Self Esteem Therapists in Lake Waukomis, MO
Clayton Jezewak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy helping clients look inward, understand their role in the challenges they face, and identify innate strengths they can use to overcome them. We generally make peace with what we understand, so when unease seems to persist in our lives, it can often point to something internal that we have yet to acknowledge. My aim is simply to help others identify and integrate these parts of themselves into their lives.
I enjoy helping clients look inward, understand their role in the challenges they face, and identify innate strengths they can use to overcome them. We generally make peace with what we understand, so when unease seems to persist in our lives, it can often point to something internal that we have yet to acknowledge. My aim is simply to help others identify and integrate these parts of themselves into their lives.
I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, developmental trauma, depression, and relational issues. At the core of my approach is an attitude of warmth, acceptance, and faith in my client's innate capacity for healing and transformation. Often people come to therapy with a sense of disempowerment. The impulse to reach out in hope of finding a caring, safe, or 'true other' shows your innate wisdom and strength. We are all in desperate need of help and connection. The hope is that we can do more than just survive.
I am passionate about helping people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, developmental trauma, depression, and relational issues. At the core of my approach is an attitude of warmth, acceptance, and faith in my client's innate capacity for healing and transformation. Often people come to therapy with a sense of disempowerment. The impulse to reach out in hope of finding a caring, safe, or 'true other' shows your innate wisdom and strength. We are all in desperate need of help and connection. The hope is that we can do more than just survive.
I provide mental health counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include eating disorders, complex trauma, and emotional abuse and neglect. I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety and mood disorder symptoms.
I provide mental health counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include eating disorders, complex trauma, and emotional abuse and neglect. I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety and mood disorder symptoms.
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Do you feel misunderstood, unseen, stuck in life, and/or lonely? I have been practicing therapy for nearly a decade and offer support in processing emotional pain and unpleasant feelings/thoughts. If you are experiencing anxiety/depression/nightmares/phobias, you’re in the right place. Together, we will develop tools & coping skills that help to lessen your daily struggles/worries. Talk therapy offers space to process emotions, increase self-esteem, and improve communication skills. Start healing today.
Do you feel misunderstood, unseen, stuck in life, and/or lonely? I have been practicing therapy for nearly a decade and offer support in processing emotional pain and unpleasant feelings/thoughts. If you are experiencing anxiety/depression/nightmares/phobias, you’re in the right place. Together, we will develop tools & coping skills that help to lessen your daily struggles/worries. Talk therapy offers space to process emotions, increase self-esteem, and improve communication skills. Start healing today.
I find that I work well with clients who have had relational trauma that affects their current relationships with themselves and others. This can often present in the form of negative self-talk and self-esteem, perfectionism, persistent feelings of guilt and shame, anxiety, and depression. I have ample experience working specifically with those who have a history of abuse from a partner, friend, or family member, adult children of narcissistic parents, LGBTQIA+, religious trauma, those deconstructing religion, exvangelical
I find that I work well with clients who have had relational trauma that affects their current relationships with themselves and others. This can often present in the form of negative self-talk and self-esteem, perfectionism, persistent feelings of guilt and shame, anxiety, and depression. I have ample experience working specifically with those who have a history of abuse from a partner, friend, or family member, adult children of narcissistic parents, LGBTQIA+, religious trauma, those deconstructing religion, exvangelical
Shameless Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Shame expert, Brené Brown, puts it like this: “Shame loves secrecy. The most dangerous thing to do after a shaming experience is hide or bury our story. When we bury our story, the shame metastasizes.” You’ve been told that your gender, your sexuality, and even your sexual desires and fantasies are shameful, leaving you feeling isolated and trapped and unsure where to turn. You experienced trauma that continues to affect you and your life making you feel weak, powerless, and ashamed. Let’s lift that weight to help you find freedom, connection, empowerment, and acceptance in your relationships, personal life, and with yourself.
Shame expert, Brené Brown, puts it like this: “Shame loves secrecy. The most dangerous thing to do after a shaming experience is hide or bury our story. When we bury our story, the shame metastasizes.” You’ve been told that your gender, your sexuality, and even your sexual desires and fantasies are shameful, leaving you feeling isolated and trapped and unsure where to turn. You experienced trauma that continues to affect you and your life making you feel weak, powerless, and ashamed. Let’s lift that weight to help you find freedom, connection, empowerment, and acceptance in your relationships, personal life, and with yourself.
I did not come into this work on accident. I believe that therapists can only take people as far as they have journeyed themselves. I am here because I have had my own struggles, sadness, hurt, trauma and growth and it has led me to become passionate about the ability we have to heal. I believe that being truly seen, truly understood, and having someone to help guide you through the challenges of life is profoundly powerful to our happiness, wholeness and experience of the world and each other.
I did not come into this work on accident. I believe that therapists can only take people as far as they have journeyed themselves. I am here because I have had my own struggles, sadness, hurt, trauma and growth and it has led me to become passionate about the ability we have to heal. I believe that being truly seen, truly understood, and having someone to help guide you through the challenges of life is profoundly powerful to our happiness, wholeness and experience of the world and each other.
Cassie Willnauer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC, CST
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Most of my clients come to me because they’re struggling with their sex life and they’re pretty sure it’s all their fault. They’re not having the kind of sex that they want or sex has just become an enormous problem in their relationship. I often find that at the root of these issues surrounding sexuality is shame. Sometimes that shame is connected to: poor self-esteem or body image, believing you don’t deserve sexual pleasure, a belief that whatever you’re into is just too "weird" and you want to feel “normal” but can’t shake this particular desire, or societal & cultural expectations of gender roles.
Most of my clients come to me because they’re struggling with their sex life and they’re pretty sure it’s all their fault. They’re not having the kind of sex that they want or sex has just become an enormous problem in their relationship. I often find that at the root of these issues surrounding sexuality is shame. Sometimes that shame is connected to: poor self-esteem or body image, believing you don’t deserve sexual pleasure, a belief that whatever you’re into is just too "weird" and you want to feel “normal” but can’t shake this particular desire, or societal & cultural expectations of gender roles.
Do you feel alone, and like no one cares? I care about you and your well being. I want to help you win against the struggles you are facing. You are capable of more than you think and I want to bring out the best in you. I am confident that i can help you. I want to be a shoulder to lean on emotionally as well as to cry on. I love working with new people, of all differences, and diversities. Given the chance, I would love to serve and care for you in your time of need.
Do you feel alone, and like no one cares? I care about you and your well being. I want to help you win against the struggles you are facing. You are capable of more than you think and I want to bring out the best in you. I am confident that i can help you. I want to be a shoulder to lean on emotionally as well as to cry on. I love working with new people, of all differences, and diversities. Given the chance, I would love to serve and care for you in your time of need.
I’m passionate about helping people push back against those nagging thoughts that tell us we’re not good enough. You’d be surprised how many of us struggle with thinking we’re not enough, or that what we’re doing is never enough. Does that sound familiar? How about feeling disconnect from life in general? If so, know that you’re not alone, and I’m here to help you rediscover your passion and build your self-esteem.
I’m passionate about helping people push back against those nagging thoughts that tell us we’re not good enough. You’d be surprised how many of us struggle with thinking we’re not enough, or that what we’re doing is never enough. Does that sound familiar? How about feeling disconnect from life in general? If so, know that you’re not alone, and I’m here to help you rediscover your passion and build your self-esteem.
Lara Wisdom
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-CO, LCPC-KS, LPC-MO, LCAC-KS
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64106
I believe that we all reach places in our lives where we are learning, unlearning and possibly relearning the existential areas of: who am I, what do I want, and what are my barriers & blind spots? Some may need support identifying or answering these questions cause they can be overwhelming. We often develop limitations in efforts to cope with grief, stress, control, hurt & relationships. So do you wonder,"What might be getting in my way or holding me back?", or "What I am avoiding?" or "Do I want to be more effective in my relationship?" Therapy can support you when you are answering these incredibly rich questions for yourself.
I believe that we all reach places in our lives where we are learning, unlearning and possibly relearning the existential areas of: who am I, what do I want, and what are my barriers & blind spots? Some may need support identifying or answering these questions cause they can be overwhelming. We often develop limitations in efforts to cope with grief, stress, control, hurt & relationships. So do you wonder,"What might be getting in my way or holding me back?", or "What I am avoiding?" or "Do I want to be more effective in my relationship?" Therapy can support you when you are answering these incredibly rich questions for yourself.
Life is unpredictable, it's messy. Life is about learning skills that can help us tackle the big obstacles when they are thrown our way. It's important to have someone to lean on as we grow through personal struggles, and that is where I can help. Primarily, I work with female identifying clients 18+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, trauma, and overall life stressors.
Life is unpredictable, it's messy. Life is about learning skills that can help us tackle the big obstacles when they are thrown our way. It's important to have someone to lean on as we grow through personal struggles, and that is where I can help. Primarily, I work with female identifying clients 18+ who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, grief, trauma, and overall life stressors.
The path you have taken through life has made you into the unique person you are today. You deserve someone who can help you understand how this path has shaped you, validate your experiences, and support your ability to not just cope, but thrive among the challenges we face each day. Through our collaborative efforts, you will develop a toolbox of skills to help manage the challenges you face, now and in the future.
The path you have taken through life has made you into the unique person you are today. You deserve someone who can help you understand how this path has shaped you, validate your experiences, and support your ability to not just cope, but thrive among the challenges we face each day. Through our collaborative efforts, you will develop a toolbox of skills to help manage the challenges you face, now and in the future.
Madeline Cramer
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Waitlist for new clients
I want to help clients get relief and know that they are not alone. Whether that relief is from anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or from relationship issues, we can work together. You might be surprised at how your strengths start to show! I can give you invaluable information and skills that can positively impact your daily life. I care deeply for my clients and restore hope. Together, we overcome your unique struggles to reveal a new life outlook. With your specific concerns, I can show you relief and ways to not have them continuously interfere in your life.
I want to help clients get relief and know that they are not alone. Whether that relief is from anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or from relationship issues, we can work together. You might be surprised at how your strengths start to show! I can give you invaluable information and skills that can positively impact your daily life. I care deeply for my clients and restore hope. Together, we overcome your unique struggles to reveal a new life outlook. With your specific concerns, I can show you relief and ways to not have them continuously interfere in your life.
Mimi Crisenberry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, NCC
6 Endorsed
Liberty, MO 64068
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like you are drowning? Lost? Broken? Burning out? Or disconnected from yourself and others? You are not alone. There is hope. Whether you feel like life is spinning out of control, or that you are trapped and don’t know if there is a light at the end of the tunnel I am here to tell you that you don’t have to face anything alone. Together hope can be found and better days are closer than you think. In our work together you will find clarity, peace, and connection. My clients report feeling more empowered and excited about life as well as physically, emotionally, and mentally healthier.
Do you feel like you are drowning? Lost? Broken? Burning out? Or disconnected from yourself and others? You are not alone. There is hope. Whether you feel like life is spinning out of control, or that you are trapped and don’t know if there is a light at the end of the tunnel I am here to tell you that you don’t have to face anything alone. Together hope can be found and better days are closer than you think. In our work together you will find clarity, peace, and connection. My clients report feeling more empowered and excited about life as well as physically, emotionally, and mentally healthier.
It's hard to find a therapist. Especially when you're not feeling your best. I applaud you for getting this far. Now it's time to invest in your relationship with yourself. I know what it’s like to feel alone with your problems. Maybe you have no one to talk to. Or maybe you feel bad making your friends, your family, or your partner listen to your problems again. I know what that feels like, and I’m here. I’m ready to listen. It’s time to let go of anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, and shame. I want to process these things with you. You don’t have to go through this alone anymore.
It's hard to find a therapist. Especially when you're not feeling your best. I applaud you for getting this far. Now it's time to invest in your relationship with yourself. I know what it’s like to feel alone with your problems. Maybe you have no one to talk to. Or maybe you feel bad making your friends, your family, or your partner listen to your problems again. I know what that feels like, and I’m here. I’m ready to listen. It’s time to let go of anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, and shame. I want to process these things with you. You don’t have to go through this alone anymore.
Therapy should always be a judgment-free zone. If you're looking for someone who’s kind, genuine, and accepting, you’ve found me! I connect well with those who feel like they don’t quite fit in, because I’ve often felt that way myself. As a proud Mexican-American woman and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I get what it’s like to walk through life with your own unique story. My friends often say I’ve got an edgy personality, but I’d say I’m just confident and unapologetic. I like to keep it real—what you see is what you get, and that’s how I show up in therapy!
Therapy should always be a judgment-free zone. If you're looking for someone who’s kind, genuine, and accepting, you’ve found me! I connect well with those who feel like they don’t quite fit in, because I’ve often felt that way myself. As a proud Mexican-American woman and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I get what it’s like to walk through life with your own unique story. My friends often say I’ve got an edgy personality, but I’d say I’m just confident and unapologetic. I like to keep it real—what you see is what you get, and that’s how I show up in therapy!
My ideal client is a woman who is looking to have greater, more holistic health in their life. They are maybe struggling with limiting beliefs or self-esteem issues that they know that, if resolved, would help them to establish a more firm footing in life and be able to navigate life's challenges with greater ease. They would be energized and ready for change and willing to take on the challenge of improving self-care from a holistic perspective.
My ideal client is a woman who is looking to have greater, more holistic health in their life. They are maybe struggling with limiting beliefs or self-esteem issues that they know that, if resolved, would help them to establish a more firm footing in life and be able to navigate life's challenges with greater ease. They would be energized and ready for change and willing to take on the challenge of improving self-care from a holistic perspective.
Are you anxious and struggling with feelings of low self-worth? Do you constantly second-guess yourself or have a nagging inner critic? Maybe others tell you that you're too sensitive or too emotional. You just want to feel seen, heard, and valued for who you are. I help women & adoptees navigate relational issues, overcome anxiety, build self-esteem, and heal trauma.
Are you anxious and struggling with feelings of low self-worth? Do you constantly second-guess yourself or have a nagging inner critic? Maybe others tell you that you're too sensitive or too emotional. You just want to feel seen, heard, and valued for who you are. I help women & adoptees navigate relational issues, overcome anxiety, build self-esteem, and heal trauma.
ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Codependency · Coping Skills · Depression · Emotional Disturbance · Grief · Life Coaching · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Parenting · Peer Relationships · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Stress · Trauma and PTSD · Job Stress · Marital/Pre-marital · Men's Issues
As a professional counselor, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy with faith. Psychological support that aligns with a person's faith. Let's Talk. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Codependency · Coping Skills · Depression · Emotional Disturbance · Grief · Life Coaching · Life Transitions · Mood Disorders · Parenting · Peer Relationships · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Stress · Trauma and PTSD · Job Stress · Marital/Pre-marital · Men's Issues
As a professional counselor, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy with faith. Psychological support that aligns with a person's faith. Let's Talk. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
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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.