Self Esteem Therapists in River North, Chicago, IL
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.
I hold the firm belief that therapy should be tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I’m here to listen attentively, while offering direct feedback and identifying practical steps to work towards your goals. I draw upon a variety of evidence-based modalities to help my clients navigate life's challenges and make positive changes in their lives. I take an integrative clinical approach tailored to your specific needs, utilizing evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I hold the firm belief that therapy should be tailored to your unique needs and experiences. I’m here to listen attentively, while offering direct feedback and identifying practical steps to work towards your goals. I draw upon a variety of evidence-based modalities to help my clients navigate life's challenges and make positive changes in their lives. I take an integrative clinical approach tailored to your specific needs, utilizing evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
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.
I see my work as holding up a mirror to reflect your inner workings and offer support to create a new path forward. I leverage the power of the therapeutic relationship to support the regulation of your nervous system and will give you tools to identify your needs, connect with your body, and create sustainable change in your life.
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.
I see my work as holding up a mirror to reflect your inner workings and offer support to create a new path forward. I leverage the power of the therapeutic relationship to support the regulation of your nervous system and will give you tools to identify your needs, connect with your body, and create sustainable change in your life.
Other areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, addiction, identity development, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues.
I aim to co-create a safe, consistent, non-judgmental space where you can experience a deep commitment to understanding you and your lived experiences. Through our work together, I am fully committed to helping you move from surviving to thriving in your life and find a sense of inner peace.
Other areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, addiction, identity development, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues.
I aim to co-create a safe, consistent, non-judgmental space where you can experience a deep commitment to understanding you and your lived experiences. Through our work together, I am fully committed to helping you move from surviving to thriving in your life and find a sense of inner peace.
Hello. All of us experience challenges and hardships in our lives. These challenges could make you feel disconnected from people around you, sad, overwhelmed, or alone. You may be reacting to hardships that are happening in your current life or in the past. Whether the issues are current or past, it affects your emotional well-being today. I believe therapy helps us understand our emotions, especially how these emotional struggles happen at the particular time in our lives.
Hello. All of us experience challenges and hardships in our lives. These challenges could make you feel disconnected from people around you, sad, overwhelmed, or alone. You may be reacting to hardships that are happening in your current life or in the past. Whether the issues are current or past, it affects your emotional well-being today. I believe therapy helps us understand our emotions, especially how these emotional struggles happen at the particular time in our lives.
You want to work with someone who has ample experience; emphasizes care and discretion. Change doesn’t have to be disruptive or dramatic. Sometimes, it starts with a quiet decision to move toward something that speaks more deeply to who you are—and who you’re becoming. My approach is grounded, thoughtful, and practical. You’ll be surprised at how much you can discover in conversation—how much clearer things can become. We’ll talk, reflect, and build a path forward that feels right for you. That’s where I come in. My job isn’t to tell you what to do, but to help you pause, think more clearly, and decide how and when to make a change.
You want to work with someone who has ample experience; emphasizes care and discretion. Change doesn’t have to be disruptive or dramatic. Sometimes, it starts with a quiet decision to move toward something that speaks more deeply to who you are—and who you’re becoming. My approach is grounded, thoughtful, and practical. You’ll be surprised at how much you can discover in conversation—how much clearer things can become. We’ll talk, reflect, and build a path forward that feels right for you. That’s where I come in. My job isn’t to tell you what to do, but to help you pause, think more clearly, and decide how and when to make a change.
Bernadette
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
7 Endorsed
River North, Chicago, IL 60611
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.
Max specializes in treating: Social anxiety, loneliness, relationships issues, self-confidence, quarter-life crisis, college transition, lack of purpose, trust issues, breakups, and self-worth.
Working with Max is an investment that offers compounding returns in every aspect of your life. Clients see exponential growth in self-confidence, quality and quantity of relationships, academic grades, financial income, resilience to stress, and overall happiness.
Max specializes in treating: Social anxiety, loneliness, relationships issues, self-confidence, quarter-life crisis, college transition, lack of purpose, trust issues, breakups, and self-worth.
Working with Max is an investment that offers compounding returns in every aspect of your life. Clients see exponential growth in self-confidence, quality and quantity of relationships, academic grades, financial income, resilience to stress, and overall happiness.
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 use a customized, Integrative approach that can include facilitating insight into the roots and meanings of unwanted behavioral, emotional, and relationship patterns in service of fostering present-day behavioral change and problem-solving. My approach reflects clients' strengths, preferences, and needs that shape the focus, depth, and pace of therapy.
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 use a customized, Integrative approach that can include facilitating insight into the roots and meanings of unwanted behavioral, emotional, and relationship patterns in service of fostering present-day behavioral change and problem-solving. My approach reflects clients' strengths, preferences, and needs that shape the focus, depth, and pace of therapy.
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.
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 specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which hones in on identifying and processing emotions relationally and intellectually. I utilize attachment science in my work as a therapist to guide treatment, as I am a committed believer in the healing power of relationships. I use approaches from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and I am trained in EMDR.
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 specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which hones in on identifying and processing emotions relationally and intellectually. I utilize attachment science in my work as a therapist to guide treatment, as I am a committed believer in the healing power of relationships. I use approaches from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and I am trained in EMDR.
I help individuals navigate concerns including stress, life transitions, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-criticism, depression, childhood trauma, attachment injuries, emotional dysregulation, cultural identity and relationship challenges.
My approach is holistic and trauma-informed. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and integrate mind-body awareness throughout therapy.
I help individuals navigate concerns including stress, life transitions, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-criticism, depression, childhood trauma, attachment injuries, emotional dysregulation, cultural identity and relationship challenges.
My approach is holistic and trauma-informed. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and integrate mind-body awareness throughout therapy.
Each of us brings unique experiences and knowledge to the present moment. My goal is to understand you as an individual and support you in building a meaningful life. Together, we'll explore how your identity interacts with your environment to find effective ways to reach your goals. My style is warm and authentic – it’s important that you know you are being heard and seen by another person who genuinely cares. I provide a non-judgmental space that is safe for you to explore your own thoughts, actions and emotions. Safe doesn’t always mean comfortable, so at times I may challenge you to embrace the discomfort so you can grow.
Each of us brings unique experiences and knowledge to the present moment. My goal is to understand you as an individual and support you in building a meaningful life. Together, we'll explore how your identity interacts with your environment to find effective ways to reach your goals. My style is warm and authentic – it’s important that you know you are being heard and seen by another person who genuinely cares. I provide a non-judgmental space that is safe for you to explore your own thoughts, actions and emotions. Safe doesn’t always mean comfortable, so at times I may challenge you to embrace the discomfort so you can grow.
Seeking therapy is an important & courageous first step towards achieving personal freedom & growth.
Are you dealing with stress, self doubt, "imposter syndrome", or a sense of being overwhelmed by the difficulty of managing anxiety in your work life or relationships?
This practice offers a positive psychology point of view, taking a strengths based approach with each person. Self actualization may be a focus in our work together.
I am very experienced counseling adults, helping with progressive integration of self reflective capacity to help meet the demands of professional challenges or relationship issues.
Seeking therapy is an important & courageous first step towards achieving personal freedom & growth.
Are you dealing with stress, self doubt, "imposter syndrome", or a sense of being overwhelmed by the difficulty of managing anxiety in your work life or relationships?
This practice offers a positive psychology point of view, taking a strengths based approach with each person. Self actualization may be a focus in our work together.
I am very experienced counseling adults, helping with progressive integration of self reflective capacity to help meet the demands of professional challenges or relationship issues.
Welcome! Therapy is an invitation for healing and change, so congratulate yourself for actively seeking transformation in your life. My name is Bridget, founder Mind Move Therapy which provides psychotherapy, somatic movement therapy and physical health coaching. I approach therapy from a holistic- emotional, physical, cognitive perspective. I specialize in somatics- emphasizing that the body holds emotions, trauma responses and stress so healing includes the body. My clients report positive progress from therapy with me. You can heal from the past, live more positively in the present and anticipate a meaningfully future.
Welcome! Therapy is an invitation for healing and change, so congratulate yourself for actively seeking transformation in your life. My name is Bridget, founder Mind Move Therapy which provides psychotherapy, somatic movement therapy and physical health coaching. I approach therapy from a holistic- emotional, physical, cognitive perspective. I specialize in somatics- emphasizing that the body holds emotions, trauma responses and stress so healing includes the body. My clients report positive progress from therapy with me. You can heal from the past, live more positively in the present and anticipate a meaningfully future.
Do you feel overwhelmed with your day-to-day life? Are you struggling to handle your depression and/or anxiety? Are you having a hard time getting over trauma and/or abuse? Are you experiencing a crisis or issue that makes it hard for you to focus or function on daily tasks such as work, parenting, relationships, etc.? I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse.
Do you feel overwhelmed with your day-to-day life? Are you struggling to handle your depression and/or anxiety? Are you having a hard time getting over trauma and/or abuse? Are you experiencing a crisis or issue that makes it hard for you to focus or function on daily tasks such as work, parenting, relationships, etc.? I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse.
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 employ an integrated strengths-based approach grounded in honesty and empathy that draws from my training and education in various models tailored to each client's strengths, needs, and circumstances.
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 employ an integrated strengths-based approach grounded in honesty and empathy that draws from my training and education in various models tailored to each client's strengths, needs, and circumstances.
I work with clients who may be struggling with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions and depression.
Not every struggle shows up on the surface, yet it can shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Many millennials find themselves navigating complex relationship dynamics, shifting identities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and persistent self-doubt—often while feeling pressure to “have it all together.” I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, helping them make sense of their inner world with compassion and curiosity. As a relational, process-based therapist, I believe healing happens within a safe, collaborative relationship.
I work with clients who may be struggling with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions and depression.
Not every struggle shows up on the surface, yet it can shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Many millennials find themselves navigating complex relationship dynamics, shifting identities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and persistent self-doubt—often while feeling pressure to “have it all together.” I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, helping them make sense of their inner world with compassion and curiosity. As a relational, process-based therapist, I believe healing happens within a safe, collaborative relationship.
My person-centered, solution-focused methods provide the encouragement necessary for clients to see tangible results and quantifiable changes in their lives, attitude and self-esteem.
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.
My person-centered, solution-focused methods provide the encouragement necessary for clients to see tangible results and quantifiable changes in their lives, attitude and self-esteem.
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.
Sara P Zasowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
With individuals, I specialize in self-esteem, anxiety and depression, work-life balance and body image.
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.
With individuals, I specialize in self-esteem, anxiety and depression, work-life balance and body image.
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.
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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.