Self Esteem Therapists in Standish, ME
Most of my clients have used alcohol or drugs as a crutch over the years and that has progressed into a daily habit that becomes a way of coping with life. This eventually leads to excessive drinking and drug use and can cause chaos in a person's life...and the lives of the people that love them. My goal is to help you develop coping skills that allow you to deal with life's difficulties without picking up a drink or a drug. Life can be so much better when you are not tethered to a drink or a drug in order to get through your day.
Most of my clients have used alcohol or drugs as a crutch over the years and that has progressed into a daily habit that becomes a way of coping with life. This eventually leads to excessive drinking and drug use and can cause chaos in a person's life...and the lives of the people that love them. My goal is to help you develop coping skills that allow you to deal with life's difficulties without picking up a drink or a drug. Life can be so much better when you are not tethered to a drink or a drug in order to get through your day.
8/20/25 - I am currently taking new clients for September and October.
I offering telehealth & taking private pay and Maine care at this time.
I will update my profile when I have additional in person & insurance openings available. Email inquiries are preferred (I am able to offer a quicker response time :)
8/20/25 - I am currently taking new clients for September and October.
I offering telehealth & taking private pay and Maine care at this time.
I will update my profile when I have additional in person & insurance openings available. Email inquiries are preferred (I am able to offer a quicker response time :)
I specialize in Age Optimization Counseling and midlife life transitions, helping adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s navigate change with purpose, resilience, and renewed vitality.
Midlife is not a crisis—it is an opportunity. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, restless, or uncertain about “what’s next.” Whether you are facing the empty-nest career shifts, retirement planning, caregiving for aging parents, relationship changes, perimenopause or menopause, identity reevaluation, health challenges, grief, or simply seeking greater meaning in the second half of life, my office is a collaborative space to explore these transitions
I specialize in Age Optimization Counseling and midlife life transitions, helping adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s navigate change with purpose, resilience, and renewed vitality.
Midlife is not a crisis—it is an opportunity. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, restless, or uncertain about “what’s next.” Whether you are facing the empty-nest career shifts, retirement planning, caregiving for aging parents, relationship changes, perimenopause or menopause, identity reevaluation, health challenges, grief, or simply seeking greater meaning in the second half of life, my office is a collaborative space to explore these transitions
I provide therapy for adults, adolescents and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-worth, suicidal ideation, or have experienced a trauma.
Accepting new clients. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed with life's demands of school, work, friends, activities, marriage, and/or parenting? Are you currently often feeling anxious and depressed about the future? Have you had suicidal thoughts? Often these feelings will not just "go away." In this unstable chaotic world you CAN still have emotional stability. We can work together to help you find the coping skills and boundaries to live the life you were made for. Go to my website Hopeinhomecounseling.com. I also counsel individuals on their journey of grief. I'm a Christian and use Biblical principals.
I provide therapy for adults, adolescents and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-worth, suicidal ideation, or have experienced a trauma.
Accepting new clients. Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed with life's demands of school, work, friends, activities, marriage, and/or parenting? Are you currently often feeling anxious and depressed about the future? Have you had suicidal thoughts? Often these feelings will not just "go away." In this unstable chaotic world you CAN still have emotional stability. We can work together to help you find the coping skills and boundaries to live the life you were made for. Go to my website Hopeinhomecounseling.com. I also counsel individuals on their journey of grief. I'm a Christian and use Biblical principals.
You may look like you are managing, showing up for work, school, and others, while inside feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down in ways that are hard to explain. Anxiety, depression, life stress, trauma, and chronic pain can quietly shape how you think and feel. Many people I work with are capable and resilient but tired of carrying everything alone. They want steadiness, clarity, and a way forward that actually feels sustainable.
You may look like you are managing, showing up for work, school, and others, while inside feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down in ways that are hard to explain. Anxiety, depression, life stress, trauma, and chronic pain can quietly shape how you think and feel. Many people I work with are capable and resilient but tired of carrying everything alone. They want steadiness, clarity, and a way forward that actually feels sustainable.
Choosing a recovery path is very individual and what may work for one person may not work for another. What I am interested in is what works for you and supporting you with the goals you want to achieve. I provide a confidential and caring environment giving you the opportunity to be in a neutral space and explore what's important to you. For those wanting support, struggling with these soothers that were helpful at one time and sometimes still are ie: drugs, alcohol, nicotine or food. I also provide support for loved ones . Please feel free to read more about my qualifications below
Choosing a recovery path is very individual and what may work for one person may not work for another. What I am interested in is what works for you and supporting you with the goals you want to achieve. I provide a confidential and caring environment giving you the opportunity to be in a neutral space and explore what's important to you. For those wanting support, struggling with these soothers that were helpful at one time and sometimes still are ie: drugs, alcohol, nicotine or food. I also provide support for loved ones . Please feel free to read more about my qualifications below
I specialize in working with adult women, using warmth and humor to build authentic connection. If anxiety and sadness are interfering with your life and relationships, you're battling an intrusive inner critic, or having a hard time finding your voice or direction, I can help. A supportive, non-biased therapeutic relationship is a major key in achieving positive change.
I specialize in working with adult women, using warmth and humor to build authentic connection. If anxiety and sadness are interfering with your life and relationships, you're battling an intrusive inner critic, or having a hard time finding your voice or direction, I can help. A supportive, non-biased therapeutic relationship is a major key in achieving positive change.
It's a new year but the those old issues never get resolved or go away. Personal issues can be a challenge even if we consider it a new year or season. If you're having issues with past experiences, trauma or some other life issue, my practice could potentially help. I provide services in an up front and honest manner. My approach is to have active dialogue, not just sitting, typing, and waiting for something to happen. This means focusing on a growth mindset, a willingness to heal/change, being realistic, and genuine engagement in therapy. Learning to be responsible for yourself is part of change.
It's a new year but the those old issues never get resolved or go away. Personal issues can be a challenge even if we consider it a new year or season. If you're having issues with past experiences, trauma or some other life issue, my practice could potentially help. I provide services in an up front and honest manner. My approach is to have active dialogue, not just sitting, typing, and waiting for something to happen. This means focusing on a growth mindset, a willingness to heal/change, being realistic, and genuine engagement in therapy. Learning to be responsible for yourself is part of change.
Life changes fast, and many people come to therapy when they realize they’ve been carrying more than they can hold. My style is warm, honest, and down-to-earth. I bring compassion, humor, and real-life experience so you feel understood and supported. I help adults navigating relationships, stress, identity shifts, grief, burnout, and major life transitions. I also work with couples who want to communicate better, reconnect, or feel steadier together.
Life changes fast, and many people come to therapy when they realize they’ve been carrying more than they can hold. My style is warm, honest, and down-to-earth. I bring compassion, humor, and real-life experience so you feel understood and supported. I help adults navigating relationships, stress, identity shifts, grief, burnout, and major life transitions. I also work with couples who want to communicate better, reconnect, or feel steadier together.
I am an RN—and a certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner. I am also a graduate of IFSCA in IFS. In addition, I am a certified Grief Recovery Method Grief Specialist. Services I offer are professional, but warm and loving. In session, I strive to help you reach your goals by becoming acquainted with your Inner Thoughts…allowing you to understand the parts of you which affect feelings and emotions. My years of nursing experience help with understanding the body’s physical workings which affect responses, behaviors, and life choices you make, i.e., emotional / mental struggles and physical manifestations.
I am an RN—and a certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner. I am also a graduate of IFSCA in IFS. In addition, I am a certified Grief Recovery Method Grief Specialist. Services I offer are professional, but warm and loving. In session, I strive to help you reach your goals by becoming acquainted with your Inner Thoughts…allowing you to understand the parts of you which affect feelings and emotions. My years of nursing experience help with understanding the body’s physical workings which affect responses, behaviors, and life choices you make, i.e., emotional / mental struggles and physical manifestations.
Offering counseling support for teens, adults and elders utilizing modalities tailored for each client. I work in a compassionate, nurturing and collaborative style to help you navigate life's difficulties. Offering in-person and telehealth talk therapy and EMDR to address trauma, depression, anxiety and other challenges. Office-based or walk-and talk therapy offered April-November on my small backyard farm. Animal-assisted support available with therapy dog, Jupiter, upon request.
Offering counseling support for teens, adults and elders utilizing modalities tailored for each client. I work in a compassionate, nurturing and collaborative style to help you navigate life's difficulties. Offering in-person and telehealth talk therapy and EMDR to address trauma, depression, anxiety and other challenges. Office-based or walk-and talk therapy offered April-November on my small backyard farm. Animal-assisted support available with therapy dog, Jupiter, upon request.
I work with people who have trouble with relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, rage fits, addiction/alcohol, have gone through trauma, racing thoughts and/or grew up in unhealthy homes. People who at times wish they could escape life and need support to remember how to smile, or sometimes learn how to smile (for real) for the first time. If someone uses legal and/or illegal substances and wants to quit or not, I support your decision. If you want to ease your anxiety, anger, trauma and/or sadness and want to feel happy, I believe you deserve that! :)
I work with people who have trouble with relationships, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, rage fits, addiction/alcohol, have gone through trauma, racing thoughts and/or grew up in unhealthy homes. People who at times wish they could escape life and need support to remember how to smile, or sometimes learn how to smile (for real) for the first time. If someone uses legal and/or illegal substances and wants to quit or not, I support your decision. If you want to ease your anxiety, anger, trauma and/or sadness and want to feel happy, I believe you deserve that! :)
Not accepting new clients. I have been a therapist in Maine for over 30 years, initially at the Master's level; I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2012. I work with people from all walks of life - people of diverse ethnicities, orientations, & beliefs. I have worked at in- and out-patient programs, & in private practice; with people who are having difficulty adjusting to changing life circumstances, & with people with severe & persistent mental illness. This has confirmed my belief that, while our differences should be celebrated, human beings can always find connection, & those connections can be the basis for healing.
Not accepting new clients. I have been a therapist in Maine for over 30 years, initially at the Master's level; I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2012. I work with people from all walks of life - people of diverse ethnicities, orientations, & beliefs. I have worked at in- and out-patient programs, & in private practice; with people who are having difficulty adjusting to changing life circumstances, & with people with severe & persistent mental illness. This has confirmed my belief that, while our differences should be celebrated, human beings can always find connection, & those connections can be the basis for healing.
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Thomas Courtney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Windham, ME 04062
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, my goal is to support clients in identifying the areas of their lives they wish to explore and improve. Together, we work to cultivate insight and develop practical strategies that foster relief, clarity, and personal growth. Therapy offers a dedicated space to pause, reflect on your goals, and take intentional steps toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a therapist, my goal is to support clients in identifying the areas of their lives they wish to explore and improve. Together, we work to cultivate insight and develop practical strategies that foster relief, clarity, and personal growth. Therapy offers a dedicated space to pause, reflect on your goals, and take intentional steps toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who enjoys working with adults of all ages. I work with people seeking treatment for depression or anxiety, people going through life transitions, work stress or conflict, relationship issues, or people seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who enjoys working with adults of all ages. I work with people seeking treatment for depression or anxiety, people going through life transitions, work stress or conflict, relationship issues, or people seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves.
For some it's a blatant lack of self-esteem and self-worth.
You know yourself better than anyone else. I’m here to hold the space for you and to guide to the answers that are already within, but you may be blocked from accessing on your own. I use the combination of education, experience and intuition. I believe science and "alternative healing" are intertwined and work best when they are both honored.
For some it's a blatant lack of self-esteem and self-worth.
You know yourself better than anyone else. I’m here to hold the space for you and to guide to the answers that are already within, but you may be blocked from accessing on your own. I use the combination of education, experience and intuition. I believe science and "alternative healing" are intertwined and work best when they are both honored.
Welcome! I work with adults who are experiencing overwhelm, self-criticism, and high-functioning anxiety as they navigate their daily lives. You might care so much about your relationships, career, or other responsibilities that you forget about your own needs, leading you to feel stuck, dissatisfied, or confused about your own identity in your life and relationships. Experiencing life transitions or stress may even bring these symptoms to the surface. Whether these are familiar experiences or you're navigating other challenges, I hope to offer a warm and compassionate space that is centered around you.
Welcome! I work with adults who are experiencing overwhelm, self-criticism, and high-functioning anxiety as they navigate their daily lives. You might care so much about your relationships, career, or other responsibilities that you forget about your own needs, leading you to feel stuck, dissatisfied, or confused about your own identity in your life and relationships. Experiencing life transitions or stress may even bring these symptoms to the surface. Whether these are familiar experiences or you're navigating other challenges, I hope to offer a warm and compassionate space that is centered around you.
Life doesn’t always go the way we planned, in those moments of change, pain, or uncertainty, it’s okay to ask for help. I’m Taylor, a licensed (AR, ME, LA) mental health counselor dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the challenges of daily stressors, anxiety, and depression. Whether you're facing emotional strain of a separation, struggling with overwhelming thoughts, or simply feeling stuck, you're not alone. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll work to understand what you’re experiencing, build coping tools, and move toward healing and renewed strength. Your well-being matters.
Life doesn’t always go the way we planned, in those moments of change, pain, or uncertainty, it’s okay to ask for help. I’m Taylor, a licensed (AR, ME, LA) mental health counselor dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the challenges of daily stressors, anxiety, and depression. Whether you're facing emotional strain of a separation, struggling with overwhelming thoughts, or simply feeling stuck, you're not alone. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll work to understand what you’re experiencing, build coping tools, and move toward healing and renewed strength. Your well-being matters.
Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Where’s the time for you? I help clients who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing get to the root of their problems. This might come up in life as feeling guilty for saying “no”, feeling selfish for not always putting others first, or feeling “not good enough”. It's difficult to maintain the pressure that others put on you, let alone the pressure that you put on yourself. Is this what you imagined life to be? It's time to break the cycle.
Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Where’s the time for you? I help clients who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing get to the root of their problems. This might come up in life as feeling guilty for saying “no”, feeling selfish for not always putting others first, or feeling “not good enough”. It's difficult to maintain the pressure that others put on you, let alone the pressure that you put on yourself. Is this what you imagined life to be? It's time to break the cycle.
Most people who visit a therapist know that there is something they want to change, but they may not know how. Sometimes feelings of anxiety or depression, problems with relationships, challenges at work, or other social difficulties are difficult to understand and resolve without help. In therapy, my goal is to help you foster greater self-understanding and develop strategies to live a more fulfilling life.
Most people who visit a therapist know that there is something they want to change, but they may not know how. Sometimes feelings of anxiety or depression, problems with relationships, challenges at work, or other social difficulties are difficult to understand and resolve without help. In therapy, my goal is to help you foster greater self-understanding and develop strategies to live a more fulfilling life.
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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.