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Maya M Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, ICST, LPC, MHSP, temp
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38117
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a National Board Certified Mental Health Counselor under supervision. I have been practicing as a therapist for about 5 years. I hold a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in International Sandtray therapy. I assist individuals who are looking to improve self-esteem, manage depression and anxiety, utilize coping strategies, and guide adolescents and adults through healing the mind and body.
Welcome! I am a National Board Certified Mental Health Counselor under supervision. I have been practicing as a therapist for about 5 years. I hold a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in International Sandtray therapy. I assist individuals who are looking to improve self-esteem, manage depression and anxiety, utilize coping strategies, and guide adolescents and adults through healing the mind and body.
(901) 519-2814 View (901) 519-2814
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Empowerment Counseling + Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38125
Do you feel lonely, hopeless, anxious or depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? Do you struggle with developing and maintaining social and/or intimate relationships? If so, I'm interested in helping you find healing and a sense of empowerment as you strive to live life to its fullest potential. Together, we can get there. Do you need to improve your social or coping skills or boost your self-esteem? I can help with that too. Let me help guide you in the direction of healing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Do you feel lonely, hopeless, anxious or depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? Do you struggle with developing and maintaining social and/or intimate relationships? If so, I'm interested in helping you find healing and a sense of empowerment as you strive to live life to its fullest potential. Together, we can get there. Do you need to improve your social or coping skills or boost your self-esteem? I can help with that too. Let me help guide you in the direction of healing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
(901) 479-1597 View (901) 479-1597
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Christopher Montanaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38119  (Online Only)
Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. As a professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve a greater level of well-being and fulfillment in their lives. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques and strategies, I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of concerns. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, job issues, divorce, family dysfunction, anger issues and more.
Together, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. As a professional counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve a greater level of well-being and fulfillment in their lives. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques and strategies, I work collaboratively with clients to address a wide range of concerns. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, job issues, divorce, family dysfunction, anger issues and more.
(865) 253-8857 View (865) 253-8857
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Dayciaa C. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38115
I am a therapist with Ellie Mental Health Center, and I counsel children and adolescents, from ages 6-18, on academic and behavioral matters including, but not limited to, the following: Goal-Setting, Study Skills, Test-Taking Strategies, Organization/Time Management, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Respect/Responsibility, Decision-Making, New School Transitions, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Stress Management, Anger Management, and College/Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning. I also work with adults of all ages and life stages on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders and PTSD.
I am a therapist with Ellie Mental Health Center, and I counsel children and adolescents, from ages 6-18, on academic and behavioral matters including, but not limited to, the following: Goal-Setting, Study Skills, Test-Taking Strategies, Organization/Time Management, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Respect/Responsibility, Decision-Making, New School Transitions, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Stress Management, Anger Management, and College/Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning. I also work with adults of all ages and life stages on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders and PTSD.
(901) 617-3139 View (901) 617-3139
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The Positive Living Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-EMDR, CCTP, C-SOTP, CFTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38133
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
"I provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental environment that embraces change. I provide an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the unmet needs that have driven the behavior. I help clients build upon their strengths to help empower them. Clients need to understand that they are not having a breakdown, but a break through. The symptoms your are experiencing are normal based on a abnormal experiences. Through assessments and sessions I create a specialized treatment plan.
(731) 201-9935 View (731) 201-9935
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Memphis Center for Mindful Living, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38117
A genuine, trusting relationship is the essential basis for psychological healing and growth. Within that framework, we incorporate the tools and strategies for change that seem most suited to each individual's preferences, worldview and primary concerns. We believe in partnering with individuals by combining our training in evidence-based interventions with the strengths and resources they possess to best facilitate change. We believe in addressing all areas of a person's life: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual.
A genuine, trusting relationship is the essential basis for psychological healing and growth. Within that framework, we incorporate the tools and strategies for change that seem most suited to each individual's preferences, worldview and primary concerns. We believe in partnering with individuals by combining our training in evidence-based interventions with the strengths and resources they possess to best facilitate change. We believe in addressing all areas of a person's life: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual.
(901) 245-5285 View (901) 245-5285
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Michael Warren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdS, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38112
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with a wide range of clients. I have extensive training working with children and teenagers and have worked with families in the Greater Memphis Area for over 10 years. I have a unique insight that allows clients to best express their needs and work towards their individual goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with a wide range of clients. I have extensive training working with children and teenagers and have worked with families in the Greater Memphis Area for over 10 years. I have a unique insight that allows clients to best express their needs and work towards their individual goals.
(901) 295-6257 View (901) 295-6257
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Esteem Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38125
Do you consider yourself a high achiever or go-getter, but recently find yourself feeling stuck in a rut or unable to keep up with life’s pace lately? Are there times when you know you should stand up for yourself, but worry more often how it will affect other people? Well, you are not alone. Adjustments can be hard, and they can draw attention to underlying anxiety, depression and even trauma.
Do you consider yourself a high achiever or go-getter, but recently find yourself feeling stuck in a rut or unable to keep up with life’s pace lately? Are there times when you know you should stand up for yourself, but worry more often how it will affect other people? Well, you are not alone. Adjustments can be hard, and they can draw attention to underlying anxiety, depression and even trauma.
(901) 519-2436 View (901) 519-2436
A Parkview Therapy Services, LLC,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38111  (Online Only)
Starting therapy (individual, couple, family, or group) means committing to understanding yourself better and growing personally. At Parkview Therapy Services, we provide a safe space where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings without being judged. Whether you're dealing with life changes, struggling with relationships, or just want to understand yourself better, our therapy can help you figure things out and learn how to cope better.
Starting therapy (individual, couple, family, or group) means committing to understanding yourself better and growing personally. At Parkview Therapy Services, we provide a safe space where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings without being judged. Whether you're dealing with life changes, struggling with relationships, or just want to understand yourself better, our therapy can help you figure things out and learn how to cope better.
(731) 318-5768 View (731) 318-5768
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Andre L. Dodson Jr.
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38120
Hello, glad you could make it here. Has life's challenges thrown you off course? Has the struggles of your past been affecting your present and dimming your future? Have you gotten to a point in life where you just feel stuck and not living the life that you want to live? Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid the deep rooted issues that eventually compound and manifest into unhealthy behaviors, relationship problems, anxiety, depression and addiction. This can often be tough to acknowledge and let's be real, seeking help from a professional can be a daunting and intimidating task. But it does not have to be. There is hope.
Hello, glad you could make it here. Has life's challenges thrown you off course? Has the struggles of your past been affecting your present and dimming your future? Have you gotten to a point in life where you just feel stuck and not living the life that you want to live? Unfortunately, many people learn to avoid the deep rooted issues that eventually compound and manifest into unhealthy behaviors, relationship problems, anxiety, depression and addiction. This can often be tough to acknowledge and let's be real, seeking help from a professional can be a daunting and intimidating task. But it does not have to be. There is hope.
(901) 370-8872 View (901) 370-8872
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Play Therapy Center of Oxford, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38103
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of practice settings over the past 20 years. My primary area of interest and training is working with children under the age of 10 dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, autism, developmental delay, divorce, grief, medical issues, behavioral problems, and more. I believe children have limitless potential for growth and they have an innate capacity for resiliency. I also believe that parents and primary caregivers play a critical role in a child's recovery and a joint approach to working with children is essential to healing.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of practice settings over the past 20 years. My primary area of interest and training is working with children under the age of 10 dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, autism, developmental delay, divorce, grief, medical issues, behavioral problems, and more. I believe children have limitless potential for growth and they have an innate capacity for resiliency. I also believe that parents and primary caregivers play a critical role in a child's recovery and a joint approach to working with children is essential to healing.
(662) 388-0148 View (662) 388-0148
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Journey To New Beginnings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38111
Todays world is often stressful, overwhelming and difficult to manage. Adults, adolescents and children face many stressors and often need a safe place to talk and work through the difficult time in their life. Counseling at Journey To New Beginnings helps children, adolescents and adults reach the happiness and success they deserve and desire. Client success is our main goal. At Journey To New Beginnings, our mission is to assist individuals, couples and families in transforming their lives and creating new beginnings.
Todays world is often stressful, overwhelming and difficult to manage. Adults, adolescents and children face many stressors and often need a safe place to talk and work through the difficult time in their life. Counseling at Journey To New Beginnings helps children, adolescents and adults reach the happiness and success they deserve and desire. Client success is our main goal. At Journey To New Beginnings, our mission is to assist individuals, couples and families in transforming their lives and creating new beginnings.
(662) 471-8989 View (662) 471-8989
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Starlett Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 37501  (Online Only)
Therapy is a collaborative/interactive process that allows you the freedom as well as the privacy to discuss issues that are too painful or difficult to discuss with your family and/or friends. Together, we will explore what brings you distress as well as what brings you relief. Therapy is designed to help empower you to accomplish mental health wellness and treatment goals. For therapy to be most effective, it is imperative that you take an active part in your treatment journey.
Therapy is a collaborative/interactive process that allows you the freedom as well as the privacy to discuss issues that are too painful or difficult to discuss with your family and/or friends. Together, we will explore what brings you distress as well as what brings you relief. Therapy is designed to help empower you to accomplish mental health wellness and treatment goals. For therapy to be most effective, it is imperative that you take an active part in your treatment journey.
(321) 353-6320 View (321) 353-6320
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Dawn Smith Gibbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38104  (Online Only)
In a world that continues to turn with or without us, we often wonder where we can get off in order to regroup. When we are expected to fulfill all of the everyday roles that we have taken on, we tend to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative and non-judgmental healing space for you. I am pleased to work with individuals who want help with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. As well as providing support during life transitions, unexpected changes and personal growth.
In a world that continues to turn with or without us, we often wonder where we can get off in order to regroup. When we are expected to fulfill all of the everyday roles that we have taken on, we tend to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative and non-judgmental healing space for you. I am pleased to work with individuals who want help with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. As well as providing support during life transitions, unexpected changes and personal growth.
(423) 210-4774 View (423) 210-4774
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Carter Collaborative Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, MAMFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 37501
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! It's a joy for me to come alongside those courageous enough to ask for help. Sometimes it's embarrassing to ask questions about what’s normal and what isn't -i.e., "Am I a bad parent because my child doesn't listen?" or "Is something wrong with me because my relationships keep failing?" I work to provide an open environment for my clients to both process these questions and find solutions. My ideal client values both their personal and loved ones’ mental health. It's an honor to come alongside adults and children with painful histories and increase healthy options for your future.
Hello! It's a joy for me to come alongside those courageous enough to ask for help. Sometimes it's embarrassing to ask questions about what’s normal and what isn't -i.e., "Am I a bad parent because my child doesn't listen?" or "Is something wrong with me because my relationships keep failing?" I work to provide an open environment for my clients to both process these questions and find solutions. My ideal client values both their personal and loved ones’ mental health. It's an honor to come alongside adults and children with painful histories and increase healthy options for your future.
(731) 224-2993 View (731) 224-2993
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New Directions Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38108  (Online Only)
At New Directions Counseling Center our focus is to create a therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to explore new directions and create positive changes in their lives. We believe in identifying and utilizing personal strengths in order to overcome obstacles and develop emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being.
At New Directions Counseling Center our focus is to create a therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to explore new directions and create positive changes in their lives. We believe in identifying and utilizing personal strengths in order to overcome obstacles and develop emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being.
(662) 301-7076 View (662) 301-7076
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Crysta Nilsson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38117  (Online Only)
Believe in your dreams. If you don't, who will?- Jon Bon Jovi Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? Is everyone around you telling you to relax and unwind? If only it were that easy to relax. It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. You know, those tiresome things that you carry every day that cause anxiety, stress, and trauma
Believe in your dreams. If you don't, who will?- Jon Bon Jovi Does it feel like life is stressing you out? Does it feel like there is this tension, but you don't know what it is? Is everyone around you telling you to relax and unwind? If only it were that easy to relax. It takes effort to drop all those things that bother you daily. You know, those tiresome things that you carry every day that cause anxiety, stress, and trauma
(901) 245-5121 View (901) 245-5121
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Zenith Consulting & Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, MSCP, HSP
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 38139
The world in which we live is fast-pace and changes rapidly. The providers at Zenith are culturally competent to meet the needs of many. We are results-driven to help each patient/client with their issues and achieve their goals. Our goal is to meet the needs and not have a forever client.
The world in which we live is fast-pace and changes rapidly. The providers at Zenith are culturally competent to meet the needs of many. We are results-driven to help each patient/client with their issues and achieve their goals. Our goal is to meet the needs and not have a forever client.
(615) 551-7367 View (615) 551-7367
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Success Brand - Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Memphis, TN 37544  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
(470) 517-6868 View (470) 517-6868
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Jeremy Messenger
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Memphis, TN 38108  (Online Only)
Our group practice centralizes care for People of Color, Queer, Transgender, Nonbinary, Neurodivergent, and Disabled communities. We are BIPOC & QT2S+ led. As integrative, holistic healers, we help you work through life adjustments, anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you are entering a process of self-exploration and want to own your place and identity in this world with skilled providers who mirror you, welcome home. Together, we'll discover the parts of you that need to be witnessed, healed, released, and cleared so you can reclaim and empower the parts that have been neglected, forgotten, or ignored.
Our group practice centralizes care for People of Color, Queer, Transgender, Nonbinary, Neurodivergent, and Disabled communities. We are BIPOC & QT2S+ led. As integrative, holistic healers, we help you work through life adjustments, anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you are entering a process of self-exploration and want to own your place and identity in this world with skilled providers who mirror you, welcome home. Together, we'll discover the parts of you that need to be witnessed, healed, released, and cleared so you can reclaim and empower the parts that have been neglected, forgotten, or ignored.
(850) 779-3382 View (850) 779-3382
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.