Self Esteem Therapists in 08544
My ideal client is a younger adult struggling with anxiety and poor self-esteem, as well as experiencing many life transitions. They are struggling with friends, relationships, academics/careers and feel they do not have a purpose. This client wants to build their confidence and communication with others. Their goal is to become a happier version of themselves with understanding how to cope with life stressors in a healthy manner. They want to achieve this goal to reduce the feelings of anxiety and depression.
My ideal client is a younger adult struggling with anxiety and poor self-esteem, as well as experiencing many life transitions. They are struggling with friends, relationships, academics/careers and feel they do not have a purpose. This client wants to build their confidence and communication with others. Their goal is to become a happier version of themselves with understanding how to cope with life stressors in a healthy manner. They want to achieve this goal to reduce the feelings of anxiety and depression.
My ideal client would be a high-functioning, motivated individual eager to attain self-understanding and self-awareness and willing to explore underlying schemas that impact thought and behavior. This client would be open to discussing and working through 'false-self' states and their relationship to early life experiences. This process would lead the client to the expression and development of 'true self 'experiences and enhanced authenticity. Their issues may be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor confidence, and low self-efficacy due to distorted thinking within the core belief system and identity.
My ideal client would be a high-functioning, motivated individual eager to attain self-understanding and self-awareness and willing to explore underlying schemas that impact thought and behavior. This client would be open to discussing and working through 'false-self' states and their relationship to early life experiences. This process would lead the client to the expression and development of 'true self 'experiences and enhanced authenticity. Their issues may be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor confidence, and low self-efficacy due to distorted thinking within the core belief system and identity.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
My ideal client is someone who actively participates in therapy sessions, demonstrating a commitment to their personal growth and well-being. While there may not be an ideal set of issues, I appreciate a client who is open to exploring and addressing the challenges they are facing, fostering a collaborative and honest therapeutic relationship. The ideal client is someone with a goal-oriented mindset. I value a client who sees therapy as a means to gain self-awareness and understanding.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
My ideal client is facing challenges with past trauma. This client has suppressed their trauma but recently has difficulty sleeping, lacks motivation, is disconnected from friends, and feels empty. They have sought therapy to start addressing the needs mentioned above, but as they begin engaging with me, they realize that they have recollections of trauma endured at an early age. Additionally, this client has been unable to address this trauma with family due to difficulty communicating and impacting the family dynamics. They want to be able to talk to family members without feeling shame and also build coping skills to heal.
My ideal client is facing challenges with past trauma. This client has suppressed their trauma but recently has difficulty sleeping, lacks motivation, is disconnected from friends, and feels empty. They have sought therapy to start addressing the needs mentioned above, but as they begin engaging with me, they realize that they have recollections of trauma endured at an early age. Additionally, this client has been unable to address this trauma with family due to difficulty communicating and impacting the family dynamics. They want to be able to talk to family members without feeling shame and also build coping skills to heal.
Larissa DiNatale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08544 (Online Only)
Larissa received a master's degree from Rutgers University & is currently a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with various populations. She has experience working with children, teens, and various stages of adults. Although Larissa has worked with many different ages and mental health needs, her work has focused on addictions and eating disorders in young adults. Larissa completed the ACT certificate program at Rutgers University and has LCADC licensure. Larissa has experience in DBT, trauma-informed approach, SELF, CBT, mindfulness, grief, and Motivational Interviewing.
Larissa received a master's degree from Rutgers University & is currently a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with various populations. She has experience working with children, teens, and various stages of adults. Although Larissa has worked with many different ages and mental health needs, her work has focused on addictions and eating disorders in young adults. Larissa completed the ACT certificate program at Rutgers University and has LCADC licensure. Larissa has experience in DBT, trauma-informed approach, SELF, CBT, mindfulness, grief, and Motivational Interviewing.
My ideal client is one who is willing to explore uncomfortable areas in their life and understand that vulnerability is part of the process. One of the most important parts of therapy to me is highlighting accountability and what roles we play in our own lives. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, irrational thinking, and life adjustments. A client who can pinpoint what they would like to improve in their life and request a little bit of guidance along the way is an ideal client. Their goal is not to be perfect but to improve their day-to-day life a little more each day.
My ideal client is one who is willing to explore uncomfortable areas in their life and understand that vulnerability is part of the process. One of the most important parts of therapy to me is highlighting accountability and what roles we play in our own lives. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, irrational thinking, and life adjustments. A client who can pinpoint what they would like to improve in their life and request a little bit of guidance along the way is an ideal client. Their goal is not to be perfect but to improve their day-to-day life a little more each day.
Rajaa Bourhani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08544 (Online Only)
The healing journey is always the most challenging, particularly when it involves recovering from trauma. Relational trauma often stems from being betrayed, rejected, or experiencing a hurtful relationship with caregivers during upbringing. This can trigger challenges in current relationships and impact self-esteem. These memories and painful experiences can create unpleasant feelings such as guilt and shame. They can form barriers to cultivating healthy relationships with our partners, widening the gap between us.
The healing journey is always the most challenging, particularly when it involves recovering from trauma. Relational trauma often stems from being betrayed, rejected, or experiencing a hurtful relationship with caregivers during upbringing. This can trigger challenges in current relationships and impact self-esteem. These memories and painful experiences can create unpleasant feelings such as guilt and shame. They can form barriers to cultivating healthy relationships with our partners, widening the gap between us.
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
My ideal client is a young adult facing overwhelming life challenges. They might feel lost amid trauma, loss, or big changes, even though they seem okay to others. They struggle with emotions like sadness and stress and need a safe place to talk, heal, and learn healthy ways to cope. They want to find peace and purpose, and they seek support to understand themselves better, grow, and face life with confidence. They're ready to explore, heal, and become the best version of themselves, knowing they don't have to do it alone.
Does perfectionism have you burnt out on life? Have you been people-pleasing so long that you don't have any idea what you like? Do you often second-guess yourself and doubt your capabilities? It is not easy to live this way, and anxiety and depression often accompany it. I can help you find your core self, give that part of you a voice, and live from that place to help you live a peaceful, joy-filled life.
Does perfectionism have you burnt out on life? Have you been people-pleasing so long that you don't have any idea what you like? Do you often second-guess yourself and doubt your capabilities? It is not easy to live this way, and anxiety and depression often accompany it. I can help you find your core self, give that part of you a voice, and live from that place to help you live a peaceful, joy-filled life.
Tara Waldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08544 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is an experience that can help process emotions and increase self-awareness. It helps find patterns in behaviors from the past and present and provides you with the knowledge and encouragement to become the best version of yourself. I strive to ensure that you feel supported, validated, and at ease. My approach is LGBTQIA+-affirming, anti-oppressive and anti-racist. My clients would describe me as warm, honest, and genuine. I am someone who is dedicated to your happiness and success.
I believe that therapy is an experience that can help process emotions and increase self-awareness. It helps find patterns in behaviors from the past and present and provides you with the knowledge and encouragement to become the best version of yourself. I strive to ensure that you feel supported, validated, and at ease. My approach is LGBTQIA+-affirming, anti-oppressive and anti-racist. My clients would describe me as warm, honest, and genuine. I am someone who is dedicated to your happiness and success.
I provide clients with a safe and confidential space to process and manage many of life's transitions. I believe that treatment should be tailored to you and your own unique needs. Therapy can be focused on different areas of your life such as improving your mood, exploring various identities, improving your ability to manage your emotions, exploring family issues, parenting, processing interpersonal problems or just wanting to enhance your quality of life.
I provide clients with a safe and confidential space to process and manage many of life's transitions. I believe that treatment should be tailored to you and your own unique needs. Therapy can be focused on different areas of your life such as improving your mood, exploring various identities, improving your ability to manage your emotions, exploring family issues, parenting, processing interpersonal problems or just wanting to enhance your quality of life.
Tina Montagna-Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08544
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience providing highly individualized, effective treatment for a wide range of emotional, psychological and adjustment related concerns. Being a seasoned clinician, I have a deep knowledge base, with training in many therapeutic theories. This allows me to develop interventions that will best assist you in reaching your goals.
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience providing highly individualized, effective treatment for a wide range of emotional, psychological and adjustment related concerns. Being a seasoned clinician, I have a deep knowledge base, with training in many therapeutic theories. This allows me to develop interventions that will best assist you in reaching your goals.
Sometimes it's difficult to speak the words? Sometimes it is hard to find answers. We believe our clients have their own best solutions from within and that Horses assist us in on that path. Spring Reins of Hope (SRoH) was founded in 2009 under the Eagala Model of equine-assisted services. The horses provide an experiential/ solution focused therapeutic model that can act as a fast-track intervention therapy alongside traditional therapies (collaborating with your therapist), or as a stand-alone alternative to talk therapy. We have licensed professionals and follow HIPAA guidelines while we 'get to the horse of the matter'.
Sometimes it's difficult to speak the words? Sometimes it is hard to find answers. We believe our clients have their own best solutions from within and that Horses assist us in on that path. Spring Reins of Hope (SRoH) was founded in 2009 under the Eagala Model of equine-assisted services. The horses provide an experiential/ solution focused therapeutic model that can act as a fast-track intervention therapy alongside traditional therapies (collaborating with your therapist), or as a stand-alone alternative to talk therapy. We have licensed professionals and follow HIPAA guidelines while we 'get to the horse of the matter'.
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist with a broad range of training and expertise. I am a caring professional who seeks to create a therapeutic dialogue that includes self understanding and action planning in a supportive atmosphere.I work well with adults coping with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Also, I have worked with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. I have years of experience counseling college age individuals who need help managing academic demands, relationship stress and family issues. I have worked extensively with first generation college students and international students.
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist with a broad range of training and expertise. I am a caring professional who seeks to create a therapeutic dialogue that includes self understanding and action planning in a supportive atmosphere.I work well with adults coping with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. Also, I have worked with individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. I have years of experience counseling college age individuals who need help managing academic demands, relationship stress and family issues. I have worked extensively with first generation college students and international students.
I believe that a strong and positive therapeutic relationship can help you overcome challenges and envision new possibilities. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I love to help people get unstuck and develop a deep sense of self-compassion and self-trust. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma, therapy can be a safe space to feel supported and discover new tools.
I believe that a strong and positive therapeutic relationship can help you overcome challenges and envision new possibilities. My approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative. I love to help people get unstuck and develop a deep sense of self-compassion and self-trust. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma, therapy can be a safe space to feel supported and discover new tools.
Ashley Paul Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08544
I am a highly experienced psychoanalytically trained therapist with a broad range of clinical expertise. I work with college and graduate age students and the general adult population.
I am a highly experienced psychoanalytically trained therapist with a broad range of clinical expertise. I work with college and graduate age students and the general adult population.
Brittany Barnstead
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, NCC
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08544
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
My ideal client would be a child, adolescent, or adult with a degree of insight/self-awareness into their presenting issues and motivation to improve their mental health. My most prominent diagnoses specialties include anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients on interpersonal problems, building coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and changing mindset/ thought patterns. My ideal client's goals include increasing a sense of peace and acceptance, working towards change, and developing healthier habits to improve wellbeing. A client who wants to change and be a better version of themselves is willing to be challenged.
Are you feeling overwhelmed due to challenges with navigating stressors in life? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from moving forward in life? Are you feeling misunderstood and feel that your voice isn't being heard? Are you stuck and not sure which direction to turn to? Therapy is about being in a safe and non-judgmental space that will consist of addressing these concerns. I will be here to support you in taking proactive steps to improve your overall quality of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed due to challenges with navigating stressors in life? Are traumatic experiences preventing you from moving forward in life? Are you feeling misunderstood and feel that your voice isn't being heard? Are you stuck and not sure which direction to turn to? Therapy is about being in a safe and non-judgmental space that will consist of addressing these concerns. I will be here to support you in taking proactive steps to improve your overall quality of life.
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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.