Self Esteem Therapists in Arden, NC

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George Louis Lindenfeld
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
I specialize in the treatment of traumatic life experiences including early childhood and adolescent attachment issues that later interfere with adult interpersonal relationships. I promote physical health and wellness through both mind and body through the use of a number of traditional and innovative techniques. I will aid you to re-establish hope, passion, and resiliency in your life now and in the future. I encourage you to set attainable goals that will lead to enhanced self-esteem, value, and meaning in your life thereby permitting you to gain greater levels of satisfaction, happiness, and a sense of completeness.
I specialize in the treatment of traumatic life experiences including early childhood and adolescent attachment issues that later interfere with adult interpersonal relationships. I promote physical health and wellness through both mind and body through the use of a number of traditional and innovative techniques. I will aid you to re-establish hope, passion, and resiliency in your life now and in the future. I encourage you to set attainable goals that will lead to enhanced self-esteem, value, and meaning in your life thereby permitting you to gain greater levels of satisfaction, happiness, and a sense of completeness.
(828) 237-4138 View (828) 237-4138
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Kerrie Fuenfhausen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes the daily pressures and struggles of life can seem overwhelming, and it may be hard to imagine how things can change. I encourage you to consider investing some time in yourself... to heal, to change, to grow. We can work together to change unhealthy patterns in your life. I can help you develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills to improve relationships. Together, we can explore the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Most importantly, I will support you on your journey toward wellness - whatever that may look like for you.
Sometimes the daily pressures and struggles of life can seem overwhelming, and it may be hard to imagine how things can change. I encourage you to consider investing some time in yourself... to heal, to change, to grow. We can work together to change unhealthy patterns in your life. I can help you develop more effective communication and conflict resolution skills to improve relationships. Together, we can explore the barriers that are keeping you from living the life you want. Most importantly, I will support you on your journey toward wellness - whatever that may look like for you.
(828) 903-8688 View (828) 903-8688
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Shannon South
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, ThD
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
I am an integrative therapist focused on helping you embody more peace, love and joy. Trauma and pain disconnect you from your authenticity and power, creating a misalignment in your mind-body and spirit. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Inner Counselor are two highly effective approaches used for rapid healing. I see clients with panic disorder and depression, sexual abuse, codependency, self-esteem issues and those wanting more from life.. Bringing health back around areas that have become imbalanced (eating, sex, alcohol, relationships, etc.) is another important part of loving your life and yourself.
I am an integrative therapist focused on helping you embody more peace, love and joy. Trauma and pain disconnect you from your authenticity and power, creating a misalignment in your mind-body and spirit. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Inner Counselor are two highly effective approaches used for rapid healing. I see clients with panic disorder and depression, sexual abuse, codependency, self-esteem issues and those wanting more from life.. Bringing health back around areas that have become imbalanced (eating, sex, alcohol, relationships, etc.) is another important part of loving your life and yourself.
(828) 351-9963 View (828) 351-9963
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Higgins Wellness
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
At one time or another, we've all felt alone or paralyzed by our struggles. Life can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to identify how to begin changing our current situation. We are glad you've made it here to our page. We firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change, and should do so at their own pace. We also believe in empowering our clients by assisting them in identifying valuable tools to create meaningful and lasting change.
At one time or another, we've all felt alone or paralyzed by our struggles. Life can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to identify how to begin changing our current situation. We are glad you've made it here to our page. We firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change, and should do so at their own pace. We also believe in empowering our clients by assisting them in identifying valuable tools to create meaningful and lasting change.
(828) 212-4393 View (828) 212-4393
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Melissa Kay Ciocian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
Adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, all stages of life present unique challenges that are sometimes best navigated with support. Just the right help, in an empathetic therapy setting, often makes all the difference. Whether you are a parent, a teen, or a young adult experiencing challenging symptoms related to your mental health, we will work together to find your truth, bring to light goals, focus on strengths, and instill a sense of resiliency and self-worth that are critical to one's ability to evolve and thrive.
Adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, all stages of life present unique challenges that are sometimes best navigated with support. Just the right help, in an empathetic therapy setting, often makes all the difference. Whether you are a parent, a teen, or a young adult experiencing challenging symptoms related to your mental health, we will work together to find your truth, bring to light goals, focus on strengths, and instill a sense of resiliency and self-worth that are critical to one's ability to evolve and thrive.
(828) 818-8897 View (828) 818-8897
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Jennifer Begun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Welcome! Struggling with grief and loss after such a traumatic event? Not understanding how to make sense of it all or how to move forward? Experiencing election anxiety? Exhausted from continuing to witness the horrors around the world globally? You don't have to process and try to make sense of the current crisises alone. I have fifteen years experience working with people with issues including life changes, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief. I am the best fit for folx who are currently not experiencing any safety issues.
Welcome! Struggling with grief and loss after such a traumatic event? Not understanding how to make sense of it all or how to move forward? Experiencing election anxiety? Exhausted from continuing to witness the horrors around the world globally? You don't have to process and try to make sense of the current crisises alone. I have fifteen years experience working with people with issues including life changes, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief. I am the best fit for folx who are currently not experiencing any safety issues.
(984) 205-2159 View (984) 205-2159
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Alexis (Lexi) Peacock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704  (Online Only)
I’m the right fit for you if you are looking for someone to be authentic and honest with you. Life has a way of giving us more than we feel we can handle sometimes, individually, in our relationships or as a family. It takes bravery to step outside of the patterns that we are stuck in and do something different. Experiences, trauma, anxiety, depression, you name it, can throw barriers our way to feel like it's impossible to thrive. I am here to tell you it is possible to live a secure, confident and productive life.
I’m the right fit for you if you are looking for someone to be authentic and honest with you. Life has a way of giving us more than we feel we can handle sometimes, individually, in our relationships or as a family. It takes bravery to step outside of the patterns that we are stuck in and do something different. Experiences, trauma, anxiety, depression, you name it, can throw barriers our way to feel like it's impossible to thrive. I am here to tell you it is possible to live a secure, confident and productive life.
(828) 888-9249 View (828) 888-9249
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Campbell Arlan Dean
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCHMC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Waitlist for new clients
Use this upcoming Fall season to change. If you want to use this time to gain insight, grow, and navigate out of unhelpful patterns, then I invite you to contact me. I specialize in assisting you to manage shame, relationships, addiction recovery, and trauma. My approach to therapy is to assist clients in raising awareness of uncounsious experiences in order to live a more authentic and purposeful life. I aim to assist in shedding light on what is dark with a blend of humor and compassionate challenges that break those unhelpful patterns. My clients leave with a renewed sense of insight, awareness, and empowerment.
Use this upcoming Fall season to change. If you want to use this time to gain insight, grow, and navigate out of unhelpful patterns, then I invite you to contact me. I specialize in assisting you to manage shame, relationships, addiction recovery, and trauma. My approach to therapy is to assist clients in raising awareness of uncounsious experiences in order to live a more authentic and purposeful life. I aim to assist in shedding light on what is dark with a blend of humor and compassionate challenges that break those unhelpful patterns. My clients leave with a renewed sense of insight, awareness, and empowerment.
(828) 532-3191 View (828) 532-3191
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Daria Datnoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704  (Online Only)
My name is Daria Datnoff, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and have worked in the therapeutic field since 2011. I have worked with a wide variety of populations, including, young children, adolescents, at-risk teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I believe that the human psyche is rooted in nature and that a reconnection with the natural world can be a catalyst for deep healing. I am experienced in an eclectic range of high-quality healing modalities including narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, nature therapy, and relational therapy.
My name is Daria Datnoff, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and have worked in the therapeutic field since 2011. I have worked with a wide variety of populations, including, young children, adolescents, at-risk teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I believe that the human psyche is rooted in nature and that a reconnection with the natural world can be a catalyst for deep healing. I am experienced in an eclectic range of high-quality healing modalities including narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, nature therapy, and relational therapy.
(828) 546-4198 View (828) 546-4198
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Insight Recovery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS, CADC
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
Our clinician-founded and operated recovery center offers a mindfulness-based, comprehensive, evidence based, and integrative approach to recovery. We give you the individual attention you deserve; you are truly seen and heard on an individual level. When it comes to addiction treatment we strongly believe in the value of quality over quantity. Therefore we have intentionally created our program to be a small, client focused program treating only 16 individuals at a time. We offer Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient levels of care.
Our clinician-founded and operated recovery center offers a mindfulness-based, comprehensive, evidence based, and integrative approach to recovery. We give you the individual attention you deserve; you are truly seen and heard on an individual level. When it comes to addiction treatment we strongly believe in the value of quality over quantity. Therefore we have intentionally created our program to be a small, client focused program treating only 16 individuals at a time. We offer Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient levels of care.
(828) 332-5323 View (828) 332-5323
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Katie Salmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Waitlist for new clients
I was a teenager and young adult that experienced unhappiness and anger. I even thought therapy was a bunch of fuckery and wouldn’t help… so I avoided therapy until it was really needed. I wished I got therapy sooner as I found resilience and empowerment to be the best version of myself and that is what I hope to do for you. I primarily work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with various types of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression with or without self injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, all types of addiction. (Also, I am licensed in NC, SC, and CT).
I was a teenager and young adult that experienced unhappiness and anger. I even thought therapy was a bunch of fuckery and wouldn’t help… so I avoided therapy until it was really needed. I wished I got therapy sooner as I found resilience and empowerment to be the best version of myself and that is what I hope to do for you. I primarily work with pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with various types of trauma, anger, anxiety, depression with or without self injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, all types of addiction. (Also, I am licensed in NC, SC, and CT).
(828) 818-9107 View (828) 818-9107
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Christopher C. Ford
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Do you feel like you don’t know who are? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you struggled with confidence, fear, and hopelessness? Having these thoughts and emotions can be incredibly painful. Many feel ashamed for having them and try to manage their mental health on their own. This tends to perpetuate greater feelings of isolation and relational pain.
Do you feel like you don’t know who are? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you struggled with confidence, fear, and hopelessness? Having these thoughts and emotions can be incredibly painful. Many feel ashamed for having them and try to manage their mental health on their own. This tends to perpetuate greater feelings of isolation and relational pain.
(828) 383-8989 View (828) 383-8989
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Jennifer Livingstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704  (Online Only)
Your life has not turned out how you had planned or hoped. You are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, substance use, or loss. You find yourself trying to solve this discomfort by repeating behaviors that provide temporary relief, but ultimately lead you further away from the kind of life you want, and the kind of person you want to be. Instead of stuck, exhausted, desperate, and dissatisfied, you'd like to move through your life with confidence, compassion, clarity, trust, creativity, curiosity, and centeredness. You'd like to finally resolve the hurt or pain you have been carrying inside you.
Your life has not turned out how you had planned or hoped. You are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, substance use, or loss. You find yourself trying to solve this discomfort by repeating behaviors that provide temporary relief, but ultimately lead you further away from the kind of life you want, and the kind of person you want to be. Instead of stuck, exhausted, desperate, and dissatisfied, you'd like to move through your life with confidence, compassion, clarity, trust, creativity, curiosity, and centeredness. You'd like to finally resolve the hurt or pain you have been carrying inside you.
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Leah Guarino
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
Are the characters/themes in the latest Pixar film or Netflix show relatable? Do you find yourself connecting feelings to movies, music, tv? Maybe you're experiencing a recent life change like a new job, relationship status change, or a big move, and it sucks doing it alone. Can you relate to the “buzz” of anxiety Ted Lasso felt when his panic crept in. Are you the Nick Miller of the group, struggling with holding boundaries, overthink little things, or feel you are your own worst enemy? Maybe you struggle with healthy communication and conflict resolution like the families in House of Dragons. You're motivated, but what now?
Are the characters/themes in the latest Pixar film or Netflix show relatable? Do you find yourself connecting feelings to movies, music, tv? Maybe you're experiencing a recent life change like a new job, relationship status change, or a big move, and it sucks doing it alone. Can you relate to the “buzz” of anxiety Ted Lasso felt when his panic crept in. Are you the Nick Miller of the group, struggling with holding boundaries, overthink little things, or feel you are your own worst enemy? Maybe you struggle with healthy communication and conflict resolution like the families in House of Dragons. You're motivated, but what now?
(828) 374-9660 View (828) 374-9660
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Laura Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704  (Online Only)
It can be intimidating and nerve-wracking to seek out therapy. But in doing so, you are already taking the first big step towards healing and taking good care of yourself. I believe that gaining insight about our past experiences and how they continue to influence our relationships, thinking, and emotional lives is an important aspect of the healing and growth process. I also strongly believe in the experiential and relational aspects of therapy where we work collaboratively to understand how our therapeutic relationship informs the work and what it can tell us about you.
It can be intimidating and nerve-wracking to seek out therapy. But in doing so, you are already taking the first big step towards healing and taking good care of yourself. I believe that gaining insight about our past experiences and how they continue to influence our relationships, thinking, and emotional lives is an important aspect of the healing and growth process. I also strongly believe in the experiential and relational aspects of therapy where we work collaboratively to understand how our therapeutic relationship informs the work and what it can tell us about you.
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Robin Ann Avery
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
Dr. Avery places value on the lessons learned from all of life’s experiences. Her wisdom draws from the gifts of the natural world, the cultural and performing arts, mindfulness, and her belief in empowering people to find their own unique gifts, talents, and wisdom to create more meaningful connections and purposefulliving.
Dr. Avery places value on the lessons learned from all of life’s experiences. Her wisdom draws from the gifts of the natural world, the cultural and performing arts, mindfulness, and her belief in empowering people to find their own unique gifts, talents, and wisdom to create more meaningful connections and purposefulliving.
(828) 392-7795 View (828) 392-7795
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Melissa Bratter
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704  (Online Only)
Does life feel overwhelming? Hopeless? Like no matter what you do things never get better? You find yourself lying awake at night beating yourself up, wondering why does life have to be so hard all the time? Others view you as successful, friends describe you as happy and outgoing yet inside you feel lost, lonely, and unfulfilled. You know you’re not living your best life and that it’s time for a change yet you don’t know what to do and don’t feel like you can trust in your ability to make good choices. You know there is another way to live and are ready to do whatever it takes to make changes for the better!
Does life feel overwhelming? Hopeless? Like no matter what you do things never get better? You find yourself lying awake at night beating yourself up, wondering why does life have to be so hard all the time? Others view you as successful, friends describe you as happy and outgoing yet inside you feel lost, lonely, and unfulfilled. You know you’re not living your best life and that it’s time for a change yet you don’t know what to do and don’t feel like you can trust in your ability to make good choices. You know there is another way to live and are ready to do whatever it takes to make changes for the better!
(828) 376-8931 View (828) 376-8931
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Paulina Mendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704  (Online Only)
You’re experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout (or all of the above). The feeling of being "too much" here but "not enough" there causes an internal spiral of inadequacy, confusion, guilt, and shame, leading to self-doubt and decisions that don't serve you. You're tired of feeling like you have to constantly prove yourself and give twice as much. On top of that, the world is wild! You’ve listened to self-help podcasts, followed inspirational people on social media, and downloaded mindfulness apps, hoping to find solutions, encouragement, and ways to cope. Gah! It's exhausting, and you think, "This can't be it, right?"
You’re experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout (or all of the above). The feeling of being "too much" here but "not enough" there causes an internal spiral of inadequacy, confusion, guilt, and shame, leading to self-doubt and decisions that don't serve you. You're tired of feeling like you have to constantly prove yourself and give twice as much. On top of that, the world is wild! You’ve listened to self-help podcasts, followed inspirational people on social media, and downloaded mindfulness apps, hoping to find solutions, encouragement, and ways to cope. Gah! It's exhausting, and you think, "This can't be it, right?"
(828) 708-7333 View (828) 708-7333
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Katherine Therrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arden, NC 28704
My clients are adults, adolescents, and children who need help coping with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, abuse, educational/employment situations, family dynamics, or other problems impacting their mental health. Though I practice Cognative Behavioral Therapy, I employ a variety of methods including "talk therapy", EMDR, sand therapy, and play therapy, depending upon individual need. I strive to provide unconditional acceptance and support to my clients as they work to achieve their counseling goals. I accept Medicaid and most private insurance.
My clients are adults, adolescents, and children who need help coping with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, abuse, educational/employment situations, family dynamics, or other problems impacting their mental health. Though I practice Cognative Behavioral Therapy, I employ a variety of methods including "talk therapy", EMDR, sand therapy, and play therapy, depending upon individual need. I strive to provide unconditional acceptance and support to my clients as they work to achieve their counseling goals. I accept Medicaid and most private insurance.
(828) 565-1925 View (828) 565-1925
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Andrea Bishop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arden, NC 28704
I look at your concerns in the context of your childhood experiences, your current family and your life environments. These patterns repeat themselves. People pick up on cues that communicate what you expect out of them and what they expect out of you. These patterns are no accident, you create them! The good news is you can change them! You are like a magnet, and I help you identify what you're attracting and we change your patterns of attraction to healthy ones. It takes practice, but it can be done, and it will affect the rest of your life!
I look at your concerns in the context of your childhood experiences, your current family and your life environments. These patterns repeat themselves. People pick up on cues that communicate what you expect out of them and what they expect out of you. These patterns are no accident, you create them! The good news is you can change them! You are like a magnet, and I help you identify what you're attracting and we change your patterns of attraction to healthy ones. It takes practice, but it can be done, and it will affect the rest of your life!
(828) 333-7816 View (828) 333-7816
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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.