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Waypoint Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, MD, LCSW, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21224
Waypoint Wellness Center was founded in 2015 and offers individual, family, and couples psychotherapy as well as medication management in a welcoming, private practice setting. In addition, Waypoint offers psychological, neuropsychological, and psycho-educational testing. Our providers utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to provide therapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. We have offices in Annapolis, Severna Park, and Linthicum and provide telehealth services.
Waypoint Wellness Center was founded in 2015 and offers individual, family, and couples psychotherapy as well as medication management in a welcoming, private practice setting. In addition, Waypoint offers psychological, neuropsychological, and psycho-educational testing. Our providers utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to provide therapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. We have offices in Annapolis, Severna Park, and Linthicum and provide telehealth services.
(443) 981-2036 View (443) 981-2036
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Kumi Pledger
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
Kumi Pledger, LCPC, strives to help clients sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! She works with children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss. She uses personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia.
Kumi Pledger, LCPC, strives to help clients sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! She works with children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss. She uses personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia.
(410) 936-5533 View (410) 936-5533

Online Therapists

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Junko Araki
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Wheaton, MD 20902  (Online Only)
こんにちは。 私のページをご覧いただき、ありがとうございます。気持ちが落ち込んだり、自分がダメに感じたり、自信がなかったり、壁にぶつかって身動きが取れないように感じることはありませんか? 年齢や性別、経験に関わらず、誰でも傷ついたり、苦しくなることがあります。 そんなとき、セラピストと一緒に解決へ向けて一歩踏み出してみませんか? つらい出来事を乗り越えて、回復する力、元気になる力は、誰にでも備わっていると信じています。 セラピストは、あなたがその力に気付き、力を引き出すお手伝いをします。 セラピーでは、気持ちや考え方、行動のバランスに気づき、調整し、表現しながら、全体の調和を探って行きます。 困っている事柄や、つらい気持ち、考え、行動について一緒に考え、あなたが持っている力を最大限引き出すのがセラピストの役割です。
こんにちは。 私のページをご覧いただき、ありがとうございます。気持ちが落ち込んだり、自分がダメに感じたり、自信がなかったり、壁にぶつかって身動きが取れないように感じることはありませんか? 年齢や性別、経験に関わらず、誰でも傷ついたり、苦しくなることがあります。 そんなとき、セラピストと一緒に解決へ向けて一歩踏み出してみませんか? つらい出来事を乗り越えて、回復する力、元気になる力は、誰にでも備わっていると信じています。 セラピストは、あなたがその力に気付き、力を引き出すお手伝いをします。 セラピーでは、気持ちや考え方、行動のバランスに気づき、調整し、表現しながら、全体の調和を探って行きます。 困っている事柄や、つらい気持ち、考え、行動について一緒に考え、あなたが持っている力を最大限引き出すのがセラピストの役割です。
(240) 837-8138 View (240) 837-8138
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Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
We are CBT experts. Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
We are CBT experts. Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
(202) 759-2873 x15 View (202) 759-2873 x15
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Darby Integrative Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADAS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling. We offer in-person and/or video sessions to accommodate your needs. We welcome you to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.
Currently accepting new clients at Darby Integrative Counseling. We offer in-person and/or video sessions to accommodate your needs. We welcome you to the next courageous step on your journey walking through life's challenges. Are you struggling with fear, grief, sadness, anxiety, or stress? Have anger, shame or guilt been preventing you from the joys of life? Do your relationships at home or work feel strained? Let us awaken your best self and find solutions for the problems you face on your path to wellness.
(301) 945-7306 View (301) 945-7306
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Lisa Marston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20723  (Online Only)
You are unique, and so are your needs and goals. You're ready to move beyond talking about the issues. Together we can explore the obstacles that block you from living your life as your authentic self.
You are unique, and so are your needs and goals. You're ready to move beyond talking about the issues. Together we can explore the obstacles that block you from living your life as your authentic self.
(410) 656-6033 View (410) 656-6033
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Akiko Motomura
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a space to make meaning of your unique life experiences and explore—with a collaborative listener, a thought partner—how you can live differently. A compassionate and deep understanding of self allows you to live fuller and more satisfying lives, not bound by old patterns. My goal is to help you understand how your mind works, digest difficult experiences, and develop the capacity to build and maintain enriching relationships with others and yourself. We will be listening to your mind and body in depth, including aspects that are not readily available to us. Understanding your mind in this way can be transformative.
Psychotherapy is a space to make meaning of your unique life experiences and explore—with a collaborative listener, a thought partner—how you can live differently. A compassionate and deep understanding of self allows you to live fuller and more satisfying lives, not bound by old patterns. My goal is to help you understand how your mind works, digest difficult experiences, and develop the capacity to build and maintain enriching relationships with others and yourself. We will be listening to your mind and body in depth, including aspects that are not readily available to us. Understanding your mind in this way can be transformative.
(301) 691-3519 View (301) 691-3519
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Pat Webbink
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
(240) 435-4843 View (240) 435-4843
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Stephen Holland
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
I am Founder and Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Since 2003, the Institute has been a leading provider of research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
(202) 759-2884 x15 View (202) 759-2884 x15
Holistic Wellness & Support LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707
Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.
Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.
(410) 691-3958 View (410) 691-3958
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Amanda Cornaglia
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I am primarily looking to work with children and adolescents, but I work with clients of any age. We can work together to discover the root of your challenges and then design a treatment plan that fits with your goals. If you are stuck or don't know where to start, we will start there and move forward with purpose.
I am primarily looking to work with children and adolescents, but I work with clients of any age. We can work together to discover the root of your challenges and then design a treatment plan that fits with your goals. If you are stuck or don't know where to start, we will start there and move forward with purpose.
(301) 970-4167 View (301) 970-4167
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Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services LLC
Verified Verified
Stevensville, MD 21666
We have been providing outpatient mental healthcare, including therapy and counseling, to children, adults, and families since 2006. Our team includes licensed psychologists, professional counselors, and clinical social workers. Our mission is to provide excellent mental healthcare to our community, while keeping our services affordable by accepting most insurance. It is our belief that every client and every family deserves to be treated equitably, with genuine care and respect. Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment. We will do our best to help.
We have been providing outpatient mental healthcare, including therapy and counseling, to children, adults, and families since 2006. Our team includes licensed psychologists, professional counselors, and clinical social workers. Our mission is to provide excellent mental healthcare to our community, while keeping our services affordable by accepting most insurance. It is our belief that every client and every family deserves to be treated equitably, with genuine care and respect. Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment. We will do our best to help.
(410) 609-9782 View (410) 609-9782
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Sae Chichibu-Denny
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 273-7077 View (301) 273-7077

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.