Self Esteem Therapists in Mount Rainier, MD
I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.
Feeling stressed, stuck in the same relationship patterns, or just tired of being hard on yourself? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm a therapist who helps adults build lives that actually fit their values. I work with adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, life transitions, and the messy in-between moments, including interpersonal challenges, intergenerational trauma, and the struggle to build routines and systems that actually work.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.
Feeling stressed, stuck in the same relationship patterns, or just tired of being hard on yourself? You're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm a therapist who helps adults build lives that actually fit their values. I work with adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, life transitions, and the messy in-between moments, including interpersonal challenges, intergenerational trauma, and the struggle to build routines and systems that actually work.
Are you a black professional feeling overwhelmed by workplace stress? If so, I'm here to help. I understand the unique stressors that black professionals face in the workplace and the toll it can take on your mental health. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we'll work to identify the root causes of your stress, including issues related to race, discrimination, and microaggressions. We'll also explore how your personal beliefs and values may be impacting your work experience.
Are you a black professional feeling overwhelmed by workplace stress? If so, I'm here to help. I understand the unique stressors that black professionals face in the workplace and the toll it can take on your mental health. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we'll work to identify the root causes of your stress, including issues related to race, discrimination, and microaggressions. We'll also explore how your personal beliefs and values may be impacting your work experience.
I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your identity, navigate life transitions, address mental health concerns, and build self-esteem!
Welcome to a space of acceptance, understanding, and empowerment.
I am Slade, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I specialize in offering a safe and affirming therapeutic space for individuals, with a concentration on individuals within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and Black and/or Indigenous people of color. My approach is rooted in respect, empathy, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by the community.
I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your identity, navigate life transitions, address mental health concerns, and build self-esteem!
Welcome to a space of acceptance, understanding, and empowerment.
I am Slade, a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I specialize in offering a safe and affirming therapeutic space for individuals, with a concentration on individuals within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and Black and/or Indigenous people of color. My approach is rooted in respect, empathy, and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by the community.
I am a psychotherapist based in the Barracks Row/Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC, offering individual therapy for adults who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or ready for meaningful change. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, family dynamics, identity and sexuality, substance use and recovery, and life transitions. Together, we explore patterns and emotions that may be getting in the way, while building greater self-understanding and more satisfying ways of relating to yourself and others.
I am a psychotherapist based in the Barracks Row/Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC, offering individual therapy for adults who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or ready for meaningful change. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, family dynamics, identity and sexuality, substance use and recovery, and life transitions. Together, we explore patterns and emotions that may be getting in the way, while building greater self-understanding and more satisfying ways of relating to yourself and others.
My client focus is adults who may be facing major life events, questioning what brings them meaning and purpose, struggling with grief and loss, ambivalent about change, and experiencing low self-esteem or high self-criticism.
My name is Mallory E. Marra, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using core modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, among others. In my experiences and research, I find my clients oftentimes are best positioned to address their own challenges through a range of goal-oriented and person-centered approaches. This requires a collaborative client relationship whose foundation is trust, safety, and authenticity, a relationship that I’m professionally and interpersonally committed to.
My client focus is adults who may be facing major life events, questioning what brings them meaning and purpose, struggling with grief and loss, ambivalent about change, and experiencing low self-esteem or high self-criticism.
My name is Mallory E. Marra, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using core modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, among others. In my experiences and research, I find my clients oftentimes are best positioned to address their own challenges through a range of goal-oriented and person-centered approaches. This requires a collaborative client relationship whose foundation is trust, safety, and authenticity, a relationship that I’m professionally and interpersonally committed to.
Since 1991, I have supported adults in understanding and resolving emotional conflicts that can leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I work with people navigating love, work, identity, parenting, and life transitions, offering thoughtful, compassionate psychotherapy tailored to each individual.
I specialize in working with young women finding their sense of self, men who want to better understand the emotional patterns shaping their behavior and relationships, older adults coping with grief and loss, and women navigating the emotional challenges of infertility and decisions about motherhood.
Since 1991, I have supported adults in understanding and resolving emotional conflicts that can leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I work with people navigating love, work, identity, parenting, and life transitions, offering thoughtful, compassionate psychotherapy tailored to each individual.
I specialize in working with young women finding their sense of self, men who want to better understand the emotional patterns shaping their behavior and relationships, older adults coping with grief and loss, and women navigating the emotional challenges of infertility and decisions about motherhood.
While starting therapy may seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which I help my clients rediscover clarity and joy. I use compassion and humor to help clients move through pain and worry, and become more fully present in their lives, relationships, and community. I strive to meet my clients with empathy and authenticity, backed up by over twenty-five years of experience and a commitment to research-based methods. Being trained as a social worker means that I strive to understand the complex web of personal, relational, and systemic challenges that can impact clients' well-being.
While starting therapy may seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which I help my clients rediscover clarity and joy. I use compassion and humor to help clients move through pain and worry, and become more fully present in their lives, relationships, and community. I strive to meet my clients with empathy and authenticity, backed up by over twenty-five years of experience and a commitment to research-based methods. Being trained as a social worker means that I strive to understand the complex web of personal, relational, and systemic challenges that can impact clients' well-being.
I help people who feel isolated, depressed, or stressed feel better, and more satisfied with important aspect of their life. If you feel like you are struggling in some way, whether it is related to your mood, relationships, or, with where you are in life right now, contact me. Let's work together to figure out the source of your pain or unhappiness. As we explore you, and your current and past circumstances, my hope is to provide you with the insight you need to grow and be more resilient.
I help people who feel isolated, depressed, or stressed feel better, and more satisfied with important aspect of their life. If you feel like you are struggling in some way, whether it is related to your mood, relationships, or, with where you are in life right now, contact me. Let's work together to figure out the source of your pain or unhappiness. As we explore you, and your current and past circumstances, my hope is to provide you with the insight you need to grow and be more resilient.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
Do you feel stuck? Maybe you can't seem to shake the blues. Maybe it’s a loss. Or you can’t make a crucial decision. Perhaps jittery moods have reduced your functioning. Or you’re unable to control unhealthy behavior. Maybe every conversation with your spouse becomes an argument.
Feel more confident, improve your relationships, move from illness to health, reconnect with your creativity, learn valuable coping skills, take control of your life and just feel better. I can help you move forward through obstacles, uncovering your true potential. Our work helps you feel resilient, so you can set and reach your goals.
I collaborate with patients to help them understand and resolve problems they experience with regard to: personal and work relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression and anxiety, unresolved grief and loss, sexual and intimacy conflicts, work and achievement inhibitions, parenting problems.
Dr. Geurkink is a licensed psychologist and she is also trained as a psychoanalyst. She has undergone advanced post-graduate training with extensive clinical supervision. At this stage in her career, in addition to private practice she devotes some time to teaching and supervision of less experienced clinicians.
I collaborate with patients to help them understand and resolve problems they experience with regard to: personal and work relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression and anxiety, unresolved grief and loss, sexual and intimacy conflicts, work and achievement inhibitions, parenting problems.
Dr. Geurkink is a licensed psychologist and she is also trained as a psychoanalyst. She has undergone advanced post-graduate training with extensive clinical supervision. At this stage in her career, in addition to private practice she devotes some time to teaching and supervision of less experienced clinicians.
Emotional suffering, whether from depression, anxiety, grief or harm and
betrayal by others, is often invisible. While you may urgently desire help, shame and
fear of exposure may make it difficult to get the help you want. In over thirty years of
psychotherapy practice, I have learned to help patients find ways to face their worst fears and feel safer. Even desired change can bring fear of losing yourself. I think honestly confronting loss and limitaion can lead to freer decisons about living your life.
Emotional suffering, whether from depression, anxiety, grief or harm and
betrayal by others, is often invisible. While you may urgently desire help, shame and
fear of exposure may make it difficult to get the help you want. In over thirty years of
psychotherapy practice, I have learned to help patients find ways to face their worst fears and feel safer. Even desired change can bring fear of losing yourself. I think honestly confronting loss and limitaion can lead to freer decisons about living your life.
Hi, I’m Erica—welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. My therapeutic style is person-centered and grounded in relational psychotherapy, with a specialty supporting Millennials. Many who are at this stage of life can feel overwhelmed, trying to balance family, career, and personal growth—as such, it can be an ideal time to prioritize mental health.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or work stress, we’ll partner together to uncover the root of your pain and move toward lasting relief.
Hi, I’m Erica—welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. My therapeutic style is person-centered and grounded in relational psychotherapy, with a specialty supporting Millennials. Many who are at this stage of life can feel overwhelmed, trying to balance family, career, and personal growth—as such, it can be an ideal time to prioritize mental health.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or work stress, we’ll partner together to uncover the root of your pain and move toward lasting relief.
You may be a highly educated and successful person who struggles with perfectionism, social anxiety, or impostor syndrome (doubting your accomplishments; fearing being seen as a fraud). You may be experiencing instability due to occupational stress and trauma, feeling uncertain about the future and relationships. And you may be a person of color, a child of immigrants or geographically separated from your family and other support systems. I work to understand your story, and together we develop a plan to address the goals that you have for improving your quality of life.
You may be a highly educated and successful person who struggles with perfectionism, social anxiety, or impostor syndrome (doubting your accomplishments; fearing being seen as a fraud). You may be experiencing instability due to occupational stress and trauma, feeling uncertain about the future and relationships. And you may be a person of color, a child of immigrants or geographically separated from your family and other support systems. I work to understand your story, and together we develop a plan to address the goals that you have for improving your quality of life.
I have been providing individual and couples therapy for 34 years. I have been told that my style is direct, compassionate and non-judgemental.
I have been providing individual and couples therapy for 34 years. I have been told that my style is direct, compassionate and non-judgemental.
We come to therapy to change our lives which can only be done by changing ourselves. I believe the most effective changes occur when we can experience and examine our behavior in relation to others. In individual therapy you and I will not only identify and try to understnad how your life experiences have shaped your behavior, but how you and I experience that behavior in our relationship. When I work with couples, I focus on your dynamics of intimacy, power imbalances, money, sexuality, and the impact of family and friends on your couple.
We come to therapy to change our lives which can only be done by changing ourselves. I believe the most effective changes occur when we can experience and examine our behavior in relation to others. In individual therapy you and I will not only identify and try to understnad how your life experiences have shaped your behavior, but how you and I experience that behavior in our relationship. When I work with couples, I focus on your dynamics of intimacy, power imbalances, money, sexuality, and the impact of family and friends on your couple.
When a relationship leaves you feeling more numb and confused than loved and secure, it can be hard to trust yourself much less know what to do next. I help clients relate to their experiences and emotions in a way that promotes self-discovery and realignment.
I work with people navigating complex personal or family relationships. Clients appreciate my supportive, straightforward approach—I balance honesty and compassion to inspire exploration and growth. I aim to create a space where you feel truly seen and understood, whether you have been negatively impacted by relationships or worry you could be impacting others.
When a relationship leaves you feeling more numb and confused than loved and secure, it can be hard to trust yourself much less know what to do next. I help clients relate to their experiences and emotions in a way that promotes self-discovery and realignment.
I work with people navigating complex personal or family relationships. Clients appreciate my supportive, straightforward approach—I balance honesty and compassion to inspire exploration and growth. I aim to create a space where you feel truly seen and understood, whether you have been negatively impacted by relationships or worry you could be impacting others.
I have 30 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. In addition to my many years of experience, I have advanced training in mindbody medicine, brainspotting, EFT couples therapy, and CBT-I for insomnia to name some of my areas of training and expertise. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. The goal is to gain insight about past experiences and relationships that influence your current choices and the problems you face. Together, we will use this insight to help you develop more satisfying responses to life's challenges.
I have 30 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and groups. In addition to my many years of experience, I have advanced training in mindbody medicine, brainspotting, EFT couples therapy, and CBT-I for insomnia to name some of my areas of training and expertise. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. The goal is to gain insight about past experiences and relationships that influence your current choices and the problems you face. Together, we will use this insight to help you develop more satisfying responses to life's challenges.
One of my specialities is helping persons strengthen a sense of self by clarifying identity, enhancing self-esteem, increasing self-trust, and building on and utilizing inner strengths.
My approach to therapy involves empowering persons to better understand themselves and acquire the tools to heal and make desired life changes. I utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic orientations in my practice. Consistent with an emphasis on empowerment is my wholistic focus on total well being. I promote balance across all personal dimensions (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and social).
My life coaching practice draws from a similar wealth of psychological knowledge, however, with more of an educational emphasis. I facilitate the acquisition of problem solving and success orientation skills, aimed at enhancing personal empowerment and life satisfaction.
One of my specialities is helping persons strengthen a sense of self by clarifying identity, enhancing self-esteem, increasing self-trust, and building on and utilizing inner strengths.
My approach to therapy involves empowering persons to better understand themselves and acquire the tools to heal and make desired life changes. I utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic orientations in my practice. Consistent with an emphasis on empowerment is my wholistic focus on total well being. I promote balance across all personal dimensions (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and social).
My life coaching practice draws from a similar wealth of psychological knowledge, however, with more of an educational emphasis. I facilitate the acquisition of problem solving and success orientation skills, aimed at enhancing personal empowerment and life satisfaction.
In my practice I am guided by the belief that change is possible and that every person has the capacity for healthy growth and development but may at times need help in accessing inner resources for positive change. I believe a therapist-client relationship that is characterized by empathy, curiosity, acceptance and caring is what facilitates the therapeutic process. I aim to provide an environment where my clients feel safe and free to explore their feelings, thoughts, needs and goals - an environment where we can work together at understanding what is keeping them from living a more fulfilling life.
In my practice I am guided by the belief that change is possible and that every person has the capacity for healthy growth and development but may at times need help in accessing inner resources for positive change. I believe a therapist-client relationship that is characterized by empathy, curiosity, acceptance and caring is what facilitates the therapeutic process. I aim to provide an environment where my clients feel safe and free to explore their feelings, thoughts, needs and goals - an environment where we can work together at understanding what is keeping them from living a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with young adults on up as well as couples. facing challenges they are wanting to manage more effectively. The goal of therapy in my view is to help people access their best selves by learning to identify and work with their strengths along with impediments as they meet life's challenges with greater confidence and self awareness. Therapy is both an art and a science . Consequently I integrate cutting edge approaches utilizing neuroscience integrated with other modalities to provide meaningful and effective treatment.
I specialize in working with young adults on up as well as couples. facing challenges they are wanting to manage more effectively. The goal of therapy in my view is to help people access their best selves by learning to identify and work with their strengths along with impediments as they meet life's challenges with greater confidence and self awareness. Therapy is both an art and a science . Consequently I integrate cutting edge approaches utilizing neuroscience integrated with other modalities to provide meaningful and effective treatment.
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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.