Self Esteem Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
The struggles of life can become overwhelming, but change is possible. Stress, anxiety, and fear are just a few things you may be facing, but you do not have to face any of them alone. Reaching out for help is the first step towards restoration and growth.
The struggles of life can become overwhelming, but change is possible. Stress, anxiety, and fear are just a few things you may be facing, but you do not have to face any of them alone. Reaching out for help is the first step towards restoration and growth.
Traumatic experiences can change the way that we relate to ourselves as well as the rest of the world. We can be left feeling depressed, on edge, or not like ourselves. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, my passion is helping teens and adults who have experienced trauma feel safe within themselves again.
Traumatic experiences can change the way that we relate to ourselves as well as the rest of the world. We can be left feeling depressed, on edge, or not like ourselves. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, my passion is helping teens and adults who have experienced trauma feel safe within themselves again.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with adult clients in individual therapy. I have a special heart for working with individuals who struggle with boundary issues, codependency, self-esteem, and shame. I also work with survivors of emotional/narcissistic abuse; clients with ADHD; and those with relational/attachment trauma through abuse and neglect in their family of origin. Another area I serve is supporting individuals who are in their faith deconstruction journey or have experienced spiritual abuse. My clients are of all faith backgrounds but for those who are seeking it, I also offer Christian counseling.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with adult clients in individual therapy. I have a special heart for working with individuals who struggle with boundary issues, codependency, self-esteem, and shame. I also work with survivors of emotional/narcissistic abuse; clients with ADHD; and those with relational/attachment trauma through abuse and neglect in their family of origin. Another area I serve is supporting individuals who are in their faith deconstruction journey or have experienced spiritual abuse. My clients are of all faith backgrounds but for those who are seeking it, I also offer Christian counseling.
Jessica Kay Dowling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
12 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63144
When life's demands feel too much, how are you with yourself? Maybe there's feelings of shame and anger, being consumed by a critical voice, and becoming unsure of what you need. You feel lost, and life isn't fulfilling, but you know that there must be something different. Together we can begin to make sense of what's happened, make meaning of your struggles, and embark on a process of change. The psychodynamic approach is depth-oriented which allows for all sides of you to have a voice, to be understood, and to grow and transform.
When life's demands feel too much, how are you with yourself? Maybe there's feelings of shame and anger, being consumed by a critical voice, and becoming unsure of what you need. You feel lost, and life isn't fulfilling, but you know that there must be something different. Together we can begin to make sense of what's happened, make meaning of your struggles, and embark on a process of change. The psychodynamic approach is depth-oriented which allows for all sides of you to have a voice, to be understood, and to grow and transform.
You are seeking a safe space to express yourself, collaborate and learn ways to cultivate self esteem, peace, and success with managing life.
Wake up on time, leave your house on time and get that gratification of crossing things off your list. As a therapist knowing the impact of navigating life with a "neuro-spicy" brain I have a passion, empathy, and understanding of how ADHD and trauma impact our human experience. My mission is support balance, healing and success for you in your life.
You are seeking a safe space to express yourself, collaborate and learn ways to cultivate self esteem, peace, and success with managing life.
Wake up on time, leave your house on time and get that gratification of crossing things off your list. As a therapist knowing the impact of navigating life with a "neuro-spicy" brain I have a passion, empathy, and understanding of how ADHD and trauma impact our human experience. My mission is support balance, healing and success for you in your life.
You’re doing your best, but sometimes big feelings, hard behaviors, or shifting relationships can make everything feel heavier. Maybe your child is struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, school stress, or emotional outbursts. Maybe you’re a parent wondering how to support them while holding it together yourself. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
You’re doing your best, but sometimes big feelings, hard behaviors, or shifting relationships can make everything feel heavier. Maybe your child is struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, school stress, or emotional outbursts. Maybe you’re a parent wondering how to support them while holding it together yourself. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Can do in-person and virtual sessions; accepting new clients starting July 18th 2025. Sliding scale and some insurance; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
Can do in-person and virtual sessions; accepting new clients starting July 18th 2025. Sliding scale and some insurance; can be weekly or every other week sessions. My goals are to give clients and their families tools, and offer genuine support in daily and/or lifelong struggles. My belief is that change is possible for anyone, but the client and their loved ones need to have an open mind, and believe in love and support. Getting out of your comfort zone is a guarantee, and therapy is the first step. Therapy helps us make changes that lead to lifelong healthy habits of self care and thriving personal relationships.
I have experience working with adolescents, students, and adults on a wide variety of issues, such as homesickness, depression and low self esteem.
I have a natural warmth that creates a safe space for clients, full of unconditional positive regard and acceptance, meaning clients become free to not only understand and process their pasts, but also to befriend the feelings associated with it and to identify how previous experiences impact their current beliefs and actions.
I have experience working with adolescents, students, and adults on a wide variety of issues, such as homesickness, depression and low self esteem.
I have a natural warmth that creates a safe space for clients, full of unconditional positive regard and acceptance, meaning clients become free to not only understand and process their pasts, but also to befriend the feelings associated with it and to identify how previous experiences impact their current beliefs and actions.
Life has been rough lately, and your emotions are becoming more and more overwhelming and are affecting you more often and more intensely. You're having a difficult time managing your emotions for yourself, and you feel your relationships have been impacted. Or, maybe you are stuck in a cycle of the same fight with your partner and need to communicate more effectively. Or maybe still, someone close in your life has found a way to make anything wrong in the relationship your fault and well, you believe them! Repair is available, and I can help guide you!
Life has been rough lately, and your emotions are becoming more and more overwhelming and are affecting you more often and more intensely. You're having a difficult time managing your emotions for yourself, and you feel your relationships have been impacted. Or, maybe you are stuck in a cycle of the same fight with your partner and need to communicate more effectively. Or maybe still, someone close in your life has found a way to make anything wrong in the relationship your fault and well, you believe them! Repair is available, and I can help guide you!
I specialize in partnering with women who struggle with intense emotions, tumultuous relationships, self-criticism, and difficulty in finding effective coping skills. Whether it’s an unhealthy codependent relationship or the feeling of never being quite enough, I seek to provide a space of safety and freedom to explore, grow and heal.
I specialize in partnering with women who struggle with intense emotions, tumultuous relationships, self-criticism, and difficulty in finding effective coping skills. Whether it’s an unhealthy codependent relationship or the feeling of never being quite enough, I seek to provide a space of safety and freedom to explore, grow and heal.
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.
Thank you for being here! My practice focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, religious trauma, sexuality, and grief. I work with adults, with a particular emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community, young adults, and the aging population.
Thank you for being here! My practice focuses on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, religious trauma, sexuality, and grief. I work with adults, with a particular emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community, young adults, and the aging population.
Healing happens in relationships. That's why building an honest and intentional relationship with my clients is the foundation of my work. It takes courage to open up to someone, so I always meet my clients with warmth and transparency. I am deeply committed to supporting queer clients. I am proud to offer letter writing services to improve accessibility of essential gender-affirming care. I celebrate, honor, and affirm my clients' identities and exploration.
Healing happens in relationships. That's why building an honest and intentional relationship with my clients is the foundation of my work. It takes courage to open up to someone, so I always meet my clients with warmth and transparency. I am deeply committed to supporting queer clients. I am proud to offer letter writing services to improve accessibility of essential gender-affirming care. I celebrate, honor, and affirm my clients' identities and exploration.
You want to feel authentic and empowered, but you are struggling to calm insecurities and negative self-talk. You may be fed up with the constant overthinking, imposter syndrome, or that you just can’t let things go. You might even wonder if things will always be this way for you. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to understand why this is happening. You are ready to feel confident and assertive in your life. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like you can tackle challenges in life.
You want to feel authentic and empowered, but you are struggling to calm insecurities and negative self-talk. You may be fed up with the constant overthinking, imposter syndrome, or that you just can’t let things go. You might even wonder if things will always be this way for you. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to understand why this is happening. You are ready to feel confident and assertive in your life. Most of all, you’re ready to feel like you can tackle challenges in life.
Transforming Lives Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and clarity. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic traditions to tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences. I recognize the importance of creating a safe and affirming space where clients of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
I am passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience, purpose, and clarity. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and humanistic traditions to tailor treatment to your unique needs and preferences. I recognize the importance of creating a safe and affirming space where clients of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, can feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias.
A Breath of Fresh Air Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A Breath of Fresh Air Counseling LLC is now Licensed & Servicing clients in Missouri & Georgia - My ultimate goal as an LPC is to assist my clients in living their absolute best life. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, and hurt are all factors that could be prohibiting an individual from being happy and living their best life. These concerns and more are addressed in our sessions. Thinking patterns, toxic behaviors, belief systems and relationships will be explored. You deserve the best out of life, so why not take a step in that direction. I will do the utmost so that you may achieve your goals. GA & MO Clients!
A Breath of Fresh Air Counseling LLC is now Licensed & Servicing clients in Missouri & Georgia - My ultimate goal as an LPC is to assist my clients in living their absolute best life. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, and hurt are all factors that could be prohibiting an individual from being happy and living their best life. These concerns and more are addressed in our sessions. Thinking patterns, toxic behaviors, belief systems and relationships will be explored. You deserve the best out of life, so why not take a step in that direction. I will do the utmost so that you may achieve your goals. GA & MO Clients!
Our weekly support groups were designed to ease mental and emotional suffering, increase somatic self-care, support expansion and spiritual growth, and cultivate deeper connections with yourself and others. We also provide counseling and coaching, and psychedelic-assisted services to adults with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, impaired self-esteem, isolation, spiritual stressors, burnout, and compassion fatigue. We specialize in providing helping professionals, empaths, highly sensitive and neurodivergent adults, with a safe space to be vulnerable, explore a deeper sense of Self (authenticity), address life concerns, and improve self-care.
Our weekly support groups were designed to ease mental and emotional suffering, increase somatic self-care, support expansion and spiritual growth, and cultivate deeper connections with yourself and others. We also provide counseling and coaching, and psychedelic-assisted services to adults with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, impaired self-esteem, isolation, spiritual stressors, burnout, and compassion fatigue. We specialize in providing helping professionals, empaths, highly sensitive and neurodivergent adults, with a safe space to be vulnerable, explore a deeper sense of Self (authenticity), address life concerns, and improve self-care.
Through an in-depth, supportive, and reflective process, I help people slow down and gain relief from their emotional pain. Whether it comes from relationships or work, or from something more internal like anxiety or low self-esteem, such pain can limit you from living a full, productive, and meaningful life. In therapy, we will work together to identify the patterns of feeling and relating that lead to these problems. We will work to shift these patterns in order to to create a lasting sense of flexibility, freedom, and ease in navigating life.
Through an in-depth, supportive, and reflective process, I help people slow down and gain relief from their emotional pain. Whether it comes from relationships or work, or from something more internal like anxiety or low self-esteem, such pain can limit you from living a full, productive, and meaningful life. In therapy, we will work together to identify the patterns of feeling and relating that lead to these problems. We will work to shift these patterns in order to to create a lasting sense of flexibility, freedom, and ease in navigating life.
A few of my specialties include stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and depression.
As they say now, "Life be life'n!" Challenges arise everyday that may cause you stress, anxiety, or maybe even feel a little less motivated. You need someone neutral to talk to and help you gain an understanding and a different perspective before you actually crash out. You want to find solutions to those concerns, but you don't know where to start. Together, we will unpack and explore any challenges. We will work together to reframe negative thought patterns. We will brainstorm and partner on how to navigate your concerns. I will provide tools and resources that you may find helpful along the way.
A few of my specialties include stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and depression.
As they say now, "Life be life'n!" Challenges arise everyday that may cause you stress, anxiety, or maybe even feel a little less motivated. You need someone neutral to talk to and help you gain an understanding and a different perspective before you actually crash out. You want to find solutions to those concerns, but you don't know where to start. Together, we will unpack and explore any challenges. We will work together to reframe negative thought patterns. We will brainstorm and partner on how to navigate your concerns. I will provide tools and resources that you may find helpful along the way.
I am a Emotional Wellness Practitioner with extensive experience providing services to women seeking support in navigating through life's challenges. My goal is to empower you to make positive and informed decisions that will lead to a sense of well-being and serenity. I take a holistic approach to health care. Our emotional well-being is at the center of living a healthy and fulfilled life. I focus on promoting a sense of self-love and empowering my clients to live the meaningful life that they deserve. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Empowerment Coach and Certified Reiki Master.
I am a Emotional Wellness Practitioner with extensive experience providing services to women seeking support in navigating through life's challenges. My goal is to empower you to make positive and informed decisions that will lead to a sense of well-being and serenity. I take a holistic approach to health care. Our emotional well-being is at the center of living a healthy and fulfilled life. I focus on promoting a sense of self-love and empowering my clients to live the meaningful life that they deserve. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Empowerment Coach and Certified Reiki Master.
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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.