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Sandra Novkovic
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RIC, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22204  (Online Only)
If you find yourself feeling stuck in your personal life, career, or relationships, you've come to the right place. I blend various evidence-based methods of therapy to help people heal and discover their true, authentic selves. I believe that the therapy process is sacred. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, safe space for clients to process and explore their emotions. Some of my main areas of interest include helping clients increase their overall self-esteem and body image, navigating interpersonal and romantic relationships, life/career transitions, and healing from heartbreak. I work with adults and couples 18+.
If you find yourself feeling stuck in your personal life, career, or relationships, you've come to the right place. I blend various evidence-based methods of therapy to help people heal and discover their true, authentic selves. I believe that the therapy process is sacred. I am passionate about creating a comfortable, safe space for clients to process and explore their emotions. Some of my main areas of interest include helping clients increase their overall self-esteem and body image, navigating interpersonal and romantic relationships, life/career transitions, and healing from heartbreak. I work with adults and couples 18+.
(571) 487-7420 View (571) 487-7420
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Jelena Kecmanovic - Dr K.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22201
Have anxiety or depression affected your life? Maybe you struggle with work or relationship problems? Therapy can help. I have over 25 years of clinical, research and teaching experience and am an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am committed to using the most effective treatments available, all while building a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship. I practice Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as it has been scientifically tested and proven to work. CBT is a solution-focused, active, collaborative approach, which brings about desired symptom and life changes.
Have anxiety or depression affected your life? Maybe you struggle with work or relationship problems? Therapy can help. I have over 25 years of clinical, research and teaching experience and am an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am committed to using the most effective treatments available, all while building a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship. I practice Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as it has been scientifically tested and proven to work. CBT is a solution-focused, active, collaborative approach, which brings about desired symptom and life changes.
(202) 800-2046 View (202) 800-2046
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Svetlana Dimovski
PhD, PCC, NBC-HWC
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22207
My clients are often professionals or business owners who are navigating ambiguities in advanced stages of personal growth and transformation. They are often looking for holistic wellbeing, peak performance, and self-actualization.
My clients are often professionals or business owners who are navigating ambiguities in advanced stages of personal growth and transformation. They are often looking for holistic wellbeing, peak performance, and self-actualization.
(571) 336-0027 View (571) 336-0027

Online Therapists

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Danijela H. Nardelli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, C-PD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Herndon, VA 20170
Facing the stressors of daily life activities can be daunting in the best of circumstances. Anxiety, depression, and past traumatic experiences can make those every day challenges seem overwhelming and insurmountable. My job as your counselor is to help you make sense of your presenting situation, support you, and walk with you through the process of healing the pain and discovering your strengths.
Facing the stressors of daily life activities can be daunting in the best of circumstances. Anxiety, depression, and past traumatic experiences can make those every day challenges seem overwhelming and insurmountable. My job as your counselor is to help you make sense of your presenting situation, support you, and walk with you through the process of healing the pain and discovering your strengths.
(703) 952-3483 View (703) 952-3483

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.