Self Esteem Therapists in Dillon County, SC
I typically work with individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina. I am the owner and founder of The Healing Hub LLC. I am partnering with Rula to provide therapy to clients using insurance, making mental health support more accessible and affordable. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, inviting space—one where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you work through life’s challenges. My goal is to create a warm and empowering environment where healing can unfold naturally, much like a conversation with a trusted friend.
I typically work with individuals navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina. I am the owner and founder of The Healing Hub LLC. I am partnering with Rula to provide therapy to clients using insurance, making mental health support more accessible and affordable. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, inviting space—one where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you work through life’s challenges. My goal is to create a warm and empowering environment where healing can unfold naturally, much like a conversation with a trusted friend.
My desire as a Christian Counselor is to assist others in becoming all they were created to be in this life. Specializing in Temperament Counseling and assisting you on your journey of healing through therapeutic temperament therapy is vitally important to me. Using this method each individual is provided with constructive means of dealing with difficult issues by grasping a concept of who they are and how to improve in areas of life by setting goals. Constructive support is provided to assist in meeting these goals without being harmful to themselves or others. I am available to meet with you online in a safe environment.
My desire as a Christian Counselor is to assist others in becoming all they were created to be in this life. Specializing in Temperament Counseling and assisting you on your journey of healing through therapeutic temperament therapy is vitally important to me. Using this method each individual is provided with constructive means of dealing with difficult issues by grasping a concept of who they are and how to improve in areas of life by setting goals. Constructive support is provided to assist in meeting these goals without being harmful to themselves or others. I am available to meet with you online in a safe environment.
As a licensed mental health provider, I offer evidence based therapeutic services to individuals and couples across the lifespan. My clinical expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. I implement developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to each client's learning style and needs, incorporating growth mindset principles to foster resilience and facilitate meaningful psychological change.
As a licensed mental health provider, I offer evidence based therapeutic services to individuals and couples across the lifespan. My clinical expertise encompasses anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders. I implement developmentally appropriate interventions tailored to each client's learning style and needs, incorporating growth mindset principles to foster resilience and facilitate meaningful psychological change.
In today's fast-paced world, our emotions can become a tangled mess, causing us to feel overwhelmed, anxious and helpless. As a mental health therapist, my goal is to help you untangle these knots of emotions that are holding you back and keeping you from living your life to the fullest. I work with you to identify the underlying causes of your distress, helping you develop effective coping strategies and empowering you to reclaim your mental health and happiness.
In today's fast-paced world, our emotions can become a tangled mess, causing us to feel overwhelmed, anxious and helpless. As a mental health therapist, my goal is to help you untangle these knots of emotions that are holding you back and keeping you from living your life to the fullest. I work with you to identify the underlying causes of your distress, helping you develop effective coping strategies and empowering you to reclaim your mental health and happiness.
Now accepting South Carolina clients. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am conducting telehealth appointments.
Now accepting South Carolina clients. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am conducting telehealth appointments.
Online Therapists
From the outside, you look capable. You manage a career, a household, relationships, and countless invisible responsibilities. People rely on you. You get things done.
But internally? You feel overwhelmed, irritable, stretched thin, or like you’re constantly falling short. Maybe your patience disappears faster than you’d like. Maybe your mood shifts around your cycle. Maybe you replay conversations at night wondering if you handled things “wrong.”
You’re competent... but you’re exhausted.
I specialize in working with high-achieving women and mothers who are used to being the strong one.
From the outside, you look capable. You manage a career, a household, relationships, and countless invisible responsibilities. People rely on you. You get things done.
But internally? You feel overwhelmed, irritable, stretched thin, or like you’re constantly falling short. Maybe your patience disappears faster than you’d like. Maybe your mood shifts around your cycle. Maybe you replay conversations at night wondering if you handled things “wrong.”
You’re competent... but you’re exhausted.
I specialize in working with high-achieving women and mothers who are used to being the strong one.
Reclaiming Joy Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW
Columbia, SC 29223
Have you ever felt like life was moving so fast, and when you finally stopped to look at where you are, you wondered “How did I get here?”, or “Who have I become, I don’t even recognize myself anymore?” You might have these and various other feelings about yourself and your relationship. All of these thoughts and feelings are common. I want to assist you and give you the tools to get back to the life you want, as well as the relationship you desire. Get the joy you deserve!
Have you ever felt like life was moving so fast, and when you finally stopped to look at where you are, you wondered “How did I get here?”, or “Who have I become, I don’t even recognize myself anymore?” You might have these and various other feelings about yourself and your relationship. All of these thoughts and feelings are common. I want to assist you and give you the tools to get back to the life you want, as well as the relationship you desire. Get the joy you deserve!
I work with adults navigating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.
I help adults navigate BPD, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, and self-esteem struggles. Together, we work to understand patterns, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change using DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Gestalt techniques.
I work with adults navigating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.
I help adults navigate BPD, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, and self-esteem struggles. Together, we work to understand patterns, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change using DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Gestalt techniques.
Hello, my name is Africa H. Josey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals feel supported, empowered, and successful throughout their therapeutic journey. I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space where clients can openly process life’s challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused approaches, helping clients develop healthier thought patterns, improve coping skills, and heal from difficult experiences and I believe therapy is a collaborative process.
Hello, my name is Africa H. Josey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals feel supported, empowered, and successful throughout their therapeutic journey. I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space where clients can openly process life’s challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused approaches, helping clients develop healthier thought patterns, improve coping skills, and heal from difficult experiences and I believe therapy is a collaborative process.
Ginny is a highly experienced school psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages, from preschoolers to college students. She specializes in psychological and educational testing, including learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as conditions like Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, developmental delays, social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, and giftedness. In addition to her testing expertise, Ginny has a passion for working with middle and high school students to help them develop executive functioning, organization, and planning skills.
Ginny is a highly experienced school psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages, from preschoolers to college students. She specializes in psychological and educational testing, including learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as conditions like Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, developmental delays, social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, and giftedness. In addition to her testing expertise, Ginny has a passion for working with middle and high school students to help them develop executive functioning, organization, and planning skills.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults, children, and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and emotional overwhelm. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as EMDR with relational, somatic, and inner-child-focused work to support healing at both the nervous system and emotional level. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounding, with a focus on helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to move forward.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults, children, and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and emotional overwhelm. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as EMDR with relational, somatic, and inner-child-focused work to support healing at both the nervous system and emotional level. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounding, with a focus on helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to move forward.
Finding peace with your body and your relationship with food is possible. I’m here to support you in feeling more confident and comfortable in your own skin. My work is rooted in a non-diet, Health at Every Size approach, recognizing that health is not one-size-fits-all. Messages from society can be limiting—and often harmful—to overall well-being. That’s why I take an individualized approach with each client, tailoring our work together to best support your unique needs.
Finding peace with your body and your relationship with food is possible. I’m here to support you in feeling more confident and comfortable in your own skin. My work is rooted in a non-diet, Health at Every Size approach, recognizing that health is not one-size-fits-all. Messages from society can be limiting—and often harmful—to overall well-being. That’s why I take an individualized approach with each client, tailoring our work together to best support your unique needs.
Life is a journey. It doesn't always happen the way we plan, does it? We are often challenged by stressors we feel overwhelmed by, such as job stress, relationships, a grim diagnosis, loss of a loved one or trauma. Any one of these things can trigger anxiety or depression. I encourage you to take the lead in your therapy, to help you overcome whatever is holding you back from living your life to the fullest.
Life is a journey. It doesn't always happen the way we plan, does it? We are often challenged by stressors we feel overwhelmed by, such as job stress, relationships, a grim diagnosis, loss of a loved one or trauma. Any one of these things can trigger anxiety or depression. I encourage you to take the lead in your therapy, to help you overcome whatever is holding you back from living your life to the fullest.
Life can feel really heavy sometimes. Anxiety, grief, trauma, or big life changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk things through, feel understood, and start to feel more like yourself again.
Life can feel really heavy sometimes. Anxiety, grief, trauma, or big life changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk things through, feel understood, and start to feel more like yourself again.
Your well being relies on achieving balance in all aspects of your life. When one or more parts of your life are experiencing conflict or trauma it can affect your physical, mental, or spiritual well being. Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation and grief can be detrimental to ones wellness. I will provide a space of understanding and support that seeks to allow you an atmosphere of positive growth. The way we will achieve growth is to work together and develop the type of therapy outlet that fits you and your needs.
Your well being relies on achieving balance in all aspects of your life. When one or more parts of your life are experiencing conflict or trauma it can affect your physical, mental, or spiritual well being. Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation and grief can be detrimental to ones wellness. I will provide a space of understanding and support that seeks to allow you an atmosphere of positive growth. The way we will achieve growth is to work together and develop the type of therapy outlet that fits you and your needs.
Life can be challenging leaving us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and simply tired. Living a life with another person can also be “persnickety”; Relationships are as unique as the people in them. I understand the challenges of managing individual struggles, daily responsibilities, parenting, and being a couple. At times we may feel “stuck” and need assistance to find our way. I am dedicated to helping you find new pathways to connection, healing and growth, and finding peace. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am trained to assist the unique individual and the unique couple.
Life can be challenging leaving us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and simply tired. Living a life with another person can also be “persnickety”; Relationships are as unique as the people in them. I understand the challenges of managing individual struggles, daily responsibilities, parenting, and being a couple. At times we may feel “stuck” and need assistance to find our way. I am dedicated to helping you find new pathways to connection, healing and growth, and finding peace. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am trained to assist the unique individual and the unique couple.
I help guide clients in improving communication, conflict resolution, self-confidence & vulnerability.
Life is filled with highs and lows, moments of clarity, and times of uncertainty. Through my own experiences navigating challenges, I’ve discovered the profound strength that emerges from adversity and built my practice on the pillars of vulnerability, emotional intelligence and post-traumatic growth.
I am a firm believer in the power of personal growth and the importance of prioritizing mental wellness to lead a fulfilling life as holistic approaches are integrated. My approach is rooted in empathy, competence, genuine connection, providing accountability and emotional support while encouraging others to do things scared.
I help guide clients in improving communication, conflict resolution, self-confidence & vulnerability.
Life is filled with highs and lows, moments of clarity, and times of uncertainty. Through my own experiences navigating challenges, I’ve discovered the profound strength that emerges from adversity and built my practice on the pillars of vulnerability, emotional intelligence and post-traumatic growth.
I am a firm believer in the power of personal growth and the importance of prioritizing mental wellness to lead a fulfilling life as holistic approaches are integrated. My approach is rooted in empathy, competence, genuine connection, providing accountability and emotional support while encouraging others to do things scared.
Accepting new clients! People often feel alone with their problems. Friends, family, and/or colleagues may see you in one way, while your private life may be different. You may be unhappy with how life is going generally or with specific things about yourself or your relationships. My practice is designed to help you feel comfortable sharing your troubling issues and encourage you to develop new insights, create strategies to manage stressors and enhance your strengths.
Accepting new clients! People often feel alone with their problems. Friends, family, and/or colleagues may see you in one way, while your private life may be different. You may be unhappy with how life is going generally or with specific things about yourself or your relationships. My practice is designed to help you feel comfortable sharing your troubling issues and encourage you to develop new insights, create strategies to manage stressors and enhance your strengths.
Together, we explore those experiences safely and nonjudgmentally, helping you regain peace, self-worth, and clarity.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), tailoring your treatment to fit your personality and unique needs. I also offer Intensive Trauma Recovery, a less invasive alternative to traditional trauma exposure therapies.
Together, we explore those experiences safely and nonjudgmentally, helping you regain peace, self-worth, and clarity.
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), tailoring your treatment to fit your personality and unique needs. I also offer Intensive Trauma Recovery, a less invasive alternative to traditional trauma exposure therapies.
Maryanne Banich Massey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, DWTF
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
At Guidance, Growth & Grace, my counseling provides the direction to help clients balance their lives. By working with me, clients will be able to realize their true potential and gain freedom from stress, grief and conflict. I have experience in private practice, college counseling, adolescent group home and sexual trauma center settings. My approach to therapy is designed to help clients meet the following needs: *the chance to safely express feelings to reduce anxiety; *approach issues of life, illness and death with support; *learn to develop relationships with humor, dignity and grace.
At Guidance, Growth & Grace, my counseling provides the direction to help clients balance their lives. By working with me, clients will be able to realize their true potential and gain freedom from stress, grief and conflict. I have experience in private practice, college counseling, adolescent group home and sexual trauma center settings. My approach to therapy is designed to help clients meet the following needs: *the chance to safely express feelings to reduce anxiety; *approach issues of life, illness and death with support; *learn to develop relationships with humor, dignity and grace.
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.