Self Esteem Therapists in 06517
Ron Ifrach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
I genuinely believe we are each magical beings that have something incredible to offer the world. Sometimes we struggle with our own authenticity when we struggle with issues like: substance use, body image, self-esteem, gender identity, disorder eating, past trauma and levels of systemic oppression people in our lives may not understand. I believe becoming your most authentic self is possible. I also believe each person, especially queer people deserve to have healthy, safe, loving relationships free from judgment and we are here to help you a long the way.
I genuinely believe we are each magical beings that have something incredible to offer the world. Sometimes we struggle with our own authenticity when we struggle with issues like: substance use, body image, self-esteem, gender identity, disorder eating, past trauma and levels of systemic oppression people in our lives may not understand. I believe becoming your most authentic self is possible. I also believe each person, especially queer people deserve to have healthy, safe, loving relationships free from judgment and we are here to help you a long the way.
Blossom in Growth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
Our experiences and our growth within those experiences, is what makes us unique. Learning to embrace the process is what makes us blossom in that process; everyday is a new opportunity to grow. Whether we are experiencing grief, trying to manage life with our experiences with trauma, suffering from depression and/or anxiety, working towards a healthy relationship with our spouse while trying to provide a healthy environment for our children and ourselves, we all experience growth differently. What we do with those experiences and how we choose to embrace them, that is our story.
Our experiences and our growth within those experiences, is what makes us unique. Learning to embrace the process is what makes us blossom in that process; everyday is a new opportunity to grow. Whether we are experiencing grief, trying to manage life with our experiences with trauma, suffering from depression and/or anxiety, working towards a healthy relationship with our spouse while trying to provide a healthy environment for our children and ourselves, we all experience growth differently. What we do with those experiences and how we choose to embrace them, that is our story.
Katy MacRae
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
Accepting new clients! Neurodivergent and creative people need more than just words! Anti-capitalist, sex positive, LBGTQ+ and poly supportive. Self diagnosers welcome. If you are drawn to art, images, and journaling, you already know how powerful and healing they can be. I treat adults 18+ who are struggling with work, school, and personal relationships. Together we use art, talk therapy, and creativity to learn coping skills and gain deeper insights so you have greater clarity and motivation in life.
Accepting new clients! Neurodivergent and creative people need more than just words! Anti-capitalist, sex positive, LBGTQ+ and poly supportive. Self diagnosers welcome. If you are drawn to art, images, and journaling, you already know how powerful and healing they can be. I treat adults 18+ who are struggling with work, school, and personal relationships. Together we use art, talk therapy, and creativity to learn coping skills and gain deeper insights so you have greater clarity and motivation in life.
Lisa Hodes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP, (She, Her, Hers)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517
*ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR GROUP ONLY* I have over 20 years of experience working with adults with a wide range of problems and mental health issues. I use an eclectic but primarily psychodynamic, approach. I believe that the process of looking inward allows you to identify interpersonal and behavioral patterns that you have come by honestly as the result of your early and often continued life experiences. If you’ve come to this page, it’s likely these patterns have had a negative impact over time in your relationships, your sense of self, your ability to act in your own best interest, or has culminated in a current crisis situation.
*ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR GROUP ONLY* I have over 20 years of experience working with adults with a wide range of problems and mental health issues. I use an eclectic but primarily psychodynamic, approach. I believe that the process of looking inward allows you to identify interpersonal and behavioral patterns that you have come by honestly as the result of your early and often continued life experiences. If you’ve come to this page, it’s likely these patterns have had a negative impact over time in your relationships, your sense of self, your ability to act in your own best interest, or has culminated in a current crisis situation.
Kelley Machado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have the unique opportunity to help people work through various points in their lives. In the years I have been a social worker I have worked with various populations of people from many socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds as well as people with various presenting concerns. I began my career working in the mental health system, then the criminal justice system, then onto medical social work including various medical issues as well as aging and end of life concerns.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have the unique opportunity to help people work through various points in their lives. In the years I have been a social worker I have worked with various populations of people from many socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds as well as people with various presenting concerns. I began my career working in the mental health system, then the criminal justice system, then onto medical social work including various medical issues as well as aging and end of life concerns.
Frances Aunon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
I aim to help adults overcome challenges that make everyday life feel chaotic. My practice is dedicated to equipping these individuals with tools to learn effective coping strategies and build lives that feel meaningful. I work to form an open, communicative, and constructive relationship with clients. My approach is open, direct, and compassionate, and I speak and interact with clients as my authentic self.
I aim to help adults overcome challenges that make everyday life feel chaotic. My practice is dedicated to equipping these individuals with tools to learn effective coping strategies and build lives that feel meaningful. I work to form an open, communicative, and constructive relationship with clients. My approach is open, direct, and compassionate, and I speak and interact with clients as my authentic self.
Somaia Mohamed
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
As an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale Department of psychiatry, I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals and couples better understand the conflicts in their life and find healthy ways to resolve or cope with them tapping into their strengths and their social support. In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field. I have also supervised and trained psychologists and psychiatrists in psychotherapy both in the US and abroad.
Nell McGloin-King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517
Effective therapy looks different for each person, whether it is having a safe space to express things you have long held inside, building insight into destructive patterns in your life, or learning specific skills to improve your mood or navigate daily stressors. My goal is to meet my clients where they are now and work together toward improving their quality of life, addressing past traumas and adverse experiences that continue to affect their life in the present, and helping them identify and take steps toward their goals. I have found therapy to be hugely healing in my own life, and I hope always to do the same for my clients.
Effective therapy looks different for each person, whether it is having a safe space to express things you have long held inside, building insight into destructive patterns in your life, or learning specific skills to improve your mood or navigate daily stressors. My goal is to meet my clients where they are now and work together toward improving their quality of life, addressing past traumas and adverse experiences that continue to affect their life in the present, and helping them identify and take steps toward their goals. I have found therapy to be hugely healing in my own life, and I hope always to do the same for my clients.
Tamara L. Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
Whether you’re working through your past or seeking a more meaningful future, I can help. I'm here to serve as a guide, to help people on a journey to find a more peaceful and meaningful future. In my practice, I offer more than 21 years of experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, life changes, and more. I work with people of all ages and from all walks of life, including adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I'm also passionate about helping women who are struggling with their pasts.
Whether you’re working through your past or seeking a more meaningful future, I can help. I'm here to serve as a guide, to help people on a journey to find a more peaceful and meaningful future. In my practice, I offer more than 21 years of experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, life changes, and more. I work with people of all ages and from all walks of life, including adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I'm also passionate about helping women who are struggling with their pasts.
Brian McGovern, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517
Do you often find yourself feeling indecisive about opportunities in your life? Or do you sometimes feel like there are no opportunities at all? Do you feel a lack of connection with those around you even though you love them? Do you find yourself awake at night and nervous for no reason in particular? If so, you could be dealing depression or anxiety and just need help coping with the events in your life. If this sounds like you, you may benefit from working with a counselor. I specialize in helping clients learn how to reframe their negative thought patterns using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach.
Do you often find yourself feeling indecisive about opportunities in your life? Or do you sometimes feel like there are no opportunities at all? Do you feel a lack of connection with those around you even though you love them? Do you find yourself awake at night and nervous for no reason in particular? If so, you could be dealing depression or anxiety and just need help coping with the events in your life. If this sounds like you, you may benefit from working with a counselor. I specialize in helping clients learn how to reframe their negative thought patterns using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach.
Strategy Counseling & Coaching LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
First and foremost, thank you for taking such a brave step as we understand that vulnerability is not easy. I commend you. Now, why are you ACTUALLY here? Often a question thought but rarely asked. Even more so, the answer is rarely discovered. Therapy is derived from the meaning "to heal". As we understand, healing looks different to everyone. Therefore on your journey, it is important to Uncover, Recover and/or Discover those parts of your wonderful self that may be lost or damaged do to actions or beliefs of others or yourself.
First and foremost, thank you for taking such a brave step as we understand that vulnerability is not easy. I commend you. Now, why are you ACTUALLY here? Often a question thought but rarely asked. Even more so, the answer is rarely discovered. Therapy is derived from the meaning "to heal". As we understand, healing looks different to everyone. Therefore on your journey, it is important to Uncover, Recover and/or Discover those parts of your wonderful self that may be lost or damaged do to actions or beliefs of others or yourself.
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Barbara Farell, LPC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
The decision to ask for help is not easy and requires courage. Part of the difficulty lies in choosing the right person to work with. All of us want to work with someone who cares, knows how to listen, does not judge, and ultimately is healing and can help in problem solving. In my 20 years of experience, I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, families and couples. I enjoy this population enormously. My biggest strength is my empathy. My clients feel safe with me; they know I am an invested therapist and that I truly care. I am passionate about love, compassion and equality. I create peace every day.
The decision to ask for help is not easy and requires courage. Part of the difficulty lies in choosing the right person to work with. All of us want to work with someone who cares, knows how to listen, does not judge, and ultimately is healing and can help in problem solving. In my 20 years of experience, I have worked with children, teenagers, adults, families and couples. I enjoy this population enormously. My biggest strength is my empathy. My clients feel safe with me; they know I am an invested therapist and that I truly care. I am passionate about love, compassion and equality. I create peace every day.
Lindsay Dickey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
Do you feel you're working hard at life and not seeing the outcomes you would like? Maybe you feel life's circumstances are leaving you with tons of unhappiness, insecurities, self doubt, and discomfort. Allow me the courtesy of taking you on a life journey of working toward healthy physical, emotional, and mental health. I am a blossoming therapist, looking to help you identify the strength and balance you already posses. Life has a way of providing thorns in addition to our roses, my hope for you is to continue receiving your roses and gain skills necessary to deal with the thorns.
Do you feel you're working hard at life and not seeing the outcomes you would like? Maybe you feel life's circumstances are leaving you with tons of unhappiness, insecurities, self doubt, and discomfort. Allow me the courtesy of taking you on a life journey of working toward healthy physical, emotional, and mental health. I am a blossoming therapist, looking to help you identify the strength and balance you already posses. Life has a way of providing thorns in addition to our roses, my hope for you is to continue receiving your roses and gain skills necessary to deal with the thorns.
Christie Beaulieu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517
When we work together, I am not just your counselor, but your advocate. Everyone deserves to have someone in their corner. I have 7+ years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, individuals, and families heal from past experiences and understand behavioral patterns and where they come from. I have a special passion for working with adolescents and young adults to deliver compassionate and trauma-informed care. It's my top priority to help you feel comfortable, engaged, respected, and empowered to work through whatever you are experiencing. With me, you are in the driver's seat of your care.
When we work together, I am not just your counselor, but your advocate. Everyone deserves to have someone in their corner. I have 7+ years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, individuals, and families heal from past experiences and understand behavioral patterns and where they come from. I have a special passion for working with adolescents and young adults to deliver compassionate and trauma-informed care. It's my top priority to help you feel comfortable, engaged, respected, and empowered to work through whatever you are experiencing. With me, you are in the driver's seat of your care.
Greater New Haven Counseling and Family Therapy
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
We serve children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Whether they are just starting out in life, or well established, our clients want more from life. More happiness, more love, more freedom to be the best person they can be. We help our clients accomplish this by changing unwanted behaviors and healing painful emotions from life's unexpected crises, or wounds from the past. Our psychotherapy is strength-based, solution-focused and psychodynamic.
We serve children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. Whether they are just starting out in life, or well established, our clients want more from life. More happiness, more love, more freedom to be the best person they can be. We help our clients accomplish this by changing unwanted behaviors and healing painful emotions from life's unexpected crises, or wounds from the past. Our psychotherapy is strength-based, solution-focused and psychodynamic.
Matt Brennan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
Waitlist for new clients
The magic of therapy is about crafting a stronger sense of who you are on the inside, while building sturdier bridges to satisfying work and relationships on the outside. Some clients work with me because of a short-term problem they want to improve. Others want time to slow down and sort out their hurts, dreams, and needs, and to make bigger decisions about how they want to live. In both cases, therapy is an opportunity to reclaim your life and grow forward. My goal is to support your courage in being continually more your own self while living effectively in the world.
The magic of therapy is about crafting a stronger sense of who you are on the inside, while building sturdier bridges to satisfying work and relationships on the outside. Some clients work with me because of a short-term problem they want to improve. Others want time to slow down and sort out their hurts, dreams, and needs, and to make bigger decisions about how they want to live. In both cases, therapy is an opportunity to reclaim your life and grow forward. My goal is to support your courage in being continually more your own self while living effectively in the world.
Dana Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
Maybe you feel like you're on autopilot and are simply tired of feeling burned out. Or maybe, you are looking to deepen your self-awareness, shift patterns, and improve your relationships. My practice offers you a safe place to challenge yourself, explore, and create the change you want and deserve.
Maybe you feel like you're on autopilot and are simply tired of feeling burned out. Or maybe, you are looking to deepen your self-awareness, shift patterns, and improve your relationships. My practice offers you a safe place to challenge yourself, explore, and create the change you want and deserve.
Branwen O’Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517
I help people find their inner compass, or guidance system. So many people tell me that they: can't reach their goals (health, relationship, career) ; feel stuck in endless negative patterns; or believe they are capable of more, but struggle to share their gifts. Does that sound like you? Many of us base all our decisions on outside authorities/expectations and rarely connect with and consult our own inner compass. We 'go with the flow" and hide our deepest gifts, even from ourselves. But if you aren't calibrated to your own truth, you can't set your GPS.
I help people find their inner compass, or guidance system. So many people tell me that they: can't reach their goals (health, relationship, career) ; feel stuck in endless negative patterns; or believe they are capable of more, but struggle to share their gifts. Does that sound like you? Many of us base all our decisions on outside authorities/expectations and rarely connect with and consult our own inner compass. We 'go with the flow" and hide our deepest gifts, even from ourselves. But if you aren't calibrated to your own truth, you can't set your GPS.
Wilma Ezekowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
I believe that "a difference to be a difference, must make a difference". I have spent most of my adult life working with people to make things different. I got my PhD in Psychology from Yale University and received a diverse training - from children and adolescents to adults and veterans. Many people at times need a listener, someone to help them figure things out, someone to help them change. I try my best to be that person. Prior to my psychology training, I was a physical therapist - and I hope that my awareness of illness and handicaps adds a dimension to my work as needed
I believe that "a difference to be a difference, must make a difference". I have spent most of my adult life working with people to make things different. I got my PhD in Psychology from Yale University and received a diverse training - from children and adolescents to adults and veterans. Many people at times need a listener, someone to help them figure things out, someone to help them change. I try my best to be that person. Prior to my psychology training, I was a physical therapist - and I hope that my awareness of illness and handicaps adds a dimension to my work as needed
Amy E. Goldfarb
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
(PLEASE NOTE: My practice is currently full). You're struggling; you aren't feeling like yourself. You'd like to understand your own feelings or those of someone you love. Maybe you feel bogged down; you can't make decisions. Or you're hurting; you've suffered a loss and you don't know how to move forward. Perhaps you'd like to feel more genuine, comfortable, and happy in your close relationships. Or you're always worried; you can't fall asleep because your mind won't stop. You need tools and strategies. I am a seasoned, Yale-trained psychoIogist and I offer compassionate, responsive, effective therapy for people like you.
(PLEASE NOTE: My practice is currently full). You're struggling; you aren't feeling like yourself. You'd like to understand your own feelings or those of someone you love. Maybe you feel bogged down; you can't make decisions. Or you're hurting; you've suffered a loss and you don't know how to move forward. Perhaps you'd like to feel more genuine, comfortable, and happy in your close relationships. Or you're always worried; you can't fall asleep because your mind won't stop. You need tools and strategies. I am a seasoned, Yale-trained psychoIogist and I offer compassionate, responsive, effective therapy for people like 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.