Self Esteem Therapists in Sacramento, CA

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Lauren Lui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811
Do you struggle with low self-esteem and never feeling good enough? Are you feeling run down by perfectionism, people-pleasing, and poor boundaries? The chaos of a traumatic childhood has left you striving to prioritize others' needs and never take up space. Carrying chronic anxiety and always having to be “the responsible one,” have become exhausting. Through compassionate therapy tailored to your needs, I can help you heal wounds around self-worth, prioritize your needs & set boundaries, and find balance rooted in a deep sense of confidence. Take the first step towards creating a fulfilling, empowered life.
Do you struggle with low self-esteem and never feeling good enough? Are you feeling run down by perfectionism, people-pleasing, and poor boundaries? The chaos of a traumatic childhood has left you striving to prioritize others' needs and never take up space. Carrying chronic anxiety and always having to be “the responsible one,” have become exhausting. Through compassionate therapy tailored to your needs, I can help you heal wounds around self-worth, prioritize your needs & set boundaries, and find balance rooted in a deep sense of confidence. Take the first step towards creating a fulfilling, empowered life.
(707) 676-3325 View (707) 676-3325
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Dorian Cox
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I am passionate about working with people who are feeling lost within themselves. Navigating through life’s challenges can be increasingly difficult when you feel a loss of connection to who you are at your core. Emotions can be confusing, leaving people feeling helpless, stuck, and alone. I am determined to collaborate and help guide you through understanding the beauty of being a complex person with the ability to feel in control and powerful in the face of adversity.
I am passionate about working with people who are feeling lost within themselves. Navigating through life’s challenges can be increasingly difficult when you feel a loss of connection to who you are at your core. Emotions can be confusing, leaving people feeling helpless, stuck, and alone. I am determined to collaborate and help guide you through understanding the beauty of being a complex person with the ability to feel in control and powerful in the face of adversity.
(916) 823-8588 View (916) 823-8588
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Sarah Astarte
PhD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95864
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
(916) 520-6292 View (916) 520-6292
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Stephanie Ha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841  (Online Only)
Are you highly critical of yourself and deeply unsatisfied? Do you feel as if you're not good enough no matter how hard you try? Are you struggling with imposter syndrome and low self-esteem? Do you feel frustrated and overwhelmed and tend to compare yourself to those around you? Are you looking for more joy, satisfaction, greater peace, and healing in your life?
Are you highly critical of yourself and deeply unsatisfied? Do you feel as if you're not good enough no matter how hard you try? Are you struggling with imposter syndrome and low self-esteem? Do you feel frustrated and overwhelmed and tend to compare yourself to those around you? Are you looking for more joy, satisfaction, greater peace, and healing in your life?
(916) 975-6170 View (916) 975-6170
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Elaina M Garrido
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
Do you want to feel better about yourself, your relationships and your life? I am passionate about helping people feel more empowered and confident, manage and resolve trauma-related problems, and build more secure relationships.
Do you want to feel better about yourself, your relationships and your life? I am passionate about helping people feel more empowered and confident, manage and resolve trauma-related problems, and build more secure relationships.
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Heather Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I'm passionate about helping teens and young adults become the best versions of themselves by improving their self-esteem, developing strong boundaries, and learning to build healthy relationships. My clients often leave our sessions with new insight about themselves and how they interact with the world around them, as well as actionable steps they can take to build a better life. Whether you're looking to dive into your past to learn more about how it's affecting your present, or wanting to focus only on what's happening in your life now, I would love to assist you in meeting your goals.
I'm passionate about helping teens and young adults become the best versions of themselves by improving their self-esteem, developing strong boundaries, and learning to build healthy relationships. My clients often leave our sessions with new insight about themselves and how they interact with the world around them, as well as actionable steps they can take to build a better life. Whether you're looking to dive into your past to learn more about how it's affecting your present, or wanting to focus only on what's happening in your life now, I would love to assist you in meeting your goals.
(916) 619-4064 View (916) 619-4064
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George Hearne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 13333
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
My theoretical approach is adaptable, be it helping to cope with recent trauma or grief, or reducing the severity of chronic conditions such as low self esteem, anxiety and depression.
I believe that when you first begin therapy, you hope to make changes in yourself that will improve your life. Possible changes might include ending the feeling that you are basically bad, or always at fault, or never good enough, or unlovable. You are aware that such feelings have caused you to lose valued relationships, caused you failure in school or at work, and possibly caused you to behave in ways you regret. If you are usually depressed, anxious, lonely or feeling guilty, you hope that therapy will bring relief, that you can finally begin enjoying your life.
My theoretical approach is adaptable, be it helping to cope with recent trauma or grief, or reducing the severity of chronic conditions such as low self esteem, anxiety and depression.
I believe that when you first begin therapy, you hope to make changes in yourself that will improve your life. Possible changes might include ending the feeling that you are basically bad, or always at fault, or never good enough, or unlovable. You are aware that such feelings have caused you to lose valued relationships, caused you failure in school or at work, and possibly caused you to behave in ways you regret. If you are usually depressed, anxious, lonely or feeling guilty, you hope that therapy will bring relief, that you can finally begin enjoying your life.
(916) 472-0222 View (916) 472-0222
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Danielle Heitman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I believe that valuable therapeutic work can only be done with a strong and trusting relationship between client and therapist. I work to create a safe and comfortable environment in which you can truly show up as yourself, and know that you will be accepted and seen just as you are. My approach is warm and authentic. I want therapy to be so much more than me sitting in front of you and asking “...how does that make you feel?” If you’re interested in integrating art, play, movement, music, sand tray, or spiritual practices into our work - let’s do it! We all deserve to take up space in ways that feel good.
I believe that valuable therapeutic work can only be done with a strong and trusting relationship between client and therapist. I work to create a safe and comfortable environment in which you can truly show up as yourself, and know that you will be accepted and seen just as you are. My approach is warm and authentic. I want therapy to be so much more than me sitting in front of you and asking “...how does that make you feel?” If you’re interested in integrating art, play, movement, music, sand tray, or spiritual practices into our work - let’s do it! We all deserve to take up space in ways that feel good.
(707) 348-4861 View (707) 348-4861
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Tameka Jackson
Psychologist
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95831
I am particularly interested in working with depression, grief and loss, self esteem issues, relationship challenges, identity development and trauma.
Whether it's a relationship challenge, depression, grief and loss or anxiety, we all face moments in life where we feel overwhelmed and unable to move forward. Confronting emotional challenges through therapy takes a great deal of strength and courage. It would be an honor to accompany you on your journey towards healing, empowerment, and change. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are able to be your authentic self, while exploring your feelings, hopes, and struggles. I approach each client with respect, cultural sensitivity, and support.
I am particularly interested in working with depression, grief and loss, self esteem issues, relationship challenges, identity development and trauma.
Whether it's a relationship challenge, depression, grief and loss or anxiety, we all face moments in life where we feel overwhelmed and unable to move forward. Confronting emotional challenges through therapy takes a great deal of strength and courage. It would be an honor to accompany you on your journey towards healing, empowerment, and change. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are able to be your authentic self, while exploring your feelings, hopes, and struggles. I approach each client with respect, cultural sensitivity, and support.
(916) 740-1419 View (916) 740-1419
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Jordan Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 94203  (Online Only)
Hello! I am currently only offering sessions via Telehealth (online video) across California to those 18 and up. I only accept/take Kaiser Nor-Cal or do private pay. I welcome motivated individuals who are ready to go on a journey of healing, self-discovery, & personal growth. I have a strong passion working with college students, adults, the older adult/elderly community, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress or working on your self-esteem, anger management, or communication skills, I am here to create a safe, comfortable, & non-judgmental environment for you to open up & be vulnerable.
Hello! I am currently only offering sessions via Telehealth (online video) across California to those 18 and up. I only accept/take Kaiser Nor-Cal or do private pay. I welcome motivated individuals who are ready to go on a journey of healing, self-discovery, & personal growth. I have a strong passion working with college students, adults, the older adult/elderly community, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress or working on your self-esteem, anger management, or communication skills, I am here to create a safe, comfortable, & non-judgmental environment for you to open up & be vulnerable.
(805) 232-7626 View (805) 232-7626
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Karina Rocha
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
My areas of expertise include trauma recovery, self esteem issues, and relationship challenges.
I know parts of life may feel challenging right now and you may be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even uninspired. Whatever has brought you here is a story worth exploring to better understand where you come from and where you’d like to go. It’s important to me that you know you don't have to find your way there alone. As a trauma-informed holistic therapist, I’m dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their healing journey. I strive to empower my clients to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and live their most authentic lives.
My areas of expertise include trauma recovery, self esteem issues, and relationship challenges.
I know parts of life may feel challenging right now and you may be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or even uninspired. Whatever has brought you here is a story worth exploring to better understand where you come from and where you’d like to go. It’s important to me that you know you don't have to find your way there alone. As a trauma-informed holistic therapist, I’m dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their healing journey. I strive to empower my clients to overcome challenges, foster resilience, and live their most authentic lives.
(279) 201-5966 View (279) 201-5966
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The Holistic Counseling Center, Kim Burris LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95819
Life is too short to stay stuck in survival mode! If you're tired of being burdened by your past, battling anxiety, or stuck in an endless cycle of self-sabotage, our holistic therapists can help you heal. No matter what you're struggling with, healing and change are always possible. We can help you stop living in survival mode, and actually start thriving again. If you're ready to heal the root cause of your struggles, and finally create a life you love, please reach out. The Holistic Counseling Center works with adults, teens, moms and couples, both online and in-person.
Life is too short to stay stuck in survival mode! If you're tired of being burdened by your past, battling anxiety, or stuck in an endless cycle of self-sabotage, our holistic therapists can help you heal. No matter what you're struggling with, healing and change are always possible. We can help you stop living in survival mode, and actually start thriving again. If you're ready to heal the root cause of your struggles, and finally create a life you love, please reach out. The Holistic Counseling Center works with adults, teens, moms and couples, both online and in-person.
(916) 352-7565 View (916) 352-7565
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Rhonda Hunt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95864
I am a licensed Marital and Family Therapist in California with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, creative blocks, and low self-esteem. I have also helped many people who experienced physical and emotional trauma. I hold my EMDR certification and use this process with about one-fourth of my clients.
I am a licensed Marital and Family Therapist in California with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, creative blocks, and low self-esteem. I have also helped many people who experienced physical and emotional trauma. I hold my EMDR certification and use this process with about one-fourth of my clients.
(650) 977-4048 View (650) 977-4048
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Sarah Stromwall
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95826
My name is Sarah Stromwall and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) specializing in working with youth and adults who have experienced trauma and/or facing challenges in every day life. I strive to provide a compassionate, safe, and encouraging space to work alongside you to become all that you were created to be. I believe that together we will learn healthy responses, establish healthy boundaries, gain insight, untangle unhealthy thought/behavior patterns, and develop skills to assist you and/or your child cope with the challenges of life, and face these challenges with confidence.
My name is Sarah Stromwall and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) specializing in working with youth and adults who have experienced trauma and/or facing challenges in every day life. I strive to provide a compassionate, safe, and encouraging space to work alongside you to become all that you were created to be. I believe that together we will learn healthy responses, establish healthy boundaries, gain insight, untangle unhealthy thought/behavior patterns, and develop skills to assist you and/or your child cope with the challenges of life, and face these challenges with confidence.
(858) 533-2933 View (858) 533-2933
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Erica Simanonok │ Anxiety Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
JUNE 2024 Accepting New Clients! Do you experience low self-esteem and negative self-talk? Are you feeling anxious or defeated a majority of the time? Are you overwhelmed or feel burnt out in your job or in life? I can support you in resolving your life stressors in order to relieve anxiety, rise up from feeling overwhelmed, and improve your self-esteem!
JUNE 2024 Accepting New Clients! Do you experience low self-esteem and negative self-talk? Are you feeling anxious or defeated a majority of the time? Are you overwhelmed or feel burnt out in your job or in life? I can support you in resolving your life stressors in order to relieve anxiety, rise up from feeling overwhelmed, and improve your self-esteem!
(707) 940-9191 View (707) 940-9191
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Bradlisia Dixon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95818  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with black women who have checked many of the boxes in life but have found themselves in a challenging relationship. One day it’s all good and the next week it's all bad. You argue all the time and feel the relationship could be fixed if you just knew what to do and what to say. Anytime you want to communicate, it just ends with more fighting. Even though you’re constantly explaining yourself, you’re not being heard. You feel alone, isolated…like you can’t talk to anyone about what’s going on. And sharing your experience with family or friends means being judged and receiving unhelpful advice to "just leave."
I specialize in working with black women who have checked many of the boxes in life but have found themselves in a challenging relationship. One day it’s all good and the next week it's all bad. You argue all the time and feel the relationship could be fixed if you just knew what to do and what to say. Anytime you want to communicate, it just ends with more fighting. Even though you’re constantly explaining yourself, you’re not being heard. You feel alone, isolated…like you can’t talk to anyone about what’s going on. And sharing your experience with family or friends means being judged and receiving unhelpful advice to "just leave."
(424) 414-0292 View (424) 414-0292
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Tajia Trone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95834
I am a person-centered therapist who believes in tailoring therapy to her clients individual needs and believes in going into each session with an open mind allowing the client to take hold of each session. I believe in helping the client identify situations or behaviors that have contributed to their illnesses or struggles and together we work to change these behaviors and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy should include unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, and understanding where the client is at. I specialize in working to improve individuals’ self-worth, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
I am a person-centered therapist who believes in tailoring therapy to her clients individual needs and believes in going into each session with an open mind allowing the client to take hold of each session. I believe in helping the client identify situations or behaviors that have contributed to their illnesses or struggles and together we work to change these behaviors and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy should include unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, and understanding where the client is at. I specialize in working to improve individuals’ self-worth, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
(619) 651-9843 View (619) 651-9843
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Arielle Pinkston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95818  (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps struggling with certain relationships in your life? If so, I can help. Through therapy we can explore the patterns, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that shape your world and help you identify and challenge areas that are holding you back.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps struggling with certain relationships in your life? If so, I can help. Through therapy we can explore the patterns, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that shape your world and help you identify and challenge areas that are holding you back.
(949) 536-8931 View (949) 536-8931
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Patricia Do
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95829  (Online Only)
Reflection and acknowledgement of our previous relationships are essential in developing new patterns and perspectives for our current and future relationships. A history of experienced distress, trauma, abuse, or betrayal from an intimate partner, friendship, colleague, and/or family member can have a dramatic affect on how we experience and approach new relationships. This may result in frequent conflict, fears of rejection, difficulties with trust, avoidance of vulnerability, and defensiveness. Recovering from a toxic relationship is possible.
Reflection and acknowledgement of our previous relationships are essential in developing new patterns and perspectives for our current and future relationships. A history of experienced distress, trauma, abuse, or betrayal from an intimate partner, friendship, colleague, and/or family member can have a dramatic affect on how we experience and approach new relationships. This may result in frequent conflict, fears of rejection, difficulties with trust, avoidance of vulnerability, and defensiveness. Recovering from a toxic relationship is possible.
(916) 545-1027 View (916) 545-1027
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Vasily Todoriko
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
I have 13 years of experience working with the following problem areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills, Cultural Issues/Immigration, Depression, Family Conflict, Identity Formation, Life Transitions, Relationship Health (Couples, Family, Peer), Religious Issues, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, and Self-Harm.
Relationships move us, give us life, and can even suck the life out of us. We were made for them. That is why I specialize in them - relationships with friends, family, colleagues, ourselves, our higher power. Properly realigning these problematic, strained, estranged relationships transforms your suffering into purposeful, worthwhile living. Ultimately your fullest life is my goal as your therapist. The greatest gift you can bring to your relationships is you. The best gift you can give the world is your relationships. What will you choose to do with these two important aspects of your one life?
I have 13 years of experience working with the following problem areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills, Cultural Issues/Immigration, Depression, Family Conflict, Identity Formation, Life Transitions, Relationship Health (Couples, Family, Peer), Religious Issues, Schizophrenia, Self Esteem, and Self-Harm.
Relationships move us, give us life, and can even suck the life out of us. We were made for them. That is why I specialize in them - relationships with friends, family, colleagues, ourselves, our higher power. Properly realigning these problematic, strained, estranged relationships transforms your suffering into purposeful, worthwhile living. Ultimately your fullest life is my goal as your therapist. The greatest gift you can bring to your relationships is you. The best gift you can give the world is your relationships. What will you choose to do with these two important aspects of your one life?
(805) 973-0751 View (805) 973-0751
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.