Self Esteem Therapists in Hillside, IL
Supported by compassionate guidance, your well-being takes center stage in our therapy sessions. With me as your therapist, you will be provided a safe space to freely express yourself, knowing you’re met with genuine empathy and unwavering support. In our sessions, you can expect a high level of care, confidentiality and the development of a collaborative relationship where we can work together to identify goals, and craft personalized strategies for growth and healing. Drawing from a blend of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs.
Supported by compassionate guidance, your well-being takes center stage in our therapy sessions. With me as your therapist, you will be provided a safe space to freely express yourself, knowing you’re met with genuine empathy and unwavering support. In our sessions, you can expect a high level of care, confidentiality and the development of a collaborative relationship where we can work together to identify goals, and craft personalized strategies for growth and healing. Drawing from a blend of therapeutic modalities, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs.
Throughout my career, I’ve supported clients facing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma, and stress related to work or caregiving. My mission is to help you uncover your strengths, find balance, and build the confidence to thrive—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Throughout my career, I’ve supported clients facing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma, and stress related to work or caregiving. My mission is to help you uncover your strengths, find balance, and build the confidence to thrive—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Hello, my name is Kari Stearns-Lamb. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Illinois and Iowa. My priority is you, and what you need to feel successful in your life. I believe in the holistic approach. This allows you to heal by taking all of your life experiences into consideration during the treatment process. I enjoy working with adults ages 18 and up. I have a mix of experiences that allows me to adjust my therapy approaches as needed. I strongly believe in nonjudgmental therapy and a trusting relationship. It is a true privilege to work with each of my clients, and I honor the relationships and the trust placed in me.
Hello, my name is Kari Stearns-Lamb. I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Illinois and Iowa. My priority is you, and what you need to feel successful in your life. I believe in the holistic approach. This allows you to heal by taking all of your life experiences into consideration during the treatment process. I enjoy working with adults ages 18 and up. I have a mix of experiences that allows me to adjust my therapy approaches as needed. I strongly believe in nonjudgmental therapy and a trusting relationship. It is a true privilege to work with each of my clients, and I honor the relationships and the trust placed in me.
Hello! Congratulations on taking your first steps to bettering your mental health. My name is Cassandra (Cassie). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Michigan) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL) who has worked with a wide range of clients from young children to adults and families. I believe that each individual is unique and special; therefore, I prefer an eclectic and collaborative approach to counseling; developing the treatment plan to reflect your unique needs.
Hello! Congratulations on taking your first steps to bettering your mental health. My name is Cassandra (Cassie). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (Michigan) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL) who has worked with a wide range of clients from young children to adults and families. I believe that each individual is unique and special; therefore, I prefer an eclectic and collaborative approach to counseling; developing the treatment plan to reflect your unique needs.
FEELING DISTRESSED AND LOOKING FOR WAYS TO COPE. It can be difficult when you become exhausted from facing life's challenges. Perhaps I can help. I'm passionate about working with clients who are dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, stress, troubles in your marriage, relationship conflicts, anger and teen issues. I also provide parent coaching and family interventions. We can work together to develop a plan of action that will get you to a better place to achieve your personal goals. I have been working with families, couples and individuals for 9 years.
FEELING DISTRESSED AND LOOKING FOR WAYS TO COPE. It can be difficult when you become exhausted from facing life's challenges. Perhaps I can help. I'm passionate about working with clients who are dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, stress, troubles in your marriage, relationship conflicts, anger and teen issues. I also provide parent coaching and family interventions. We can work together to develop a plan of action that will get you to a better place to achieve your personal goals. I have been working with families, couples and individuals for 9 years.
I support individuals, couples, and families under stress. Together, we identify the pain points and move toward recovery. The end goal is growth; the client should be able to look back at our work together and see a difference in habits of behavior, as well as of thoughts.
I support individuals, couples, and families under stress. Together, we identify the pain points and move toward recovery. The end goal is growth; the client should be able to look back at our work together and see a difference in habits of behavior, as well as of thoughts.
I am a Mental Health Therapist in private practice. My years of experience include work in a group home setting with children with special needs, a behavioral health setting with adults and seniors with chronic mental illness, an alternative school setting with at risks students from 6th grade to seniors in high school and a social service agency. I have extensive experience treating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also have experience with grief, caregiving support for those who are sick and surviving your troubled teen.
I am a Mental Health Therapist in private practice. My years of experience include work in a group home setting with children with special needs, a behavioral health setting with adults and seniors with chronic mental illness, an alternative school setting with at risks students from 6th grade to seniors in high school and a social service agency. I have extensive experience treating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also have experience with grief, caregiving support for those who are sick and surviving your troubled teen.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist. I have experience working in various mental health settings across Chicago and the northwestern suburbs, including both inpatient and outpatient facilities. My primary focus is on anxiety, social anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, family and relationship issues, life transitions, and career counseling. I also specialize in supporting clients with immigration and cultural adjustment, as well as generational trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist. I have experience working in various mental health settings across Chicago and the northwestern suburbs, including both inpatient and outpatient facilities. My primary focus is on anxiety, social anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, family and relationship issues, life transitions, and career counseling. I also specialize in supporting clients with immigration and cultural adjustment, as well as generational trauma.
Are you feeling lost? Confused? Facing difficulties in your relationships or in understanding yourself? I know that therapy can help. Together we will work to unearth the problems that have been causing difficulties in your relationships or ability to navigate challenges. I can help you to think through problems, discover solutions, and deepen your relationships with others and yourself. I seek to empower and understand you, knowing that you come to therapy with numerous strengths to draw on.
Are you feeling lost? Confused? Facing difficulties in your relationships or in understanding yourself? I know that therapy can help. Together we will work to unearth the problems that have been causing difficulties in your relationships or ability to navigate challenges. I can help you to think through problems, discover solutions, and deepen your relationships with others and yourself. I seek to empower and understand you, knowing that you come to therapy with numerous strengths to draw on.
My mission is to transform lives and empower individuals to reach their full potential. As a mental health professional, I provide a nurturing environment that fosters growth and self-discovery. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client's unique needs.
My mission is to transform lives and empower individuals to reach their full potential. As a mental health professional, I provide a nurturing environment that fosters growth and self-discovery. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each client's unique needs.
You are not alone. Being human can be hard. We are all burdened at times by overwhelming feelings. I am here to listen to you, witness you, and feel with you on your journey. My hope is to offer you, in our co-created work, an opportunity to find your way through the dark and re-connect with your own light. I have 14 years of experience working with trauma, depression and anxiety, the inner critic, life transitions, and identity formation or re-formation. I am passionate about women’s mental health, perinatal mental health, and experiences of immigration and acculturation. I speak Spanish as a second language.
You are not alone. Being human can be hard. We are all burdened at times by overwhelming feelings. I am here to listen to you, witness you, and feel with you on your journey. My hope is to offer you, in our co-created work, an opportunity to find your way through the dark and re-connect with your own light. I have 14 years of experience working with trauma, depression and anxiety, the inner critic, life transitions, and identity formation or re-formation. I am passionate about women’s mental health, perinatal mental health, and experiences of immigration and acculturation. I speak Spanish as a second language.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, self-worth and self-esteem, anxiety, shame, boundaries, communication, feeling stuck, and life/career transitions
We all have a story. How we choose to tell it is up to us. Owning and finding strength in our struggles is our superpower. It empowers us to keep moving forward, to be active participants in our lives, and allows us to write the next chapter! I want to hear your story and help you to explore what the next chapter could look like.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, self-worth and self-esteem, anxiety, shame, boundaries, communication, feeling stuck, and life/career transitions
We all have a story. How we choose to tell it is up to us. Owning and finding strength in our struggles is our superpower. It empowers us to keep moving forward, to be active participants in our lives, and allows us to write the next chapter! I want to hear your story and help you to explore what the next chapter could look like.
You might look like you have it all together on the outside, capable, self-aware, and high-functioning, but internally, it can feel exhausting to keep pushing through. Many of the folks I work with feel deeply, think deeply, and carry a lot. They’re often navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, or emotional overwhelm, while still showing up for everyone else. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too sensitive,” or like you have to override your needs just to function, you’re not alone and there’s nothing wrong with you.
You might look like you have it all together on the outside, capable, self-aware, and high-functioning, but internally, it can feel exhausting to keep pushing through. Many of the folks I work with feel deeply, think deeply, and carry a lot. They’re often navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, or emotional overwhelm, while still showing up for everyone else. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too sensitive,” or like you have to override your needs just to function, you’re not alone and there’s nothing wrong with you.
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking—running through every possible scenario until you feel exhausted, stuck, or unmotivated? Maybe you're navigating changing friendships, family tension, or a relationship that feels distant—and you're not sure how to fix it or where to start. These patterns can take up so much mental space and leave you feeling overwhelmed.
I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, life transitions, and relationship stress—especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, and feeling emotionally stuck.
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking—running through every possible scenario until you feel exhausted, stuck, or unmotivated? Maybe you're navigating changing friendships, family tension, or a relationship that feels distant—and you're not sure how to fix it or where to start. These patterns can take up so much mental space and leave you feeling overwhelmed.
I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, life transitions, and relationship stress—especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, and feeling emotionally stuck.
I specialize in working with individuals who experience a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, lifestyle changes and adjustments, emotional regulation, grief, marital concerns, and communication difficulties.
My work with you involves a collaborative and integrative process throughout your treatment journey. I utilize a blend of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, tailored to meet your specific needs.
I specialize in working with individuals who experience a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, lifestyle changes and adjustments, emotional regulation, grief, marital concerns, and communication difficulties.
My work with you involves a collaborative and integrative process throughout your treatment journey. I utilize a blend of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, tailored to meet your specific needs.
I work with Clients who may be struggling with Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Trauma, Grief and OCD
You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or OCD, therapy can be a space to slow down, gain clarity, and begin to feel more like yourself again. I often work with individuals who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, and are ready to better understand themselves and build healthier ways of coping. If you’re looking for a supportive, collaborative space to process your experiences and move forward with intention, we may be a good fit.
I work with Clients who may be struggling with Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Trauma, Grief and OCD
You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or OCD, therapy can be a space to slow down, gain clarity, and begin to feel more like yourself again. I often work with individuals who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, and are ready to better understand themselves and build healthier ways of coping. If you’re looking for a supportive, collaborative space to process your experiences and move forward with intention, we may be a good fit.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with teens/adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress, relationship challenges and/or low self-esteem.
Anxiety and Depression can lead to feeling stuck in a pattern of unhelpful thoughts. I work with clients to break those cycles and discuss strategies to create a positive and healthy view of self. I focus on building an authentic, trusting relationship by getting to know each client and allowing them a safe space where they can express their emotions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with teens/adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, stress, relationship challenges and/or low self-esteem.
Anxiety and Depression can lead to feeling stuck in a pattern of unhelpful thoughts. I work with clients to break those cycles and discuss strategies to create a positive and healthy view of self. I focus on building an authentic, trusting relationship by getting to know each client and allowing them a safe space where they can express their emotions.
We are flawed. We struggle, overcome, and struggle again - such is the cycle of life. The moments of clarity and purpose are the "sweet spots'' of our life landscape. As your counselor I will help you navigate the areas of your life that become barriers to you realizing your full potential.
We are flawed. We struggle, overcome, and struggle again - such is the cycle of life. The moments of clarity and purpose are the "sweet spots'' of our life landscape. As your counselor I will help you navigate the areas of your life that become barriers to you realizing your full potential.
You’re thoughtful, self-aware, and probably the friend everyone comes to for advice - but inside, things still feel messy. Maybe dating feels confusing or discouraging, anxiety won’t quiet down, or family dynamics keep pulling you back into old roles. You’ve done a lot of reflecting already, but you want something deeper than surface-level coping skills. Therapy with me is a space to be real, curious, and honest (no pressure to have it all together). We’ll laugh when it makes sense, sit with the hard stuff when needed, and gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you.
You’re thoughtful, self-aware, and probably the friend everyone comes to for advice - but inside, things still feel messy. Maybe dating feels confusing or discouraging, anxiety won’t quiet down, or family dynamics keep pulling you back into old roles. You’ve done a lot of reflecting already, but you want something deeper than surface-level coping skills. Therapy with me is a space to be real, curious, and honest (no pressure to have it all together). We’ll laugh when it makes sense, sit with the hard stuff when needed, and gently challenge patterns that no longer serve you.
In my experience as a counselor, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals in various settings. I have worked with children and adults in the community, residential, hospital, and educational settings. In each environment I have witnessed the marvel of human potential firsthand. As a clinician I approach people and the work that I do from the belief that people have the innate ability to grow and heal on their own. My personal life experience and my practice have fostered this belief, recognizing that the process may require or be made more manageable with some assistance or a guide, in the form of counsel
In my experience as a counselor, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals in various settings. I have worked with children and adults in the community, residential, hospital, and educational settings. In each environment I have witnessed the marvel of human potential firsthand. As a clinician I approach people and the work that I do from the belief that people have the innate ability to grow and heal on their own. My personal life experience and my practice have fostered this belief, recognizing that the process may require or be made more manageable with some assistance or a guide, in the form of counsel
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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.