Self Esteem Therapists in South Loop, Chicago, IL

I know life can become stressful at times. Life changes—even exciting ones—can lead to anxiety, stress, and grief. I specialize in developing coping skills for anxiety, strengthening self-esteem, and handling life transitions. Whether you are making a career transition, are feeling the need for a change in life, or are feeling anxious and doubting yourself, I can help you recognize your strengths and improve your coping skills to manage these stressors. Using talk and art therapy, as well as the opportunity to integrate yoga, I would be honored to be part of your journey and to help you live the life you dream about.

Now accepting new clients... Have you been to therapy before and it didn't get you anywhere? I take a completely different approach to therapy than your average therapist. I work by providing new ideas and resources to work on improving the wide variety of struggles you might come to the session with. I will provide direct and honest feedback to what I hear is going on with you. My clients find that I’m successful at helping them gain a deeper awareness of what’s causing discomfort while increasing coping, self-esteem and gratitude. I approach and understand well-being from a holistic perspective.

Elizabeth possesses a genuine enthusiasm for working with adolescents and adults. She has a passion for helping individuals evaluate their abilities to develop realistic goals. Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). She received her Masters degree from Lewis University, IL in Guidance and Counseling and her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Social Work. Elizabeth’s background in psychology and social work has also provided her with the skills to service individuals in the community, as well as work effectively with a diverse population.

I find myself most aligned with my calling when I am able to create spaces of healing alongside individuals from all walks of life. I assist in defining who clients aspire to be rather than what is expected of them. Together we will explore ways to increase self esteem, self respect, and self worth. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of each client. I provide a structure to guide individuals to access self love. Through this process we will work to unpack each client's unique narrative; In order to then reauthor their understanding of who they are.

Therapy should be a safe place for people to express their emotions, improve relationships, and explore and discuss their previous experiences. I believe it is crucial to provide support and empathy in order to create a nurturing therapeutic environment. I am committed to helping clients identify their personal strengths and form positive and healthy connections with different people in their lives. I recognize the difficulty in seeking help, and I am honored when clients trust me to enter their lives to help them overcome difficult situations.

I want to make the world a better place one sex life at a time. Issues I work with include: differences in sex drives, sex addiction, painful sex, having good sex, intimacy building, communication enhancement, sexual dysfunctions/disorders, sex before/during/after baby, sex after divorce, sex later in life. I also offer pre- and post marital counseling. In addition, I help work through mood and/or personality disorders. I assist with declining intimacy, infidelity, addictions, or anything that is further negatively impacting your relationships.

Connection to oneself and others is vital to staying awake and alive. Therapy can help create a space where you see that pain can be used as an opportunity for repair. It's one way that you can work to gain insight, practice self-care and produce meaningful change. Whatever the reason you are coming in, I hope to help through a collaborative, direct approach. We can explore why things may have come to be with self compassion and curiosity and then put that awareness into practice. Active, intentional living can offer a full life while you honor the past and stay in the present. Humor helps too!

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.

McCall Barsamian is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who works with couples and individual adults. Her open, empathic, interactive, and respectful approach focuses on collaborating with clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships in order to bring about the transformation they seek. McCall has extensive, hands-on-training from world-renown Psychotherapists and clinical experience in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) with both couples and individuals. McCall also uses a variety of other Empirically Supported Approaches as she sees fit.

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’m Courtney (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Illinois. I am passionate about working with adolescents, teens and adults addressing trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, self-esteem, and life changes. My experience also includes helping parent/child relationships, eating disorders, and those who have been impacted by domestic violence or sexual abuse.

I work extensively with tweens, adolescents, young adults, and adults in seeking relief from anxiety and related disorders, depression, ADHD, gender and sexual identity issues, developmental & relational trauma, self-esteem, and healing from attachment and childhood trauma where individuals have navigated a history of unmet needs and frustrating attempts to get them met. I also have a strong interest in working with adolescents in their transition to high school and/or college, stress management, emotional development and maturity, rejection from peers, family conflict, and friendship/interpersonal relationship issues

I work with individuals, families, and couples. Common topics I can support you with include: navigating relationships, communication, high conflict with your partner, fighting over the same issues, family conflict and trauma, attachment and different attachment styles in your relationship, infidelity, dating, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress management, role of spirituality and religion in your relationship, and increasing self-awareness. I also work from a culturally sensitive stance and can help you if you're faced with racism, classism, sexism, colorism, and more.

I'm a relational, trauma informed, inclusive, Body Positive therapist. I have received advanced training in the treatment of trauma, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, OCD, personality disorders, & eating disorders. I work individually with clients struggling with life transitions, divorce/breakup, perfectionism, navigating EMN/Polyamory, self-esteem, & identity. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative & relational. I believe a safe & nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is central to helping create change (NOTE for quicker reply use contact form/email vs voicemail; Scheduling Note: Limited AM appts available only! NO evenings.

My name is Dymond Hollins and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My passions include working with adults that are struggling with reaching their life’s goals; specifically related to their vocation, relationships, addictions, life skills, self-esteem and general mental health. I also have experience with children, adolescents and teenagers as well. Whether its loss of a job, family, acquiring a disability, work/life balance or relationship issues, it can feel overwhelming knowing there’s never an easy fix. Developing the confidence to tackle these issues takes time and commitment to oneself.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the crux of change. Through this lens, I offer a safe and empathic space for clients to explore their inner world. Counseling is not just for those experiencing a life crisis or a current difficulty— it is an opportunity to learn new skills, gain new insights, and position oneself for increased health and wellness. Every client is unique and needs something different from the therapeutic process. Pulling from a variety of modalities, I tailor techniques in a creative way to fit those needs. Through working together, I believe that I can help you find your way to the path for growth.

The unique experiences, expectations, and traits of each person require an individualized approach to psychotherapy. As I work with an individual my approach may include elements of modern psychoanalysis, cognitive behavior therapy, family therapy, and client centered counseling. I utilize recent research in neuro-psychology to inform the various theories of psychotherapy. Faculty members, students, and creative individuals, as well as foreign nationals and first and second generation Americans are groups with whom I have significant interest and experience. A special interest of mine is facilitating the growth of individuals who want to change long term problems with self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, anxiety and depression.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with adults and adolescents to improve their well-being through client-directed and evidence-based therapeutic treatments. I use an empathetic, direct, and collaborative approach to create a fertile ground for emotional growth and transformation. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, chronic illness, women’s health, and relationships.

Have you experienced a devastating loss? Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed with feelings of sadness or anxiety? Is your self-esteem at an all time low? If you answered YES to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. Life happens to all of us, and we all need support. Do not continue to struggle in silence. I can help.