Self Esteem Therapists in Poteau, OK
I must be perfect. I will fail. I'm permanently damaged. I cannot trust myself. Do these, or other negative beliefs feel true, even though you may know they're not true? Do you struggle with a past that you try to keep pushed away but it keeps interfering with your life? Do you feel like your experiences have left wounds that you wish would just heal, but they continue to impact you physically, emotionally or relationally? I can help you find freedom from those nagging thoughts, emotions and body sensations that are preventing you from living the life you want to live.
I must be perfect. I will fail. I'm permanently damaged. I cannot trust myself. Do these, or other negative beliefs feel true, even though you may know they're not true? Do you struggle with a past that you try to keep pushed away but it keeps interfering with your life? Do you feel like your experiences have left wounds that you wish would just heal, but they continue to impact you physically, emotionally or relationally? I can help you find freedom from those nagging thoughts, emotions and body sensations that are preventing you from living the life you want to live.
I help people with meaning making when craving a new preferred unfinished story. My journey includes an MBA, mid management retailing and university adjunct teaching along with a Masters in Divinity and 15 years of Pastoral Counseling and 14 years of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I help people with meaning making when craving a new preferred unfinished story. My journey includes an MBA, mid management retailing and university adjunct teaching along with a Masters in Divinity and 15 years of Pastoral Counseling and 14 years of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Chelsey Slusser
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Poteau, OK 74953
Waitlist for new clients
"Sometimes, the hardest battles are against the things you can't see, but every step forward brings you closer to healing." -Unknown. Dealing with anxiety, depression or trauma can affect not just your mind but your body, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you. We will explore what may be holding you back from moving forward, processing the heavy events in a way that honors your experiences while also nurturing your resilience and strength.
"Sometimes, the hardest battles are against the things you can't see, but every step forward brings you closer to healing." -Unknown. Dealing with anxiety, depression or trauma can affect not just your mind but your body, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you. We will explore what may be holding you back from moving forward, processing the heavy events in a way that honors your experiences while also nurturing your resilience and strength.
We are all looking for that safe place where we can go to heal heal and work on finding ways to improve our lives. People's struggles are real and we all just want that person who we know is in our corner when no one else is , but we also need that person who can help us figure out how to turn things around when it seems like there is no hope of changing things.
We are all looking for that safe place where we can go to heal heal and work on finding ways to improve our lives. People's struggles are real and we all just want that person who we know is in our corner when no one else is , but we also need that person who can help us figure out how to turn things around when it seems like there is no hope of changing things.
Successful, healthy relationships are possible. If you're struggling with a spouse, a child or even your relationship with yourself, I can help. Feeling secure, loved and wanted may be something that has eluded you in the past but it doesn't have to anymore.
Successful, healthy relationships are possible. If you're struggling with a spouse, a child or even your relationship with yourself, I can help. Feeling secure, loved and wanted may be something that has eluded you in the past but it doesn't have to anymore.
Rebecca Whitson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
Everyone has a story. Yours is unique and valuable, and I'm here to listen. Whether you have specific goals you're working toward or just need a place to connect and sort through life, I would love to help.
Here to help and pleased to hear from you. You may contact me for an appointment at 479/ 651-7413. If I am unable to answer, please leave a message and I will get with you in just a bit.
Here to help and pleased to hear from you. You may contact me for an appointment at 479/ 651-7413. If I am unable to answer, please leave a message and I will get with you in just a bit.
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Are you having difficulties navigating life challenges? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem or communication issues? Have you experienced trauma in your life? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. I provide a safe space where you will feel supported and understood. My faith-based approach to therapy is nonjudgemental and allows you to freely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Are you having difficulties navigating life challenges? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem or communication issues? Have you experienced trauma in your life? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. I provide a safe space where you will feel supported and understood. My faith-based approach to therapy is nonjudgemental and allows you to freely explore your thoughts and emotions.
Most people go through periods of life where they need extra support and guidance. My goal is to help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages find their voice and navigate life’s challenges. I believe our emotions drive our actions and I am committed to guiding my clients in understanding where these emotions are coming from.
Most people go through periods of life where they need extra support and guidance. My goal is to help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. I have a passion for helping individuals of all ages find their voice and navigate life’s challenges. I believe our emotions drive our actions and I am committed to guiding my clients in understanding where these emotions are coming from.
We all face difficulties in our lives. Depression, anxiety, and trauma deeply impact our perceptions of ourselves, others, and the world around us. The good news is that you don't have to go through it alone. I have extensive experience working with individuals who experience mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and other issues using a Cognitive-Behavioral approach. I offer telehealth therapy services to individual adults in Oklahoma..
We all face difficulties in our lives. Depression, anxiety, and trauma deeply impact our perceptions of ourselves, others, and the world around us. The good news is that you don't have to go through it alone. I have extensive experience working with individuals who experience mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and other issues using a Cognitive-Behavioral approach. I offer telehealth therapy services to individual adults in Oklahoma..
Eagle Mountain Counseling & Testing Center, (EMCTC) LLC provides Counseling Services only through The Woodlands Resilience Center of Houston, (TX clients) and testing is offered for both states, Oklahoma and Texas remotely. M Carmen has the Knowledge and professional skills of counseling, evaluation, assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
Eagle Mountain Counseling & Testing Center, (EMCTC) LLC provides Counseling Services only through The Woodlands Resilience Center of Houston, (TX clients) and testing is offered for both states, Oklahoma and Texas remotely. M Carmen has the Knowledge and professional skills of counseling, evaluation, assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
We are a pediatric therapy clinic that brings therapy to your child’s school, daycare, or your doorstep or at our clinic location in fort smith AR! Our clinic is credentialed in multiple private and state insurances and service two states (Oklahoma and Arkansas).
We are a pediatric therapy clinic that brings therapy to your child’s school, daycare, or your doorstep or at our clinic location in fort smith AR! Our clinic is credentialed in multiple private and state insurances and service two states (Oklahoma and Arkansas).
Everyone can utilize counseling at one time or another in their life. We all struggle with issues or problems that we need help working through. Therapy is not a bad word. It takes courage and strength to admit that you need help and take the steps to get that help. I provide a safe, compassionate environment for you to talk about issues. I work with adolescents, teens, adults, families, and the elderly. I believe we are mind, body and spirit; all three of these need to be in line to be a whole, healthy person. I believe in the power of prayer and how it changes our lives.
Everyone can utilize counseling at one time or another in their life. We all struggle with issues or problems that we need help working through. Therapy is not a bad word. It takes courage and strength to admit that you need help and take the steps to get that help. I provide a safe, compassionate environment for you to talk about issues. I work with adolescents, teens, adults, families, and the elderly. I believe we are mind, body and spirit; all three of these need to be in line to be a whole, healthy person. I believe in the power of prayer and how it changes our lives.
Life sometimes creates some unexpected turns that we have difficulty managing. I'm here to help people manage and cope with those turns, to provide support and help so that a client and their family can get back to a place of peace.
Life sometimes creates some unexpected turns that we have difficulty managing. I'm here to help people manage and cope with those turns, to provide support and help so that a client and their family can get back to a place of peace.
Online Therapists
ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Perinatal & Postpartum mental health, OCD, Self harm, eating disorders, play therapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Grief & Loss, family therapy, pain management, life transitions, neuro-developmental disorders, combat trauma, bi-polar, ODD, women's issues, self esteem, and many more.
We are a group practice with a multitude of practitioners. Each of our therapists hold a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our team holds a wide variety of areas of focus so we can serve a variety of needs as well address issues with the whole family unit as applicable.
ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Perinatal & Postpartum mental health, OCD, Self harm, eating disorders, play therapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Grief & Loss, family therapy, pain management, life transitions, neuro-developmental disorders, combat trauma, bi-polar, ODD, women's issues, self esteem, and many more.
We are a group practice with a multitude of practitioners. Each of our therapists hold a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our team holds a wide variety of areas of focus so we can serve a variety of needs as well address issues with the whole family unit as applicable.
Michelle Grimmer MS LPC-S NCC, focuses on the trauma-informed approach while providing services to couples and individual counseling. Specializing in individual sessions with those transitioning or maintaining a WFPBNO or Vegan lifestyle. She has been working in the mental health field for 10 years. Her counseling style is warm, calm, and interactive. She has worked with individuals experiencing a variety of issues including family conflict, depression and anxiety, stress-related issues, domestic violence, trauma, anger management, communication challenges, self-esteem, and many more. Working with couples using the Gottman Approach.
Michelle Grimmer MS LPC-S NCC, focuses on the trauma-informed approach while providing services to couples and individual counseling. Specializing in individual sessions with those transitioning or maintaining a WFPBNO or Vegan lifestyle. She has been working in the mental health field for 10 years. Her counseling style is warm, calm, and interactive. She has worked with individuals experiencing a variety of issues including family conflict, depression and anxiety, stress-related issues, domestic violence, trauma, anger management, communication challenges, self-esteem, and many more. Working with couples using the Gottman Approach.
Hello! My name is Alisia Townsend-Richard, and I’m a National Board Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a background as a School Counselor and now specialize in helping individuals cope with anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Hello! My name is Alisia Townsend-Richard, and I’m a National Board Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a background as a School Counselor and now specialize in helping individuals cope with anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges.
Maddie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 2 years of experience providing compassionate mental health counseling. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma and her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University. Maddie currently works inpatient with adolescents struggling with eating disorders full-time, while also offering outpatient part-time services at Flourish Wellness.
Maddie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 2 years of experience providing compassionate mental health counseling. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Health and Exercise Science from the University of Oklahoma and her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University. Maddie currently works inpatient with adolescents struggling with eating disorders full-time, while also offering outpatient part-time services at Flourish Wellness.
I use an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, and action in the counseling process to help achieve positive outcomes. Those outcomes include providing genuine healing and bringing a feeling of wholeness to individuals. I am a warm, non-judgmental, open, direct, and encouraging therapist. One of my primary goals in treatment is that every person feels safe, secure, and heard. I believe if a person can feel hopeful and can learn to challenge and replace irrational beliefs and thoughts, people are free to experience the changes they’ve been longing for.
I use an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, and action in the counseling process to help achieve positive outcomes. Those outcomes include providing genuine healing and bringing a feeling of wholeness to individuals. I am a warm, non-judgmental, open, direct, and encouraging therapist. One of my primary goals in treatment is that every person feels safe, secure, and heard. I believe if a person can feel hopeful and can learn to challenge and replace irrational beliefs and thoughts, people are free to experience the changes they’ve been longing for.
If you are experiencing the effects of a recent trauma, a major life change, grief, or have past childhood trauma, I’m here to help. The effects of experiencing traumatic events, and the overwhelming emotions, do not define who you are. The trauma related symptoms, the PTSD, the anxiety, the depression, can be managed in healthier ways. I can help you on this journey of healing and self-care. I am trauma informed and certified in EMDR through EMDRIA. Certified in Trauma Focused-CBT. Training in Perinatal/postpartum women's mental health care.
Before beginning therapy, there are some steps to take, and information needed from you.
If you are experiencing the effects of a recent trauma, a major life change, grief, or have past childhood trauma, I’m here to help. The effects of experiencing traumatic events, and the overwhelming emotions, do not define who you are. The trauma related symptoms, the PTSD, the anxiety, the depression, can be managed in healthier ways. I can help you on this journey of healing and self-care. I am trauma informed and certified in EMDR through EMDRIA. Certified in Trauma Focused-CBT. Training in Perinatal/postpartum women's mental health care.
Before beginning therapy, there are some steps to take, and information needed from you.
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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.