Self Esteem Therapists in Loop, Chicago, IL

Allowing yourself to be supported is the first step towards becoming your best self. However, without adequate support, overcoming feelings of sadness, overwhelm, disconnection or insecurity can be an exhausting and isolating experience. This is why I understand the importance of finding the right therapist. You may be seeking to feel truly heard and understood without judgment by someone you can trust to help you feel more grounded, confident, and satisfied in your everyday life. As a therapist, my main goal is to create that safe and trusting relationship to guide and empower you towards achieving ultimate personal growth.

I like to work with people to address problems that are causing them distress and to help them understand what is keeping them stuck in certain patterns in their lives. I tailor my approach to each unique individual by attending to their identities, experiences, and environment. Therapy can be such a meaningful opportunity to increase insight and to explore and implement change in our lives, and I look forward to joining you in that process.

Anxiety, grief, and stress come up at any given moment throughout life and these are completely normal human feelings. However, these feelings can be isolating and hold us back from where we want to be. My goal is to walk you towards the best parts of yourself. I create a safe space for you to be your authentic self where I can show you how to build on the strengths that you already have. I believe you are the expert on your life and I am here to assist you to organize your thoughts and find some clarity. My ideal clients are curious, introspective, and motivated, but for whatever reason struggling in different areas of their life.

Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, or childhood trauma? Alternatively, has Borderline Personality Disorder been mentioned and you're wondering if it fits your struggles? With a speciality in working with these areas, I've helped my clients improve their relationships, their ability to love and trust, and also to reach deep healing. Additionally, for those of you here and not from here seeking an internationally-experienced clinician, from my experiences working with diverse international expat populations in Tokyo, Japan, I can offer specialized services regarding struggles with the expatriate/int'l resident experience.

Hi! My name is Marta, Why just survive when we can thrive? This is the question we need to ask ourselves when thinking about starting therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that has worked extensively with individuals struggling with relationship dissatisfaction and other relational issues, depression, anxiety, anger and emotion management, emotional eating, panic attacks, trauma, struggles with self-esteem, stress-management and burnout, difficulties with parenting or co-parenting, career related hurdles and work dissatisfaction, adult ADHD, OCD, and intrusive thoughts.

Congratulations on making the brave decision to enter therapy! Actively seeking support for yourself is important, and we don’t do it enough. When life becomes confusing and discouraging, turning to someone who wants to listen and help, can make a significant difference. You are not alone in your travels. As a therapist, I guide adults through challenges and help them achieve internal peace and balance. I will help you work through obstacles in your journey, beginning with where you are while examining how the past has influenced your present. I apply a holistic, client-centered approach to therapy.

I approach therapy as a collaborative endeavor. I strive to create a warm and accepting space where clients can safely explore the roadblocks they are encountering. My belief is that we are all capable of being resilient; we all have strengths we can rely on to support us through confusing and challenging times. Through therapy, my clients feel empowered to discover new ways to understand themselves and relate to others. My expertise includes relationships, family issues, academic stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.

Have you struggled with managing constant stress or coping with symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood swings, or low self-esteem? Have you struggled to cope with difficult situations and/or relationships recently? Have you felt as if you no longer have control over the struggles and need someone to help you see the light at the end of the tunnel? These moments can feel painful and unbearable, especially when they seem to last forever. Escaping or avoiding the pain and/or struggles by engaging in maladaptive behaviors seems easier. Seeking help will help you manage these symptoms and distress more effectively.

I seek to set my clients at ease in a comfortable setting so that they can tell their story in a nurturing and non-judgmental setting. Only then can we begin to focus on what they want to accomplish: setting realistic goals for both personal and professional success. I believe that this is done best with a sense of humor, as laughter is the best medicine! I show my clients that therapy can be as fun and as productive as they want it to be, where your thoughts and feelings are taken very seriously, and where what you put in is what you get out!

This practice offers a positive psychology point of view, taking a strengths based approach with each person. Self esteem & identity may be a focus in our work together. I am very experienced counseling C-Level executives & professionals, helping with progressive integration of self reflective capacity & the demands of leadership , executive/ founder/ professional related stress, or illness issues that impact on work. Therapy may open a safe space for you to explore your real self to connect with your deeper well of intrapsychic potentials which can permit you to access your inner voice, untapped resources & to self renew.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, sad, or disconnected lately? You've been trying to keep up but suddenly realize that you’re not happy with yourself or your relationships. You know something needs to change but don’t know where to begin. I have several years of experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem at university counseling centers, a behavioral health hospital, and in private practice. I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship issues.

I became a therapist because I believe that change is always possible, and that humans have an inherent ability to heal and transform when they feel safe, heard, and connected. I understand that sometimes patterns of thinking, difficult emotions, or past circumstances feel like they pull us away from living life fully. In session, I will work with you to identify your strengths, increase self-compassion, create safety in your body, and expand your capacity to respond in the face of life’s difficult moments. I'm also a big believer in the power of humor, and encourage you to bring your full selves into our work together.

*****IMPORTANT-I currently have NO availability and cannot accept new patients at this time, I will update this message when availability opens****** I am a firm believer that seeking wellness is the first step in gaining control over your life and achieving your goals. I serve as a passenger alongside clients in their journey and we collaborate on ways to address concerns and ways to improve and grow. I embrace diversity of all kinds and believe that our unique differences are what makes the world interesting and vibrant.

Have you decided that you are ready to change your life? Do you feel stuck and need help moving forward. Are you a woman having a difficult relationship with your mother? Do you need help setting boundaries with family and friends? Are you looking for strategies to cope with past trauma and painful memories? Are you willing to show up and do the work with me and be fully engaged in the process. Are you willing to try techniques that will empower peace during difficult circumstances? If you answered yes to most of these questions, I’m the therapist for you.