Self Esteem Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

My favorite part of being a therapist is collaborating with folks as they become more and more themselves. So much can get in the way. Layers of protection that dull emotional expression and receptiveness; adaptations to anxiety and trauma that make forward movement hard; difficult relational experiences keeping us stuck in unhelpful patterns; chronic low self-esteem that makes it hard to see ourselves clearly; familial/social/cultural expectations and influences can elicit confusion, and depression can dull connection to everything/anything - to ourselves, as much as to others.

Christina Bradley, MS.Ed., DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to be a service to people of all ages and backgrounds looking to improve their quality of life. She specializes in individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, addiction/substance use, grief, enhancing interpersonal skills/coping skills, career direction, and conflict resolution.

Are relationships creating stress in your life? Whether it’s your partner, single status, family, friends, or co-workers, your interactions take up mental space and cause anxiety. On the outside, you're fine. On the inside, you’re comparing and worrying what other people think and feel, trying to keep them happy, or playing defense. You just want to feel grounded, accepted, and comfortable in your own skin and for people to know and value you for who you are. I believe you get to live your life in close connection with others, while confidently pursuing your own goals and dreams.

My goal as a therapist is to foster a collaborative partnership built on trust, empathy, and honesty. I seek to create a warm, nonjudgemental space where you can gain insight, better understand your past and, ultimately, become more confident and secure. Through our work together, I will encourage you to explore your own inner world and find the resources within yourself to live a more authentic and fulfilled life.

Helping change lives is one of the greatest privileges in life. I am a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor providing psychotherapy services. I can assist with those struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, illness, loss and letting go of old patterns to promote a healthier lifestyle.

The Right Psychologist and the Right Treatment for YOU: Do you feel good about yourself? Are you anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lost? Having trouble achieving or even identifying your goals? Self-esteem tanking? Unable to maintain rewarding relationships? I will help you feel and do better sooner -- via Coaching or Psychotherapy. Visit the NYC Coach website, nyc-coach.com, to learn more about the coaching and mentoring I provide. Visit the NYC Psychologist website, nyc-psych.com, to learn more about me and how SFT, the SELF-Focused Therapy I created, will help you. Invest in Your Self NOW. (Note: Supervision available)

You may be seeking help because of an upsetting event in your life, or you may have struggled with a particular issue for a long time. In either case, I'll listen carefully to your thoughts and feelings and help you to better understand yourself and your life situation. There are often patterns in how a person relates to themselves, others, and the world around them. These patterns emerge from your mind's "central organizing principles." If you are unhappy or dissatisfied with some aspect of your life, I'll work with you to address it and help you to feel a greater sense of calm, confidence, and clarity.

In-Person NYC Sessions & Teletherapy are Available. Caroline has experience working with a wide range of individuals. She specializes in anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, & self-esteem. She completed her Masters in Clinical Social Work at NYU, graduating at the top of the class with a near-perfect GPA and a concentration in mental health service delivery. Caroline takes an integrative humanistic and strengths-based approach. She works collaboratively with her clients to identify unhealthy patterns that are impeding on a client’s ability to achieve their goals.

We all have behaviors that protect us from being hurt. For example shutting down emotionally or trying to make everyone around us happy, negating our own needs. The problem with these behaviors is they keep us from having a full and joyful life. We all want to feel connected, to feel seen, and to feel like we matter. I will help you identify unhealthy behaviors, and support you in changing them so you create healthy relationships and can feel good about yourself. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or unfulfilling relationships you deserve a caring and empathetic therapist.

Are you going through a life transition and having a difficult time figuring out what is the next step? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of what to do? Do you feel like you need to work on your self esteem , or have lost your spark? These are all things I would be excited to help you work through. In my practice I use the special genius in YOU to creatively come up with solutions to life problems and help you get to where you want to be. I find that a creative approach helps to transform oneself in exciting and unexpected ways.

As a highly interactive psychotherapist, I draw from my psychodynamic training and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to relieve distress, increasing coping tools, and improving quality of life. I try to understand my patients needs and meet each one where they are at, to provide individualized helpful feedback. Together we explore aspects of life that may cause pain or worry with end goal of moving beyond any mental and emotional barriers to living a full life. I provide a safe space where patients can explore and work through their emotional and social challenges with an understanding and empowering guide.

I practice therapy from a non-pathologizing, strengths-based approach that seeks to contextualize your experience within the interconnected social, familial, and personal systems you're a part of. Although we can't stop the inevitable changes and suffering that life often brings, we can change how we relate to these things and even find meaning in that process. Ultimately, I believe that each person has the capacity to translate their individual growth into systemic growth, and developing skills and awareness toward this process is central to my therapeutic practice.

When coming to a therapist for help, you are sometimes clear on your conflict/issue. But at other times, it's more a vague feeling of unease - that your life isn't going as it should. My empathic and attuned psychoanalytic approach is geared towards either person. Some of areas of expertise are anxiety, identity, depression, interpersonal issues and narcissism - including adult children of narcissists. I am very open, non-judgmental, and inquiry-based. I'm here to help you find a solution. The goal is to find a more meaningful and satisfying way of living.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy for adults struggling with emotional distress, relationship and family issues, identity and self-esteem concerns, and life transitions (e.g., illness, separation, loss). Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck or confused, and their usual methods of coping are overwhelmed. I provide a collaborative and safe environment in which you can feel heard and supported while developing new ways of understanding and working through difficulties. My areas of specialty include anxiety and worry, LGBTQIA issues, substance use, perfectionism, identity concerns, and trauma.