Self Esteem Therapists in University Of Richmond, VA

I believe that healing takes place differently for every human being. While there are commonalities across the experience of healing, there is no other person on this earth that must walk in your shoes for a lifetime. Understanding your strengths and unlearning those beliefs that have kept you feeling stuck is where I aim to set a foundation for where your journey of self-discovery goes next. My goal is to seek out and heal the "root" cause of fears and anxiety, and additionally, to establish your own personal sense of safety after traumatic experiences. I consider it an honor and privilege to hold space for you.

I believe in creating a calm, approachable, and non-judgmental space for clients to share their thoughts and emotions openly. Through empathy, acceptance, and support, I work from a holistic and strength-based perspective of clients' needs. By exploring and processing inner thoughts and feelings, clients can better understand their situation and ultimately move towards positive change. I offer insight into clients' patterns of behavior and help to identify and build new or existing skills with the purpose of uncovering clients' true potential.

Hi, I’m Carrie. I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Virginia and Missouri with 9 years of experience helping adults with a variety of challenges that life can sometimes throw at us. Have you struggled with anger issues, self-esteem, trauma, or even working through lifetime milestones? Together we can work to find solutions and coping skills to assist you to getting back on track and being the best version of yourself. Life is full of ups and downs and sometimes we need a little help to get back to a life of happiness and contentment.

Are you looking for support but nervous about taking that next step and starting therapy? It is my priority to provide a safe, validating and nonjudgemental space for all individuals to be able to share and grow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has significant experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have had the privilege of witnessing and holding space for many individuals identifying their true selves. I am passionate about and experienced in providing care related to anxiety, adjustments, self-esteem, and parenting just to name a few.

I believe that healing is ongoing, met by exploring our inner most thoughts and feelings. I have experience supporting adolescents & adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, and relationship challenges. I help my clients work through issues that are impacting their life and relationships. I serve as a guide as people work on shifting their view of themselves and the world through improving self-esteem, self-worth, and interpersonal dynamics. I value processing how life experiences have shaped who we are and who we are becoming. My approach is depth-based, with a focus on attachment theory.

I have worked with a variety of populations and mental health issues during my time as a clinician. Working with teens (14 years+ and adults) is my main jam. My main focus and knowledge base is in: anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress. I also have experience in: stress and/or burnout, identity exploration, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally competent.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters from Virginia Commonwealth University. I work with individual adults to address their concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-confidence, communication, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques to assist clients with examining their overall thought patterns to identify what's working and what they would like to improve upon. I work intently, encouraging clients to focus their thoughts in a healthy manner and to make changes as necessary to become a happier version of themselves.

I believe that our present day emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are linked to experiences from our past, and those events not only impact our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, but they also impact how we view ourselves and our relationships today. It’s my goal to help you grow in your self-esteem and self-acceptance, and to create the language and thought process to believe in yourself, advocate for yourself, and to be optimistic towards yourself. My ideal client is someone who is motivated and ready to challenge their current way of thinking about themselves.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working both in an inpatient psychiatric hospital and outpatient therapy settings. My therapeutic philosophy revolves around a strengths-based approach, wherein I aim to empower you by leveraging your existing strengths. I can offer support in enhancing self-esteem, developing coping strategies, practicing self-care, improving communication, and establishing healthy boundaries. While I am trained in various therapy modalities, I prioritize tailoring my approach to suit your unique needs, ensuring that we find the most effective methods to help you achieve your goals.

I believe that anyone seeking help can find peace, wellness, and strength in a warm, supportive therapeutic environment. I have worked in mental health since 2017. My professional experience includes providing individual and group therapy in a private practice setting and working in the hospital setting to provide crisis intervention, discharge planning, and conducting behavioral health assessments as part of treatment planning. I serve clients experiencing various mental health issues and problems surrounding anger management, anxiety, coping skills, depression, grief/loss, stress, and self-esteem.

I am passionate about working with college-aged folks and twentysomethings. As a twentysomething, you may be struggling with emerging adulthood life transitions and turning points, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem and confidence, family stress, romantic relationship stress, trauma, grief and loss, and or career challenges. In our work together, I will seek to create a safe space for you to explore and understand these stressful challenges and turning points in order to build stronger self-esteem, greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, supportive tools, and balanced ways of living.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Virginia and Washington D.C. with over 20+ years of experience working with people experiencing depression, self-esteem, severe mental illness, trauma, attachment issues, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I've also conducted structural family therapy, couples therapy, child therapy, and worked with individuals experiencing separation and loss, and parenting problems.

Eirene simply means peace and reconciliation within yourself and with other people. How is your relationship with yourself? What about with other people? When those relationships are unbalanced it can look like repeating the same dysfunctional patterns no matter how hard you try. It can feel like you are stuck, unmotivated, frustrated and don't have the energy to make the changes you desire or not being sure of what changes you need to make to live a fuller, more complete life. You may also feel overwhelmed, anxiety filled, doubt in yourself and your abilities, anger/irritation, and setting impossible goals for yourself.

I offer focused, change-oriented therapy with particular emphasis upon: Women's issues, Assertiveness and Boundary Setting, Self-esteem Enhancement, Conscious Aging, LGBTQ Affirming Therapy, Sexuality and Relationships,Grief and Recovery.