Self Esteem Therapists in 20877
Johanté Wood
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
My ideal client would be someone either navigating life stressors, anxiety, or depression. My client is someone hoping to reconnect with their strengths as well as create a better balance in their life. My client could potentially be experiencing trauma or issues with attachment concerns and relationships. My client expresses their goals of needing to manage emotions better, find balance within their routine, and build more confidence, which is helpful for communication of desires/ interests. The client wants to accomplish these goals for the first time or as a result of transition/trauma.
My ideal client would be someone either navigating life stressors, anxiety, or depression. My client is someone hoping to reconnect with their strengths as well as create a better balance in their life. My client could potentially be experiencing trauma or issues with attachment concerns and relationships. My client expresses their goals of needing to manage emotions better, find balance within their routine, and build more confidence, which is helpful for communication of desires/ interests. The client wants to accomplish these goals for the first time or as a result of transition/trauma.
Sharon Millsaps
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages, but I have a particular passion for working with college students and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I also enjoy working with folks with a variety of concerns including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, relationship issues, self esteem, body image concerns and gaming addiction. I believe in using evidence based practices to achieve the most change in the shortest amount of time. Allow me to help you tackle your goals and gain more fulfillment out of life. With expertise in eating disorders, I enjoy helping people develop a healthier relationship with food and their body.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages, but I have a particular passion for working with college students and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I also enjoy working with folks with a variety of concerns including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, relationship issues, self esteem, body image concerns and gaming addiction. I believe in using evidence based practices to achieve the most change in the shortest amount of time. Allow me to help you tackle your goals and gain more fulfillment out of life. With expertise in eating disorders, I enjoy helping people develop a healthier relationship with food and their body.
I specialize in helping adults and teens in therapy. I am here to support you in your healing journey! My specialties include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ+ support, life changes, self-esteem, and faith transitions. I utilize a Jungian, psycho-analytic framework, alongside parts-based work, and a social justice lens. As a therapist, I help people increase their ability to understand themselves and the way they move through the world. During our time together people often become more self-aware, live their most authentic lives, and are better able to tune-in to their connection between mind and body.
I specialize in helping adults and teens in therapy. I am here to support you in your healing journey! My specialties include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ+ support, life changes, self-esteem, and faith transitions. I utilize a Jungian, psycho-analytic framework, alongside parts-based work, and a social justice lens. As a therapist, I help people increase their ability to understand themselves and the way they move through the world. During our time together people often become more self-aware, live their most authentic lives, and are better able to tune-in to their connection between mind and body.
My approach as a psychologist involves our working together to understand who you are & what brought you to your current circumstances. Together we can then make connections and work through issues in a way that can facilitate your growth and understanding of yourself. Issues common in my practice include facing self defeating patterns, examining roadblocks in your professional life, long term self-esteem struggles, complicated relationship issues, mood struggles, eating and weight issues, trauma and loss. My approach is collaborative with a focus on relationships and key life experiences, both present and past.
My approach as a psychologist involves our working together to understand who you are & what brought you to your current circumstances. Together we can then make connections and work through issues in a way that can facilitate your growth and understanding of yourself. Issues common in my practice include facing self defeating patterns, examining roadblocks in your professional life, long term self-esteem struggles, complicated relationship issues, mood struggles, eating and weight issues, trauma and loss. My approach is collaborative with a focus on relationships and key life experiences, both present and past.
My ideal client would be a mom or wife, an individual who does not have any coping skills and blames themselves for things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, & no insight in their situation. Their needs would be support, empathy, understanding, and active listening. They have goals to work on themselves, improve communication skills, increase coping skills, and alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. The client would want to change and work on themselves to become better and stronger individuals for themselves & their families.
My ideal client would be a mom or wife, an individual who does not have any coping skills and blames themselves for things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, & no insight in their situation. Their needs would be support, empathy, understanding, and active listening. They have goals to work on themselves, improve communication skills, increase coping skills, and alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. The client would want to change and work on themselves to become better and stronger individuals for themselves & their families.
Kelcei Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
I offer a non-judgmental space with cultural, religious, and ethnic humility. I am open-minded, honest, and empathetic with my individuals and families, challenging them to meet their potential. I believe in using evidence-based research and strength-based methodologies to address needs. Together we can work to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily functioning and quality of life. I believe that a trusting therapeutic partnership is the foundation to meeting your treatment goals!
I offer a non-judgmental space with cultural, religious, and ethnic humility. I am open-minded, honest, and empathetic with my individuals and families, challenging them to meet their potential. I believe in using evidence-based research and strength-based methodologies to address needs. Together we can work to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily functioning and quality of life. I believe that a trusting therapeutic partnership is the foundation to meeting your treatment goals!
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
The Diathesis-Stress model of psychology suggests, GENETICS load the gun and the ENVIRONMENT pulls the trigger. As human beings, we are all biologically vulnerable to experience mental health disorders, although they may manifest in different ways and to different levels of severity. At the same time we are all exposed to environmental stressors that can interact with our predispositions. With any therapist, it is important to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) goals that allow us to gain insight into our vulnerabilities and surroundings, to better understand why we react the way that we do.
The Diathesis-Stress model of psychology suggests, GENETICS load the gun and the ENVIRONMENT pulls the trigger. As human beings, we are all biologically vulnerable to experience mental health disorders, although they may manifest in different ways and to different levels of severity. At the same time we are all exposed to environmental stressors that can interact with our predispositions. With any therapist, it is important to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) goals that allow us to gain insight into our vulnerabilities and surroundings, to better understand why we react the way that we do.
Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions.
Do you find yourself repeating the same behaviors over and over again, hoping for a different outcome? This is a pattern that can be changed, and as a therapist with over 30 years of experience, I can help you to make these changes. By understanding and working through how one's early experiences influence one’s current behaviors, lasting changes can be made. Concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues are among the areas I treat. I believe in the importance of developing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which we can explore your feelings.
Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions.
Do you find yourself repeating the same behaviors over and over again, hoping for a different outcome? This is a pattern that can be changed, and as a therapist with over 30 years of experience, I can help you to make these changes. By understanding and working through how one's early experiences influence one’s current behaviors, lasting changes can be made. Concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues are among the areas I treat. I believe in the importance of developing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which we can explore your feelings.
Joe Zappala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
We all have areas in our lives that cause us stress and worry. Sometimes people feel stuck in behaviors or situations. I have over ten years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and couples, with relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, school difficulties, depression, and anxiety. I work collaboratively with clients to focus on the issues they find important.
We all have areas in our lives that cause us stress and worry. Sometimes people feel stuck in behaviors or situations. I have over ten years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and couples, with relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, school difficulties, depression, and anxiety. I work collaboratively with clients to focus on the issues they find important.
I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.
I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.
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My ideal client would be someone who recognizes unhealthy patterns and is ready to make a change, whether this is a disruption in day-to-day functioning, relationships, self-esteem, or addiction. Even if your goal isn't clear at the moment, I will help guide you along the way until you're able to see the finish line you envision. Clients should be ready to be challenged and encouraged to get outside of their comfort zone.
My ideal client would be someone who recognizes unhealthy patterns and is ready to make a change, whether this is a disruption in day-to-day functioning, relationships, self-esteem, or addiction. Even if your goal isn't clear at the moment, I will help guide you along the way until you're able to see the finish line you envision. Clients should be ready to be challenged and encouraged to get outside of their comfort zone.
Elizabeth Gannon Krueger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Currently accepting new Clients! Life has many challenges which can be overwhelming to navigate. We provide a compassionate and safe environment for our clients to address these challenges openly without judgement. Our therapist are bilingual (Spanish) and will help you work through the barriers to optimum living, such as: stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, substance abuse issue, complex trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. We also provide parenting skills, premarital counseling, as well as career coaching.
Currently accepting new Clients! Life has many challenges which can be overwhelming to navigate. We provide a compassionate and safe environment for our clients to address these challenges openly without judgement. Our therapist are bilingual (Spanish) and will help you work through the barriers to optimum living, such as: stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, substance abuse issue, complex trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. We also provide parenting skills, premarital counseling, as well as career coaching.
An ideal client is someone who is a good fit for my services, who I enjoy working with, and who is likely to benefit from therapy. They generally share my values, beliefs, and goals and feel comfortable working with me.
An ideal client is someone who is a good fit for my services, who I enjoy working with, and who is likely to benefit from therapy. They generally share my values, beliefs, and goals and feel comfortable working with me.
Ayana Culhane
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Ayana, and I am a current Student Therapist with New Hope Counseling Group, LLC. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy that prioritizes the needs of the client in the therapeutic space. I also favor an emotion-focused and relational-cultural approach to therapy, which upholds the importance of emotional awareness and relational wellness in counseling.
Hi there! My name is Ayana, and I am a current Student Therapist with New Hope Counseling Group, LLC. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy that prioritizes the needs of the client in the therapeutic space. I also favor an emotion-focused and relational-cultural approach to therapy, which upholds the importance of emotional awareness and relational wellness in counseling.
ReEvolve,LLC, Solutions for Optimum Living
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Currently Accepting New Clients. Garnet is a Licensed Mental/ Behavioral Health Therapist and Life Coach with over 16 years of experience. Her approach is to help you explore the origin of internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. She works with individuals, couples , families , veterans and their families to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, limitations and obstructions and towards personal integration and fulfillment. Her mission is to provide a compassionate, supportive and honest space in which you can speak freely about your symptoms,experiences, examine issues of identity and explore relational possibilities.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Garnet is a Licensed Mental/ Behavioral Health Therapist and Life Coach with over 16 years of experience. Her approach is to help you explore the origin of internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. She works with individuals, couples , families , veterans and their families to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, limitations and obstructions and towards personal integration and fulfillment. Her mission is to provide a compassionate, supportive and honest space in which you can speak freely about your symptoms,experiences, examine issues of identity and explore relational possibilities.
Quantum Change
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
I am skilled in working with: Depression,anxiety,aging,sexual identity, addictions (alcohol, drug, sex), schizophrenia, grief, spirituality, family of origin, couple relations,low self esteem, passivity/agressivity, life transitions and work stress.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in working with people of all ages going through difficult times. I work with adults, 20 and older. My group, individual,and couples therapy sessions provide an arena for acceptance and an opportunity to work through problems. Do you struggle with work stress, depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, anger, lonely feelings, low self esteem, conflicts with others, past memories, shame, confusion or lack of concentration, hopelessness?. Let us meet and sort out the situation you can not cope with on your own. It is weakness, not strength that binds us together.
I am skilled in working with: Depression,anxiety,aging,sexual identity, addictions (alcohol, drug, sex), schizophrenia, grief, spirituality, family of origin, couple relations,low self esteem, passivity/agressivity, life transitions and work stress.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in working with people of all ages going through difficult times. I work with adults, 20 and older. My group, individual,and couples therapy sessions provide an arena for acceptance and an opportunity to work through problems. Do you struggle with work stress, depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, anger, lonely feelings, low self esteem, conflicts with others, past memories, shame, confusion or lack of concentration, hopelessness?. Let us meet and sort out the situation you can not cope with on your own. It is weakness, not strength that binds us together.
In life, there are times when we need to face challenging situations and make changes, but we may need help to think things through. I work from the perspective that all of us can bring certain strengths to bear and that we can benefit from self-understanding in order to use our strengths to the best of our abilities. Through a collaborative framework, I help people cope with the pressures of everyday life, transitions that are challenging and/or stressful as well as longstanding concerns such as learning difficulties, anxieties, mood problems, interpersonal concerns, and life transitions.
In life, there are times when we need to face challenging situations and make changes, but we may need help to think things through. I work from the perspective that all of us can bring certain strengths to bear and that we can benefit from self-understanding in order to use our strengths to the best of our abilities. Through a collaborative framework, I help people cope with the pressures of everyday life, transitions that are challenging and/or stressful as well as longstanding concerns such as learning difficulties, anxieties, mood problems, interpersonal concerns, and life transitions.
Special interests include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, self esteem, chronic illness/pain, mindfulness, women’s health, identity issues, grief, culturally sensitive therapy, life transitions, ADHD, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Accepting New Clients! If you experience frequent stress and anxiety in your everyday life, you are not alone. Worrying and feeling overwhelmed can leave you exhausted. If you are tired of feeling this way, counseling can help. I will work to understand your needs and to support you, guiding you towards living with more calmness and connection in your relationships. Prioritizing a nurturing and warm environment in the therapy sessions, we can work collaboratively to help you to access your strengths, and to cultivate more self-compassion and greater self-awareness. Our work together can help you to feel more at ease with yourself.
Special interests include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting, self esteem, chronic illness/pain, mindfulness, women’s health, identity issues, grief, culturally sensitive therapy, life transitions, ADHD, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Accepting New Clients! If you experience frequent stress and anxiety in your everyday life, you are not alone. Worrying and feeling overwhelmed can leave you exhausted. If you are tired of feeling this way, counseling can help. I will work to understand your needs and to support you, guiding you towards living with more calmness and connection in your relationships. Prioritizing a nurturing and warm environment in the therapy sessions, we can work collaboratively to help you to access your strengths, and to cultivate more self-compassion and greater self-awareness. Our work together can help you to feel more at ease with yourself.
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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.