Self Esteem Therapists in Chesapeake, VA
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, and life transitions. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain and are seeking clarity, balance, and emotional stability. Many of the people I support are managing relationship challenges, parenting stress, or workplace pressures, and I focus on creating a safe, welcoming space for healing and personal growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, and life transitions. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain and are seeking clarity, balance, and emotional stability. Many of the people I support are managing relationship challenges, parenting stress, or workplace pressures, and I focus on creating a safe, welcoming space for healing and personal growth.
I specialize in self-esteem, people-pleasing, and boundaries, helping you quiet the inner critic, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and build a stronger sense of self.
Do you often put everyone else first, then wonder where you fit into your own life? Maybe saying no brings guilt and anxiety, speaking up feels uncomfortable, or you second-guess what you need and want. You may have learned to earn love, approval, or safety by keeping others happy, leaving you disconnected from yourself. Therapy can help you understand where these patterns began, trust your own voice, feel more secure in who you are, and make choices that reflect what truly matters to you.
I specialize in self-esteem, people-pleasing, and boundaries, helping you quiet the inner critic, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and build a stronger sense of self.
Do you often put everyone else first, then wonder where you fit into your own life? Maybe saying no brings guilt and anxiety, speaking up feels uncomfortable, or you second-guess what you need and want. You may have learned to earn love, approval, or safety by keeping others happy, leaving you disconnected from yourself. Therapy can help you understand where these patterns began, trust your own voice, feel more secure in who you are, and make choices that reflect what truly matters to you.
These modes of therapy allow me to help you process through anxiety, anger, depression, fears, guilt, shame, PTSD, complex PTSD, self-esteem issues, and relationship difficulties.
I now offer EMDR intensives to provide support for recent incidents or past childhood wounds that are still impacting you today. An EMDR intensive can range from 1 - 3 days of 6 hours of EMDR. The results are quicker and faster symptom reduction. If you are interested in learning more please schedule a free 20 minute consultation.
These modes of therapy allow me to help you process through anxiety, anger, depression, fears, guilt, shame, PTSD, complex PTSD, self-esteem issues, and relationship difficulties.
I now offer EMDR intensives to provide support for recent incidents or past childhood wounds that are still impacting you today. An EMDR intensive can range from 1 - 3 days of 6 hours of EMDR. The results are quicker and faster symptom reduction. If you are interested in learning more please schedule a free 20 minute consultation.
Taking the step to seek support is an act of courage, and I want to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Are you one seeking deeper self-awareness and meaningful change? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are you battling with self- doubt, perfectionism, or difficulty setting boundaries, and desiring a greater sense of confidence, balance, and fulfillment? You deserve to feel heard, validated, and supported as we explore your emotions and experiences while creating a space where you can be vulnerable without judgment.
Taking the step to seek support is an act of courage, and I want to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Are you one seeking deeper self-awareness and meaningful change? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Are you battling with self- doubt, perfectionism, or difficulty setting boundaries, and desiring a greater sense of confidence, balance, and fulfillment? You deserve to feel heard, validated, and supported as we explore your emotions and experiences while creating a space where you can be vulnerable without judgment.
I specialize in helping teens and adults navigate the challenges of relationships, stress, and self-esteem by equipping them with the tools to set boundaries, communicate effectively, and reclaim their emotional well-being.
Are you an adult or teen who strives for peace, acceptance, and connection but often feel disconnected, unheard, or misunderstood? Struggling with stress, communication breakdowns, and the constant pressure to meet others’ needs can leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. Break free from the cycles of people-pleasing and self-doubt. Through mindfulness, healthy boundary-setting, and confident communication, you can create the calm, authentic relationships and inner peace you deserve without guilt, without conflict, and in a way that feels authentically you.
I specialize in helping teens and adults navigate the challenges of relationships, stress, and self-esteem by equipping them with the tools to set boundaries, communicate effectively, and reclaim their emotional well-being.
Are you an adult or teen who strives for peace, acceptance, and connection but often feel disconnected, unheard, or misunderstood? Struggling with stress, communication breakdowns, and the constant pressure to meet others’ needs can leave you feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. Break free from the cycles of people-pleasing and self-doubt. Through mindfulness, healthy boundary-setting, and confident communication, you can create the calm, authentic relationships and inner peace you deserve without guilt, without conflict, and in a way that feels authentically you.
I help preteens, adolescents, and adults, address their mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem, mood disorders, personality disorder, and stress.
I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to address the client’s trials and tribulations that helps them address their issues and achieve their goals. Some techniques utilized are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, person-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma focus.
I help preteens, adolescents, and adults, address their mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-esteem, mood disorders, personality disorder, and stress.
I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to address the client’s trials and tribulations that helps them address their issues and achieve their goals. Some techniques utilized are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, person-centered, psychodynamic, and trauma focus.
“Be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6). This truth is central to my life and counseling work. My clients include children, teens, adults, and parents navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-doubt, emotional wounds, family conflict, parenting challenges, or major life transitions. Many are seeking greater peace, confidence, healthier relationships, and practical tools for moving forward. Christian clients may especially value a space where faith is openly welcomed and thoughtfully integrated into healing, while clients from all backgrounds are respected and supported.
“Be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6). This truth is central to my life and counseling work. My clients include children, teens, adults, and parents navigating anxiety, ADHD, self-doubt, emotional wounds, family conflict, parenting challenges, or major life transitions. Many are seeking greater peace, confidence, healthier relationships, and practical tools for moving forward. Christian clients may especially value a space where faith is openly welcomed and thoughtfully integrated into healing, while clients from all backgrounds are respected and supported.
Hi there! If you’re here, you might be ready for something to shift, and I’m glad you found your way. I’m passionate about helping people break negative generational patterns and create healthier ways of living, relating, and showing up in the world. Many of us inherit cycles we didn’t choose, but we can choose what we do with them. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, anger, grief, and life transitions. Whether you're trying to quiet a busy mind, manage intense emotions, or make sense of loss, we’ll create space to sort through it, at your pace, in your way. My approach is simple: We create a space where you can deal & heal.
Hi there! If you’re here, you might be ready for something to shift, and I’m glad you found your way. I’m passionate about helping people break negative generational patterns and create healthier ways of living, relating, and showing up in the world. Many of us inherit cycles we didn’t choose, but we can choose what we do with them. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, anger, grief, and life transitions. Whether you're trying to quiet a busy mind, manage intense emotions, or make sense of loss, we’ll create space to sort through it, at your pace, in your way. My approach is simple: We create a space where you can deal & heal.
Life can be unpredictable and stressful. Sometimes we have difficulties navigating changes and need support to work through the different layers of distress. Seeking support is your first step to regaining power and control over your life.
Life can be unpredictable and stressful. Sometimes we have difficulties navigating changes and need support to work through the different layers of distress. Seeking support is your first step to regaining power and control over your life.
Karen Denise Pender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP-II
3 Endorsed
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Inspired Counseling offers a safe and respectful environment where clients can openly share their deepest thoughts, emotions, and feelings without fear of judgment or blame. Through evidence-based and culturally appropriate interventions, clients are empowered to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim their agency and dignity. Our approach addresses the root causes of trauma, promoting healing and wellness. Inspired Counseling provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, including individuals, couples, and groups. We specialize in supporting BIPOC women who struggle with anxiety, and depression, due to unresolved trauma.
Inspired Counseling offers a safe and respectful environment where clients can openly share their deepest thoughts, emotions, and feelings without fear of judgment or blame. Through evidence-based and culturally appropriate interventions, clients are empowered to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim their agency and dignity. Our approach addresses the root causes of trauma, promoting healing and wellness. Inspired Counseling provides psychotherapeutic services to adults, including individuals, couples, and groups. We specialize in supporting BIPOC women who struggle with anxiety, and depression, due to unresolved trauma.
As a Child Therapist, I’m passionate about helping children feel safe, understood, and empowered to overcome challenges. I specialize in working with children experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral difficulties. My approach combines evidence-based practices with creative, individualized interventions tailored to each child’s developmental and emotional needs. Building a strong, trusting relationship is at the core of my work. I strive to create a warm, engaging environment where children can express themselves, explore emotions, and develop healthy coping skills.
As a Child Therapist, I’m passionate about helping children feel safe, understood, and empowered to overcome challenges. I specialize in working with children experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral difficulties. My approach combines evidence-based practices with creative, individualized interventions tailored to each child’s developmental and emotional needs. Building a strong, trusting relationship is at the core of my work. I strive to create a warm, engaging environment where children can express themselves, explore emotions, and develop healthy coping skills.
I work from a trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach that addresses past experiences, current relational dynamics, and life stressors. I specialize in treating anxiety and trauma related disorders. Our work focuses on building emotional safety, processing unresolved experiences, developing effective coping skills, and cultivating self-compassion to support sustainable change.
I work from a trauma-informed, relationship-focused approach that addresses past experiences, current relational dynamics, and life stressors. I specialize in treating anxiety and trauma related disorders. Our work focuses on building emotional safety, processing unresolved experiences, developing effective coping skills, and cultivating self-compassion to support sustainable change.
You've been holding it together for a long time — trying to keep up, keep everyone happy, or prove you're doing okay. Maybe you're still figuring out who you are, and it feels like everyone else already knows. Lately something shifted. Whatever used to work isn't working anymore. You're exhausted in a way sleep doesn't fix. You're not sure when you stopped feeling like yourself — when you started shrinking to keep the peace, saying yes when you meant no, or measuring your progress against everyone else's. You've been performing "fine" so long it became second nature. You don't have to keep outrunning it.
You've been holding it together for a long time — trying to keep up, keep everyone happy, or prove you're doing okay. Maybe you're still figuring out who you are, and it feels like everyone else already knows. Lately something shifted. Whatever used to work isn't working anymore. You're exhausted in a way sleep doesn't fix. You're not sure when you stopped feeling like yourself — when you started shrinking to keep the peace, saying yes when you meant no, or measuring your progress against everyone else's. You've been performing "fine" so long it became second nature. You don't have to keep outrunning it.
Whether you are struggling with new and unexpected life challenges or just looking to improve your overall emotional well-being and self-esteem, you deserve to be in a place where you feel safe, heard, and validated.
I have experience in working with various age groups in a variety of settings. My specialties include (but are not limited to): depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity, issues related to inequality or oppression, and life transitions. I offer a person centered, strengths based approach to counseling.
Whether you are struggling with new and unexpected life challenges or just looking to improve your overall emotional well-being and self-esteem, you deserve to be in a place where you feel safe, heard, and validated.
I have experience in working with various age groups in a variety of settings. My specialties include (but are not limited to): depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ issues, gender identity, issues related to inequality or oppression, and life transitions. I offer a person centered, strengths based approach to counseling.
I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, self-esteem, and depression.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support isn't always easy. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without feeling like you have to have it all figured out. I believe in meeting people where they are, listening without judgment, and working together to understand what's getting in the way of living the life you want. My hope is that therapy feels like a place where you can be honest, feel understood, and know that you don't have to go through difficult seasons alone.
I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, self-esteem, and depression.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and reaching out for support isn't always easy. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without feeling like you have to have it all figured out. I believe in meeting people where they are, listening without judgment, and working together to understand what's getting in the way of living the life you want. My hope is that therapy feels like a place where you can be honest, feel understood, and know that you don't have to go through difficult seasons alone.
I have experience working with adults who have concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, as well as binge eating and emotional eating behaviors.
No one should ever feel alone when they are struggling with life’s challenges. My approach to counseling is to provide a respectful environment where your voice is heard and where we work as a team to address your concerns and overcome potential obstacles. Counseling with me is individualized - tailored to your specific needs - and based on your personal values so that you can live a meaningful life and achieve your version of wellness.
I have experience working with adults who have concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, as well as binge eating and emotional eating behaviors.
No one should ever feel alone when they are struggling with life’s challenges. My approach to counseling is to provide a respectful environment where your voice is heard and where we work as a team to address your concerns and overcome potential obstacles. Counseling with me is individualized - tailored to your specific needs - and based on your personal values so that you can live a meaningful life and achieve your version of wellness.
Hi, I’m Joni Hine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience walking alongside individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults navigating relationships, adjusting to new parenthood, and coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming. I believe in being kind and direct—meeting you exactly where you are with compassion and curiosity. Therapy is a space where you should feel safe, heard, and supported, and I strive to create that for every person I work with.
In our first few sessions, we’ll take the time to get to know each oth
Hi, I’m Joni Hine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience walking alongside individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults navigating relationships, adjusting to new parenthood, and coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming. I believe in being kind and direct—meeting you exactly where you are with compassion and curiosity. Therapy is a space where you should feel safe, heard, and supported, and I strive to create that for every person I work with.
In our first few sessions, we’ll take the time to get to know each oth
Comprehensive Life Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Life, Coach
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you're here, you're already taking an important step toward creating the healthy relationships you deserve. Whether you're navigating challenges with setting boundaries, facing marital concerns, finding yourself repeating patterns in choosing the wrong partners, or preparing for the journey of marriage, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work on building lasting, sustainable relationships—both with yourself and with others—guided by your values, ensuring you never have to compromise who you are. Let’s embark on this journey to help you thrive in your relationships and in life.
If you're here, you're already taking an important step toward creating the healthy relationships you deserve. Whether you're navigating challenges with setting boundaries, facing marital concerns, finding yourself repeating patterns in choosing the wrong partners, or preparing for the journey of marriage, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll work on building lasting, sustainable relationships—both with yourself and with others—guided by your values, ensuring you never have to compromise who you are. Let’s embark on this journey to help you thrive in your relationships and in life.
My focus includes trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, low self-worth, people-pleasing, burnout, cultural concerns, military stressors, and relationship issues.
Do you ever feel so depleted from holding everything together on your own? Maybe a part of you stays strong to not feel like a burden yet another part of you quietly feels invisible and alone hoping someone would notice. As a Filipino American, military spouse, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapist, I get it. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy can be a space to feel seen & supported. Our identities, cultures, & lived experiences shape how we see ourselves and move through the world. I aim to offer a safe space where your voice matters, your values guide our work, and you’re truly heard, without judgment.
My focus includes trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, low self-worth, people-pleasing, burnout, cultural concerns, military stressors, and relationship issues.
Do you ever feel so depleted from holding everything together on your own? Maybe a part of you stays strong to not feel like a burden yet another part of you quietly feels invisible and alone hoping someone would notice. As a Filipino American, military spouse, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapist, I get it. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Therapy can be a space to feel seen & supported. Our identities, cultures, & lived experiences shape how we see ourselves and move through the world. I aim to offer a safe space where your voice matters, your values guide our work, and you’re truly heard, without judgment.
Accepting new clients in person and telehealth! I am dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to wellness. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, anxiety, or depression, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of your struggles and develop personalized strategies to promote healing and growth. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take an active role in their healing journey, who values their mental health, and who is committed to creating a life filled with greater peace and fulfillment.
Accepting new clients in person and telehealth! I am dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to wellness. Whether you're grappling with past traumas, anxiety, or depression, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll work collaboratively to uncover the root causes of your struggles and develop personalized strategies to promote healing and growth. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take an active role in their healing journey, who values their mental health, and who is committed to creating a life filled with greater peace and fulfillment.
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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.