Self Esteem Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
I primarily work with women who are recovering from trauma—especially relationship wounds, systemic harassment, and sexual trauma. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting boundaries—often after experiences that have impacted their self-trust, voice, or sense of identity. Therapy with me is a space to come back to yourself—at your own pace, in your own way.
I primarily work with women who are recovering from trauma—especially relationship wounds, systemic harassment, and sexual trauma. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting boundaries—often after experiences that have impacted their self-trust, voice, or sense of identity. Therapy with me is a space to come back to yourself—at your own pace, in your own way.
Brii Sebastian
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CPC, ABMPP, ABDA
6 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
Integrative Psychotherapy & Holistic Coaching, LLC provides you with a quality, research-based model of therapy and life coaching for healing and transformation.
Integrative Psychotherapy & Holistic Coaching, LLC provides you with a quality, research-based model of therapy and life coaching for healing and transformation.
When we feel heard, seen, and understood, healing and growth are possible. I am here to create a safe space for you, or you and your partner, to explore and work with the struggles that are leading you to seek therapy. Most of us enter into partnership with the best intentions; we want to feel mutually satisfied, secure and supported in our relationship. After some time, old patterns take hold and we can find ourselves feeling disconnected, confused, or insecure in relationship. Therapy can help you get unstuck by offering an experience of being supported in ways that are uniquely tailored to help the growth of you and your partner.
When we feel heard, seen, and understood, healing and growth are possible. I am here to create a safe space for you, or you and your partner, to explore and work with the struggles that are leading you to seek therapy. Most of us enter into partnership with the best intentions; we want to feel mutually satisfied, secure and supported in our relationship. After some time, old patterns take hold and we can find ourselves feeling disconnected, confused, or insecure in relationship. Therapy can help you get unstuck by offering an experience of being supported in ways that are uniquely tailored to help the growth of you and your partner.
Sooner or later life brings us challenges that feel overwhelming. And yet, many of us find it difficult to seek support. If this is you, I can help. My clinical approach is grounded in a commitment to help you to reduce the suffering you are experiencing.
Adult life can be very stressful and finding a way to balance work, money, children, relationships, and past trauma without a loss of physical and emotional well-being is not easy. I work holistically to help you to restore the mind, body, and spirit connection.
Sooner or later life brings us challenges that feel overwhelming. And yet, many of us find it difficult to seek support. If this is you, I can help. My clinical approach is grounded in a commitment to help you to reduce the suffering you are experiencing.
Adult life can be very stressful and finding a way to balance work, money, children, relationships, and past trauma without a loss of physical and emotional well-being is not easy. I work holistically to help you to restore the mind, body, and spirit connection.
I work with individuals and couples facing crises, complex relationship dynamics, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and major life transitions. My approach is depth-oriented and growth-focused, helping clients regain clarity, agency, and a stronger sense of self. I specialize in working with clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns, identity confusion, or emotional reactivity and are seeking meaningful, lasting change rather than surface-level coping.
I work with individuals and couples facing crises, complex relationship dynamics, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and major life transitions. My approach is depth-oriented and growth-focused, helping clients regain clarity, agency, and a stronger sense of self. I specialize in working with clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns, identity confusion, or emotional reactivity and are seeking meaningful, lasting change rather than surface-level coping.
Though you may not yet know how to move through your current challenges, being open to receiving support, being excited to know yourself better and being ready to try taking new action is a powerful starting place.
My name is Rachael and I am passionate about working with individuals and couples committed to a process of healthy self-development. Through my training as both a therapist and coach, I have witnessed that healing and growth happen through a balance of awareness and action. My approach is dynamic and relational, helping clients ground in truth while taking steps towards a more honest, authentic and fulfilling life.
Though you may not yet know how to move through your current challenges, being open to receiving support, being excited to know yourself better and being ready to try taking new action is a powerful starting place.
My name is Rachael and I am passionate about working with individuals and couples committed to a process of healthy self-development. Through my training as both a therapist and coach, I have witnessed that healing and growth happen through a balance of awareness and action. My approach is dynamic and relational, helping clients ground in truth while taking steps towards a more honest, authentic and fulfilling life.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them construct a meaningful life. This means supporting clients to make meaning of even the more painful aspects of their experience. Perhaps you are dealing with a difficult life transition, struggling with memories from a painful childhood, grieving the death of a loved one, engaging in self-destructive behaviors, or are attempting to navigate the complex world of relationships. I will work with you to address issues from the perspective that although life is often painful, people have the ability to make healthy choices and to live lives of integrity, depth, and beauty.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them construct a meaningful life. This means supporting clients to make meaning of even the more painful aspects of their experience. Perhaps you are dealing with a difficult life transition, struggling with memories from a painful childhood, grieving the death of a loved one, engaging in self-destructive behaviors, or are attempting to navigate the complex world of relationships. I will work with you to address issues from the perspective that although life is often painful, people have the ability to make healthy choices and to live lives of integrity, depth, and beauty.
Your intimate relationship can be one of the most important sources of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. However, issues may arise which upset that original harmony, and if left unaddressed, lead to a negative pattern of quarreling, difficult communication, and a loss of connection, trust and intimacy. In some cases, this negative spiral can further lead to depression, substance/behavioral addictions, or even an affair. I can provide you with the effective tools for identifying, addressing and resolving those challenging issues, and help you co-create a renewed sense of connection, intimacy and sacred partnership.
Your intimate relationship can be one of the most important sources of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. However, issues may arise which upset that original harmony, and if left unaddressed, lead to a negative pattern of quarreling, difficult communication, and a loss of connection, trust and intimacy. In some cases, this negative spiral can further lead to depression, substance/behavioral addictions, or even an affair. I can provide you with the effective tools for identifying, addressing and resolving those challenging issues, and help you co-create a renewed sense of connection, intimacy and sacred partnership.
I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem or chronic shame, couples navigating non-monogamy, friends working through conflict, and those exploring sexuality/asexuality and gender identity.
I know that the process of beginning therapy can be overwhelming because I’ve been there. It takes vulnerability and courage to ask for help. I also know that therapy works because I’ve seen it —in my own life and in the lives of my clients. Congratulations on taking this significant step toward finding relief and reconnecting with your most authentic self. I’m so glad you’re here. My practice is grounded in my belief that the therapeutic relationship provides a unique opportunity to explore experiences and parts of ourselves that are hard to look at alone. We are all capable of healing, growth and transformation at any point.
I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem or chronic shame, couples navigating non-monogamy, friends working through conflict, and those exploring sexuality/asexuality and gender identity.
I know that the process of beginning therapy can be overwhelming because I’ve been there. It takes vulnerability and courage to ask for help. I also know that therapy works because I’ve seen it —in my own life and in the lives of my clients. Congratulations on taking this significant step toward finding relief and reconnecting with your most authentic self. I’m so glad you’re here. My practice is grounded in my belief that the therapeutic relationship provides a unique opportunity to explore experiences and parts of ourselves that are hard to look at alone. We are all capable of healing, growth and transformation at any point.
Therapy is an organic process that gives support and guidance. Our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world create emotional holding patterns of behavior. When we face these with compassion for ourselves, we become freer and more peaceful. Self compassion is a key piece of moving into deeper self connection and self acceptance. If this kind of self intimacy interests you, please contact me to begin.
Therapy is an organic process that gives support and guidance. Our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world create emotional holding patterns of behavior. When we face these with compassion for ourselves, we become freer and more peaceful. Self compassion is a key piece of moving into deeper self connection and self acceptance. If this kind of self intimacy interests you, please contact me to begin.
At Artistic Wellness, we strive to produce a safe, secure, and judgement free space so clients have the best opportunities to freely express themselves. Together we forge a path that leads to the achievement of life goals and a better understanding of self. Goals can range from establishing stronger relationships, reducing stress and anxiety, overcoming great life challenges, family issues, or just releasing general daily concerns.
At Artistic Wellness, we strive to produce a safe, secure, and judgement free space so clients have the best opportunities to freely express themselves. Together we forge a path that leads to the achievement of life goals and a better understanding of self. Goals can range from establishing stronger relationships, reducing stress and anxiety, overcoming great life challenges, family issues, or just releasing general daily concerns.
Finding the right therapist isn’t easy. Let’s face it, starting the search feels like a big daunting step. Even as a therapist, I know it is intimidating to open up to someone new. That is why I truly appreciate when you choose to work with me. I’m here to roll up my sleeves and dig in alongside you as a person and human first. Let's create a space where we can explore, connect, and get creative with who you are and who you want to grow into no matter your life stage. I hope you find yourself in a better place to communicate with yourself and others, opening up to new possibilities for life experiences and personal fulfillment.
Finding the right therapist isn’t easy. Let’s face it, starting the search feels like a big daunting step. Even as a therapist, I know it is intimidating to open up to someone new. That is why I truly appreciate when you choose to work with me. I’m here to roll up my sleeves and dig in alongside you as a person and human first. Let's create a space where we can explore, connect, and get creative with who you are and who you want to grow into no matter your life stage. I hope you find yourself in a better place to communicate with yourself and others, opening up to new possibilities for life experiences and personal fulfillment.
Despite our best efforts to live authentically, we can lose our way while navigating stress, transition, trauma, loss, or conflict – or even just trying to figure out who we are. Many of my clients are exploring gender, sexuality, spirituality, and the impact of past experiences on their current identities. They have had doubts about their worth, perseverance, ability to change outdated patterns or recover from past wounds. They questioned the possibility of connecting with others while caring for their own well-being. They struggled with perfectionism, people pleasing, disconnection, reactivity or a lack of reciprocity.
Despite our best efforts to live authentically, we can lose our way while navigating stress, transition, trauma, loss, or conflict – or even just trying to figure out who we are. Many of my clients are exploring gender, sexuality, spirituality, and the impact of past experiences on their current identities. They have had doubts about their worth, perseverance, ability to change outdated patterns or recover from past wounds. They questioned the possibility of connecting with others while caring for their own well-being. They struggled with perfectionism, people pleasing, disconnection, reactivity or a lack of reciprocity.
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
I practice integrative psychotherapy, which means that I drawn an a range of approaches to meet you where you are to facilitate your unfolding process. I trust the innate wisdom of your own being to guide that process and see my role as holding up a mirror so that you can find your own way out of the places where you feel unclear or stuck.
I practice integrative psychotherapy, which means that I drawn an a range of approaches to meet you where you are to facilitate your unfolding process. I trust the innate wisdom of your own being to guide that process and see my role as holding up a mirror so that you can find your own way out of the places where you feel unclear or stuck.
Every person has an authentic and unique set of gifts, meant to be relished in and celebrated. Anxiety, trauma, and the chaos of life often muddle these gifts, causing great hopelessness and confusion. My goal in our sessions is to help you find your voice and feel a sense of peace and belonging within our strange world. I've spent my career as a Fulbright grantee in Vienna, Austria, a clinical research coordinator studying Schizophrenia, and a psychotherapist working with children, teens and adults on two pueblos in New Mexico, with the goal of encouraging and strengthening people to unmute their sense of purpose.
Every person has an authentic and unique set of gifts, meant to be relished in and celebrated. Anxiety, trauma, and the chaos of life often muddle these gifts, causing great hopelessness and confusion. My goal in our sessions is to help you find your voice and feel a sense of peace and belonging within our strange world. I've spent my career as a Fulbright grantee in Vienna, Austria, a clinical research coordinator studying Schizophrenia, and a psychotherapist working with children, teens and adults on two pueblos in New Mexico, with the goal of encouraging and strengthening people to unmute their sense of purpose.
I assist people to recover from traumatic types of experiences, greatly improve their self-esteem and sense of what's possible, and let go of bad habits and limiting beliefs.
Self-esteem is something I'm very passionate about because it affects every area of a person's life. Because of this, I've been specializing in assisting people to let go of ideas about themselves that have been negatively affecting the way they feel about themselves.
I assist people to recover from traumatic types of experiences, greatly improve their self-esteem and sense of what's possible, and let go of bad habits and limiting beliefs.
Self-esteem is something I'm very passionate about because it affects every area of a person's life. Because of this, I've been specializing in assisting people to let go of ideas about themselves that have been negatively affecting the way they feel about themselves.
A moment of deeply connecting with oneself through an embodied experience can allow for spontaneous change, and eliminate the need for constant seeking of new insight or retelling of the story. I listen to both your words and body with deep respect and sensitivity. I accept you as you are. I will help you gather your resources and embody self-compassion and strength, which will enable you to slowly and gently process pain, stress, and trauma. Through our work together, you will experience being able to lovingly soothe the pain, instead of going towards addictive processes or substances.
A moment of deeply connecting with oneself through an embodied experience can allow for spontaneous change, and eliminate the need for constant seeking of new insight or retelling of the story. I listen to both your words and body with deep respect and sensitivity. I accept you as you are. I will help you gather your resources and embody self-compassion and strength, which will enable you to slowly and gently process pain, stress, and trauma. Through our work together, you will experience being able to lovingly soothe the pain, instead of going towards addictive processes or substances.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or lost in the noise of life—often navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences. Many have spent years pouring into others while feeling distant from themselves. My work centers on helping you turn inward, rebuild that connection, and develop the tools to regulate emotions and move through life with greater clarity, intention, and alignment. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and a deeper connection to your highest self.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or lost in the noise of life—often navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences. Many have spent years pouring into others while feeling distant from themselves. My work centers on helping you turn inward, rebuild that connection, and develop the tools to regulate emotions and move through life with greater clarity, intention, and alignment. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and a deeper connection to your highest self.
Increased life energy, a natural sense of self-worth, and a growing capacity for self-trust are the signs of a deepening, vibrant connection with yourself and others.
We often have a sense that in some ways, somehow we have been holding back. The barriers hidden behind cost us in our capacity for intimacy, spontaneity, and precious space for the heart's need to express and to be seen. They are usually constructed for very good reasons; to avoid painful experiences and vulnerability. But more often than not, carry on decades beyond when the threatening events have past. Defenses, beliefs, and the wounds that shut us down developed around people. The healing can happen when we feel safety again. Not surprisingly, this needs to happen with people too.
Increased life energy, a natural sense of self-worth, and a growing capacity for self-trust are the signs of a deepening, vibrant connection with yourself and others.
We often have a sense that in some ways, somehow we have been holding back. The barriers hidden behind cost us in our capacity for intimacy, spontaneity, and precious space for the heart's need to express and to be seen. They are usually constructed for very good reasons; to avoid painful experiences and vulnerability. But more often than not, carry on decades beyond when the threatening events have past. Defenses, beliefs, and the wounds that shut us down developed around people. The healing can happen when we feel safety again. Not surprisingly, this needs to happen with people too.
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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.