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Susette A Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91321  (Online Only)
Are you a woman suffering from the trauma of betrayal or narcissistic abuse? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have trust issues? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......
Are you a woman suffering from the trauma of betrayal or narcissistic abuse? Do you struggle with low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you have trust issues? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......
(661) 621-3062 View (661) 621-3062
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Maritza Figueroa Cortes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newhall, CA 91321
My name is Maritza and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fullerton, California and working with clients via telehealth statewide. I have experience working with adults who have endured trauma, loss/grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic approach to empower my clients in pursuing the life they have always imagined. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, life transitions, and identity and self-esteem issues.
My name is Maritza and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fullerton, California and working with clients via telehealth statewide. I have experience working with adults who have endured trauma, loss/grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic approach to empower my clients in pursuing the life they have always imagined. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, life transitions, and identity and self-esteem issues.
(323) 973-2485 View (323) 973-2485
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Dr. John P Rogers
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
In life's journey, issues, challenges, and hard decisions come up. Are you looking for a therapist who can help without judging, labeling, or making assumptions? As an experienced clinician, I recognize that if I am not grateful to help everyone, then I am not qualified to help anyone. I pride myself on creating a safe and supportive space to work collaboratively with my clients to overcome complex traumas, relational stressors, and barriers to their happiness and satisfaction with life.
In life's journey, issues, challenges, and hard decisions come up. Are you looking for a therapist who can help without judging, labeling, or making assumptions? As an experienced clinician, I recognize that if I am not grateful to help everyone, then I am not qualified to help anyone. I pride myself on creating a safe and supportive space to work collaboratively with my clients to overcome complex traumas, relational stressors, and barriers to their happiness and satisfaction with life.
(661) 387-2555 View (661) 387-2555
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Dr. Alicia Dukoff, Psy.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newhall, CA 91321
I work with a wide range of clientele including individuals, couples, families and adolescents. In a nurturing and safe therapeutic environment, I work in collaboration with clients on the journey to self discovery, healing past traumas and removing the blocks to invite new space for growth and greater sense of fulfillment in life. In addition to my specialization in sex therapy, I work with individuals with depression, anxiety and PTSD.
I work with a wide range of clientele including individuals, couples, families and adolescents. In a nurturing and safe therapeutic environment, I work in collaboration with clients on the journey to self discovery, healing past traumas and removing the blocks to invite new space for growth and greater sense of fulfillment in life. In addition to my specialization in sex therapy, I work with individuals with depression, anxiety and PTSD.
(661) 417-0699 View (661) 417-0699
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Walter Harold King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newhall, CA 91321
Becoming more conscious, more aware of your complexities and psychological barriers provides opportunities for renewal of your life's potentials. Depth Psychotherapy rests on the premise that there is a natural, self regulating urge of the psyche which seeks its own wholeness. This natural propensity towards wholeness emerges out of the archetypes, universally inherited potentialities that express and maintain all that is uniquely human. In a Depth Psychotherapy experience, exploration of the unconscious dimensions of one's being promotes access to the creative archetypal potentials which activate authentic healing.
Becoming more conscious, more aware of your complexities and psychological barriers provides opportunities for renewal of your life's potentials. Depth Psychotherapy rests on the premise that there is a natural, self regulating urge of the psyche which seeks its own wholeness. This natural propensity towards wholeness emerges out of the archetypes, universally inherited potentialities that express and maintain all that is uniquely human. In a Depth Psychotherapy experience, exploration of the unconscious dimensions of one's being promotes access to the creative archetypal potentials which activate authentic healing.
(661) 495-2204 View (661) 495-2204
Barbara Ferrari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourage growth and healing in the individual, family unit, and community as a whole.
Barbara Ferrari, LMFT is a Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist with over thirty years of experience treating mental health issues and working with the dual diagnosed population. My professional services, which operate in a philosophy of hope, optimism, and belief in the benefits of patient and professional counseling, center on creating personalized strategies that encourage growth and healing in the individual, family unit, and community as a whole.
(661) 373-6923 View (661) 373-6923
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Reginald L. Veurink
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newhall, CA 91321
I'm a licensed psychologist and a marriage therapist. I have a specialty practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I hold a diplomate from the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and I'm registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. All this fades into the background when I am with my patients. What matters is understanding and connecting with the person in front of me. I treat adults and adolescents who are mature enough to participate in talk therapy. My work is primarily with individuals and marital couples, but I also work with whole family systems when it is appropriate.
I'm a licensed psychologist and a marriage therapist. I have a specialty practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I hold a diplomate from the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and I'm registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. All this fades into the background when I am with my patients. What matters is understanding and connecting with the person in front of me. I treat adults and adolescents who are mature enough to participate in talk therapy. My work is primarily with individuals and marital couples, but I also work with whole family systems when it is appropriate.
(818) 962-6440 View (818) 962-6440
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Marlene Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newhall, CA 91321
My name is Marlene Gomez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Starting therapy can be daunting and overwhelming, you may be struggling with emotions that you are not able to name and express. My goal as your therapist is to create a safe space where you can explore your inner thoughts and feelings, their origins, and find ways to cope with and express your emotions.
My name is Marlene Gomez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Starting therapy can be daunting and overwhelming, you may be struggling with emotions that you are not able to name and express. My goal as your therapist is to create a safe space where you can explore your inner thoughts and feelings, their origins, and find ways to cope with and express your emotions.
(209) 348-0620 View (209) 348-0620
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Sara Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newhall, CA 91321
How do we navigate life's ups and downs when the way(s) we've been doing so all along no longer work for us? And what if we can no longer navigate life's challenges on our own? Maybe you were told to “just handle it" or "only weak people need help". No one gets through life on her/his/their own. Everyone needs - thrives - with support. This is the role of a therapist and what I offer my patients. Therapy is a space where - together - we will explore your mind, emotions, past and present patterns and relationships . . . to better understand you, your internal world, needs, desires, goals, passions - your self and life.
How do we navigate life's ups and downs when the way(s) we've been doing so all along no longer work for us? And what if we can no longer navigate life's challenges on our own? Maybe you were told to “just handle it" or "only weak people need help". No one gets through life on her/his/their own. Everyone needs - thrives - with support. This is the role of a therapist and what I offer my patients. Therapy is a space where - together - we will explore your mind, emotions, past and present patterns and relationships . . . to better understand you, your internal world, needs, desires, goals, passions - your self and life.
(661) 387-3793 View (661) 387-3793
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.