Self Esteem Therapists in 98433
Nadine Johnson
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433
The gift of meeting ourselves… in life, we sometimes have to endure extreme stress in difficult circumstances, and we are meant to continue to grow by making meaning and increasing the love in our lives. As an Army Veteran, I feel called to serve the veteran community, as well as others with difficult life experiences. My focus areas include trauma and PTSD, emotional imbalances, self-esteem, grief, and transitions. I draw from my spiritual path as well as personal experiences to connect deeply, and to honor each individual’s journey to healing.
The gift of meeting ourselves… in life, we sometimes have to endure extreme stress in difficult circumstances, and we are meant to continue to grow by making meaning and increasing the love in our lives. As an Army Veteran, I feel called to serve the veteran community, as well as others with difficult life experiences. My focus areas include trauma and PTSD, emotional imbalances, self-esteem, grief, and transitions. I draw from my spiritual path as well as personal experiences to connect deeply, and to honor each individual’s journey to healing.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Pitzer College and my master’s & doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Argosy University-Honolulu, I completed a fellowship in pediatric psychology at Madigan before opening my private practice at Gyro Psychology Services. I am an avid reader, enjoy cooking, and recently began weight training (CrossFit). I love exploring new places, indulging in different cuisines, learning new things, and deepening my spirituality. Most nights, you’ll find me on my back deck, relaxing with loved ones, or walking amongst the trees near my home. Being in and around nature is a true love of mine.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Pitzer College and my master’s & doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Argosy University-Honolulu, I completed a fellowship in pediatric psychology at Madigan before opening my private practice at Gyro Psychology Services. I am an avid reader, enjoy cooking, and recently began weight training (CrossFit). I love exploring new places, indulging in different cuisines, learning new things, and deepening my spirituality. Most nights, you’ll find me on my back deck, relaxing with loved ones, or walking amongst the trees near my home. Being in and around nature is a true love of mine.
Norman Edward Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433
Thank you for your interest. I am a retired (2001) combat veteran with twenty years of military service. My credentials/licenses are in Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Chemical Dependency. My therapeutic approach is based on cognitive behavior research which has found a strong correlation between thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, I use the Narrative Therapy approach to understand emotions rooted in the client's life experiences that shape their strengths, fears, beliefs, values, and reactions to different types of stress.
Thank you for your interest. I am a retired (2001) combat veteran with twenty years of military service. My credentials/licenses are in Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Chemical Dependency. My therapeutic approach is based on cognitive behavior research which has found a strong correlation between thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, I use the Narrative Therapy approach to understand emotions rooted in the client's life experiences that shape their strengths, fears, beliefs, values, and reactions to different types of stress.
Steffanee Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
Limited availability at this time. I Love what I do! Sounds Crazy- but the truth is I love working with people who have been thru unspeakable events in life and are looking to find their way back. Trauma is an abnormal event so approach it from a new perspective, talk about the things you are told not to and get into the depths of it. You have to be willing to walk into that bad neighborhood, that has become your mind, and clear it out- but you don't have to walk in there alone. Let me come with you. I'll be your lifeline.
Limited availability at this time. I Love what I do! Sounds Crazy- but the truth is I love working with people who have been thru unspeakable events in life and are looking to find their way back. Trauma is an abnormal event so approach it from a new perspective, talk about the things you are told not to and get into the depths of it. You have to be willing to walk into that bad neighborhood, that has become your mind, and clear it out- but you don't have to walk in there alone. Let me come with you. I'll be your lifeline.
Robin L Pellerin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA, LMHCA, CGP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98433
When life gets messy, we can feel lost and disconnected not only from others but from ourselves. Are you struggling with a loss in your life? A family member or friend? A divorce? A relationship? Or yourself? As a certified grief professional, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist associate, and first responder therapist, I have spent 5 years supporting military members, their families, and veterans who are working through one of life's most challenging journey's and the complex emotions that accompany them. My hope is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to process these emotions.
When life gets messy, we can feel lost and disconnected not only from others but from ourselves. Are you struggling with a loss in your life? A family member or friend? A divorce? A relationship? Or yourself? As a certified grief professional, mental health counselor associate, marriage and family therapist associate, and first responder therapist, I have spent 5 years supporting military members, their families, and veterans who are working through one of life's most challenging journey's and the complex emotions that accompany them. My hope is to provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space to process these emotions.
Cornilia E Denson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98433 (Online Only)
Hello! How would you like to start towards a path of emotional and mental healing? I would like to be entrusted to be your guide while on that path. To guide you towards autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. As someone with over 10 years of having the privilege of working with individuals who have encountered some element of a mental health crisis. I am very committed, passionate, patient, and flexible as a therapist. I possess the necessary interpersonal skills that inspire a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Hello! How would you like to start towards a path of emotional and mental healing? I would like to be entrusted to be your guide while on that path. To guide you towards autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. As someone with over 10 years of having the privilege of working with individuals who have encountered some element of a mental health crisis. I am very committed, passionate, patient, and flexible as a therapist. I possess the necessary interpersonal skills that inspire a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Kate Estadilla
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433 (Online Only)
I understand the difficulties of meeting someone new and discussing items that may leave one feeling vulnerable. As a therapist and especially as a person, I highly value our relationship and find this to be essential in the therapy process. I enjoy working with individuals by building trust with me and with this process. I also believe in creating a collaborative relationship in which I respect your needs while balancing the therapeutic interventions that I can provide. I have a long history of working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma.
I understand the difficulties of meeting someone new and discussing items that may leave one feeling vulnerable. As a therapist and especially as a person, I highly value our relationship and find this to be essential in the therapy process. I enjoy working with individuals by building trust with me and with this process. I also believe in creating a collaborative relationship in which I respect your needs while balancing the therapeutic interventions that I can provide. I have a long history of working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression, and I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma.
Life can sometimes leave us feeling stuck, especially when we’re navigating significant changes, evolving identities, or adapting to new environments and relationships. These transitions can feel isolating and overwhelming, causing us to lose touch with who we are. But in these moments, there is also potential for healing and growth. I specialize in supporting those facing such transitions, including Third Culture Kids (TCKs), adult TCKs, military families, international adoptees, college students, immigrants, and individuals navigating cross-cultural experiences.
Life can sometimes leave us feeling stuck, especially when we’re navigating significant changes, evolving identities, or adapting to new environments and relationships. These transitions can feel isolating and overwhelming, causing us to lose touch with who we are. But in these moments, there is also potential for healing and growth. I specialize in supporting those facing such transitions, including Third Culture Kids (TCKs), adult TCKs, military families, international adoptees, college students, immigrants, and individuals navigating cross-cultural experiences.
Mike Pereira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSWA, MHP
Verified Verified
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433
Accepting new clients. The journey to healing begins with a desire to feel better. Together, we’ll work to discover what “better” looks like and what can be done to achieve it. There are many ways life shows us we are stuck in our own story; addiction, depression, anxiety, anger and many other indicators can be present when we’re experiencing such pain. How did we get here? How do we get out? What are we holding onto? Who can we not let go?
Accepting new clients. The journey to healing begins with a desire to feel better. Together, we’ll work to discover what “better” looks like and what can be done to achieve it. There are many ways life shows us we are stuck in our own story; addiction, depression, anxiety, anger and many other indicators can be present when we’re experiencing such pain. How did we get here? How do we get out? What are we holding onto? Who can we not let go?
Jessica L Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapy associate specializing in providing mental health support to individuals and families. I cater my approach with each client I encounter to create an empathetic, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I take a holistic approach to therapy with the understanding that therapy is not one-size-fits all; utilizing an array of therapeutic approaches and models, I work with my clients to find the personal growth and healing they are looking for with the belief that those who seek change, will find it.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapy associate specializing in providing mental health support to individuals and families. I cater my approach with each client I encounter to create an empathetic, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I take a holistic approach to therapy with the understanding that therapy is not one-size-fits all; utilizing an array of therapeutic approaches and models, I work with my clients to find the personal growth and healing they are looking for with the belief that those who seek change, will find it.
I am a licensed professional counselor, in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. With experience working in schools, hospitals, community-based care settings, and residential programs, I offer a wide array of tools and strategies for supporting you, your child, and your family. I work to build a relationship with each client and their family to provide a welcome, inviting, and supportive space for therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor, in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. With experience working in schools, hospitals, community-based care settings, and residential programs, I offer a wide array of tools and strategies for supporting you, your child, and your family. I work to build a relationship with each client and their family to provide a welcome, inviting, and supportive space for therapy.
Now accepting new clients! Hello! I'm Dr. Kristen Moore (nee Bradley). My focus is on adult clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD. I strive to create a supportive environment and work with you to come up with a plan that addresses your concerns where you are right now. I believe everyone has strengths and that sometimes people become so overwhelmed they lose sight of themselves. I'm a guide that helps you find your way back and encourages you to keep moving forward. If you experience insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue, sudden anger, anxiety or depression and feel it is time to get control back, call me.
Now accepting new clients! Hello! I'm Dr. Kristen Moore (nee Bradley). My focus is on adult clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD. I strive to create a supportive environment and work with you to come up with a plan that addresses your concerns where you are right now. I believe everyone has strengths and that sometimes people become so overwhelmed they lose sight of themselves. I'm a guide that helps you find your way back and encourages you to keep moving forward. If you experience insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue, sudden anger, anxiety or depression and feel it is time to get control back, call me.
Jordan Zollinger
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
I am passionate about coming alongside the first responder community (police, firefighters, EMS, dispatch) and helping them develop the mental health tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. From the stress of service calls, shift-work, and organizational politics, too many first responders come out on the other end of their service worse for the wear. Being former law enforcement, I personally experienced and witnessed this impact, and I became passionate about becoming a part of the solution by offering culturally competent mental health counseling.
Shalisa Pointer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433 (Online Only)
Establishing the life you want can be overwhelming and stressful. No matter what area it is in, getting to a place where you can balance and embrace the highs and lows of every day takes work and consistency. We all have challenges that can make things difficult. I know that sometimes life can put you through storm after storm, or sometimes it is just a challenge to get through changes and adjust. Working together will get you through and prepare you for the future so you are not just surviving but genuinely thriving and at peace.
Establishing the life you want can be overwhelming and stressful. No matter what area it is in, getting to a place where you can balance and embrace the highs and lows of every day takes work and consistency. We all have challenges that can make things difficult. I know that sometimes life can put you through storm after storm, or sometimes it is just a challenge to get through changes and adjust. Working together will get you through and prepare you for the future so you are not just surviving but genuinely thriving and at peace.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks? Is something lacking in your relationship? Are you bogged down by work stress? Do worrying and feelings of unease take up much of your day? Life is too short to feel “stuck.” Sometimes, obstacles can get in the way of living your best life. Seeking outside guidance and support can be helpful. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and approaches, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment to help you reach your goals. With over two decades of experience in the behavioral health field, I specialize in working with adults and couples dealing with various concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks? Is something lacking in your relationship? Are you bogged down by work stress? Do worrying and feelings of unease take up much of your day? Life is too short to feel “stuck.” Sometimes, obstacles can get in the way of living your best life. Seeking outside guidance and support can be helpful. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and approaches, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment to help you reach your goals. With over two decades of experience in the behavioral health field, I specialize in working with adults and couples dealing with various concerns.
SpeakLifeHealUp/Tanisha Medina
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98433
Not accepting new clients
*Not Accepting New Clients* I am the founder of SpeakLifeHealUp Counseling Services. My therapeutic approach is centered around my belief that we deserve to be heard and understood. Reaching out for help takes incredible courage and is one of the bravest things that you can do. My passion is to empower and equip individuals and couples experiencing invisible emotional wounds to heal themselves, build better relationships while strengthening connections and navigate through life challenges. You will discover your inner worth, love and acceptance. You have the power within yourself to do the work and awaken to your best-kept self!
*Not Accepting New Clients* I am the founder of SpeakLifeHealUp Counseling Services. My therapeutic approach is centered around my belief that we deserve to be heard and understood. Reaching out for help takes incredible courage and is one of the bravest things that you can do. My passion is to empower and equip individuals and couples experiencing invisible emotional wounds to heal themselves, build better relationships while strengthening connections and navigate through life challenges. You will discover your inner worth, love and acceptance. You have the power within yourself to do the work and awaken to your best-kept self!
Kae K Starr
Counselor, PhD, LMFTA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Lewis, WA 98433 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Family, and Individual mental health counselor, versed in multiple modalities of therapeutic interventions, providing family and individual therapy, career counseling, counseling assessment, and multicultural psychology. I am very proficient in working with adolescents (13+), LGBTQ+ youth, Military families, and BIPOC populations.
I am a Family, and Individual mental health counselor, versed in multiple modalities of therapeutic interventions, providing family and individual therapy, career counseling, counseling assessment, and multicultural psychology. I am very proficient in working with adolescents (13+), LGBTQ+ youth, Military families, and BIPOC populations.
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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.