Self Esteem Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Psychodynamic psychotherapy may help you: enjoy life; better understand yourself and others; change self-defeating patterns; increase sense of self-worth; manage stress; communicate more effectively; foster satisfying relationships; make choices
I am a clinical psychologist who practices psychodynamic psychotherapy with older adolescents, young adults, and adults.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy may help you: enjoy life; better understand yourself and others; change self-defeating patterns; increase sense of self-worth; manage stress; communicate more effectively; foster satisfying relationships; make choices
I am a clinical psychologist who practices psychodynamic psychotherapy with older adolescents, young adults, and adults.
Mariah Cooney | Makin Wellness Online Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize is providing support in anxiety, relationship issues, or self-esteem through online therapy.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to navigate life’s challenges, or struggling to connect with others because of anxiety, you’re not alone — and support is available.
I work with young adults, adults, and seniors, guiding individuals through life transitions, building healthier coping mechanisms, and addressing social anxiety that can make everyday interactions feel difficult. Together, we’ll focus on equipping you with practical tools and perspectives that can help you move forward with more confidence.
I specialize is providing support in anxiety, relationship issues, or self-esteem through online therapy.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to navigate life’s challenges, or struggling to connect with others because of anxiety, you’re not alone — and support is available.
I work with young adults, adults, and seniors, guiding individuals through life transitions, building healthier coping mechanisms, and addressing social anxiety that can make everyday interactions feel difficult. Together, we’ll focus on equipping you with practical tools and perspectives that can help you move forward with more confidence.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, self esteem, stress management, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has expertise in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I provide individual therapy to those who want to enjoy life and get to know themselves better in the process. Through my experience, I have learned the value of an interactive and collaborative environment to best support my client’s growth and development.
I have experience with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, self esteem, stress management, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has expertise in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I provide individual therapy to those who want to enjoy life and get to know themselves better in the process. Through my experience, I have learned the value of an interactive and collaborative environment to best support my client’s growth and development.
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor with over 9 years of experience, and I am passionate about working with people, especially autistic individuals. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I earned my BA in English and Psychology from Thiel College in 2007 and my MA in Counseling from Edinboro University in 2013.
I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor with over 9 years of experience, and I am passionate about working with people, especially autistic individuals. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I earned my BA in English and Psychology from Thiel College in 2007 and my MA in Counseling from Edinboro University in 2013.
Now taking new clients!
If you're looking to develop tools to regulate your emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve your connections with the people in your life, you've come to the right place! I work with clients who identify as queer, neurodivergent, kinky, and poly. I help clients learn to navigate relational dynamics through setting boundaries and navigating fear and insecurity. I also have experience with 12 step facilitation and substance use, to encourage vital personal growth. If you'd like to connect more within your relationships, and start making changes for yourself, reach out to get started with me!
Now taking new clients!
If you're looking to develop tools to regulate your emotions, communicate more effectively, and improve your connections with the people in your life, you've come to the right place! I work with clients who identify as queer, neurodivergent, kinky, and poly. I help clients learn to navigate relational dynamics through setting boundaries and navigating fear and insecurity. I also have experience with 12 step facilitation and substance use, to encourage vital personal growth. If you'd like to connect more within your relationships, and start making changes for yourself, reach out to get started with me!
Many of my clients have come to me after life has shaken them up like a snow-globe, leaving them disoriented & foggy. They feel leery of another shake-up, bracing for what’s around the corner. While their events are unique, they have this in common: they are ready to access self trust, find joy, and keep their heart open in a world where it would be very easy to close off.
In my 15+ years of experience as a therapist, I am deeply passionate about the healing that's possible and the future that's available to each of my clients.
Many of my clients have come to me after life has shaken them up like a snow-globe, leaving them disoriented & foggy. They feel leery of another shake-up, bracing for what’s around the corner. While their events are unique, they have this in common: they are ready to access self trust, find joy, and keep their heart open in a world where it would be very easy to close off.
In my 15+ years of experience as a therapist, I am deeply passionate about the healing that's possible and the future that's available to each of my clients.
I’m experienced with anxiety, depression, self esteem, career counseling, personal trauma, adjustment to disability, addiction, life transitions, geriatric/seniors and other life conditions.
I’m a licensed professional counselor providing in person and virtual counseling services to help people in overcoming barriers to employment, trauma, life transitions, addiction, anxiety and depression. I like to create a collaborative relationship to assist people in discovering that their negative self talk can be their worst adversary. I work with couples to assist them in recognizing how they've fallen into patterns of disconnection and how to rebuild their emotional connections by developing new and expanded interaction patterns. As a certified personal trainer, I believe in the mind/body connection for health & healing.
I’m experienced with anxiety, depression, self esteem, career counseling, personal trauma, adjustment to disability, addiction, life transitions, geriatric/seniors and other life conditions.
I’m a licensed professional counselor providing in person and virtual counseling services to help people in overcoming barriers to employment, trauma, life transitions, addiction, anxiety and depression. I like to create a collaborative relationship to assist people in discovering that their negative self talk can be their worst adversary. I work with couples to assist them in recognizing how they've fallen into patterns of disconnection and how to rebuild their emotional connections by developing new and expanded interaction patterns. As a certified personal trainer, I believe in the mind/body connection for health & healing.
Are you struggling in your life or relationship and want to make changes? I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology, Advanced Certification in Imago Relationship Therapy and a Trauma-Lensed, Somatic Activated Practitioner. I help my clients make positive changes by developing self-love and self-trust. I create a safe environment to explore your challenges, identify areas for change, create solutions and develop tools. My focus is on healing and helping you realize personal and relational wellbeing. We work together to create a healthy sense of self and positive relationships.
Are you struggling in your life or relationship and want to make changes? I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology, Advanced Certification in Imago Relationship Therapy and a Trauma-Lensed, Somatic Activated Practitioner. I help my clients make positive changes by developing self-love and self-trust. I create a safe environment to explore your challenges, identify areas for change, create solutions and develop tools. My focus is on healing and helping you realize personal and relational wellbeing. We work together to create a healthy sense of self and positive relationships.
Together, we explore and honor your experiences, build self-worth, and rediscover freedom and creativity in life.
I provide trauma-informed, intersectional care that combines psychoeducation with neuro-based and somatic techniques. We focus on self-regulation, emotional management, and understanding how your experiences and identity intersect. My goal is to support your healing journey, helping you find confidence, acceptance, and a renewed sense of control and worth.
Together, we explore and honor your experiences, build self-worth, and rediscover freedom and creativity in life.
I provide trauma-informed, intersectional care that combines psychoeducation with neuro-based and somatic techniques. We focus on self-regulation, emotional management, and understanding how your experiences and identity intersect. My goal is to support your healing journey, helping you find confidence, acceptance, and a renewed sense of control and worth.
I have a variety of therapeutic experience in regard to treatment modalities and diagnoses, but I find I am most useful to clients seeking help with complex trauma, attachment wounds, sex/porn addiction, and self-esteem concerns.
Being in therapy with me is like being in a book club. That's a little exaggerated, but I do like to recommend reading material and other media sources to supplement the work we do in session. As a therapist, I'm curious and analytical. I like to think of treatment as a puzzle we're solving together.
Choosing the right therapist for you, someone who fits with your personality and understands where you're coming from, will support a positive therapy experience. I am someone who likes to employ whimsy and humor, when appropriate, to help clients feel at ease.
I have a variety of therapeutic experience in regard to treatment modalities and diagnoses, but I find I am most useful to clients seeking help with complex trauma, attachment wounds, sex/porn addiction, and self-esteem concerns.
Being in therapy with me is like being in a book club. That's a little exaggerated, but I do like to recommend reading material and other media sources to supplement the work we do in session. As a therapist, I'm curious and analytical. I like to think of treatment as a puzzle we're solving together.
Choosing the right therapist for you, someone who fits with your personality and understands where you're coming from, will support a positive therapy experience. I am someone who likes to employ whimsy and humor, when appropriate, to help clients feel at ease.
Hello! I love to work with clients that are interested in learning more about themselves and growing towards their goals. I believe that you are the expert in the room, as you know yourself best! I am here to guide you towards your goals and provide a safe space for you to do so.
I understand that therapy can seem intimidating, especially because we start out as strangers! I take this into account as we build our therapeutic relationship and tailor our conversations to best fit your goals and needs. I value honesty and communication in sessions, but I understand that may take some time. I'd love to help you reach your goals today!
Hello! I love to work with clients that are interested in learning more about themselves and growing towards their goals. I believe that you are the expert in the room, as you know yourself best! I am here to guide you towards your goals and provide a safe space for you to do so.
I understand that therapy can seem intimidating, especially because we start out as strangers! I take this into account as we build our therapeutic relationship and tailor our conversations to best fit your goals and needs. I value honesty and communication in sessions, but I understand that may take some time. I'd love to help you reach your goals today!
Do you often feel weighed down or burdened by feelings of loneliness or depression? If so, come talk to me! We will work on strategies that can help you find and address the root causes of these feelings and build meaningful relationships. My approach is warm, interactive, and "whole person" focused. My goal is to provide my client with a safe, accepting space to get the quickest relief possible.
Do you often feel weighed down or burdened by feelings of loneliness or depression? If so, come talk to me! We will work on strategies that can help you find and address the root causes of these feelings and build meaningful relationships. My approach is warm, interactive, and "whole person" focused. My goal is to provide my client with a safe, accepting space to get the quickest relief possible.
You’ve checked every box and reached every milestone, yet beneath the surface, there is a quiet, heavy sense that something is missing. If you are the person everyone else leans on, I want you to know it’s okay to stop being the strong one for a while. My practice is a soft place for high-achieving and creative women to finally let go of the 'shoulds.' Together, we create a gentle space to breathe, slow down, and untangle the things that are keeping you from feeling truly connected to yourself.
You’ve checked every box and reached every milestone, yet beneath the surface, there is a quiet, heavy sense that something is missing. If you are the person everyone else leans on, I want you to know it’s okay to stop being the strong one for a while. My practice is a soft place for high-achieving and creative women to finally let go of the 'shoulds.' Together, we create a gentle space to breathe, slow down, and untangle the things that are keeping you from feeling truly connected to yourself.
I also experience working with folx facing various challenges, including life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, identity formation, intimacy, and sex.
I approach therapy from a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective. I am an EMDR therapist and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am currently pursuing my certification for Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International (PSI).
I also experience working with folx facing various challenges, including life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, identity formation, intimacy, and sex.
I approach therapy from a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective. I am an EMDR therapist and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am currently pursuing my certification for Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International (PSI).
My greatest passion is guiding individuals through pivotal life chapters and supporting them as they discover who they are and what they are capable of becoming. I am experienced in supporting young adults, students, and seekers navigating transitions, pressures, and existential questions. I aim to offer an alternative to those ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy that provides a space to actively build resilience, self-awareness, and a meaningful path forward. Experiential learning is a powerful tool and one that I utilize frequently, taking therapy outdoors as much as is comfortable to you.
My greatest passion is guiding individuals through pivotal life chapters and supporting them as they discover who they are and what they are capable of becoming. I am experienced in supporting young adults, students, and seekers navigating transitions, pressures, and existential questions. I aim to offer an alternative to those ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy that provides a space to actively build resilience, self-awareness, and a meaningful path forward. Experiential learning is a powerful tool and one that I utilize frequently, taking therapy outdoors as much as is comfortable to you.
I work with a wide range of populations including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. My counseling philosophy is centered on a holistic approach that addresses life's challenges with self-compassion and the tools to cope. I aim to deeply understand clients while giving them the information they need to understand themselves. From there, foster positive self-talk and esteem. Ultimately, I work to build resilience and create authenticity in clients' lives. We can identify important values and confront challenges with confidence and authenticity.
I work with a wide range of populations including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. My counseling philosophy is centered on a holistic approach that addresses life's challenges with self-compassion and the tools to cope. I aim to deeply understand clients while giving them the information they need to understand themselves. From there, foster positive self-talk and esteem. Ultimately, I work to build resilience and create authenticity in clients' lives. We can identify important values and confront challenges with confidence and authenticity.
My name is Beth Ann Bunting, and I am a LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families addressing a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and TBIs. I provide a calm and encouraging environment for growth and healing. My goal is to meet every individual where they are and to encourage them to find their strength and potential.
My first session goals are based on the individual's needs.
My name is Beth Ann Bunting, and I am a LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families addressing a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and TBIs. I provide a calm and encouraging environment for growth and healing. My goal is to meet every individual where they are and to encourage them to find their strength and potential.
My first session goals are based on the individual's needs.
I work with women who struggle with blended high/low self esteem.
With 17 years in the field, I'm specialized in improving self esteem, managing stress, feeling emotions, processing trauma; complex and PTSD. My approach is highly tailored to each client. Swearing is allowed! I utilize talk therapy, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), somatic work, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I work with women who struggle with blended high/low self esteem.
With 17 years in the field, I'm specialized in improving self esteem, managing stress, feeling emotions, processing trauma; complex and PTSD. My approach is highly tailored to each client. Swearing is allowed! I utilize talk therapy, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), somatic work, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Outwardly it may seem that you have everything together. Yet inside, you're experiencing a persistent undercurrent of sadness, loneliness, or self-doubt. Despite how far you’ve come, you still don’t feel good enough. You don’t feel as close to others as you yearn to be. Your strong sense of what you “should be” feeling or doing makes it hard for you to connect with your actual emotions, desires, and needs, leaving you feeling stuck, numb, or confused. No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to obtain the security or satisfaction you seek.
Outwardly it may seem that you have everything together. Yet inside, you're experiencing a persistent undercurrent of sadness, loneliness, or self-doubt. Despite how far you’ve come, you still don’t feel good enough. You don’t feel as close to others as you yearn to be. Your strong sense of what you “should be” feeling or doing makes it hard for you to connect with your actual emotions, desires, and needs, leaving you feeling stuck, numb, or confused. No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to obtain the security or satisfaction you seek.
I view challenges with self-worth as often rooted in life experiences, relationships, and trauma rather than personal shortcomings.
I’m a LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and relationship affirming therapist. I work from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens, honoring how personal history, relationships, identity, and systems impact mental health. I value nervous system regulation and radical self-care as essential components of sustainable healing, not just temporary relief.
I view challenges with self-worth as often rooted in life experiences, relationships, and trauma rather than personal shortcomings.
I’m a LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and relationship affirming therapist. I work from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens, honoring how personal history, relationships, identity, and systems impact mental health. I value nervous system regulation and radical self-care as essential components of sustainable healing, not just temporary relief.
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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.