Self Esteem Therapists in Norridge, IL
I began my career as an ordained Lutheran pastor specializing in Youth and Family Ministry, gaining extensive experience counseling individuals through life events like marriage, grief, and navigating adolescence. My desire to continue in a helping role led me to pursue formal mental health education, becoming licensed. I’ve worked in various settings, from community mental health to private group practices, gaining broad experience with diverse client needs and presenting concerns.
I began my career as an ordained Lutheran pastor specializing in Youth and Family Ministry, gaining extensive experience counseling individuals through life events like marriage, grief, and navigating adolescence. My desire to continue in a helping role led me to pursue formal mental health education, becoming licensed. I’ve worked in various settings, from community mental health to private group practices, gaining broad experience with diverse client needs and presenting concerns.
My career as a therapist has afforded me opportunities to work with individuals from all walks of life. I immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine and feel intimately familiar with the challenges faced by all of the groups I mentioned. I am able to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and treat a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief / loss, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction. I am proud member of Chicagoland’s Ukraine Community and am fluent in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.
My career as a therapist has afforded me opportunities to work with individuals from all walks of life. I immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine and feel intimately familiar with the challenges faced by all of the groups I mentioned. I am able to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and treat a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief / loss, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction. I am proud member of Chicagoland’s Ukraine Community and am fluent in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.
First responders and others carrying trauma, PTSD, grief, or suicidal thoughts often feel unable to take part in life roles that once brought satisfaction. You may be living with intrusive memories, numbness, shame, or restless nights that make daily tasks harder. Recovery is possible, and you do not have to face this alone. Trauma, grief, and suicidal thoughts can come from line-of-duty events, sudden loss, or long-accumulated stress; they often overlap and worsen one another. Together we'll slowly process these experiences, restore safety, and rebuild your sense of purpose.
First responders and others carrying trauma, PTSD, grief, or suicidal thoughts often feel unable to take part in life roles that once brought satisfaction. You may be living with intrusive memories, numbness, shame, or restless nights that make daily tasks harder. Recovery is possible, and you do not have to face this alone. Trauma, grief, and suicidal thoughts can come from line-of-duty events, sudden loss, or long-accumulated stress; they often overlap and worsen one another. Together we'll slowly process these experiences, restore safety, and rebuild your sense of purpose.
Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, and I am here to help. I work with children, teens, and adults, providing 1:1 or family therapy. Having worked with people across the lifespan, I see how therapy can be such a significant investment in your well being, and bears fruit for years to come. I enjoy working with those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, general stress and trauma. I believe strongly in providing care for the caretakers as they cope with the stress of aging parents and medically complex children.
Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, and I am here to help. I work with children, teens, and adults, providing 1:1 or family therapy. Having worked with people across the lifespan, I see how therapy can be such a significant investment in your well being, and bears fruit for years to come. I enjoy working with those struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, general stress and trauma. I believe strongly in providing care for the caretakers as they cope with the stress of aging parents and medically complex children.
Life pulls us in all different directions. Sometimes the direction is exciting and sometimes it's overwhelming. I'd be honored to help you walk through the parts of life that feel like too much. I specialize in working with people dealing with trauma, eating disorders, chronic illness, grief, and people who care for others. I work from a trauma and HAES perspective and have training in somatic therapy and EMDR. I work from LGBTQ+ and anti-oppressive frameworks.
Life pulls us in all different directions. Sometimes the direction is exciting and sometimes it's overwhelming. I'd be honored to help you walk through the parts of life that feel like too much. I specialize in working with people dealing with trauma, eating disorders, chronic illness, grief, and people who care for others. I work from a trauma and HAES perspective and have training in somatic therapy and EMDR. I work from LGBTQ+ and anti-oppressive frameworks.
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.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I specialize in helping people navigate mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, family dynamics, women's issues, and bicultural needs. I take care to be an ally regarding the unique experiences of your identity. Tambien hablo Español y puedo ofrecerle un espacio seguro de apoyo y ayuda.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I specialize in helping people navigate mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, family dynamics, women's issues, and bicultural needs. I take care to be an ally regarding the unique experiences of your identity. Tambien hablo Español y puedo ofrecerle un espacio seguro de apoyo y ayuda.
Anxiety, addiction, and women's issues can make daily life feel isolating and overwhelming. You may feel worry spiraling, old coping habits returning, or life changes like pregnancy, caregiving, or relationship strain that leave you exhausted and unsure. Therapy can help you find steadiness and restore hope. These challenges often intertwine, with loss, medical stress, or betrayal fueling anxiety and substance use. Together, we will build practical strategies to reduce symptoms and reconnect you to what matters.
Anxiety, addiction, and women's issues can make daily life feel isolating and overwhelming. You may feel worry spiraling, old coping habits returning, or life changes like pregnancy, caregiving, or relationship strain that leave you exhausted and unsure. Therapy can help you find steadiness and restore hope. These challenges often intertwine, with loss, medical stress, or betrayal fueling anxiety and substance use. Together, we will build practical strategies to reduce symptoms and reconnect you to what matters.
These challenges often overlap, affecting sleep, relationships, and self-worth.
With years of experience supporting people facing anxiety, mood disorders, and LGBTQ+ concerns, I combine talk and art-informed work to help you notice patterns and practice manageable changes. Together we aim to reduce overwhelm, lift low mood, and strengthen confidence in your identity and relationships.
These challenges often overlap, affecting sleep, relationships, and self-worth.
With years of experience supporting people facing anxiety, mood disorders, and LGBTQ+ concerns, I combine talk and art-informed work to help you notice patterns and practice manageable changes. Together we aim to reduce overwhelm, lift low mood, and strengthen confidence in your identity and relationships.
I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with adolescents, adults and their families dealing with depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, trauma, self-injury, substance use, school anxiety/school refusal, hallucinations, suicidal ideation, family conflict and more. While my background and passion is adolescent, family and young adult mental health counseling, I am also experienced with adults in all life stages. My goal in treatment is to help clients improve internal resources and build external support to meet their goals.
I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with adolescents, adults and their families dealing with depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, trauma, self-injury, substance use, school anxiety/school refusal, hallucinations, suicidal ideation, family conflict and more. While my background and passion is adolescent, family and young adult mental health counseling, I am also experienced with adults in all life stages. My goal in treatment is to help clients improve internal resources and build external support to meet their goals.
You may be navigating a life transition, managing ADHD or anxiety, or coping with hormonal or health changes that impact mood, energy, and focus. You’re looking for practical strategies, helpful structure, and a therapist who understands cultural identity and the mind-body connection. I work with first-generation adults and others who want to feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and more aligned with their goals at any stage of life. Together, we’ll clarify what’s getting in the way, build on your strengths, and create changes that realistically fit your life.
You may be navigating a life transition, managing ADHD or anxiety, or coping with hormonal or health changes that impact mood, energy, and focus. You’re looking for practical strategies, helpful structure, and a therapist who understands cultural identity and the mind-body connection. I work with first-generation adults and others who want to feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and more aligned with their goals at any stage of life. Together, we’ll clarify what’s getting in the way, build on your strengths, and create changes that realistically fit your life.
I have been professionally helping people for over 33 years. During that time I have gained a lot of experience, training and education that I put to work for you to help you get to where you want to be. I am nonjudgmental, compassionate and easy to relate to. I absolutely love what I do and my life has meaning because I see people I council get in with their life and living in healthy and meaningful ways. I am truly here for you. I could have retired a long time ago but I cannot believe that there is anything more satisfying or fulfilling than helping people when they reach out and ask for it.
I have been professionally helping people for over 33 years. During that time I have gained a lot of experience, training and education that I put to work for you to help you get to where you want to be. I am nonjudgmental, compassionate and easy to relate to. I absolutely love what I do and my life has meaning because I see people I council get in with their life and living in healthy and meaningful ways. I am truly here for you. I could have retired a long time ago but I cannot believe that there is anything more satisfying or fulfilling than helping people when they reach out and ask for it.
A dear friend once told me, “stand strong, warrior,” and that message has stayed with me throughout my own healing journey. I believe we all have warrior moments—quiet battles with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress that others may never see, along with small but meaningful victories that deserve to be honored. If you’re here, you’re already taking a courageous step toward healing and self-growth.
I support individuals who are managing a mental health diagnosis, healing from trauma or PTSD, navigating major life transitions, coping with burnout, or feeling disconnected from their sense of self.
A dear friend once told me, “stand strong, warrior,” and that message has stayed with me throughout my own healing journey. I believe we all have warrior moments—quiet battles with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress that others may never see, along with small but meaningful victories that deserve to be honored. If you’re here, you’re already taking a courageous step toward healing and self-growth.
I support individuals who are managing a mental health diagnosis, healing from trauma or PTSD, navigating major life transitions, coping with burnout, or feeling disconnected from their sense of self.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy in the Northwest Suburbs. I have over 25 years of counseling experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment, ADHD, infertility, grief and loss, dating, relationships, women's issues, aging, and trauma.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy in the Northwest Suburbs. I have over 25 years of counseling experience with children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, attachment, ADHD, infertility, grief and loss, dating, relationships, women's issues, aging, and trauma.
Living between cultures can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, and unsure of who you are. You may struggle with family expectations, language gaps, or pressure to fit in while losing parts of yourself. Change is possible, and therapy can help you feel more grounded and true to yourself. I help people process the effects of anxiety and low mood tied to immigration and cross-cultural stress, including loss, identity shifts, and relational strain. Together we will explore your background, build practical coping skills, and strengthen your sense of belonging.
Living between cultures can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, and unsure of who you are. You may struggle with family expectations, language gaps, or pressure to fit in while losing parts of yourself. Change is possible, and therapy can help you feel more grounded and true to yourself. I help people process the effects of anxiety and low mood tied to immigration and cross-cultural stress, including loss, identity shifts, and relational strain. Together we will explore your background, build practical coping skills, and strengthen your sense of belonging.
I look at my clients as already complete human beings. You are more than your problems, and not as simple as a textbook. I treat each of my clients as a unique and whole person, not as a set of symptoms. I help my clients build on their strengths, to create a better sense of wellbeing. Whatever challenges you are facing, whatever difficulties you are having, I assure you that you are worth being heard. You are worth being treated with compassion, in a nonjudgmental setting. I am here to help you find healing and wholeness.
I look at my clients as already complete human beings. You are more than your problems, and not as simple as a textbook. I treat each of my clients as a unique and whole person, not as a set of symptoms. I help my clients build on their strengths, to create a better sense of wellbeing. Whatever challenges you are facing, whatever difficulties you are having, I assure you that you are worth being heard. You are worth being treated with compassion, in a nonjudgmental setting. I am here to help you find healing and wholeness.
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.
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With 13+ years of experience as a mental health professional, I provide a warm, supportive space for individuals, couples, and athletes as they navigate life’s transitions and reconnect with their sense of purpose.
I believe that every life experience shapes who we are, yet moments of misalignment between how we see ourselves and whom we aspire to be are natural—and deeply human. My role is to walk alongside you through that meaningful journey of self-discovery, offering tools, insight, and a grounded therapeutic presence. While the path toward growth can be challenging, it can also be transformative and empowering.
With 13+ years of experience as a mental health professional, I provide a warm, supportive space for individuals, couples, and athletes as they navigate life’s transitions and reconnect with their sense of purpose.
I believe that every life experience shapes who we are, yet moments of misalignment between how we see ourselves and whom we aspire to be are natural—and deeply human. My role is to walk alongside you through that meaningful journey of self-discovery, offering tools, insight, and a grounded therapeutic presence. While the path toward growth can be challenging, it can also be transformative and empowering.
Using a client-centered and narrative-based approach with adults and adolescents, I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, burnout, chronic illness, grief, and more.
Whether you're facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, stress, or grief, I offer a warm, thoughtful space for exploration and growth. I enjoy collaborating with clients who seek to understand their experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, and find meaning and purpose in their lives. Together, we can work to untangle how past and present events have shaped you and discover new ways to care for yourself.
Using a client-centered and narrative-based approach with adults and adolescents, I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, burnout, chronic illness, grief, and more.
Whether you're facing difficulties related to anxiety, depression, stress, or grief, I offer a warm, thoughtful space for exploration and growth. I enjoy collaborating with clients who seek to understand their experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, and find meaning and purpose in their lives. Together, we can work to untangle how past and present events have shaped you and discover new ways to care for yourself.
I work with anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues in the family, as well as transition to parenthood.
I am dedicated to working with families, couples, and individuals transitioning to parenthood. My specialty within this domain is helping couples stay connected throughout this life altering change. Lastly, I work with adolescent girls and their families around self esteem and social skill concerns.
I work with anxiety, depression, and self esteem issues in the family, as well as transition to parenthood.
I am dedicated to working with families, couples, and individuals transitioning to parenthood. My specialty within this domain is helping couples stay connected throughout this life altering change. Lastly, I work with adolescent girls and their families around self esteem and social skill concerns.
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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.