Self Esteem Therapists in Barling, AR
I have many years of experience working with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. It is my goal to walk with clients through difficult times and move them towards living a full and meaningful life. Each person, couple, and family have a unique story. I use a client centered approach and believe in treating everyone with respect. My approach is flexible, affirming, compassionate and will focus on holding a safe space for you, while challenging you when necessary.
I have many years of experience working with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. It is my goal to walk with clients through difficult times and move them towards living a full and meaningful life. Each person, couple, and family have a unique story. I use a client centered approach and believe in treating everyone with respect. My approach is flexible, affirming, compassionate and will focus on holding a safe space for you, while challenging you when necessary.
More Therapists Nearby
Judith J Mathewson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Do you have relationship challenges? Have you tried to stop negative habits without success? Has depression affected your life? Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you want to develop positive communication and conflict resolution skills? It is my goal to help you get to the core of the issues you want to address in a safe, professional, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Do you have relationship challenges? Have you tried to stop negative habits without success? Has depression affected your life? Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you want to develop positive communication and conflict resolution skills? It is my goal to help you get to the core of the issues you want to address in a safe, professional, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Alexandria Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Life can be a chaotic mess. Especially for adolescents and young adults trying to learn about themselves while navigating environmental pressures. Challenges such as first jobs, new relationships, evaluating potential career paths, and exploring new identities can lead to increases in anxiety, anger, and self- esteem issues.
Life can be a chaotic mess. Especially for adolescents and young adults trying to learn about themselves while navigating environmental pressures. Challenges such as first jobs, new relationships, evaluating potential career paths, and exploring new identities can lead to increases in anxiety, anger, and self- esteem issues.
NWA Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S, EMDR, TA
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72904
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, I offer Individual Counseling as well. Make your relationship authentic, loving and dynamic. Experience in overcoming infidelity, emotional trauma, intimacy, blended families, premarital, dating, cohabitation and divorce issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self esteem, compulsions. The two best predictors of client's success are a client's motivation and the relationship you and your therapist create, regardless of theory used. Might I be the right counselor for you? Deciding to participate in counseling is a journey of self discovery and a sign of courage and strength.
As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, I offer Individual Counseling as well. Make your relationship authentic, loving and dynamic. Experience in overcoming infidelity, emotional trauma, intimacy, blended families, premarital, dating, cohabitation and divorce issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, self esteem, compulsions. The two best predictors of client's success are a client's motivation and the relationship you and your therapist create, regardless of theory used. Might I be the right counselor for you? Deciding to participate in counseling is a journey of self discovery and a sign of courage and strength.
Kaitlyn Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72903
At times, we all need assistance with personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, trauma or codependency, building leadership skills, or overcoming expectations. The hardest part is finding where to start. I tailor treatment to meet your specific needs. I work with adult individuals struggling with mood, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and body image issues.
At times, we all need assistance with personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, trauma or codependency, building leadership skills, or overcoming expectations. The hardest part is finding where to start. I tailor treatment to meet your specific needs. I work with adult individuals struggling with mood, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and body image issues.
Counseling with Carol
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenwood, AR 72936 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! My name is Carol and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas since 2010. I am also registered to see online clients in the state of Florida. My experience ranges from individual and family therapy in a clinical setting to working with children and adolescents as a school- based therapist. I have helped adults, children and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, communication, family/ relationship conflicts, parenting, self -esteem, self-acceptance, and life goals.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Carol and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas since 2010. I am also registered to see online clients in the state of Florida. My experience ranges from individual and family therapy in a clinical setting to working with children and adolescents as a school- based therapist. I have helped adults, children and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, communication, family/ relationship conflicts, parenting, self -esteem, self-acceptance, and life goals.
Letitia Trent
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, AR 72901 (Online Only)
Note: E-mail contact preferred due to the volume of calls I receive. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. I enjoy working with adults and older teenagers. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central and that many of our struggles come from wounded relationships and difficulty with connection. I work to build a relationship of deep empathy and connection with my clients in addition to providing tools for working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, body image, self esteem, relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and interpersonal struggles.
Note: E-mail contact preferred due to the volume of calls I receive. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arkansas. I enjoy working with adults and older teenagers. I believe the therapeutic relationship is central and that many of our struggles come from wounded relationships and difficulty with connection. I work to build a relationship of deep empathy and connection with my clients in addition to providing tools for working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, body image, self esteem, relationship struggles, career transitions, grief, and interpersonal struggles.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and women facing trauma/PTSD, adoption, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, social challenges, emotional dysregulation, or ADHD. I create a safe, empathetic environment for emotional expression, behavior management, thought reframing, and relationship building with goals including but not limited to emotional regulation, trauma healing, behavior development, self-esteem, and social skills enhancement. I offer play therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, and EMDR, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity and body positivity.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and women facing trauma/PTSD, adoption, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, social challenges, emotional dysregulation, or ADHD. I create a safe, empathetic environment for emotional expression, behavior management, thought reframing, and relationship building with goals including but not limited to emotional regulation, trauma healing, behavior development, self-esteem, and social skills enhancement. I offer play therapy, sand therapy, art therapy, and EMDR, fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates neurodiversity and body positivity.
Healing and recovery is possible. Change doesn’t come over night so it can seem daunting but in my 18 years of experience I have learned that people mainly want to be heard and validated. I will support Anyone through Anything, Anytime . I have experience working with grief, trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, and mood instability. I value working with all ages, genders, backgrounds, and orientations. As a person centered and solution focused therapist we will begin where you are and move toward mental wellness. EMDR/CBT are effective tools to address concerns.
Healing and recovery is possible. Change doesn’t come over night so it can seem daunting but in my 18 years of experience I have learned that people mainly want to be heard and validated. I will support Anyone through Anything, Anytime . I have experience working with grief, trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, and mood instability. I value working with all ages, genders, backgrounds, and orientations. As a person centered and solution focused therapist we will begin where you are and move toward mental wellness. EMDR/CBT are effective tools to address concerns.
Dawn Marie Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
Shame is never a motivator. Many of your issues may be rooted in shame that you never even realized. Shame can take on many forms; pressure to live up to other's expectations of us, pressure to perform at the rate those around us seem to be, or pressure to live up to our own impossible standards we have created for ourselves. When these measures are not met, we can feel depleted, discouraged, and even hopeless. Or perhaps we have been verbally told by others (either past or present) they were disappointed in us or we weren't good enough. And we cannot seem to escape these defeating and destructive thoughts.
Sometimes, we just feel stuck and don’t know where to begin. Other times, issues that we have felt were resolved suddenly come to the forefront of our lives all over again. I truly believe that healing and growth is a process. Life unfolds giving us opportunities to learn, to grow, and expand our tool set for what it means to live an authentic and healthy life while working on the relationship that we have with ourselves and others. I work with people using a holistic approach that will give you the tools to find emotional healing— anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, and changes all ask us to look within ourselves.
Sometimes, we just feel stuck and don’t know where to begin. Other times, issues that we have felt were resolved suddenly come to the forefront of our lives all over again. I truly believe that healing and growth is a process. Life unfolds giving us opportunities to learn, to grow, and expand our tool set for what it means to live an authentic and healthy life while working on the relationship that we have with ourselves and others. I work with people using a holistic approach that will give you the tools to find emotional healing— anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, and changes all ask us to look within ourselves.
Jackie Susan Scarborough
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
I have worked with various ages and issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. My counseling style is warm, empathic, and genuine. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral and humanistic. I believe that in many instances, our thought patterns directly affect our emotions and, subsequently, our behavior. I come from a viewpoint that you are the expert of you. No one knows you better than you! I look at myself as a guide and allow my clients to dictate the course and direction of counseling.
I have worked with various ages and issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma. My counseling style is warm, empathic, and genuine. My approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral and humanistic. I believe that in many instances, our thought patterns directly affect our emotions and, subsequently, our behavior. I come from a viewpoint that you are the expert of you. No one knows you better than you! I look at myself as a guide and allow my clients to dictate the course and direction of counseling.
Darlene Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-TA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Life can feel overwhelming. Past experiences can shape our present view of life, thoughts, and behaviors as well as impact the future. Trauma is not a theirs is worse than mine experience, we each experience and react like the amazingly unique beings we are. Feelings like shame, guilt, embarrassment are just a few of the residual emotions left by traumatic experiences. Those can create an unhealthy view of ourselves and can lead to a decline in mental health. Overcoming negative life experiences can be similar to opening the curtains making the dark disappear and letting the light back in our lives.
Life can feel overwhelming. Past experiences can shape our present view of life, thoughts, and behaviors as well as impact the future. Trauma is not a theirs is worse than mine experience, we each experience and react like the amazingly unique beings we are. Feelings like shame, guilt, embarrassment are just a few of the residual emotions left by traumatic experiences. Those can create an unhealthy view of ourselves and can lead to a decline in mental health. Overcoming negative life experiences can be similar to opening the curtains making the dark disappear and letting the light back in our lives.
Transitions and change in general can be difficult to navigate. I am passionate about helping children, teens and adults discover their voices and strengths amongst the difficulty of navigating new steps in life whether it be a new sibling, school, career, change in family, etc. Additionally, my experience as a stay-at-home mom has fostered a special interest in serving new and expectant mothers.
Transitions and change in general can be difficult to navigate. I am passionate about helping children, teens and adults discover their voices and strengths amongst the difficulty of navigating new steps in life whether it be a new sibling, school, career, change in family, etc. Additionally, my experience as a stay-at-home mom has fostered a special interest in serving new and expectant mothers.
I must be perfect. I will fail. I'm permanently damaged. I cannot trust myself. Do these, or other negative beliefs feel true, even though you may know they're not true? Do you struggle with a past that you try to keep pushed away but it keeps interfering with your life? Do you feel like your experiences have left wounds that you wish would just heal, but they continue to impact you physically, emotionally or relationally? I can help you find freedom from those nagging thoughts, emotions and body sensations that are preventing you from living the life you want to live.
I must be perfect. I will fail. I'm permanently damaged. I cannot trust myself. Do these, or other negative beliefs feel true, even though you may know they're not true? Do you struggle with a past that you try to keep pushed away but it keeps interfering with your life? Do you feel like your experiences have left wounds that you wish would just heal, but they continue to impact you physically, emotionally or relationally? I can help you find freedom from those nagging thoughts, emotions and body sensations that are preventing you from living the life you want to live.
Jordan Griffie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
Empathic, client centered therapist motivated to enrich clients moving forward towards a more full and meaningful life. I excel in coaching clients who are stuck and lacking support. I'm a well qualified professional with over thirteen years of experience working with a multitude of cultural backgrounds and have extensive experience in guiding clients toward making impactful changes promoting personal welfare and realized potential. This is the start of your journey towards the life that you desire and improving your quality of life.
We all experience a multitude of emotions, and, sadly, we aren't always shown the best way to communicate and work through these emotions. Instead, we often try to push them to the side. This can easily lead to difficulties in our relationships, conflict in our families, to us feeling isolated, and asking the question, "What's wrong with me?". I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate these emotions, understand their behaviors, and find connection.
We all experience a multitude of emotions, and, sadly, we aren't always shown the best way to communicate and work through these emotions. Instead, we often try to push them to the side. This can easily lead to difficulties in our relationships, conflict in our families, to us feeling isolated, and asking the question, "What's wrong with me?". I work with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate these emotions, understand their behaviors, and find connection.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples or families who are ready to grow and change. In most areas of life today stress and conflict are rampant and can steal our joy making it difficult to see the good things in our life. Career stress, school pressures or even work related or childhood trauma is becoming more and more common in this country. These days it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. It is my belief that most of us need to make it a priority to slow down, examine our life-current, past and future-in order to live with purpose and peace in the midst of a rapidly changing world.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples or families who are ready to grow and change. In most areas of life today stress and conflict are rampant and can steal our joy making it difficult to see the good things in our life. Career stress, school pressures or even work related or childhood trauma is becoming more and more common in this country. These days it is easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. It is my belief that most of us need to make it a priority to slow down, examine our life-current, past and future-in order to live with purpose and peace in the midst of a rapidly changing world.
I have an affinity for working with individuals grappling with generalized anxiety, depression, and trauma. Perhaps you are exhausted of living a life limited by worry, shame or guilt and struggle with loneliness. You may be new to therapy or a returning client needing assistance navigating life transitions or seasons. You may even need help forming healthier and positive relationships. Together we can help you reach your desired life by helping you unpack the weight you've been carrying. My goal is to provide an inviting space you can make your own and gently guide you to the direction you desire in your life.
I have an affinity for working with individuals grappling with generalized anxiety, depression, and trauma. Perhaps you are exhausted of living a life limited by worry, shame or guilt and struggle with loneliness. You may be new to therapy or a returning client needing assistance navigating life transitions or seasons. You may even need help forming healthier and positive relationships. Together we can help you reach your desired life by helping you unpack the weight you've been carrying. My goal is to provide an inviting space you can make your own and gently guide you to the direction you desire in your life.
Kimberly Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s stressors, haunted by past experiences, and struggling with depression and anxiety? You’re not alone. My ideal client is someone who is ready to confront these challenges and find relief. You might be grappling with the weight of unresolved issues from your past or struggling to manage the daily pressures that seem insurmountable. You seek a compassionate and understanding approach to help you navigate through these emotional hurdles, gain clarity, and rediscover your inner strength. Together, we’ll work towards healing and resilience, empowering you to embrace a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s stressors, haunted by past experiences, and struggling with depression and anxiety? You’re not alone. My ideal client is someone who is ready to confront these challenges and find relief. You might be grappling with the weight of unresolved issues from your past or struggling to manage the daily pressures that seem insurmountable. You seek a compassionate and understanding approach to help you navigate through these emotional hurdles, gain clarity, and rediscover your inner strength. Together, we’ll work towards healing and resilience, empowering you to embrace a more fulfilling and balanced life.
See more therapy options for Barling
Nearby Self Esteem Therapists Searches for Barling
See More Self Esteem TherapistsSelf 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.