Self Esteem Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Moira McCormick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
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Moira McCormick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 8 years of experience. Moira specializes in working with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, and life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Moira completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Immaculata University. Within a therapeutic setting, she emphasizes healthy relationships and she believes the key to that is incorporating parents and/or caregivers into treatment.
Harin Feibish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
With 30+ years of experience, I enable clients to become aware of how their thoughts and behaviors inhibit daily life, acknowledge how this effects them and others, and take action to move forward. I am a nationally recognized authority on the treatment and prevention of eating and body image disorders. I founded and formerly directed "Body Balance" at The Renfrew Center, a program which focuses on women's eating and body image issues. My work has included numerous groups, workshops, written articles, and TV appearances that have focused on issues of self-acceptance and self-esteem.
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Lynette Medley
MSEd
Are you struggling with issues related to Self Love, Self Acceptance, SEX, SEXUALITY Awareness or
Self Esteem
? Do you know who you are or are you merely measuring yourself by someone else's standards? Are you holding on to past HURTS, PAINS, TRAUMAS? Do you jump from one friendship or relationship to the other looking for validation? Are your current friendships and relationships unfulfilling? Do they lack authenticity or intimacy ? Is Sex just an ACT to fill the voids in your life? Do you make risky decisions? Are you unable to communicate your wants, needs and desires ? Do you sometimes lack the ability to set boundaries, Say No or make safe and healthy choices? Are you more focused on pleasing others than yourself? THERE IS HOPE ! Are you tired of being FAKE and bound by perceptions that do not represent your true identity? It is TIME to SET YOURSELF FREE !
journeys: emotional wellness solutions®
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Whether you choose to start emotional wellness coaching because you’re having difficulty making changes in life, dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, or wanting to improve your self-confidence, I would be honored to assist you on your journey. My style is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe that you are in charge of your journey and my role is to walk with you and offer ideas and concepts to help you achieve the goals you have chosen. I will not tell you how to think, feel, or behave. Instead, you and I will explore options to help you determine the right path for you.
Helen Suntag
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Whether you have struggled with mental health concerns for many years or are just now becoming curious about supporting your mental wellbeing, I believe therapy can help. We all want relief from our current symptoms, allowing us to believe in our ability to set and accomplish meaningful goals. As an experienced therapist, I have supported college students navigating life transitions, complex trauma survivors who feel disconnected from the people around them, and high-performing professionals struggling to balance the demands of work and home. I help empower men, women, and non-binary adults through private telehealth sessions.
Patrick Grugan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MFA, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Maybe you’ve been struggling with self-esteem, depression, or anxiety for awhile and want to understand these experiences more deeply. Maybe you’re tired of the pain these issues cause, and the artificial limitations they place on your life goals, your relationships, and your overall happiness. Maybe a part of you thinks that more is possible for you. If so, I’d like to help. A safe, caring therapy relationship can help you understand the origins of these experiences, move past them, and see what new possibilities might be there on the horizon. It can help you go from self-doubt to self-respect and a more vibrant, authentic life.
Eve Maxson
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’ll celebrate your successes and call out what’s going well to help you build
self esteem
, improve confidence, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
All of us experience stress, anxiety, and unhelpful patterns. Sometimes, it’s difficult to notice their insidious effects on our wellbeing. When you think of stressors, your mind might go to your demanding job, family dynamics, recent break-up, or financial difficulties. However stress is manifesting in your day-to-day life, I'm here to help you learn effective coping strategies, discover what your triggers are, and create an action plan for finding calm in the chaos.
Dasha Levine
Pre-Licensed Professional
My areas of clinical focus include: LGBTQ affirming therapy and questions of identity; low
self esteem
(struggling with negative self-talk, never feeling good enough); relationship issues and communication (not secure in your relationships, difficulty communicating your thoughts); negative relationships with food and the body (HAES); anxiety, and depression.
Life is constantly presenting us with obstacles to overcome, and my goal as a clinician is to provide a safe space for you to grow and feel supported as you navigate those challenges. My work with patients is characterized by mutual decision making, trust, respect, and humor. When working with me, you can expect that I will take your feelings and concerns seriously, that I will listen attentively, but also challenge you to see things from a new perspective. I am drawn to working with people who are curious, self-reflective, and seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Daniel Judes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I view the psychotherapy process as a collaboration, where the two of us are working together to make sense of the obstacles interfering with your emotional well-being. My treatment approach is psychodynamic and relational. I find that closely attending to shifts in the therapeutic relationship - in a safe and empathic manner - can be powerful in unlocking painful patterns and enhancing personal strengths. My aim is to help you gain a fuller understanding of yourself and, in turn, more freedom of choice so you can live a more meaningful life, with greater comfort.
Blair Davis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am an empathetic therapist who listens deeply and asks questions to help you work through your concerns. I strive to help you gain insights, feel heard, and set goals and steps for change. My approach includes evidence-based techniques that target how you think (cognitive-behavioral therapy), build on your strengths and values (client-centered/humanistic therapy), and examine how your past experiences and relationships impact your current patterns and concerns (psychodynamic therapy). I also use art therapy and mindfulness activities when appropriate.
Crystal Widmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida with 12 years of professional work experience working with adolescents and adults. I am experienced in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, and coping with life difficulties. More specifically I've worked with clients regarding Body Image Issues, Emotional Eating, Life Purpose, Coping with Anxiety, and Relationship Issues.
Vesper Jingxuan Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The desire to know and to be known is a normal human experience. I value the trauma-informed safety and client-centered connection we collaboratively create through a systematic lens. I am particularly sensitive to diversity in culture and self-identity, including with respect to race, gender and sexuality. I believe the importance of affirming the unique individual experience with cultural humility. Through compassion, sensitivity, and empowerment, we will work together respectfully to acknowledge vulnerability, unearth patterns, attend complexity, and gain ownership change to achieve the most authentic and expansive self.
Tamar Merjian
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself overthinking, trying to please everyone, or worried about what someone else will think, causing you to feel stressed, anxious or even doubting yourself? Maybe you're a parent who struggles with getting your child to go to school, or overwhelmed with letters home saying your child has "behavior concerns?" Maybe your child also experiences anxiety or low self-esteem? I want you to know you're not alone and I can help. I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor, and a Professional counselor who specializes in working with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and school age issues.
Lisa Simon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy For Success, under the leadership of Lisa, works with clients on bettering
self esteem
and self worth.
Welcome to Therapy For Success. Lisa is the owner of TFS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in therapy for all Eating Disorders including ; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder and disordered eating and food and weight disorders. TFS has several wonderful clinicians on staff to meet the needs of our clients. Lisa and her staff have counseled individuals in the most intense hospital inpatient and outpatient settings and helped them accomplish recovery free from the addiction of food. TFS offers individual, family and group counseling to address specific needs of each client.
Nicole Reiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I want to help you realize your potential & live a happy and fulfilling life. I strive to help people feel comfortable with the therapy process & feel hope that things can be better. I use a non-judgmental, curious, & accepting approach. I believe therapy is a partnership. Only you are the expert in your life; my role is to facilitate, support, teach, and hold space for you to do the work of changing. If you are depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem or a toxic relationship; I can help. We will work together to identify what needs to change and how to make these changes.
Pleasure Collective LLC.
LPC Intern, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, self-esteem, complex trauma, autism and ADHD. I help individuals become more resilient when faced with adversity. I also help individuals discover their strengths and live a more positive lifestyle. Through my support you will find the light within that gives you the power to make life worth living.
Not accepting new clients
Mushiyrah Sharif
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a lot of experience with working with clients with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Also, I have experience working with first responders and addictions. Teaching coping skills and helping clients to utilize their strengths is important to me because it allows individuals to feel empowered and competent. The goal is not to rely on me, but to learn to trust themselves and utilize new skills to manage their symptoms. It is very important to me to give space for persons of color to feel comfortable in exploring issues of race and issues specific to being a person of color.
Tracey Frank Ellenbogen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I treat Depression, Anxiety, life transition struggles, Eating Disorders,
self esteem
problems, relationship struggles, grief.
I treat clients with a "team" approach. Together, we help you to feel happier, reduce your suffering, understand patterns that get you "stuck" in life and help with making life feel more balanced. I believe that with mindfulness, learning how to be more kind to yourself, and being open to new perspectives, you have the power to change anything within you in your present day life, including unwholesome habits and increasing
self esteem
. I have formal training and personal experience in mindfulness meditation and other grounding tools to help with reducing anxiety and stress and increasing joy and contentment in your life.
Courtney Bradis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified
Verified
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Hi! I'm Courtney and I have a special interest in working with young people dealing with issues of self-esteem/self-worth, recovering from the effects of unhealthy/abusive relationships, navigating adult relationships, and those dealing with major life transitions. Life comes with many challenges and it is normal to feel unsure of how to navigate these challenges. I believe that by improving our personal relationships, as well as understanding recurring themes in our lives, we can develop a better understanding, acceptance, respect, compassion, and love for ourselves and future relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Sylvie Beauvais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MLA, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Finding the right therapist can be intimidating. My goal is to make the therapy process welcoming and transparent. I work particularly well with people who've been told they are "too sensitive" or who identify as Highly Sensitive People. My talent lies in treating anxiety, trauma and attachment/relationship wounds, as well as self-esteem. I support those who care for their communities: healers, caregivers, artists or those with creative practices, and activists. I've worked with ages 3-90 across class, race, gender, sexual orientation, & health status. Together, we can explore hard topics with sensitivity and humor.
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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.