Self Esteem Therapists in Alabama
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Melanie Neff Yarborough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
Connections are at the core of counseling and therapy should be a place where you can be yourself. As your therapist, I seek to create a space where you are empowered and feel comfortable expressing your needs and desires. Through therapy, I believe that individuals can and will establish increased self-understanding, compassion, and self-confidence that allows them to better operate in their world and relationships. I consider it a privilege to walk through life’s many events with you and I am passionate about my chosen profession and your well being.
Connections are at the core of counseling and therapy should be a place where you can be yourself. As your therapist, I seek to create a space where you are empowered and feel comfortable expressing your needs and desires. Through therapy, I believe that individuals can and will establish increased self-understanding, compassion, and self-confidence that allows them to better operate in their world and relationships. I consider it a privilege to walk through life’s many events with you and I am passionate about my chosen profession and your well being.
![Photo of Rebecca Washburn, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a1bb2bd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about walking with people along their path of personal growth and development. I have helped clients move through transitions in their lives, recognize their own self-worth and overcome patterns of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I see life as a journey and am interested in helping clients get in touch with their own natural wisdom and intuition as a source of guidance and direction. Just like any part of nature, when we connect with our true essence, we find a state of balance, healing and wholeness.
I am passionate about walking with people along their path of personal growth and development. I have helped clients move through transitions in their lives, recognize their own self-worth and overcome patterns of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I see life as a journey and am interested in helping clients get in touch with their own natural wisdom and intuition as a source of guidance and direction. Just like any part of nature, when we connect with our true essence, we find a state of balance, healing and wholeness.
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Hi I’m Tiffany and I’d like to commend you for taking the first step in overcoming the challenges you’re currently facing. It can be difficult to navigate the everyday struggles of life when you don’t know where to start. It is my hope that you will allow me to assist you as you embark on your journey to wellness.
Hi I’m Tiffany and I’d like to commend you for taking the first step in overcoming the challenges you’re currently facing. It can be difficult to navigate the everyday struggles of life when you don’t know where to start. It is my hope that you will allow me to assist you as you embark on your journey to wellness.
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Savannah Joy Donahoe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
Helena, AL 35080 (Online Only)
Seeking counseling can be very challenging. My goal is to create a safe space for all individuals and assist them with their journey into self-exploration and self-discovery. I value the importance of diversity, self-identity, and multicultural competency. I have background working with various populations, including but not limited to those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, gender identity concerns and grief. I have experience providing LGTQ and gender affirming care, including HRT Letters of support.
Seeking counseling can be very challenging. My goal is to create a safe space for all individuals and assist them with their journey into self-exploration and self-discovery. I value the importance of diversity, self-identity, and multicultural competency. I have background working with various populations, including but not limited to those struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, gender identity concerns and grief. I have experience providing LGTQ and gender affirming care, including HRT Letters of support.
![Photo of Jessica Schmidt, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/780d5920-bbb6-48fd-9c30-2dffc66775fb/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have years of experience in working with many populations and am skilled in working with individuals who are experiencing mental illness, addiction, trauma, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, life transition, etc.
I believe that counseling helps us to create wellness and peace within ourselves no matter life’s circumstances. I feel the therapeutic relationship should provide you with confidence and inner strength to face life’s challenges. My goal is to help you gain understanding of yourself and the struggles you face in order for us to improve your quality of life.
I have years of experience in working with many populations and am skilled in working with individuals who are experiencing mental illness, addiction, trauma, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, life transition, etc.
I believe that counseling helps us to create wellness and peace within ourselves no matter life’s circumstances. I feel the therapeutic relationship should provide you with confidence and inner strength to face life’s challenges. My goal is to help you gain understanding of yourself and the struggles you face in order for us to improve your quality of life.
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You can improve performance, achieve goals, and feel well, even though you may have doubts. Sometimes you may be unaware of what actually causes you to feel as anxious, depressed, indecisive, guilty, overwhelmed, or angry as you may feel. With stress arising in relationships or work, you may sometimes wonder, "Why is this happening to me again?" I collaborate with my clients to plan strategies to resolve stress so they can feel more in control and confident. I also assist with performance enhancement to foster improvement in public speaking anxiety, social anxiety, test anxiety, work inhibition/procrastination, stage jitters, blocked creativity, etc.
You can improve performance, achieve goals, and feel well, even though you may have doubts. Sometimes you may be unaware of what actually causes you to feel as anxious, depressed, indecisive, guilty, overwhelmed, or angry as you may feel. With stress arising in relationships or work, you may sometimes wonder, "Why is this happening to me again?" I collaborate with my clients to plan strategies to resolve stress so they can feel more in control and confident. I also assist with performance enhancement to foster improvement in public speaking anxiety, social anxiety, test anxiety, work inhibition/procrastination, stage jitters, blocked creativity, etc.
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Desiree Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35806 (Online Only)
Desiree’ is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over seven years of experience working with the Geriatric and disabled adult community in the social work field, helping to maintain a healthy environment and mindset to help individuals cope in different situations. Desiree' also has some experience working with adolescents who struggle with understanding their identity and recovering from substance use. Desiree’ provides individual therapy to anyone who is 14 and over. Desiree' has experience in helping clients who deal with Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Substance Use, Life Transitions, Grief and Loneliness.
Desiree’ is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over seven years of experience working with the Geriatric and disabled adult community in the social work field, helping to maintain a healthy environment and mindset to help individuals cope in different situations. Desiree' also has some experience working with adolescents who struggle with understanding their identity and recovering from substance use. Desiree’ provides individual therapy to anyone who is 14 and over. Desiree' has experience in helping clients who deal with Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Substance Use, Life Transitions, Grief and Loneliness.
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Shenika Brewer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35216
Need help navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions? Struggling to balance everything in your life? Unsure of where life is taking you and feeling stuck? You’re not alone, and I'm here to help. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming stress, navigating through anxiety, battling with depression, or undergoing significant changes in your life, I'm committed to providing a safe and understanding environment for you to explore and address these issues. Let's work together to boost your self-esteem, improve your emotional well-being, and help you find direction and purpose.
Need help navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions? Struggling to balance everything in your life? Unsure of where life is taking you and feeling stuck? You’re not alone, and I'm here to help. Whether you're dealing with overwhelming stress, navigating through anxiety, battling with depression, or undergoing significant changes in your life, I'm committed to providing a safe and understanding environment for you to explore and address these issues. Let's work together to boost your self-esteem, improve your emotional well-being, and help you find direction and purpose.
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Erica Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Helena, AL 35080 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle of managing unrealistic expectations, struggling with low self-esteem, or battling anxiety & depression? Let's work together to cultivate the life you deserve. I am here to help you navigate life stressors, improve your coping strategies, and guide you along your journey towards self-acceptance.
Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle of managing unrealistic expectations, struggling with low self-esteem, or battling anxiety & depression? Let's work together to cultivate the life you deserve. I am here to help you navigate life stressors, improve your coping strategies, and guide you along your journey towards self-acceptance.
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Elizabeth Coleman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoover, AL 35216
If you are experiencing a difficult time in your life and struggling to get through the day and wanting a positive change in your life, reaching out for help might be the best option. As your therapist I want to work alongside you in your heaviness and pain, and guide you on a path of healing and help achieve your desired outcomes. My passion is to help those who feel hopeless.
If you are experiencing a difficult time in your life and struggling to get through the day and wanting a positive change in your life, reaching out for help might be the best option. As your therapist I want to work alongside you in your heaviness and pain, and guide you on a path of healing and help achieve your desired outcomes. My passion is to help those who feel hopeless.
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Whitney Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Navigating life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, especially given its unpredictability. Balancing responsibilities such as work, family, and social obligations can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. These challenges are not only emotionally taxing but can also impact physical health, making it difficult for people to find a way forward without support.
Navigating life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, especially given its unpredictability. Balancing responsibilities such as work, family, and social obligations can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. These challenges are not only emotionally taxing but can also impact physical health, making it difficult for people to find a way forward without support.
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Kaycee Hair
Associate Licensed Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35205
I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for my clients to come sit on my couch and tell me what is going on. My approach to therapy follows the idea that everyone has a toolkit that is always accessible to them. Therapy is a means to add new tools, sharpen existing ones, and shed old tools we no longer need that weigh us down within our accessible toolkit. I, therefore, aim to align my understanding of your life to find a holistic means to help you to the best of your abilities. I am accepting of all walks of life and any needs specific to your individual lived in experiences.
I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for my clients to come sit on my couch and tell me what is going on. My approach to therapy follows the idea that everyone has a toolkit that is always accessible to them. Therapy is a means to add new tools, sharpen existing ones, and shed old tools we no longer need that weigh us down within our accessible toolkit. I, therefore, aim to align my understanding of your life to find a holistic means to help you to the best of your abilities. I am accepting of all walks of life and any needs specific to your individual lived in experiences.
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“Does life really have to be this hard?” For those of us who can’t seem to get out of our own heads, this is life’s big question. My passion is helping people figure out how to stop being their own worst enemy by controlling the overthinking and self-criticism that makes life harder than it has to be.
“Does life really have to be this hard?” For those of us who can’t seem to get out of our own heads, this is life’s big question. My passion is helping people figure out how to stop being their own worst enemy by controlling the overthinking and self-criticism that makes life harder than it has to be.
![Photo of Caroline E George, MEd, ALC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54124d97-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in finding their own path to improve overall health and quality of life through a greater understanding of self, relationships and happiness. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and that's okay. It is brave to take this first step, and I am thankful for your courage to act. As a former teacher and school counselor, I have a wide range of experience working with adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression and school related issues, etc. I have seen how demanding this period of life can be and how having the right support system in place can make all the difference.
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in finding their own path to improve overall health and quality of life through a greater understanding of self, relationships and happiness. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and that's okay. It is brave to take this first step, and I am thankful for your courage to act. As a former teacher and school counselor, I have a wide range of experience working with adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression and school related issues, etc. I have seen how demanding this period of life can be and how having the right support system in place can make all the difference.
![Photo of Mary Elaine Gamel-Rasco, MDiv, MEd, LPC, S-LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ed0b046-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Mary Elaine Gamel-Rasco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MEd, LPC, S-LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vestavia, AL 35243
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, extensive experience in mental health, substance abuse & spiritual issues as a Chaplain/Pastoral Counselor. I hold two Masters Degrees: Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care/Counseling & Master of Education in Counseling/Guidance. Worked over 10 years with adults & now am expanding into work with children/adolescents. Enjoy working with people in building their self-esteem, exploring impact of families of origin on their current functioning, & helping persons connect with their identity/purpose, using various modalities. I enjoy using Sandplay Therapy & other creative methods. I invite you to contact me to help you discover your strengths & build coping tools.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, extensive experience in mental health, substance abuse & spiritual issues as a Chaplain/Pastoral Counselor. I hold two Masters Degrees: Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care/Counseling & Master of Education in Counseling/Guidance. Worked over 10 years with adults & now am expanding into work with children/adolescents. Enjoy working with people in building their self-esteem, exploring impact of families of origin on their current functioning, & helping persons connect with their identity/purpose, using various modalities. I enjoy using Sandplay Therapy & other creative methods. I invite you to contact me to help you discover your strengths & build coping tools.
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Stressful life experiences will have lasting impacts that can leave an individual feeling out-of-control and powerless. I specialize in trauma related stress while encouraging clients to identify the connection between mind and body. I like to help clients discover the core of the problem that is leading to depression, anxiety, depleted self esteem, or relationship issues. I emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and provide a space that is safe and inclusive.
Stressful life experiences will have lasting impacts that can leave an individual feeling out-of-control and powerless. I specialize in trauma related stress while encouraging clients to identify the connection between mind and body. I like to help clients discover the core of the problem that is leading to depression, anxiety, depleted self esteem, or relationship issues. I emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and provide a space that is safe and inclusive.
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Katie O'Donnell Pietri
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
Reaching out for help is hard. As your therapist, my goal is to help you walk through what comes after asking for help. One of the most important parts of being a therapist is creating a safe space for you to share your story. I honor the courage it takes in being vulnerable and make every effort to create a space where you can feel encouraged to share.
Reaching out for help is hard. As your therapist, my goal is to help you walk through what comes after asking for help. One of the most important parts of being a therapist is creating a safe space for you to share your story. I honor the courage it takes in being vulnerable and make every effort to create a space where you can feel encouraged to share.
![Photo of Hannah Alexander, MA, ALC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/338890f1-503b-426e-8b90-9a900085db22/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling with poor body image or disordered eating? Do you want to feel more confident about who you are on the inside and outside? Do you find yourself feeling mentally or emotionally overwhelmed? Have you experienced suffering that has left you feeling lost? Are you going through a rough time and need help but are unsure where to turn? Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of worry or people-pleasing? If this resonates with you, therapy could help. Schedule a free intake session and find out if therapy is a good match for your needs.
Are you struggling with poor body image or disordered eating? Do you want to feel more confident about who you are on the inside and outside? Do you find yourself feeling mentally or emotionally overwhelmed? Have you experienced suffering that has left you feeling lost? Are you going through a rough time and need help but are unsure where to turn? Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of worry or people-pleasing? If this resonates with you, therapy could help. Schedule a free intake session and find out if therapy is a good match for your needs.
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Vernitra Dobbins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Anniston, AL 36201
I am a licensed and nationally certified counselor in Alabama with over 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in providing direct and indirect mental health and behavioral counseling for children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, community violence, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes.
I am a licensed and nationally certified counselor in Alabama with over 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in providing direct and indirect mental health and behavioral counseling for children, teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, community violence, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes.
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I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
I have 30 years of mental health experience with most mental health illnesses and issues in almost all settings of treatment. I have been a licensed therapist in Alabama for over 20 years working closely with psychiatrists and psychologists. This broad clinical experience gives me the depth to connect with a great variety of issues to help develop a sense of hope toward your future. My private practice also offers individual, couple, and family therapy with both day, evening and Saturday sessions.
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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.