Self Esteem Therapists in Cary, NC

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I completed my Master of Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill. I'm fluent in Spanish and have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults throughout all stages of life. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief/loss, stress management, and self-esteem issues. I have a history of working with people of all cultural backgrounds and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. In therapy, I use a variety of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, to tailor sessions to each client and their needs.

Experiencing past emotional trauma has disrupted your life and relationships. A painful childhood, an unfulfilling relationship, loss or another distressing experience has left you feeling overwhelmed. Emotions such as shame, sadness and anxiety play in a loop and can feel so overpowering that your body feels like it could shatter from all of your feelings. You've never been able to really explain what feeling abandoned is like, or why it's so hard to trust, so you feel more isolated in being misunderstood. You have some regrets on how you've responded or acted in the past while you were just trying to survive or feel connection.

As your counselor, my goal is to provide a warm and welcoming space. I will show up for you again and again, truly listen, and put YOU first. We will work together to identify your strengths and goals, and to overcome life’s adversities. Are you a high achiever fueled by your inner critic? Is your inner critic impeding your own happiness? Do you feel like your inner critic is the only mechanism driving your success? Are you dissatisfied with your life? Let's work together confidentially to unravel self-limiting beliefs to optimize growth and self-awareness.

Hi! Thanks for visiting my page! There are many reasons you might be looking for a therapist. Maybe you've been feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. It could be that your relationships or friendships are not what you want them to be. You may be trying to figure out who you are, struggling with something that has happened in your life, or adjusting to a big change. Maybe you simply need to talk to someone you can trust, who won't judge you and will accept you for who you are. Life is full of challenges, especially for young people. Whatever is going on for you, I will support you through it.

Are you struggling with anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, depression or stress? Are these symptoms taking over your life? Look no further as I am here to help! I use a holistic treatment approach to give you the coping tools needed to take back your life, feel better, and become the best you. I incorporate self-care to increase work-life balance, as this is a big factor to overall wellness. I use an integrative treatment approach that is client-focused, incorporating mindfulness, evidence-based, behavioral interventions and solution focused therapy.

I have five years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults (ages 7-30) in individual, family, and group settings. This experience has focused on a multitude of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, adjustment issues, self- esteem, and grief and loss. Together we will work to create a collaborative partnership that focuses on your personal needs and goals. Our work will focus on your strengths and your ability to overcome your challenges through new skills, trauma processing, and the continued development of emotional regulation.

Are you a new mom dealing with pregnancy or postpartum issues? Are you dealing with parenting challenges or needing help navigating relationships? Do you struggle with low self-esteem while wanting to be the best mom you can be? The transition into motherhood can be challenging and overwhelming. It is hard to balance the expectations of being a mom vs who you want to be, self-care vs taking care of others. You may have a hard time adjusting to your changing roles and changes in your body. Mom guilt can make it hard for you to enjoy your time with your children. There may be more conflicts in your relationships. Help is available.

Emotions can be "scary," but I will help you unpack the heaviness of weighted emotions to feel lighter to live the life you imagined. I am optimistic that I can help you process and explore those emotions to develop healthy techniques further for “taking the control back” in situations. I'll collaborate with you to help you achieve your goals and understand your boundaries. I offer skills, strategies, and feedback to invite new ideas and change. By using mindful self-compassion and cognitive behavioral skills, I am hopeful that we quiet the hostile critic and work on being our biggest cheerleaders.

**I currently only can accept private pay (no insurances) and I only offer tele-therapy sessions (not in-person).** It can be difficult to find a good fit with a therapist. But this is most important, since our therapeutic relationship is key to creating the best environment in which you can explore issues and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy a relaxed style, and facilitate a warm and safe environment for you to express yourself. I enjoy working with social or generalized anxiety, shyness, self-esteem, grief, family, and relationship issues.

Sometimes life can feel hopeless and the answers are hard to come by. As your therapist, I tune in to what interests and empowers you. This means using; empirically supported methods such as, art therapy, meditation, EMDR, Reiki, DBT, CBT, Yoga therapy, body-brain therapies and exploring skills you already possess to improve your life. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness we meet with young children, adolescents, teens, couples and families. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples who suffer from; addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, grief and loss and eating disorders.

Something - some event / loneliness /feeling like a fraud / feeling like something is missing - brought you to look for a resource at this particular time. Wondering "what's wrong with me" What is the message in the difficulty you are having? The answers lie within that message. It is in discovering - or rediscovering - of who you are that you need. It is finding out and getting back to who you genuinely are - only then can you live authentically. Only then can you see your way through. Don't change into someone else. Find - rediscover - your own goodness - your own strengths. Rediscover who YOU are and be that fully.

Hello, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years' experience, offering you a safe, accepting environment as I listen, interact, and help guide you in resolving issues of anxiety, depression, low self esteem , abuse and trauma, relationship conflicts, feeling stuck in repetitive patterns, etc. You may also be suffering a major life transition such as divorce, loss of a loved one, change in career or home, and life feels upside down and sideways. I am here.

I am a neurodiversity affirmative therapist and create a safe, accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can freely unmask and be your authentic self. I collaborate with you to identify and utilize your strengths and empower you to use those strengths to overcome difficult situations, successfully navigate relationships, and enhance positive coping skills to promote resiliency.

I work with clients to help unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Change is one of the hardest things to do, and I am here to help facilitate that. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families as well as run groups using a variety of therapeutic approaches that include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, family-systems therapy, meditation and mindfulness therapy. I specialize in helping those with issues pertaining to ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, male issues, anger management, domestic violence, mental and physical disabilities, oppositional defiance, schizophrenia, and bipolar.

What is the loudest message your childhood whispers in your ear? Do you know who or where that message came from? Is it a message that is soft, helpful, and motivating? Or is it one that is unhelpful, draining, and defeating? If it is the latter and you are ready to begin silencing that message and amplifying a message of goodness, growth, and confidence, then let's get started!

Often, the relationships and experiences that make up our lives shape our view of ourselves and become the filter through which we view the world. Do you find yourself feeling insecure in social settings or relationships, waiting to be rejected? Maybe outwardly you thrive in relationships, career, and health, but inside you feel sadness and hopelessness, a lack of emotional and mental strength, or overwhelming anxiety and fear. Are you a parent or spouse that's struggling to connect with your partner or child? Perhaps you're a teen or young adult struggling with fear, sadness, stress/pressure over the future, or low self-esteem?