where we can work together to identify goals, and craft personalized strategies for growth and healing. Drawing from a blend of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs.
Supported by compassionate guidance, your well-being takes center stage in our therapy sessions. With me as your therapist, you will be provided a safe space to freely express yourself, knowing you’re met with genuine empathy and unwavering support. In our sessions, you can expect a high level of care, confidentiality and the development of a collaborative relationship where we can work together to identify goals, and craft personalized strategies for growth and healing. Drawing from a blend of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs.
I work with clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship issues.
As a clinician, I like to place a large emphasis on a client's strengths and cultivate authenticity and empowerment so that they feel in control of their life. I use a variety of techniques and approaches that are tailored to the client sitting in front of me.
I work with clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship issues.
As a clinician, I like to place a large emphasis on a client's strengths and cultivate authenticity and empowerment so that they feel in control of their life. I use a variety of techniques and approaches that are tailored to the client sitting in front of me.
Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
I will help you examine your specific challenge in an empathetic and genuine manner. Together we will set goals based upon your presenting concerns and desire for improvement. We will create an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs so that you can ultimately achieve your goals.
Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication, and relationship concerns.
I will help you examine your specific challenge in an empathetic and genuine manner. Together we will set goals based upon your presenting concerns and desire for improvement. We will create an individualized treatment plan that meets your needs so that you can ultimately achieve your goals.
My expertise includes relationships, family issues, academic stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
Born and raised in Taiwan, and having later moved to the U.S. as an international student, I am deeply attuned to the excitement, opportunities for growth, and challenges of studying abroad and navigating new cultures. I am committed to working with people struggling with discrimination, microaggressions, language barriers, and identity explorations.
My expertise includes relationships, family issues, academic stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
Born and raised in Taiwan, and having later moved to the U.S. as an international student, I am deeply attuned to the excitement, opportunities for growth, and challenges of studying abroad and navigating new cultures. I am committed to working with people struggling with discrimination, microaggressions, language barriers, and identity explorations.
Hi, I'm Kristen! It is my passion to help you maximize your well-being. I provide specialized support for individuals seeking help with life challenges. I work with a diverse client base, ranging from teens to adults with different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations.
Hi, I'm Kristen! It is my passion to help you maximize your well-being. I provide specialized support for individuals seeking help with life challenges. I work with a diverse client base, ranging from teens to adults with different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations.
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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.