Self Esteem Therapists in Elmwood Park, IL
Amor and Growth Therapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, I/ECMH
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
At Amor & Growth Therapy, we provide a warm, compassionate space for parents, infants, and young children to strengthen their relationships and grow together.
Our approach is grounded in attachment, early childhood mental health, and trauma-informed care. Whether you’re navigating new parenthood, developmental challenges, or family stress, I’m here to help you build connection, safety, and understanding — one moment at a time.
Schedule a session and let's work through life's challenges together, side by side.
At Amor & Growth Therapy, we provide a warm, compassionate space for parents, infants, and young children to strengthen their relationships and grow together.
Our approach is grounded in attachment, early childhood mental health, and trauma-informed care. Whether you’re navigating new parenthood, developmental challenges, or family stress, I’m here to help you build connection, safety, and understanding — one moment at a time.
Schedule a session and let's work through life's challenges together, side by side.
Hello, I’m Yolanda, a licensed psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University of Chicago. I consider it a true privilege to walk alongside individuals as they courageously pursue healing, growth, and transformation. In our work together, I offer a compassionate and inclusive space where you can feel safe to explore life’s challenges.
Hello, I’m Yolanda, a licensed psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University of Chicago. I consider it a true privilege to walk alongside individuals as they courageously pursue healing, growth, and transformation. In our work together, I offer a compassionate and inclusive space where you can feel safe to explore life’s challenges.
Therapy with me is structured, active, and evidence-based, focused on reducing symptoms, strengthening resilience, and building a healthier relationship with performance and self-worth.
My ideal clients are high-achieving adults who look successful on the outside but feel stuck inside — caught in cycles of anxiety, trauma-related distress, burnout, or body image preoccupation. They’re tired of coping on the surface and want therapy that creates measurable, lasting change. I provide structured, evidence-based treatment using approaches such as Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together, we target the patterns maintaining your symptoms and build practical skills that restore focus, confidence, and emotional steadiness.
Therapy with me is structured, active, and evidence-based, focused on reducing symptoms, strengthening resilience, and building a healthier relationship with performance and self-worth.
My ideal clients are high-achieving adults who look successful on the outside but feel stuck inside — caught in cycles of anxiety, trauma-related distress, burnout, or body image preoccupation. They’re tired of coping on the surface and want therapy that creates measurable, lasting change. I provide structured, evidence-based treatment using approaches such as Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together, we target the patterns maintaining your symptoms and build practical skills that restore focus, confidence, and emotional steadiness.
You've been struggling longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe the thoughts won't stop, or your relationship with food has become exhausting. Whatever brought you here — you don't have to keep managing this alone.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma. Using evidence-based approaches like ERP and CBT based therapies, we'll work together to help you build a life that feels like yours again.
I offer telehealth across 40+ states via PSYPACT authorization.
Ready? Reach out today.
You've been struggling longer than you'd like to admit. Maybe the thoughts won't stop, or your relationship with food has become exhausting. Whatever brought you here — you don't have to keep managing this alone.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma. Using evidence-based approaches like ERP and CBT based therapies, we'll work together to help you build a life that feels like yours again.
I offer telehealth across 40+ states via PSYPACT authorization.
Ready? Reach out today.
In addition, I have worked with adults on self-esteem, relationships, and domestic violence (DV) survivors and prevention.
As a bilingual Spanish-speaking mental health professional, I am dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and a wide range of life stressors.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2021 and am currently pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University.
In addition, I have worked with adults on self-esteem, relationships, and domestic violence (DV) survivors and prevention.
As a bilingual Spanish-speaking mental health professional, I am dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and a wide range of life stressors.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2021 and am currently pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University.
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Integrative art therapy provides an accepting space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
Creative people often need multiple ways to process and integrate information before things "click" and real change takes place. Integrative art therapy provides an accepting space for flexible self-expression that moves beyond words into the sensory and tangible world. I focus on helping clients connect their unconscious and conscious minds to align around personal and relationship goals in fresh, creative ways. Together we can enter a space where safety and exploration are bridged, and issues of mood, anxiety, and past trauma can be safely and effectively worked through to improve overall functioning through mind-body integration.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that cause you to feel
lonely, misunderstood, or stressed? Do you long for more intimacy with those you care about most? I am a caring, compassionate and knowledgeable therapist who can help. For over 25 years, I have helped individuals and couples improve their lives. In individual therapy, we will work together to increase your self-understanding and enable you to discover real and workable solutions.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that cause you to feel
lonely, misunderstood, or stressed? Do you long for more intimacy with those you care about most? I am a caring, compassionate and knowledgeable therapist who can help. For over 25 years, I have helped individuals and couples improve their lives. In individual therapy, we will work together to increase your self-understanding and enable you to discover real and workable solutions.
I work with adults who feel chronically overwhelmed in relationships and struggle with anxiety that hasn’t improved with coping skills alone. I offer a compassionate and honest space where meaningful change can occur. I work with individuals who are experiencing ongoing stress or emotional difficulty, approaching each relationship with honesty, compassion and thoughtfulness.
I support adults facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, life transitions, and the effects of trauma. My training is grounded in psychodynamic and family systems therapy, ACT and CBT.
I work with adults who feel chronically overwhelmed in relationships and struggle with anxiety that hasn’t improved with coping skills alone. I offer a compassionate and honest space where meaningful change can occur. I work with individuals who are experiencing ongoing stress or emotional difficulty, approaching each relationship with honesty, compassion and thoughtfulness.
I support adults facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, life transitions, and the effects of trauma. My training is grounded in psychodynamic and family systems therapy, ACT and CBT.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over ten years of experience in the mental health field. I received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Washington University, and since this time have received specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing,) an exciting form of therapy which can target trauma, addictions, anxiety disorders, and can improve performance in work and recreational tasks.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over ten years of experience in the mental health field. I received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Washington University, and since this time have received specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing,) an exciting form of therapy which can target trauma, addictions, anxiety disorders, and can improve performance in work and recreational tasks.
Park Ridge Psychotherapy and Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
There are times when everyone needs support, advice and new ways of coping. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just feel "stuck", I can help. As a licensed clinician and the founder of PRP, I have spent the last 17 years studying evidence and science based approaches to psychotherapy and the treatment of emotional/psychological issues in some of the country's best universities, including Northwestern University and UW-Madison. These experiences have allowed me to develop a holistic therapeutic approach where I integrate complementary researched-informed modalities to offer personalized and effective treatments.
There are times when everyone needs support, advice and new ways of coping. Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just feel "stuck", I can help. As a licensed clinician and the founder of PRP, I have spent the last 17 years studying evidence and science based approaches to psychotherapy and the treatment of emotional/psychological issues in some of the country's best universities, including Northwestern University and UW-Madison. These experiences have allowed me to develop a holistic therapeutic approach where I integrate complementary researched-informed modalities to offer personalized and effective treatments.
In my therapy practice, I believe in an individualized treatment approach, realizing that all clients have varying needs and perspectives. These differences are always respected and acknowledged and as a result, my treatment focus is adaptive, utilizing various treatment models customized according to the individual qualities, needs and goals of each client. I maintain a strengths-based perspective on treatment and believe that every client has the potential to experience greater self-awareness, emotional healing and growth, and personal achievement.
In my therapy practice, I believe in an individualized treatment approach, realizing that all clients have varying needs and perspectives. These differences are always respected and acknowledged and as a result, my treatment focus is adaptive, utilizing various treatment models customized according to the individual qualities, needs and goals of each client. I maintain a strengths-based perspective on treatment and believe that every client has the potential to experience greater self-awareness, emotional healing and growth, and personal achievement.
I work with individuals and couples who feel anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, or disconnected in their relationships. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and supporting neurodivergent clients, including ADHD. Much of my work focuses on attachment styles, intimacy concerns, and communication challenges. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and meaningful support for older adults navigating isolation, grief, or life transitions. My holistic, strengths-based approach emphasizes nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and building deeper, more secure connections.
I work with individuals and couples who feel anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, or disconnected in their relationships. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and supporting neurodivergent clients, including ADHD. Much of my work focuses on attachment styles, intimacy concerns, and communication challenges. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and meaningful support for older adults navigating isolation, grief, or life transitions. My holistic, strengths-based approach emphasizes nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and building deeper, more secure connections.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois with two decades of experience, specializing in stress management, anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, career coaching and professional burnout.
We all have personal problems, and sometimes those problems can overwhelm us. I have found that emotional symptoms are most often a sign of disequilibrium rather than a pathological condition. My approach integrates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and mindfulness, to restore balance and well-being in family, work and social spheres.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois with two decades of experience, specializing in stress management, anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, career coaching and professional burnout.
We all have personal problems, and sometimes those problems can overwhelm us. I have found that emotional symptoms are most often a sign of disequilibrium rather than a pathological condition. My approach integrates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and mindfulness, to restore balance and well-being in family, work and social spheres.
You’ve done the work. Read the books, set the boundaries, maybe even had years of therapy. Things are better — and you still sense there’s a layer you haven’t yet reached. I work with therapists, neurodivergent people, and those navigating identity shifts that don’t fit neatly into old frameworks. People who are done with surface-level and ready to go somewhere real. At Starks Therapy Group, we offer depth-oriented, experiential care for adults ready to move past insight into genuine change.
You’ve done the work. Read the books, set the boundaries, maybe even had years of therapy. Things are better — and you still sense there’s a layer you haven’t yet reached. I work with therapists, neurodivergent people, and those navigating identity shifts that don’t fit neatly into old frameworks. People who are done with surface-level and ready to go somewhere real. At Starks Therapy Group, we offer depth-oriented, experiential care for adults ready to move past insight into genuine change.
We all want to live happy and productive lives and we all have strengths that help us do this. Strengths lie in our relationships and inside of us. Sometimes blocks keep us from being able to use our strengths. At Chicago Center for Relationship Counseling, we have many excellent therapists who are available to help access strengths and lift blocks.
We all want to live happy and productive lives and we all have strengths that help us do this. Strengths lie in our relationships and inside of us. Sometimes blocks keep us from being able to use our strengths. At Chicago Center for Relationship Counseling, we have many excellent therapists who are available to help access strengths and lift blocks.
I truly enjoy meeting new people and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. To me, therapy is a celebration of your strengths, passions and unique qualities. I would love to collaborate with you to help improve your understanding of yourself, relationships with others and develop skills to cope with life's stressors. I hope we can work together to experience joy, connection and expressing our authentic selves in the world. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, panic and depression. I have worked extensively with individuals navigating life transitions such as finishing college, divorce, grief and career changes.
I truly enjoy meeting new people and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. To me, therapy is a celebration of your strengths, passions and unique qualities. I would love to collaborate with you to help improve your understanding of yourself, relationships with others and develop skills to cope with life's stressors. I hope we can work together to experience joy, connection and expressing our authentic selves in the world. I specialize in treating stress, anxiety, panic and depression. I have worked extensively with individuals navigating life transitions such as finishing college, divorce, grief and career changes.
You deserve to thrive again. The effects of trauma, grief, stress, anger, shame, and relationship challenges can leave us feeling disconnected and powerless. My goal is to connect you with your own innate capability to heal. I specialize in helping clients who feel stuck and are searching for a sense of purpose. My approach is to build a collaborative relationship with you and then create a clear plan for deep, sustainable change.
You deserve to thrive again. The effects of trauma, grief, stress, anger, shame, and relationship challenges can leave us feeling disconnected and powerless. My goal is to connect you with your own innate capability to heal. I specialize in helping clients who feel stuck and are searching for a sense of purpose. My approach is to build a collaborative relationship with you and then create a clear plan for deep, sustainable change.
We all have words in our heart that are difficult to speak. Therapy is a great opportunity to bring voice to those words and make sense of their meaning so we can have a greater understanding of who we are and our place in this world. I view therapy as a unique opportunity to know and understand yourself in more profound and meaningful ways so as to allow true clarity, purpose, and healing in everyday life. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you, and, ultimately, we will work together to bridge your inner emotional life to past and current experiences to then provide a renewed and hopeful understanding of yourself.
We all have words in our heart that are difficult to speak. Therapy is a great opportunity to bring voice to those words and make sense of their meaning so we can have a greater understanding of who we are and our place in this world. I view therapy as a unique opportunity to know and understand yourself in more profound and meaningful ways so as to allow true clarity, purpose, and healing in everyday life. We will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you, and, ultimately, we will work together to bridge your inner emotional life to past and current experiences to then provide a renewed and hopeful understanding of yourself.
INSIGHT, SKILLS, SUPPORT. Strength-based. Solution focused. I work with clients of all ages using cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies along with guided imagery, dreamwork, and art. I believe that mindfulness can help to reduce negative thinking, worrying and self-criticism. These are bad habits - and they can be changed. I am skilled at teaching children/adults how to be more mindful instead of getting caught up in harmful, unproductive thoughts that lead to self defeating actions.
INSIGHT, SKILLS, SUPPORT. Strength-based. Solution focused. I work with clients of all ages using cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies along with guided imagery, dreamwork, and art. I believe that mindfulness can help to reduce negative thinking, worrying and self-criticism. These are bad habits - and they can be changed. I am skilled at teaching children/adults how to be more mindful instead of getting caught up in harmful, unproductive thoughts that lead to self defeating actions.
I provide cognitive behavioral psychotherapy for education, support and management of symptoms of all mental disorders including depression, anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. I teach specific stress management, time management and other coping skills. I administer comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological testing batteries, including cognitive, memory, ADHD and projective testing. My areas of expertise include women's issues, geriatrics, veteran's issues and issues related to managing chronic medical illnesses and pain. My focus is on addressing each client's personal needs and problems.
I provide cognitive behavioral psychotherapy for education, support and management of symptoms of all mental disorders including depression, anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. I teach specific stress management, time management and other coping skills. I administer comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological testing batteries, including cognitive, memory, ADHD and projective testing. My areas of expertise include women's issues, geriatrics, veteran's issues and issues related to managing chronic medical illnesses and pain. My focus is on addressing each client's personal needs and problems.
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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.