Self Esteem Therapists in Allegheny, PA
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Christine Ruberti-Bruning
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allegheny, PA 15212
It can be hard to face our feelings, and sometimes challenging to put them into words. Our deepest, most painful experiences can be overwhelming and scary. I’m here to hold a safe space to help you work through whatever issue that is troubling you. My aim as a therapist is to help you find ways to heal and access a more authentic self. I will help you find your strengths, and guide you through areas in your life that need change. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, body image concerns or chronic dieting, I would love to help.
It can be hard to face our feelings, and sometimes challenging to put them into words. Our deepest, most painful experiences can be overwhelming and scary. I’m here to hold a safe space to help you work through whatever issue that is troubling you. My aim as a therapist is to help you find ways to heal and access a more authentic self. I will help you find your strengths, and guide you through areas in your life that need change. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, body image concerns or chronic dieting, I would love to help.
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Brooke Ronan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, CTP, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Allegheny, PA 15212 (Online Only)
Are you having a difficult time managing day-to-day stress? Do you have relationship problems that affect you and that you wish to heal? Do you want to gain better insight into yourself?
Are you having a difficult time managing day-to-day stress? Do you have relationship problems that affect you and that you wish to heal? Do you want to gain better insight into yourself?
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It’s all too common for us to doubt ourselves or face mental health struggles. It’s natural to experience unhelpful patterns or symptoms when we’ve experienced trauma. We may feel disconnected, chronically stressed, withdrawn, or depressed. We might engage in unhealthy patterns of behavior and self-talk and we may become unsure of our “authentic self” because we become stuck in “survival mode”.
It’s all too common for us to doubt ourselves or face mental health struggles. It’s natural to experience unhelpful patterns or symptoms when we’ve experienced trauma. We may feel disconnected, chronically stressed, withdrawn, or depressed. We might engage in unhealthy patterns of behavior and self-talk and we may become unsure of our “authentic self” because we become stuck in “survival mode”.
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Are you a teen or young adult struggling to navigate social pressures and responsibilities? A parent of a struggling teen? I help create self-esteem and establish proper perspectives when young adults feel overwhelmed. A full-time school counselor, Colin Smith has been working with adolescents both in schools and in outpatient therapy for nearly twenty years. Working in both public and approved private schools as well as community mental health has provided Colin with various learning opportunities. Areas of experience include individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem deficits, autism, and conduct disorders.
Are you a teen or young adult struggling to navigate social pressures and responsibilities? A parent of a struggling teen? I help create self-esteem and establish proper perspectives when young adults feel overwhelmed. A full-time school counselor, Colin Smith has been working with adolescents both in schools and in outpatient therapy for nearly twenty years. Working in both public and approved private schools as well as community mental health has provided Colin with various learning opportunities. Areas of experience include individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem deficits, autism, and conduct disorders.
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Jennifer Udis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my master’s in school counseling from The College of New Jersey and have been practicing for seven years. I help adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and self esteem become the best versions of themselves.
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. I received my master’s in school counseling from The College of New Jersey and have been practicing for seven years. I help adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and self esteem become the best versions of themselves.
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Nicole C Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PA, DE, IL
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15204 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing a major life change, increased stress, anxiety, depression, sadness, or relationship challenges? I can help! Working together, we can harness your strengths and explore ways to live a fuller, happier life. You will learn coping skills and strategies to tackle the challenges you're facing. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share your feelings, explore your thoughts, learn to understand your actions and overcome obstacles. Your mental health & wellbeing are just as important as your physical health, therapy is a great way to help build self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and build healthy relationships.
Are you experiencing a major life change, increased stress, anxiety, depression, sadness, or relationship challenges? I can help! Working together, we can harness your strengths and explore ways to live a fuller, happier life. You will learn coping skills and strategies to tackle the challenges you're facing. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share your feelings, explore your thoughts, learn to understand your actions and overcome obstacles. Your mental health & wellbeing are just as important as your physical health, therapy is a great way to help build self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and build healthy relationships.
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Larkin Berkley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Online Only)
Asking for help or support can be scary. Making that step to get therapy takes a great deal of strength. Therapy gives people the opportunity to develop effective and healthy responses to life's stressors. I work to create a safe holding environment to allow you to feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients to help them develop awareness over their behaviors, thoughts, patterns, and feelings. I like to get to the source rather than just focus on the symptoms.
Asking for help or support can be scary. Making that step to get therapy takes a great deal of strength. Therapy gives people the opportunity to develop effective and healthy responses to life's stressors. I work to create a safe holding environment to allow you to feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients to help them develop awareness over their behaviors, thoughts, patterns, and feelings. I like to get to the source rather than just focus on the symptoms.
![Photo of Sofia Kovacevic, MSED , LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/photos.psychologytoday.com/043aac62-38c8-404e-9ce9-4a6c33ee0f5e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sofia Kovacevic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSED , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
I helped individuals suffering with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, Autism, ODD, PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and grief/ bereavement, etc. While, I have had experience working with clients ages 3-65, I am most passionate about helping children and adolescents. I have worked in co-occurring mental health and substance abuse settings, running parenting, domestic violence, and anger management groups involving both mandated and voluntary clients. I worked in school settings as well. I have also had experience providing career services, leadership development skills, and self-advocacy skills.
I helped individuals suffering with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, Autism, ODD, PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and grief/ bereavement, etc. While, I have had experience working with clients ages 3-65, I am most passionate about helping children and adolescents. I have worked in co-occurring mental health and substance abuse settings, running parenting, domestic violence, and anger management groups involving both mandated and voluntary clients. I worked in school settings as well. I have also had experience providing career services, leadership development skills, and self-advocacy skills.
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Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
Do you struggle with self-esteem issues and want to be more confident? Are you dealing with a major depressive disorder and have poor sleep & hygiene? Do you want a better life so you can keep your job and have a thriving life? I can help you identify where negative thoughts about yourself and your identity stem from. We will work on identifying negative thoughts and stress triggers. We will review what interventions have worked and have not worked for your mental health. I provide psychoeducation & may give some mini exercises, such as using positive affirmations, coming up with a nighttime routine, & relaxation techniques.
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Chance Kolhmeyer is a Resident in Counseling who specializes in working with adults. A large portion of Chance’s experience has consisted of working with the college population where she has gained an extensive understanding of life experiences, transitions, and disorders within this stage of life. She has a history of working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relational issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders, day-to-day stress, and time management.
Chance Kolhmeyer is a Resident in Counseling who specializes in working with adults. A large portion of Chance’s experience has consisted of working with the college population where she has gained an extensive understanding of life experiences, transitions, and disorders within this stage of life. She has a history of working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relational issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm, self-esteem issues, adjustment disorders, day-to-day stress, and time management.
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Mariah Cooney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Online Only)
You may be struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Your needs are vital, and you deserve a therapist who genuinely comprehends your challenges and aspirations. You want to regain confidence, foster healthier relationships, and conquer anxiety. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards enhanced self-esteem, improved relationships, and a more tranquil, fulfilling life.
You may be struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Your needs are vital, and you deserve a therapist who genuinely comprehends your challenges and aspirations. You want to regain confidence, foster healthier relationships, and conquer anxiety. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards enhanced self-esteem, improved relationships, and a more tranquil, fulfilling life.
![Photo of Cassandra Good, MS , LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/photos.psychologytoday.com/fea238b8-002d-4ba0-95dd-ad1f6154bb9b/1/320x400.png)
My ideal client is someone who is coming to therapy wanting to connect the dots, find answers and understanding, and improve their current life experience. Their issues may focus on anxious feelings, depression, relationship issues, or difficulties with motivation. Their goals may reflect improving their quality of life, finding peace, and utilizing new, healthy coping skills.
My ideal client is someone who is coming to therapy wanting to connect the dots, find answers and understanding, and improve their current life experience. Their issues may focus on anxious feelings, depression, relationship issues, or difficulties with motivation. Their goals may reflect improving their quality of life, finding peace, and utilizing new, healthy coping skills.
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Debra Cooke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Online Only)
Debra Blaacker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in treating life transitions, anger, self-esteem, parenting issues, and stress in all ages. Debra has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with a variety of people with different types of trauma, and all have had the same needs: Everyone needs support and drive when they want to make positive changes, and Debra wants to support and push her clients as needed to help them improve their quality of life.
Debra Blaacker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in treating life transitions, anger, self-esteem, parenting issues, and stress in all ages. Debra has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with a variety of people with different types of trauma, and all have had the same needs: Everyone needs support and drive when they want to make positive changes, and Debra wants to support and push her clients as needed to help them improve their quality of life.
![Photo of Meaghan Marron, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://cdn.statically.io/img/photos.psychologytoday.com/d4a2503e-213e-4860-b82f-8815920c9ce6/1/320x400.png)
Are you experiencing concerns with anxiety or depression? Are your goals to lead a more fulfilled and satisfied life, increase your self-esteem, and develop self-awareness of the barriers and triggers in your life? Are you committed to making changes and being a collaborative member of your treatment plan?
Are you experiencing concerns with anxiety or depression? Are your goals to lead a more fulfilled and satisfied life, increase your self-esteem, and develop self-awareness of the barriers and triggers in your life? Are you committed to making changes and being a collaborative member of your treatment plan?
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It's time. You desire to understand and move forward from the experiences that limit your personal growth and development. As a results-oriented Masters Level Clinician, I can help. My priority is to create a warm and welcoming space where you feel seen, heard, understood, and inspired to create change. My ability to quickly build trust and rapport has allowed me to successfully assist clients from adolescence through adulthood, using a variety of therapeutic modalities and coaching. Create the healing and forward momentum you desire and deserve. Make the investment in your present and future self. My services are self-pay only.
It's time. You desire to understand and move forward from the experiences that limit your personal growth and development. As a results-oriented Masters Level Clinician, I can help. My priority is to create a warm and welcoming space where you feel seen, heard, understood, and inspired to create change. My ability to quickly build trust and rapport has allowed me to successfully assist clients from adolescence through adulthood, using a variety of therapeutic modalities and coaching. Create the healing and forward momentum you desire and deserve. Make the investment in your present and future self. My services are self-pay only.
![Photo of James Wadley, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSTS, IMHF, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/photos.psychologytoday.com/9d746f24-7a1d-4363-bfd9-225ae5041cf9/2/320x400.jpeg)
James Wadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSTS, IMHF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and together come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and together come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
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My areas of specialization are high-functioning-anxiety, traumatic stress, professional burnout and adult ADHD. If you are experiencing difficulties with coping and with self-esteem that could be related to any of these areas, I would be happy to help you. I am an experienced psychologist and I relate to my clients with warmth, respect, and healthy humor. For healthcare professionals, I can help to address things like over-functioning, difficulty prioritizing your own needs and health, and high internal self-criticism. I help clients to heal from personal trauma as well as vicarious trauma that can occur in one's professional life.
My areas of specialization are high-functioning-anxiety, traumatic stress, professional burnout and adult ADHD. If you are experiencing difficulties with coping and with self-esteem that could be related to any of these areas, I would be happy to help you. I am an experienced psychologist and I relate to my clients with warmth, respect, and healthy humor. For healthcare professionals, I can help to address things like over-functioning, difficulty prioritizing your own needs and health, and high internal self-criticism. I help clients to heal from personal trauma as well as vicarious trauma that can occur in one's professional life.
![Photo of Dzana Saynes, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://cdn.statically.io/img/photos.psychologytoday.com/22ea0b68-4aaf-4d09-8bee-4fdeebd75811/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dzana Saynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (Online Only)
My name is Dzana Saynes, DM, MS, LPC, therapist with Lithuanian upbringing and accent. My belief that unique approach to life changes, and difficulties can be accomplished through cooperative engagements toward improving or making powerful changes your unique life situations. I specialize in helping clients to improve interpersonal skills, reduce symptoms of mental illness, develop better cognitive and emotional skills, and improve self-esteem.
My name is Dzana Saynes, DM, MS, LPC, therapist with Lithuanian upbringing and accent. My belief that unique approach to life changes, and difficulties can be accomplished through cooperative engagements toward improving or making powerful changes your unique life situations. I specialize in helping clients to improve interpersonal skills, reduce symptoms of mental illness, develop better cognitive and emotional skills, and improve self-esteem.
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My primary focus is anxiety, depression, self esteem, phobias, fears, women's issues, OCD symptoms, agoraphobia, and finding meaning to life and answer questions like, why am I here? I have also worked with incarcerated individuals going in and out of the prison system and have knowledge in grief and bereavement therapies.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth DeLullo and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 12 years experience working with people from age 4 to 89. One of the best things about coming to therapy is the amount of courage it took for you to get here. You know what you want out of life and you know when you are not getting it. There is nothing I dislike more than to see human suffering. I have gone through my own and was determined to not let it ruin my life. Sometimes all it takes if for you to feel heard, understood, and feel validated.
My primary focus is anxiety, depression, self esteem, phobias, fears, women's issues, OCD symptoms, agoraphobia, and finding meaning to life and answer questions like, why am I here? I have also worked with incarcerated individuals going in and out of the prison system and have knowledge in grief and bereavement therapies.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth DeLullo and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have over 12 years experience working with people from age 4 to 89. One of the best things about coming to therapy is the amount of courage it took for you to get here. You know what you want out of life and you know when you are not getting it. There is nothing I dislike more than to see human suffering. I have gone through my own and was determined to not let it ruin my life. Sometimes all it takes if for you to feel heard, understood, and feel validated.
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Richard States
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15204 (Online Only)
Since the early 1990s, I have worked with individuals, couple, and families across outpatient and inpatient settings, in homes and schools, and through telehealth. I have assisted people with a variety of challenges, including depression, stress and anxiety, trauma, behavioral dyscontrol, poor self-esteem, substance use, life transition, and other concerns. I really like helping people increase self-awareness, which fosters self-regulation of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I want my clients to fully embrace life, chart their life course, and realize their dreams!
Since the early 1990s, I have worked with individuals, couple, and families across outpatient and inpatient settings, in homes and schools, and through telehealth. I have assisted people with a variety of challenges, including depression, stress and anxiety, trauma, behavioral dyscontrol, poor self-esteem, substance use, life transition, and other concerns. I really like helping people increase self-awareness, which fosters self-regulation of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I want my clients to fully embrace life, chart their life course, and realize their dreams!
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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.