Self Esteem Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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In each of my therapy sessions, I seek to give the right support for clients to talk about the things that really matter. I listen carefully and engage deeply so I can provide the feedback and reflection you need to find your path forward with more clarity and confidence. I use my knowledge and experience to help you connect the dots and realize you are not alone. I believe change comes in small steps and I'm here to support you and to celebrate every victory.
In each of my therapy sessions, I seek to give the right support for clients to talk about the things that really matter. I listen carefully and engage deeply so I can provide the feedback and reflection you need to find your path forward with more clarity and confidence. I use my knowledge and experience to help you connect the dots and realize you are not alone. I believe change comes in small steps and I'm here to support you and to celebrate every victory.
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Bridgett Bollin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Difficult experiences in childhood can linger on in adulthood as low self esteem, difficulties dating, and feeling like an imposter. You may also wonder if better relationships with difficult family members are possible. I specialize in working with individuals who want relief from anxiety, insecurities and a harsh inner critic, but also want to better understand themselves. As a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapist, I can help you make sense of how the past lives on in the present, so that you can get unstuck from patterns that no longer serve you, to live with greater clarity, confidence and joy.
Difficult experiences in childhood can linger on in adulthood as low self esteem, difficulties dating, and feeling like an imposter. You may also wonder if better relationships with difficult family members are possible. I specialize in working with individuals who want relief from anxiety, insecurities and a harsh inner critic, but also want to better understand themselves. As a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapist, I can help you make sense of how the past lives on in the present, so that you can get unstuck from patterns that no longer serve you, to live with greater clarity, confidence and joy.
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Tracey Frank Ellenbogen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19146
I treat Depression, Anxiety, life transition struggles, Eating Disorders, self esteem problems, relationship struggles, grief.
I treat clients with a "team" approach. Together, we help you to feel happier, reduce your suffering, understand patterns that get you "stuck" in life and help with making life feel more balanced. I believe that with mindfulness, learning how to be more kind to yourself, and being open to new perspectives, you have the power to change anything within you in your present day life, including unwholesome habits and increasing self esteem. I have formal training and personal experience in mindfulness meditation and other grounding tools to help with reducing anxiety and stress and increasing joy and contentment in your life.
I treat Depression, Anxiety, life transition struggles, Eating Disorders, self esteem problems, relationship struggles, grief.
I treat clients with a "team" approach. Together, we help you to feel happier, reduce your suffering, understand patterns that get you "stuck" in life and help with making life feel more balanced. I believe that with mindfulness, learning how to be more kind to yourself, and being open to new perspectives, you have the power to change anything within you in your present day life, including unwholesome habits and increasing self esteem. I have formal training and personal experience in mindfulness meditation and other grounding tools to help with reducing anxiety and stress and increasing joy and contentment in your life.
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Rachel Crispin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Welcome to your healing journey! Together, we will work to process current and/or past challenges so we can create an individualized plan that is focused on healing and prosperity. Whether you're an adolescent or adult struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or looking for an outlet to explore your values, purpose and faith, I'm here to provide a safe space. Every session will start with similar words to "What's on your heart today?" The time is entirely yours to discuss and process whatever you need.
Welcome to your healing journey! Together, we will work to process current and/or past challenges so we can create an individualized plan that is focused on healing and prosperity. Whether you're an adolescent or adult struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or looking for an outlet to explore your values, purpose and faith, I'm here to provide a safe space. Every session will start with similar words to "What's on your heart today?" The time is entirely yours to discuss and process whatever you need.
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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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Erica deDufour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
Are you ready for a new perspective on life? Tired of feeling anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed? Hi, I'm Erica and I'm here to help you address and work through whatever's keeping you from living the life you desire. If anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, or trauma are holding you back, let’s work through it and reframe your experience so you can live life on your terms. Together, we will identify triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop healthy coping skills.
Are you ready for a new perspective on life? Tired of feeling anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed? Hi, I'm Erica and I'm here to help you address and work through whatever's keeping you from living the life you desire. If anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, or trauma are holding you back, let’s work through it and reframe your experience so you can live life on your terms. Together, we will identify triggers, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop healthy coping 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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Arin Schein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Online Only)
Arin believes that therapy is a partnership where the therapist facilitates the change and growth that a client seeks to make. She assists people in developing self-worth and self-awareness. Arin also works with clients to establish boundaries and recognize barriers to success and happiness such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and overall negative patterns of thinking. Once someone learns to love and accept themselves, it becomes easier to have healthy interpersonal relationships.
Arin believes that therapy is a partnership where the therapist facilitates the change and growth that a client seeks to make. She assists people in developing self-worth and self-awareness. Arin also works with clients to establish boundaries and recognize barriers to success and happiness such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and overall negative patterns of thinking. Once someone learns to love and accept themselves, it becomes easier to have healthy interpersonal relationships.
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I offer holistic therapy to people navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relational struggles, familial trauma, low self esteem, chronic illness or mind-body issues. The clients I see seek to understand their history, emotions, experiences and patterns while learning practical coping skills to cultivate a life that feels authentic, intentional, balanced, and fulfilling.
I offer holistic therapy to people navigating challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relational struggles, familial trauma, low self esteem, chronic illness or mind-body issues. The clients I see seek to understand their history, emotions, experiences and patterns while learning practical coping skills to cultivate a life that feels authentic, intentional, balanced, and fulfilling.
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Courtney Bradis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
I work with people struggling with general life transitions, self-esteem issues, and ADHD. Most of my clients feel "stuck" in life or feel like "bad adults" because they struggle with managing their lives/responsibilities or struggle with feeling positively about themselves. I frequently work with people navigating new phases of life who are trying to figure out the transition and how it may impact their identity. I really enjoy working with individuals and couples who are highly motivated to make change and have the desire for a deeper understanding of themselves, and their relationships, but may be unsure of where to start.
I work with people struggling with general life transitions, self-esteem issues, and ADHD. Most of my clients feel "stuck" in life or feel like "bad adults" because they struggle with managing their lives/responsibilities or struggle with feeling positively about themselves. I frequently work with people navigating new phases of life who are trying to figure out the transition and how it may impact their identity. I really enjoy working with individuals and couples who are highly motivated to make change and have the desire for a deeper understanding of themselves, and their relationships, but may be unsure of where to start.
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Tahirah Gaillard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19150 (Online Only)
I want to help women who have lost their ability to see their worth, those struggling to process life experiences, or those who want someone to walk the journey of wholeness and healing alongside them. Whether through specific challenging experiences or everyday life responsibilities. I help women with self-esteem and confidence, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional dysregulations. You deserve to walk through life with your head held high, Queen, so your crown never falls off!
I want to help women who have lost their ability to see their worth, those struggling to process life experiences, or those who want someone to walk the journey of wholeness and healing alongside them. Whether through specific challenging experiences or everyday life responsibilities. I help women with self-esteem and confidence, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, or other emotional dysregulations. You deserve to walk through life with your head held high, Queen, so your crown never falls off!
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Sonja Spangler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Online Only)
What is your story? It's common to have a running narrative about who you are in this world. We use certain words to describe ourselves, like “I’m too shy.” “I’m an anxious person.” “I’m not good enough.” While these stories are based on real experiences, they can also hold power over our self-esteem, our decision-making, and our relationships. In therapy, we will work to understand yourself in new ways that feel more accepting, empowering and expansive.
What is your story? It's common to have a running narrative about who you are in this world. We use certain words to describe ourselves, like “I’m too shy.” “I’m an anxious person.” “I’m not good enough.” While these stories are based on real experiences, they can also hold power over our self-esteem, our decision-making, and our relationships. In therapy, we will work to understand yourself in new ways that feel more accepting, empowering and expansive.
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McKenzie Winchester is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who values an authentic and comfortable approach to foster a nurturing, safe, and judgment-free therapeutic bond. She is passionate about taking a collaborative approach with clients to mold therapy to their individual and unique needs. She believes that everyone is able to navigate challenging situations and with the right tools, resources and skills are able to identify and maintain their extraordinary strengths that make them who they are.
McKenzie Winchester is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who values an authentic and comfortable approach to foster a nurturing, safe, and judgment-free therapeutic bond. She is passionate about taking a collaborative approach with clients to mold therapy to their individual and unique needs. She believes that everyone is able to navigate challenging situations and with the right tools, resources and skills are able to identify and maintain their extraordinary strengths that make them who they are.
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Moira McCormick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Online Only)
Moira McCormick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 8 years of experience. Moira specializes in working with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, and life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Moira completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Immaculata University. Within a therapeutic setting, she emphasizes healthy relationships and she believes the key to that is incorporating parents and/or caregivers into treatment.
Moira McCormick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 8 years of experience. Moira specializes in working with children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, and life transitions. She also has extensive experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Moira completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology at Immaculata University. Within a therapeutic setting, she emphasizes healthy relationships and she believes the key to that is incorporating parents and/or caregivers into treatment.
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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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Laura Geftman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
I am here for you. When times are tough, it’s important to have the right support to nurture hope, focus on strength, and harness the power of uncertainty. You can stop surviving and start living again. Together we can explore the darkness & the light, and find your way thru it. We will tailor an approach to support your intentions, needs, and goals. You will become more aware of your core beliefs and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You’ll find our work to discover insight, self-acceptance, and freedom challenging but also profoundly supportive.
I am here for you. When times are tough, it’s important to have the right support to nurture hope, focus on strength, and harness the power of uncertainty. You can stop surviving and start living again. Together we can explore the darkness & the light, and find your way thru it. We will tailor an approach to support your intentions, needs, and goals. You will become more aware of your core beliefs and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You’ll find our work to discover insight, self-acceptance, and freedom challenging but also profoundly supportive.
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Cory Strubert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (Online Only)
I work well with individuals & couples experiencing life struggles related to anxiety, depression, trauma, negative patterns caused by toxic family dynamics, phase of life & adjustment issues, grief and loss, career challenges, self esteem obstacles, relationship struggles, developing and teaching coping skills, finding the root causes to negative patterns.
Hi, I'm Cory! Do you feel unmotivated, uninspired, and stuck in the routine of life or your relationship? Are you searching for who you are at your core and learning to live a life aligned with that? Are you struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, or stress, which gets in the way of you moving forward? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with families, individuals, and couples. My belief is that we all have struggles throughout our lives, and with the right support, we all have the strength within us to overcome these obstacles.
I work well with individuals & couples experiencing life struggles related to anxiety, depression, trauma, negative patterns caused by toxic family dynamics, phase of life & adjustment issues, grief and loss, career challenges, self esteem obstacles, relationship struggles, developing and teaching coping skills, finding the root causes to negative patterns.
Hi, I'm Cory! Do you feel unmotivated, uninspired, and stuck in the routine of life or your relationship? Are you searching for who you are at your core and learning to live a life aligned with that? Are you struggling with anxiety, burnout, depression, or stress, which gets in the way of you moving forward? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with families, individuals, and couples. My belief is that we all have struggles throughout our lives, and with the right support, we all have the strength within us to overcome these obstacles.
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Crystal Widmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida with 13 years of professional work experience working with adolescents and adults. I am experienced in helping clients with stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and coping with life challenges. I work with clients to support them in determining their individuals goals and desires for their well-being. I take a collaborative approach to help them uncover tools and strategies that will work best for overcoming challenges so they can live a more fulfilling life.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida with 13 years of professional work experience working with adolescents and adults. I am experienced in helping clients with stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and coping with life challenges. I work with clients to support them in determining their individuals goals and desires for their well-being. I take a collaborative approach to help them uncover tools and strategies that will work best for overcoming challenges so they can live a more fulfilling life.
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The beauty about this life is we don't have to face it alone. I welcome the opportunity to build a strong therapeutic relationship to help reach your goals. You are more than your circumstances and you can create more joy in your life. I have experience helping clients with self-esteem, self-worth, anxiety and depression. I am culturally sensitive and understand how age, gender identity, race, disability and socioeconomic status impact our interactions with the world. I believe in identifying your strengths and making meaning of difficult situations.
The beauty about this life is we don't have to face it alone. I welcome the opportunity to build a strong therapeutic relationship to help reach your goals. You are more than your circumstances and you can create more joy in your life. I have experience helping clients with self-esteem, self-worth, anxiety and depression. I am culturally sensitive and understand how age, gender identity, race, disability and socioeconomic status impact our interactions with the world. I believe in identifying your strengths and making meaning of difficult situations.
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Allena M Moncrief
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
Greetings, my name is Dr. Allena M. Moncrief and I have been providing therapeutic services to clients in Pennsylvania since 2010. I obtained my PhD from Drexel University in the field of Couple and Family Therapy in 2017. As a psychotherapist, I understand the decision to enter psychotherapy can be extremely challenging for some individuals. Thus, I strive to meet individuals where they are in the therapeutic process. This process involves helping individuals explore the root of their difficulties/roadblocks and assisting them with creating a roadmap that will lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Allena M. Moncrief and I have been providing therapeutic services to clients in Pennsylvania since 2010. I obtained my PhD from Drexel University in the field of Couple and Family Therapy in 2017. As a psychotherapist, I understand the decision to enter psychotherapy can be extremely challenging for some individuals. Thus, I strive to meet individuals where they are in the therapeutic process. This process involves helping individuals explore the root of their difficulties/roadblocks and assisting them with creating a roadmap that will lead to a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
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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.