Self Esteem Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL

Think you are a lesser person for seeking treatment? Don’t like the “stigma” associated with therapy? Embarrassed? Don’t be! Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Better Your Life!
Think you are a lesser person for seeking treatment? Don’t like the “stigma” associated with therapy? Embarrassed? Don’t be! Everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Better Your Life!

Maddie Persanyi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
I work with clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship issues. Common examples of issues these clients face are trouble setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, lack of self-esteem or difficulty managing their emotions. These clients are hoping to increase their coping skills in these areas and want resources to better navigate their symptoms or need a safe and nonjudgmental space to talk things through. Evaluating all aspects of life through a collaborative relationship, we can work to decide how my client can live a thriving, healthy life.
I work with clients who struggle with managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship issues. Common examples of issues these clients face are trouble setting boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, lack of self-esteem or difficulty managing their emotions. These clients are hoping to increase their coping skills in these areas and want resources to better navigate their symptoms or need a safe and nonjudgmental space to talk things through. Evaluating all aspects of life through a collaborative relationship, we can work to decide how my client can live a thriving, healthy life.

Thank you for visiting my page! I’m Dr. Feinstein and I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy and psychological assessment services to adults and adolescents. I am located in Chicago but offer telehealth to individuals around the country via my PSYPACT certification.
I specialize in treating trauma and provide EMDR as a primary treatment. Other areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, addiction, identity development, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues.
Thank you for visiting my page! I’m Dr. Feinstein and I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy and psychological assessment services to adults and adolescents. I am located in Chicago but offer telehealth to individuals around the country via my PSYPACT certification.
I specialize in treating trauma and provide EMDR as a primary treatment. Other areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, addiction, identity development, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues.

Tiffani Leila Clay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who are seeking to better understand themselves and live authentic, rewarding lives. My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, dating/relationships, self-esteem, and career development. Many of my clients desire clarity in their romantic and/or family relationships, and want to increase supportive, caring connections in all aspects of their lives. I support my clients in increasing their self-worth and self-knowledge to reach these goals. I have a passion for working with women, BIPOC, and queer individuals and I am committed to learning and practicing anti-oppression therapy.
I work with clients who are seeking to better understand themselves and live authentic, rewarding lives. My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, dating/relationships, self-esteem, and career development. Many of my clients desire clarity in their romantic and/or family relationships, and want to increase supportive, caring connections in all aspects of their lives. I support my clients in increasing their self-worth and self-knowledge to reach these goals. I have a passion for working with women, BIPOC, and queer individuals and I am committed to learning and practicing anti-oppression therapy.

Welcome! Client come to therapy for a variety of reasons, such as identity shifts, grief and loss, low self-esteem, immigration/acculturative stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship & family struggles, and spiritual crises. Whatever your pull in coming to therapy, I acknowledge the courage it takes to participate in your healing. Through person-centered and feminist approaches, I collaborate with clients in the process of re-defining who they are that feels the most authentic to themselves. My clinical "toolbox" includes mindfulness, a trauma-informed lens, existentialism, diversity practices, and a nonjudgmental stance.
Welcome! Client come to therapy for a variety of reasons, such as identity shifts, grief and loss, low self-esteem, immigration/acculturative stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship & family struggles, and spiritual crises. Whatever your pull in coming to therapy, I acknowledge the courage it takes to participate in your healing. Through person-centered and feminist approaches, I collaborate with clients in the process of re-defining who they are that feels the most authentic to themselves. My clinical "toolbox" includes mindfulness, a trauma-informed lens, existentialism, diversity practices, and a nonjudgmental stance.

Kalen Cobb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60603
As a zillennial (member of both Millennials and Gen Z) Black woman, I love working with women, nonbinary femmes, and girls of color ages 16-35. I know too well the pressures that come with being high-achieving, having marginalized identities, and simply existing in our bodies as people of color. Though each client has unique goals for their therapy journey, I believe that everyone deserves at least one space where they can fully be themselves. I feel most alive when working with clients who hold these identities and are navigating issues of anxiety, self-esteem, Gifted Kid Burnout, relationship challenges, or stress.
As a zillennial (member of both Millennials and Gen Z) Black woman, I love working with women, nonbinary femmes, and girls of color ages 16-35. I know too well the pressures that come with being high-achieving, having marginalized identities, and simply existing in our bodies as people of color. Though each client has unique goals for their therapy journey, I believe that everyone deserves at least one space where they can fully be themselves. I feel most alive when working with clients who hold these identities and are navigating issues of anxiety, self-esteem, Gifted Kid Burnout, relationship challenges, or stress.

Madeline Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating the challenges of adolescence, young adulthood, and college life can feel overwhelming in today’s fast-paced, comparison-driven world. Balancing demands from parents, friendships, relationships, future worries, extracurriculars, school stress, and more is overwhelming. Expressing emotions to those around you can be tough, and understanding what triggers intense reactions can be confusing. You desire tools to tap into your strengths and become your best self.
Navigating the challenges of adolescence, young adulthood, and college life can feel overwhelming in today’s fast-paced, comparison-driven world. Balancing demands from parents, friendships, relationships, future worries, extracurriculars, school stress, and more is overwhelming. Expressing emotions to those around you can be tough, and understanding what triggers intense reactions can be confusing. You desire tools to tap into your strengths and become your best self.

It is crucial to the human experience to feel validated for who we are — not for who we are trying to be or who we believe society expects us to be. When we are given the tools we need to embrace our true and authentic selves without shame or fear, we can live more openly, honestly, and freely. As a therapist, I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, understanding and fun atmosphere that allows clients to feel safe and fully accepted. Through an honest, direct, and nurturing approach, effective coping strategies can be discovered, values explored, and goals attained.
It is crucial to the human experience to feel validated for who we are — not for who we are trying to be or who we believe society expects us to be. When we are given the tools we need to embrace our true and authentic selves without shame or fear, we can live more openly, honestly, and freely. As a therapist, I strive to provide a warm, empathetic, understanding and fun atmosphere that allows clients to feel safe and fully accepted. Through an honest, direct, and nurturing approach, effective coping strategies can be discovered, values explored, and goals attained.
I am a warm, flexible, thoughtful and experienced licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and psychoanalyst located just north Chicago's Loop. I establish supportive and comfortable therapeutic relationships with individuals and couples. Sessions are customized to the unique needs, goals, and strengths of each client. Typical challenges include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce, parenting, stress management, painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.
I am a warm, flexible, thoughtful and experienced licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and psychoanalyst located just north Chicago's Loop. I establish supportive and comfortable therapeutic relationships with individuals and couples. Sessions are customized to the unique needs, goals, and strengths of each client. Typical challenges include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce, parenting, stress management, painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.

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.
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.

Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with over 5+ years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations of individuals, groups, and families.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with over 5+ years of experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations of individuals, groups, and families.
Meet Our Self Esteem Therapists

I work with individual, couples, and families to overcome struggles with life transitions, stress, depression, relationships, multicultural identity, and self esteem.
I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.
I work with individual, couples, and families to overcome struggles with life transitions, stress, depression, relationships, multicultural identity, and self esteem.
I practice from a strength-based, insight-oriented, and collaborative approach individualized to meet the unique needs of each client. I offer an empathetic, supportive, and accepting environment for my clients to feel heard and understood while also challenged and inspired to take on new perspectives, ways of thinking, and daily practices. Therapy is a process that can provide tools to relieve immediate stress, but also an opportunity to explore the underlying meanings, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics in order to lead a life of authenticity and genuine fulfillment. My clients also strive to positively impact society.

Cressie Goode
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60654
My population of focus is adults of all ages who are experiencing relational conflict, family discord, childhood or more recent trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, issues with self-esteem, and lifestyle transitions. I assist individuals who wish to explore LGBTQIA+ identities and gender affirming care.
My population of focus is adults of all ages who are experiencing relational conflict, family discord, childhood or more recent trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, issues with self-esteem, and lifestyle transitions. I assist individuals who wish to explore LGBTQIA+ identities and gender affirming care.

Anxiety, depression, or interpersonal crises? I create a safe, trusting space to get to know you and your needs. I work hard to be trustworthy, authentic, and supportive. I want you to feel comfortable expressing your goals and feelings. Depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem no longer need to ruin your life. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused techniques, and mindfulness to help you heal, while gaining life lasting coping skills.
Anxiety, depression, or interpersonal crises? I create a safe, trusting space to get to know you and your needs. I work hard to be trustworthy, authentic, and supportive. I want you to feel comfortable expressing your goals and feelings. Depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem no longer need to ruin your life. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused techniques, and mindfulness to help you heal, while gaining life lasting coping skills.

Sara P Zasowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples and families who want more balance in everyday life and to improve their relationships with self and others. Clients who share space with me want to understand how to feel better, how to think more productively and how to access their strengths in a way that will bring them closer to their goals. My approach is collaborative and affirming. By working together in a safe, compassionate, and curious space, I am able to help my clients feel more attuned to their wants, needs and constraints to change.
I work with individuals, couples and families who want more balance in everyday life and to improve their relationships with self and others. Clients who share space with me want to understand how to feel better, how to think more productively and how to access their strengths in a way that will bring them closer to their goals. My approach is collaborative and affirming. By working together in a safe, compassionate, and curious space, I am able to help my clients feel more attuned to their wants, needs and constraints to change.

Through years of personal growth, self-discovery, and education, I've developed a comprehensive understanding of the various stressors that impact our self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I recognize the complex interplay of relational, environmental, demographic, systemic, familial, biological, psychological, and physical factors that shape our personal and professional lives. I aim to help my clients challenge and manage their stressors, utilize their strengths, and achieve their goals.
Through years of personal growth, self-discovery, and education, I've developed a comprehensive understanding of the various stressors that impact our self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. I recognize the complex interplay of relational, environmental, demographic, systemic, familial, biological, psychological, and physical factors that shape our personal and professional lives. I aim to help my clients challenge and manage their stressors, utilize their strengths, and achieve their goals.

Kelsey Baldwin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a client-centered lens and am passionate about working with individuals and relationships navigating: anxiety, depression, acute and complex trauma, relationship conflict and disconnection, communication issues, trust repair, sex and intimacy issues in, identity exploration, unaddressed family of origin attachment wounds, inner child healing, and challenges with self-esteem and self-confidence. I attend to being a culturally competent therapist that considers the contexts and identities of my clients, and foster a therapeutic space that is identity-affirming, sex-positive, anti-racist, and polyamorous- and kink-friendly.
I work from a client-centered lens and am passionate about working with individuals and relationships navigating: anxiety, depression, acute and complex trauma, relationship conflict and disconnection, communication issues, trust repair, sex and intimacy issues in, identity exploration, unaddressed family of origin attachment wounds, inner child healing, and challenges with self-esteem and self-confidence. I attend to being a culturally competent therapist that considers the contexts and identities of my clients, and foster a therapeutic space that is identity-affirming, sex-positive, anti-racist, and polyamorous- and kink-friendly.

Are you experiencing vibrant health, fulfilling relationships, meaningful work, inner peace, and true joy in your life? You can break free from fear, emotional pain, and low self-esteem! As a Certified Heal Your Life Workshop Leader and Life Coach in the philosophy of Louise Hay, it is my passion to help my clients manifest the life of their dreams so they can live with gusto and experience true and lasting happiness. I'm also a Certified Chopra Life Coach, a Certified Chopra Ayurvedic Health Educator, and a Chopra Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher, and am in my 9th year as a life coach for the Your Year of Miracles Program.
Are you experiencing vibrant health, fulfilling relationships, meaningful work, inner peace, and true joy in your life? You can break free from fear, emotional pain, and low self-esteem! As a Certified Heal Your Life Workshop Leader and Life Coach in the philosophy of Louise Hay, it is my passion to help my clients manifest the life of their dreams so they can live with gusto and experience true and lasting happiness. I'm also a Certified Chopra Life Coach, a Certified Chopra Ayurvedic Health Educator, and a Chopra Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher, and am in my 9th year as a life coach for the Your Year of Miracles Program.

*****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.
*****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.

Self esteem & identity may be a focus in our work together.
As an empathic professional, I have learned that the client comes first. Every individual is different & therapy must offer a safe and private, yet, collaborative space that allows us to explore your inner world in a way that empowers your self agency, assists with finding inner vitality & encourages your developmental/maturational capacities for growth.
Self esteem & identity may be a focus in our work together.
As an empathic professional, I have learned that the client comes first. Every individual is different & therapy must offer a safe and private, yet, collaborative space that allows us to explore your inner world in a way that empowers your self agency, assists with finding inner vitality & encourages your developmental/maturational capacities for growth.
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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.