Self Esteem Therapists in Hillsboro, OR

Are you looking to find a positive sense of self or learn healthier ways to problem solve your day-to-day life? I provide mentoring, support, and skills to people who are struggling with identity, coping skills, behavioral struggles, and trauma. I aspire to empower individual struggles, build on individual strengths, and observe the growth made through the therapy process. I believe every client is different, unique, and have their own way to show motivation for change in treatment. I have a passion for encouragement, support to identify internal strengths, build self-confidence, and identify individual morals and values.

I understand reaching out for help is not easy and how much courage and hard work it takes for people to make real change, find hope, and create a meaningful life. I specialize in helping people who have troubled relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I have many years of experience working with clients in sorting out how mood (e.g., depression and anxiety), personality, and substance use interfere with changing behavior and reaching goals.

Are you struggling to become who you want to be? Do you feel stuck watching the world move as you stand still? Or are you facing a transitional time? Antoine de Saint-Expery once said "A goal without a plan is only a wish". It is time to become who you're meant to be! Together, let's identify the obstacles and practice the needed skills to get there. I find it incredibly rewarding to help individuals learn about themselves, increase self-esteem, and power through the anxiety and depression to cultivate a life filled with satisfaction and social-emotional maturity.

I work non judgmentally with clients to examine/strengthen relationships.I work with individuals,couples and families to repair and rebuild relationships that are not functioning at their best.With the client,the current concern is examined then goals and steps toward change are developed.I feel a persons self esteem is often a key component to current concerns and difficulties being experienced, as such this is examined.I believe the child parent relationship is key to a child's development and self esteem. I work with the parent to create the strongest connection possible with their child.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions or adjustments? Maybe you are struggling as a parent or have a child with behavioral concerns? Do you have a teenager who could benefit from developing healthy communication, building self-esteem, and addressing the unique challenges of adolescence. No matter your struggle, we'll work collaboratively to explore strengths, address challenges, and create a roadmap to a more fulfilling life. You are not alone on this beautiful yet sometimes challenging journey. Taking the vulnerable step to find support can come with relief, self-awareness, healing, and growth.

I provide a supportive, compassionate environment combined with practical guidance to promote your strengths, clarify your values and goals, and develop flexible thinking and new habits. Because I believe that when life challenges are met with compassion and practical guidance, the challenges become a catalyst for healing, resilience, and developing your best self. I consider psychotherapy to be a collaborative process, utilizing my expertise and your strengths to meet your goals. I actively participate in the therapy process, supporting your efforts toward sustainable change in your life.

Do you want to feel accepted and understood? Do you want to be happy? Would you like to work on improving areas of your life that are not fully satisfying you? I can help! Counseling can benefit anyone, but often it can be difficult to find a good counselor. My approach is respectful, non-judgmental and genuine. I support you and build upon your strengths to work toward positive change. I promote skill building and see the counseling relationship as a collaboration. Initiating change requires effort and my role is to support and encourage you in your efforts.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org

I truly believe no one should ever have to walk alone through incredibly difficult seasons of life. I approach therapy as a collaboration, rooted in understanding each person as an individual in the context of their family, history, culture, and daily life. My therapeutic style is collaborative and tends to incorporate warmth, humor, and honest feedback. I am motivated to help every client learn healthy ways of getting through mental and emotional difficulties. I'll be there with dedicated compassion, empathy, and nonjudgmental care.

Now accepting new clients for telehealth in OR. Stuck in your head all the time? Feeling uneasy or disconnected from your body? I know how stuck this can feel. Stress can manifest itself in many ways, including in your mental health, physical health, and relationship with others. If you feel ready to reduce the stress in your life and tackle what is getting in the way of having a successful relationship with yourself and others, you have come to the right place!

My work focuses on increasing satisfaction and meaning in people's lives. My goal is providing competent, insight-focused therapy with an emphasis on self-compassion and improving the relationship with the self. My approach is helpful for people trying to navigate burnout, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and self-criticism. Growing up as a biracial Latino, I struggled with navigating questions about racial identity, internalized racism, fitting in with different groups, and managing different sets of cultural expectations. I’m passionate about working with clients who experience similar challenges with any of their identities.

Are you feeling stuck? Anxiety and stress can overwhelm our ability to cope and negatively affect our well being, relationships, decision making, sleep and even our self esteem. As an anxiety and stress expert, I teach boundaries, coping and communication skills to improve work/life balance, relationship satisfaction and resilience. My therapeutic style is empathic, empowering and direct, with a good dose of humor. I am also a Certified Professional Coach, so I will give you a nudge and hold you accountable when you need it! A Christian perspective is offered for those who are seeking a spiritual approach to personal growth.

When there is a feeling of disconnect between yourself and the world or with those in your life, it can be lonely and confusing. We alI feel stuck in our life at times around repeating old patterns, managing painful emotions or having critical thoughts of self and others. Maybe you are experiencing depression, life transitions or anxious thoughts. I aim to help clients explore what is causing them distress and identify new ways to overcome those obstacles. If you find yourself engaging in similar patterns and struggling to find effective ways to cope with anxiety or daily stressors, therapy may be a courageous first step to relief.

Hello! I am so glad you stopped by. I believe that we all long to be seen, heard, and known. I believe every human shares the core desires to be known and to belong. I also believe that there are painful experiences in life that can distort our view of ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. I sit with each client as the individual that they are and counsel through a process of exploring how our past is interfering with our present and hope to help you find hope and healing as you grow into the healthiest version of yourself.

Hey there! We might be a good fit . . . if you understand that life comes with challenges AND we ALL have a story! I truly enjoy introducing my clients to the universal assignment of inner work, lessons, and personal growth. Are you effectively managing your personal narrative? We often experience stagnation and victimhood when we FEEL stuck, get distracted or obsessively worry. But that's life, right? It happens from time to time. My Practice is Available For New Clients for Mental Health Therapy and Medication Management with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner!

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Trying to take care of everyone and everything in your life is exhausting! You may be a helping professional feeling burned out at work. Or maybe you are feeling pulled into a helper role for your aging parents. You may be navigating changes in your relationships and want support improving your boundaries. You want to feel more like yourself again so you can feel more confident in the choices you are making. Whether you are a family caregiver or professional helper, you are allowed to make time for yourself. Counseling is your opportunity to reconnect with yourself.

I specialize in working with men, and understand the ways that masculinity can complicate mental health and treatment. I also provide neurodiversity-affirming care to adults with ADHD or other neurodivergence, and identify as neurodivergent myself. I take an eclectic, client-centered, evidence-based approach that focuses on combining the best available research with your individual preferences and learning/interaction styles. Our time in therapy will focus on teaching you skills to help you relate to yourself, your emotions, and your thoughts in more effective ways, while also exploring and validating how those patterns formed.

The human experience is complicated, beautiful, and sometimes incredibly difficult to bear. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, then I’m glad you found your way here. I can provide support in navigating the terrain of your inner world, so you can more fully engage with the world around you. We often suffer when our minds dwell on past experiences or future fears. Together, we can practice finding peace in the present moment and get more deeply acquainted with who you are at your core. You deserve more than just the absence of pain; you deserve a fulfilling and meaningful life.

How on earth are you supposed to choose something as important as a therapist from a two-dimensional blurb on the internet? Because it's impossible to really get a sense of who someone is from a listing, I invite you to reach out via phone, text or email, or you can visit my website & watch a short video of me & get a sense for my energy & style. Change doesn't have to take years of sessions, but it does take reaching out to get effective help, and I'd love the chance to be of assistance. These are some crazy times! COVID19 is scary, & the stress can load up on top of existing life issues, making everything feel so overwhelming.