Self Esteem Therapists in Meadows of Dan, VA
Blue Ridge Counseling, Sharon Wilson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
It’s 4:00 AM, and everyone in the house is asleep but you. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are racing, and all you want to do is break down and cry. But you can’t; you have to hold it together. No one can know what you’re going through. Everyone thinks you have it all under control and is counting on you. The thought of letting them down is too much to bear. So you plaster on a smile, put one foot in front of the other, and slog through another day. But it’s getting harder and harder to pretend. Secretly you wonder how long you can go on until it falls apart. The sadness is overwhelming, and it's draining the life out of you.
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey.
I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
I'm Melissa and I'm an LPC in the State of Virginia. I am passionate about mental health, healing, and hope. Understanding your mental health and what is going on with you is the starting point on your healing journey.
I grew up in Seattle Washington and attended college in Oregon. I received my Master’s from Liberty University in 2016. I've lived in Virginia for 17 years. I am a single mom with 4 kids, I'm diabetic and an ADHD girl. I do promise that I know counseling and look forward to meeting you where you are at. I love laughing, reading, and spending time with my kids.
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Relationship is the heart of counseling. It is important to feel safe, supported and connected as you embark on this journey. Misty Cox Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 30 years of practice in the field of social work; she became a LCSW in 2002 and has held her Certified Substance Abuse Counselor credential since 1992. Misty believes that counseling promotes health and well-being and values the goal of empowerment in the process.
Relationship is the heart of counseling. It is important to feel safe, supported and connected as you embark on this journey. Misty Cox Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 30 years of practice in the field of social work; she became a LCSW in 2002 and has held her Certified Substance Abuse Counselor credential since 1992. Misty believes that counseling promotes health and well-being and values the goal of empowerment in the process.
I specialize in relationship issues, depression, career concerns, anger management, building self-esteem, and parenting concerns.
My professional experience has helped me learn how to develop and implement treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and person-centered therapy (PCT).
I specialize in relationship issues, depression, career concerns, anger management, building self-esteem, and parenting concerns.
My professional experience has helped me learn how to develop and implement treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and person-centered therapy (PCT).
I am licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 6 years of professional experience. I am a mother to three adult children and a Mimi to my two young granddaughters. As a child, I always wanted to be a therapist and have always held a deep love for people. I love nothing more than to help people to process their lives and make changes that lead to peace and happiness. I see therapy as a way to encourage you to invest in yourself and I work as a cheerleader/guide in your life.
I am licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 6 years of professional experience. I am a mother to three adult children and a Mimi to my two young granddaughters. As a child, I always wanted to be a therapist and have always held a deep love for people. I love nothing more than to help people to process their lives and make changes that lead to peace and happiness. I see therapy as a way to encourage you to invest in yourself and I work as a cheerleader/guide in your life.
My specialties are: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, inadequate social skills, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, drug use and abuse, and relationship issues.
If only life came with a manual, then we wouldn’t need “leaders” to guide us, educate us, motivate us, and encourage us. Life would be perfect with blue skies and no worries. Well unfortunately it doesn’t and sometimes our worlds get cloudy, and we need a extra level of support to guide us through this journey of life. Sometimes change can be uncomfortable especially when you are vulnerable, but knowing that you need help is the first step to the healing process (So great job and kudos to you).
My specialties are: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, inadequate social skills, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, drug use and abuse, and relationship issues.
If only life came with a manual, then we wouldn’t need “leaders” to guide us, educate us, motivate us, and encourage us. Life would be perfect with blue skies and no worries. Well unfortunately it doesn’t and sometimes our worlds get cloudy, and we need a extra level of support to guide us through this journey of life. Sometimes change can be uncomfortable especially when you are vulnerable, but knowing that you need help is the first step to the healing process (So great job and kudos to you).
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in self-doubt, noticing patterns in relationships or reactions that keep repeating. You might be navigating a stressful transition, family or legal challenges, or carrying past experiences that still influence how you see yourself. Part of you wants to feel more steady, more in control of your emotions, and more connected to a life that feels meaningful and aligned with who you are. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to hold it all together and where your strengths are recognized alongside the struggles you’re working through.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or stuck in self-doubt, noticing patterns in relationships or reactions that keep repeating. You might be navigating a stressful transition, family or legal challenges, or carrying past experiences that still influence how you see yourself. Part of you wants to feel more steady, more in control of your emotions, and more connected to a life that feels meaningful and aligned with who you are. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to hold it all together and where your strengths are recognized alongside the struggles you’re working through.
Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or unappreciated by others? Have difficulty forming relationships and seeing your own unique value as a human? If you are ready to go on the journey to personal growth to re-write these negative stories in your mind; I will provide you a safe and judgement free space to work through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative; I do not believe that humans are intended to fit into a therapeutic mold, therapy should instead be tailored to meet the individual need.
Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, or unappreciated by others? Have difficulty forming relationships and seeing your own unique value as a human? If you are ready to go on the journey to personal growth to re-write these negative stories in your mind; I will provide you a safe and judgement free space to work through these challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative; I do not believe that humans are intended to fit into a therapeutic mold, therapy should instead be tailored to meet the individual need.
I work with clients navigating self-esteem and communication challenges, racial and gender identity concerns, sexuality, life transitions, boundary-setting and more.
I offer a validating, judgment-free space and work from a humanistic, multicultural, and trauma-informed perspective, meeting clients where they are and collaborating on meaningful, realistic goals. I help them deepen their self-understanding using approaches tailored to their needs, gently challenging unhelpful patterns while supporting lasting change.
I work with clients navigating self-esteem and communication challenges, racial and gender identity concerns, sexuality, life transitions, boundary-setting and more.
I offer a validating, judgment-free space and work from a humanistic, multicultural, and trauma-informed perspective, meeting clients where they are and collaborating on meaningful, realistic goals. I help them deepen their self-understanding using approaches tailored to their needs, gently challenging unhelpful patterns while supporting lasting change.
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it alone. Many people reach a point where life stops feeling clear or manageable and start longing for direction and peace. If this resonates, you may also be craving steadiness, confidence, and a space that feels honest and safe as you sort through what’s been weighing on you. You deserve support, and you deserve to feel like yourself again.
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it alone. Many people reach a point where life stops feeling clear or manageable and start longing for direction and peace. If this resonates, you may also be craving steadiness, confidence, and a space that feels honest and safe as you sort through what’s been weighing on you. You deserve support, and you deserve to feel like yourself again.
Maybe it all has become too much, & self-worth, health, and things that were once so important have taken a hit.
Sometimes it's helpful to be able to talk to an uninvolved person to clarify your thoughts and next steps. Sometimes you need more specific knowledge and strategies to better recognize symptoms, find ways to manage, and change your view. I can collaborate with you to help find strategies that really help. I offer practical help from a faith perspective.
Maybe it all has become too much, & self-worth, health, and things that were once so important have taken a hit.
Sometimes it's helpful to be able to talk to an uninvolved person to clarify your thoughts and next steps. Sometimes you need more specific knowledge and strategies to better recognize symptoms, find ways to manage, and change your view. I can collaborate with you to help find strategies that really help. I offer practical help from a faith perspective.
I am so glad you’re here! I have many years of experience supporting clients through life’s challenges and I am passionate about building strong, trusting relationships. I believe the most powerful part of therapy is connection and I work to join with each client on their journey, creating a safe and supportive environment.
I am so glad you’re here! I have many years of experience supporting clients through life’s challenges and I am passionate about building strong, trusting relationships. I believe the most powerful part of therapy is connection and I work to join with each client on their journey, creating a safe and supportive environment.
Announcement: I have moved to a new office effective April 1, 2025.
I believe that you are the expert on your own experience. One of my goals is that the main benefit you, or your child, gains from therapy is that you become increasingly self-aware of your own strengths and how they can best serve you to overcome whatever you are facing. Although you or your family may be experiencing intense challenges, and you're not sure what the next step should be, you have also somehow made it to today, and that proof of strength should never be ignored. I would love to join with you in your next steps, one step at a time.
Announcement: I have moved to a new office effective April 1, 2025.
I believe that you are the expert on your own experience. One of my goals is that the main benefit you, or your child, gains from therapy is that you become increasingly self-aware of your own strengths and how they can best serve you to overcome whatever you are facing. Although you or your family may be experiencing intense challenges, and you're not sure what the next step should be, you have also somehow made it to today, and that proof of strength should never be ignored. I would love to join with you in your next steps, one step at a time.
Beacons of Hope Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-C, CCTP-II
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a holistic, open-minded provider serving the NRV area in person and via telehealth, and offering telehealth-only services in Harrisonburg. I empower clients to create meaningful change by identifying strengths and building personalized strategies to manage symptoms in ways that work for them. I support adolescents and adults with concerns including C-PTSD, ADHD, women’s issues, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and relationship challenges, including polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous dynamics.
I’m a holistic, open-minded provider serving the NRV area in person and via telehealth, and offering telehealth-only services in Harrisonburg. I empower clients to create meaningful change by identifying strengths and building personalized strategies to manage symptoms in ways that work for them. I support adolescents and adults with concerns including C-PTSD, ADHD, women’s issues, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and relationship challenges, including polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous dynamics.
Calmed Counseling & Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Radford, VA 24141
An update as of August 2025:
Katie Hash & Denise Bernardini, Residents in Counseling and Kendra Smith, LCSW are accepting new clients in Blacksburg & Radford. Chloe Scales, Resident is accepting new clients in Blacksburg. Ellie Schultz, Resident in Counseling is accepting clients for TeleHealth.
Aaron Gleaves, LPC, Maria Flaccavento, LPC, Stacey Bolt, LPC are not accepting new clients. Please send an email, leave a voicemail or submit an inquiry through our website if you are interested in becoming a new client.
An update as of August 2025:
Katie Hash & Denise Bernardini, Residents in Counseling and Kendra Smith, LCSW are accepting new clients in Blacksburg & Radford. Chloe Scales, Resident is accepting new clients in Blacksburg. Ellie Schultz, Resident in Counseling is accepting clients for TeleHealth.
Aaron Gleaves, LPC, Maria Flaccavento, LPC, Stacey Bolt, LPC are not accepting new clients. Please send an email, leave a voicemail or submit an inquiry through our website if you are interested in becoming a new client.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about providing accessible, compassionate mental health counseling in rural communities, where support can sometimes feel out of reach. As a Resident in Counseling serving Southwest Virginia, I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, and feelings of isolation. Many of my clients are balancing family, work, caregiving, or major life changes while quietly carrying emotional burdens.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I am passionate about providing accessible, compassionate mental health counseling in rural communities, where support can sometimes feel out of reach. As a Resident in Counseling serving Southwest Virginia, I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, and feelings of isolation. Many of my clients are balancing family, work, caregiving, or major life changes while quietly carrying emotional burdens.
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
Everyone has the capacity to change and heal. Even though life is overwhelming, we can overcome our struggles when we work together. As a helping professional, I build relationships, which amplify the strengths clients already possess. I foster growth by providing a safe environment and wholehearted support. I prioritize genuine connection and belongingness with each person I work with. I can help you recognize and build on your existing resilience and inner resources. Bearing witness to your vulnerability as you face your feelings and move through the healing process is something I deeply value.
In this busy life, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start when you are faced with change, uncertainty, grief, and stress. As a therapist, it's my goal to provide people space to talk openly about what they are experiencing while being authentic to their inner feelings. Therapy isn't about needing to be "fixed," it's about learning to understand yourself and others better than before.
In this busy life, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start when you are faced with change, uncertainty, grief, and stress. As a therapist, it's my goal to provide people space to talk openly about what they are experiencing while being authentic to their inner feelings. Therapy isn't about needing to be "fixed," it's about learning to understand yourself and others better than before.
Everyone goes through seasons of feeling stuck. I support clients who are ready to invest in their growth and take meaningful steps toward healing. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals who have developed unhealthy coping patterns and want to build healthier, more effective ways of navigating life’s challenges and transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.
Everyone goes through seasons of feeling stuck. I support clients who are ready to invest in their growth and take meaningful steps toward healing. I’m especially passionate about working with individuals who have developed unhealthy coping patterns and want to build healthier, more effective ways of navigating life’s challenges and transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-understanding.
I am a queer, telehealth based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adult individuals who are thinking they may be ready for a change. I have over 10 years of experience, 5 of which have been in Private Practice working with clients ranging from people with major mood disorders to people trying to form healthier relationships. I have clients who have stayed with me all 5 years, as well as those who have come and gone, satisfied with their progress. I meet clients where they are in order to provide the best service that I can to their individual needs.
I am a queer, telehealth based Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adult individuals who are thinking they may be ready for a change. I have over 10 years of experience, 5 of which have been in Private Practice working with clients ranging from people with major mood disorders to people trying to form healthier relationships. I have clients who have stayed with me all 5 years, as well as those who have come and gone, satisfied with their progress. I meet clients where they are in order to provide the best service that I can to their individual needs.
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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.