Self Esteem Therapists in Candler, NC
The relationship between the therapist and the person seeking support is the most important factor in affecting positive change. My focus is on building authentic and trusting relationships with the people I see. Compassion, evidence-based practice, and understanding that each person is the expert on their own life grounds my approach. I use a range of established and mind/body-somatic interventions to support the whole person. Acknowledging that the mind/body/heart are inextricably linked informs our work together. Clients who enjoy working with me have benefitted from gaining deeper self-compassion as a foundation for change.
The relationship between the therapist and the person seeking support is the most important factor in affecting positive change. My focus is on building authentic and trusting relationships with the people I see. Compassion, evidence-based practice, and understanding that each person is the expert on their own life grounds my approach. I use a range of established and mind/body-somatic interventions to support the whole person. Acknowledging that the mind/body/heart are inextricably linked informs our work together. Clients who enjoy working with me have benefitted from gaining deeper self-compassion as a foundation for change.
I have worked with many people, especially women of all ages, who have struggled with challenges ranging from feeling insecure, depressed, anxious, angry, and hopeless, to lack of self-worth, motivation, and spiritual connection.
I work to develop close and trusting relationships with my clients. I invite clients to develop relationship with the natural surroundings that we meet in, with the horses, and with their own bodies, heart, and true beliefs and values. I encourage clients to move emotion and energy through and out of their body, own what's theirs and let go of what's not.
I have worked with many people, especially women of all ages, who have struggled with challenges ranging from feeling insecure, depressed, anxious, angry, and hopeless, to lack of self-worth, motivation, and spiritual connection.
I work to develop close and trusting relationships with my clients. I invite clients to develop relationship with the natural surroundings that we meet in, with the horses, and with their own bodies, heart, and true beliefs and values. I encourage clients to move emotion and energy through and out of their body, own what's theirs and let go of what's not.
Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, and other specialized trainings specific for anxiety and addiction–we’ll get to the root of your anxiety, struggles with self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Are you tired of worrying about everything in your life? It feels all-consuming at times, and then other moments the guilt of not worrying creeps in. Over time your stress has become difficult to manage and you’ve started to notice it impact other areas of your life, like your sleep, eating patterns, or relationships. Maybe you’re at the point of feeling stuck in this anxiety loop and exhausted by the pursuit of perfection. You’re ready for a break from the panic cycle. You deserve to feel more in control of your life. If it feels too heavy, it’s because it is heavy right now. You shouldn’t have to live every day dreading the next.
Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, and other specialized trainings specific for anxiety and addiction–we’ll get to the root of your anxiety, struggles with self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Are you tired of worrying about everything in your life? It feels all-consuming at times, and then other moments the guilt of not worrying creeps in. Over time your stress has become difficult to manage and you’ve started to notice it impact other areas of your life, like your sleep, eating patterns, or relationships. Maybe you’re at the point of feeling stuck in this anxiety loop and exhausted by the pursuit of perfection. You’re ready for a break from the panic cycle. You deserve to feel more in control of your life. If it feels too heavy, it’s because it is heavy right now. You shouldn’t have to live every day dreading the next.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or struggling to navigate life’s transitions, I’m here to help. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with seven years of experience, I bring warmth, authenticity, and creativity into therapy—because healing doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. At the heart of my work is expressive arts therapy, a creative way to explore emotions, process experiences, and move toward healing when words alone aren’t enough.
Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or struggling to navigate life’s transitions, I’m here to help. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with seven years of experience, I bring warmth, authenticity, and creativity into therapy—because healing doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. At the heart of my work is expressive arts therapy, a creative way to explore emotions, process experiences, and move toward healing when words alone aren’t enough.
Common topics my clients tend to bring into sessions are family issues, low self-esteem, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
I specialize in helping clients new to therapy, who struggle to find the "right" therapeutic fit, or who are healing from negative or harmful past therapy experiences. I offer a warm, empathetic approach in session, incorporating client-centered techniques and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I have attended a Level 1 IFS training.
Common topics my clients tend to bring into sessions are family issues, low self-esteem, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
I specialize in helping clients new to therapy, who struggle to find the "right" therapeutic fit, or who are healing from negative or harmful past therapy experiences. I offer a warm, empathetic approach in session, incorporating client-centered techniques and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I have attended a Level 1 IFS training.
Chelsea King
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCAS, LCMHCA
2 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Limited spaces available. Sometimes when life hands you lemons, it can be hard to transform it into lemonade. It's a process and maybe you don't have the utensils or a recipe to reference. When you are ready to make lemonade out of life, that's where I step in to help. My goal is to be present for you when you are contemplating making a change. Whether it is incorporating more self-care, balancing a busy lifestyle, making a career change, addressing mental health concerns, or processing past trauma, counseling can be a utensil in your kitchen to improve your life. I've been working with clients to address a variety of concerns.
Limited spaces available. Sometimes when life hands you lemons, it can be hard to transform it into lemonade. It's a process and maybe you don't have the utensils or a recipe to reference. When you are ready to make lemonade out of life, that's where I step in to help. My goal is to be present for you when you are contemplating making a change. Whether it is incorporating more self-care, balancing a busy lifestyle, making a career change, addressing mental health concerns, or processing past trauma, counseling can be a utensil in your kitchen to improve your life. I've been working with clients to address a variety of concerns.
At Asheville Art Therapy, we believe healing happens through creativity, connection, and compassion. Our team of licensed therapists offers art therapy and counseling for children, teens, and adults, supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. With both in-person and virtual sessions, we provide a safe, inclusive space where self-expression leads to growth and resilience. Together, we help you discover new ways to process emotions, build coping skills, and create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
At Asheville Art Therapy, we believe healing happens through creativity, connection, and compassion. Our team of licensed therapists offers art therapy and counseling for children, teens, and adults, supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. With both in-person and virtual sessions, we provide a safe, inclusive space where self-expression leads to growth and resilience. Together, we help you discover new ways to process emotions, build coping skills, and create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Hello and welcome! I’m a queer therapist with over 13 years experience treating and teaching about trauma. I am direct (no more “nod and smile” therapist stereotype!). I am loving. And I believe active listening involves more than asking "...and how does that make you feel?" I use transparency in my approach, because I believe this allows for the most effective exploration of oneself in relationship to others. I offer individual therapy rooted in internal family systems, attachment and polyvagal theories to curious, compassionate adults who are motivated to heal.
Hello and welcome! I’m a queer therapist with over 13 years experience treating and teaching about trauma. I am direct (no more “nod and smile” therapist stereotype!). I am loving. And I believe active listening involves more than asking "...and how does that make you feel?" I use transparency in my approach, because I believe this allows for the most effective exploration of oneself in relationship to others. I offer individual therapy rooted in internal family systems, attachment and polyvagal theories to curious, compassionate adults who are motivated to heal.
Parenthood can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. You may find yourself struggling with birth trauma, NICU stays, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or just struggling with adjusting to the ways your life has changed. Maybe you can't get off the hamster wheel of no sleep, poor self-care, frustration, irritability, flashbacks, exhaustion and raw emotions. This can put strain on your relationships with others, your baby and yourself. Or perhaps you do not even recognize the person you are becoming. And it can be hard to ask for help while also learning how to care for a little one (or two).
Parenthood can leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. You may find yourself struggling with birth trauma, NICU stays, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or just struggling with adjusting to the ways your life has changed. Maybe you can't get off the hamster wheel of no sleep, poor self-care, frustration, irritability, flashbacks, exhaustion and raw emotions. This can put strain on your relationships with others, your baby and yourself. Or perhaps you do not even recognize the person you are becoming. And it can be hard to ask for help while also learning how to care for a little one (or two).
Michael Fagan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Clear, Resolve, Transform, Transcend.
Awaken from the Illusion of identifying with problem states.
Imaginative Psychotherapy and Self Discovery.
Empathic, Intuitive, Innovative, Effective.
Clear, Resolve, Transform, Transcend.
Awaken from the Illusion of identifying with problem states.
Imaginative Psychotherapy and Self Discovery.
Empathic, Intuitive, Innovative, Effective.
Vicki Mattei
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, SEP, RYT-200
2 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Connection to ourselves and our true nature unlocks the door to an empowered and meaningful life. Unfortunately, most of us have had the experience of feeling woefully disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our purpose, and subsequently from other important people in our lives. I want to be a guide on your journey, helping you reconnect to who you are and to assist you in moving forward from a place of intention and empowerment. Connection to your body is a way through, and I can help you learn to trust and decipher your body’s wise messages, release what’s not serving you, and let the healing happen.
Connection to ourselves and our true nature unlocks the door to an empowered and meaningful life. Unfortunately, most of us have had the experience of feeling woefully disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, our purpose, and subsequently from other important people in our lives. I want to be a guide on your journey, helping you reconnect to who you are and to assist you in moving forward from a place of intention and empowerment. Connection to your body is a way through, and I can help you learn to trust and decipher your body’s wise messages, release what’s not serving you, and let the healing happen.
Specializing in anxiety disorders, including OCD, Excoriation, and Trichotillomania, I use Exposure and Response Prevention, Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Habit Reversal, and EMDR. I also treat PTSD and use a combination of EMDR and IFS. Return to a joyous life, full of function, decreased distress and improved relationships, social life, and work/life balance.
I treat the whole person, not just the dysfunctional ways in which different parts show up, and collaborate with clients to establish healthier thinking patterns and decrease nervous system dysregulation. Get to know the real you!
Specializing in anxiety disorders, including OCD, Excoriation, and Trichotillomania, I use Exposure and Response Prevention, Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Habit Reversal, and EMDR. I also treat PTSD and use a combination of EMDR and IFS. Return to a joyous life, full of function, decreased distress and improved relationships, social life, and work/life balance.
I treat the whole person, not just the dysfunctional ways in which different parts show up, and collaborate with clients to establish healthier thinking patterns and decrease nervous system dysregulation. Get to know the real you!
If you’re here, something inside you already knows it’s time. Time to stop carrying the weight of everyone else's emotions, time to stop overthinking everything, time to stop believing you're "too much." You might be the one who always shows up, gives more than you get, and worries that if you stop trying so hard, everything will fall apart. You don't have to keep earning love through overthinking, caretaking, and self-silencing. Therapy can be the place where you finally exhale and learn how to tune into your own feelings and needs.
If you’re here, something inside you already knows it’s time. Time to stop carrying the weight of everyone else's emotions, time to stop overthinking everything, time to stop believing you're "too much." You might be the one who always shows up, gives more than you get, and worries that if you stop trying so hard, everything will fall apart. You don't have to keep earning love through overthinking, caretaking, and self-silencing. Therapy can be the place where you finally exhale and learn how to tune into your own feelings and needs.
Healthy self-esteem and positive self-concept are absolutely critical in order for anyone to live a meaningful and successful life.
Getting to a better state of BEING; feeling good about yourself and your life. If you are serious about finding clarity about yourself and your life, stopping negative patterns/emotions, replacing that with joy and wisdom about who you are, we would be a good " fit". Whether you are wanting to get OUT of an emotional place of darkness & feeling without hope, or if you are wanting to take your life to an exciting level of fulfillment and meaning....I provide the compass that can bring you the way there. NOTE: I do provide phone or internet sessions if you'd rather stay at home.
Healthy self-esteem and positive self-concept are absolutely critical in order for anyone to live a meaningful and successful life.
Getting to a better state of BEING; feeling good about yourself and your life. If you are serious about finding clarity about yourself and your life, stopping negative patterns/emotions, replacing that with joy and wisdom about who you are, we would be a good " fit". Whether you are wanting to get OUT of an emotional place of darkness & feeling without hope, or if you are wanting to take your life to an exciting level of fulfillment and meaning....I provide the compass that can bring you the way there. NOTE: I do provide phone or internet sessions if you'd rather stay at home.
Grief can be the result of death, loss of health, relationships, jobs, natural disasters and so much more. Grief can shift our worldview, causing us to question our most fundamental beliefs. Intergenerational grief is real and what we learned about how to grieve matters. Grief work focuses on sorting through new and old grief, managing how it changes the perception of ourselves, others, and the world. Grief work is about learning new ways to settle our stress response system.
Grief can be the result of death, loss of health, relationships, jobs, natural disasters and so much more. Grief can shift our worldview, causing us to question our most fundamental beliefs. Intergenerational grief is real and what we learned about how to grieve matters. Grief work focuses on sorting through new and old grief, managing how it changes the perception of ourselves, others, and the world. Grief work is about learning new ways to settle our stress response system.
You're doing your best, but you're feeling overwhelmed—by anxiety, past trauma, parenting stress, or the weight of expectations. You want to feel grounded, hopeful, and more like yourself again. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults navigate these challenges through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. Using art therapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based tools, I tailor each session to meet your needs. I’m licensed in NC, TN, FL, GA, and SC, and would be honored to support your healing.
You're doing your best, but you're feeling overwhelmed—by anxiety, past trauma, parenting stress, or the weight of expectations. You want to feel grounded, hopeful, and more like yourself again. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults navigate these challenges through a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. Using art therapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based tools, I tailor each session to meet your needs. I’m licensed in NC, TN, FL, GA, and SC, and would be honored to support your healing.
As far as I can tell from my 15 years of doing therapy with folks, most of our anxiety, grief, depression…most of our suffering…is rooted in developmental trauma which ends up affecting our sense of self. We carry a fundamental sense of mistaken identity involving inadequacy or superiority, expectations of ourselves and others, loss, and painful unmet needs.
As far as I can tell from my 15 years of doing therapy with folks, most of our anxiety, grief, depression…most of our suffering…is rooted in developmental trauma which ends up affecting our sense of self. We carry a fundamental sense of mistaken identity involving inadequacy or superiority, expectations of ourselves and others, loss, and painful unmet needs.
Mountain Mindfulness Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Waitlist for new clients
You’ve experienced a traumatic event, cumulative events, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, or an accident that has left you with overwhelming emotions, worry, confusion, unwanted reactivity, restless nights, anxiety, challenges in relationships, and/or nonstop thoughts.
As much as you’ve tried to think your way out of it, push it down, or distract yourself, you know you need to face it and learn a new way out.
Trauma, EMDR and Depth Therapy is highly effective and can help!
(Current Waitlist)
You’ve experienced a traumatic event, cumulative events, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, or an accident that has left you with overwhelming emotions, worry, confusion, unwanted reactivity, restless nights, anxiety, challenges in relationships, and/or nonstop thoughts.
As much as you’ve tried to think your way out of it, push it down, or distract yourself, you know you need to face it and learn a new way out.
Trauma, EMDR and Depth Therapy is highly effective and can help!
(Current Waitlist)
I specialize in working with folks that are gifted and sensitive. If you're complex, intense, creative, easily excitable, neurodivergent, your exceptionalities are welcome here! Folks often come to me looking to find more intimacy in their relationships, and emerge stronger from anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. These things are possible, and you don't have to do it alone!
I specialize in working with folks that are gifted and sensitive. If you're complex, intense, creative, easily excitable, neurodivergent, your exceptionalities are welcome here! Folks often come to me looking to find more intimacy in their relationships, and emerge stronger from anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. These things are possible, and you don't have to do it alone!
Let's be real. Times are tough right now! Whether you are struggling with personal issues or anxious about the state of the world - I see you and I hear you! Ready to unpack some childhood trauma and heal those old wounds? Seeking a safe space to process feelings about current events? Needing some guidance to navigate relationship dynamics that aren't working well? Feeling stuck in a rut and unsure how to get out? Just feeling plain "blah" and not sure why? Let's chat! I vow to listen to understand - no judgment, no shaming - just a safe place to unpack, process, and evolve.
Let's be real. Times are tough right now! Whether you are struggling with personal issues or anxious about the state of the world - I see you and I hear you! Ready to unpack some childhood trauma and heal those old wounds? Seeking a safe space to process feelings about current events? Needing some guidance to navigate relationship dynamics that aren't working well? Feeling stuck in a rut and unsure how to get out? Just feeling plain "blah" and not sure why? Let's chat! I vow to listen to understand - no judgment, no shaming - just a safe place to unpack, process, and evolve.
See more therapy options for Candler
Nearby Self Esteem Therapists Searches for Candler
- Alexander
- Arden
- Asheville
- Biltmore Forest
- Canton
- Clyde
- Fletcher
- Leicester
- Mills River
- Waynesville
- Weaverville
- Woodfin
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.