Self Esteem Therapists in Atherton, CA
I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with trauma, building self esteem, anxiety, relationship issues, and helping couples build communication skills, rebuild their connection, and intimacy.
Did something happen to you and you don't know how to move forward? Have you lost your sense of self after going through a major life transition? Do you feel guilt when you put yourself first? With all the ups and downs that life throws at you, its so easy to feel stuck or lose your sense of self. I want to help you move past the trauma and find your happiness. I will guide and support you so you have the courage to rediscover yourself, know your worth, and work through the bad times so you can move forward and reach your goals.
I specialize in supporting individuals struggling with trauma, building self esteem, anxiety, relationship issues, and helping couples build communication skills, rebuild their connection, and intimacy.
Did something happen to you and you don't know how to move forward? Have you lost your sense of self after going through a major life transition? Do you feel guilt when you put yourself first? With all the ups and downs that life throws at you, its so easy to feel stuck or lose your sense of self. I want to help you move past the trauma and find your happiness. I will guide and support you so you have the courage to rediscover yourself, know your worth, and work through the bad times so you can move forward and reach your goals.
Anxiety. It’s such a pain. It traps you in your head, making you replay conversations and endlessly second-guess yourself. Instead of feeling connected in the moment, your mind is elsewhere, tangled in self-doubt, worrying if you came across the wrong way. This constant inner chatter makes it impossible to relax. You wish you could embrace joy, make meaningful connections, and just c h i l l, but you don't know how. I’ll help you quiet the noise, so you can feel comfortable in your own skin and finally feel like you belong in every room you enter.
Anxiety. It’s such a pain. It traps you in your head, making you replay conversations and endlessly second-guess yourself. Instead of feeling connected in the moment, your mind is elsewhere, tangled in self-doubt, worrying if you came across the wrong way. This constant inner chatter makes it impossible to relax. You wish you could embrace joy, make meaningful connections, and just c h i l l, but you don't know how. I’ll help you quiet the noise, so you can feel comfortable in your own skin and finally feel like you belong in every room you enter.
Juei-Chen 'lanny' Chao
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
With specialties in Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Cross-Cultural Issues, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, and Spirituality, I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each client's unique needs.
Mindfulness in Psychotherapy and Counseling. Are you dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship issues? Do you feel overwhelmed or helpless with these issues? You don't need to struggle alone. With Mindfulness-based Therapy, you will have an opportunity to develop your awareness and inner strength to cope with your challenges. I am anti-racist, cross-culturally sensitive, and committed to providing a safe, nonjudgemental, and compassionate space where you can be well supported on your healing journey.
With specialties in Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Cross-Cultural Issues, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, and Spirituality, I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to each client's unique needs.
Mindfulness in Psychotherapy and Counseling. Are you dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship issues? Do you feel overwhelmed or helpless with these issues? You don't need to struggle alone. With Mindfulness-based Therapy, you will have an opportunity to develop your awareness and inner strength to cope with your challenges. I am anti-racist, cross-culturally sensitive, and committed to providing a safe, nonjudgemental, and compassionate space where you can be well supported on your healing journey.
My areas of focus are working with adults on with work related stress, anxiety, depression, self–esteem, attachment, relationships, interpersonal communication, and life transitions. I work with adults of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. One population I work a lot with are those having jobs in the technology sector (i.e. Silicon Valley), that can be stressful and demanding. We can work towards learning skills like: effective communications with coworkers, regulating emotions when work loads feel overwhelming, and having work/life balance; as well as other topics such as social, personal, relationships and mental wellness.
My areas of focus are working with adults on with work related stress, anxiety, depression, self–esteem, attachment, relationships, interpersonal communication, and life transitions. I work with adults of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. One population I work a lot with are those having jobs in the technology sector (i.e. Silicon Valley), that can be stressful and demanding. We can work towards learning skills like: effective communications with coworkers, regulating emotions when work loads feel overwhelming, and having work/life balance; as well as other topics such as social, personal, relationships and mental wellness.
Elara Montagno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027
Do you feel unhappy in your current life situation despite seeming to have it all together from the outside looking in? Do you feel lost, depressed, anxious or have low self-esteem? Are you a high achiever who struggles to embody a life full of joy & fulfillment? Are your relationships struggling? As a holistic psychotherapist & coach I can work with you to move through difficult emotions & past experiences to rediscover & tune back into your truest, healthiest & happiest self. You deserve to thrive; I will support you in cultivating your own inner strength & skills to evolve into your best self & live a life of joy & authenticity.
Do you feel unhappy in your current life situation despite seeming to have it all together from the outside looking in? Do you feel lost, depressed, anxious or have low self-esteem? Are you a high achiever who struggles to embody a life full of joy & fulfillment? Are your relationships struggling? As a holistic psychotherapist & coach I can work with you to move through difficult emotions & past experiences to rediscover & tune back into your truest, healthiest & happiest self. You deserve to thrive; I will support you in cultivating your own inner strength & skills to evolve into your best self & live a life of joy & authenticity.
Jessica Bullwinkle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don’t know where to start? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and relationships others, as well as the relationship with yourself. I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don’t know where to start? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and relationships others, as well as the relationship with yourself. I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged.
I’m am one of the few therapists seeing in person clients for EMDR therapy in Nevada County. Whether you're struggling with an issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment where you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of more rewarding relationships. The goal is to help provide you with insight and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors. I have over 25 years experience. I will help you identify limiting beliefs and unhealthy coping mechanisms that are standing in the way of reaching your goals.
I’m am one of the few therapists seeing in person clients for EMDR therapy in Nevada County. Whether you're struggling with an issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment where you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of more rewarding relationships. The goal is to help provide you with insight and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors. I have over 25 years experience. I will help you identify limiting beliefs and unhealthy coping mechanisms that are standing in the way of reaching your goals.
Our clients have been empowered to manage anger, anxiety and stress, and to navigate difficult life transitions, improve peer relationships and increase self-esteem.
Our clients have been empowered to manage anger, anxiety and stress, and to navigate difficult life transitions, improve peer relationships and increase self-esteem.
Elizabeth Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Elizabeth is a multicultural and nonbinary provider who specializes in providing affirming care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as those experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem/worth, and challenges due to ADHD and Autism. Elizabeth believes that who you are as a person does influence who you are as a therapist and is therefore open to personal questions.
Elizabeth is a multicultural and nonbinary provider who specializes in providing affirming care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as those experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem/worth, and challenges due to ADHD and Autism. Elizabeth believes that who you are as a person does influence who you are as a therapist and is therefore open to personal questions.
Laura Goossens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
Welcome! Let's talk if obsessive, poor body image, eating disorders & disordered eating are holding you back from living a full, content life. I'd love for you to reach out if you need a specialist in identifying and finding solutions to issues blocking you from your best academic & professional performance such as poor concentration and sleep. You'll find me heimish - authentic, warm, and approachable. I offer a professional, respectful and laid back space to support you forward on your journey to building a life and relationships where you can finally breathe and live to your full, individual potential.
Welcome! Let's talk if obsessive, poor body image, eating disorders & disordered eating are holding you back from living a full, content life. I'd love for you to reach out if you need a specialist in identifying and finding solutions to issues blocking you from your best academic & professional performance such as poor concentration and sleep. You'll find me heimish - authentic, warm, and approachable. I offer a professional, respectful and laid back space to support you forward on your journey to building a life and relationships where you can finally breathe and live to your full, individual potential.
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British in origin, my passion is people, it always has been. I recognize entering into therapy can make us feel vulnerable, but within that vulnerability emerges great strength to pursue that need for change within us. My work is predominantly trauma-focused and emphasizes on gaining personal insight into how certain life events can affect our behavioral, emotional and physical well-being.
British in origin, my passion is people, it always has been. I recognize entering into therapy can make us feel vulnerable, but within that vulnerability emerges great strength to pursue that need for change within us. My work is predominantly trauma-focused and emphasizes on gaining personal insight into how certain life events can affect our behavioral, emotional and physical well-being.
Nicole Hanhan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.
Being able to find peace within our lives takes effort and a commitment to making ourselves a priority. We are bombarded with messages telling us to put family and work first, but without self-care our commitments will suffer. My passion is helping my clients understand themselves on a deeper level and be able to engage with their everyday lives in a positive way. I have interests and expertise in helping my clients work through many areas including stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, relationship and sexual concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. I have experience working with teens, adults, and couples.
Being able to find peace within our lives takes effort and a commitment to making ourselves a priority. We are bombarded with messages telling us to put family and work first, but without self-care our commitments will suffer. My passion is helping my clients understand themselves on a deeper level and be able to engage with their everyday lives in a positive way. I have interests and expertise in helping my clients work through many areas including stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, relationship and sexual concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. I have experience working with teens, adults, and couples.
Dr. Sarah Strader
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MFT, REAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027
Do you get easily overwhelmed? Do you experience your emotions and senses more intensely than others? Are you deeply empathic and intuitive? Do you need help figuring out your purpose or how to navigate a challenge in your life? I love supporting individuals in reaching their goals and would be honored to work with you. I offer individual counseling sessions to those living in California. Please feel free to send me a message or call me for a free consultation. I'm looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you :).
Do you get easily overwhelmed? Do you experience your emotions and senses more intensely than others? Are you deeply empathic and intuitive? Do you need help figuring out your purpose or how to navigate a challenge in your life? I love supporting individuals in reaching their goals and would be honored to work with you. I offer individual counseling sessions to those living in California. Please feel free to send me a message or call me for a free consultation. I'm looking forward to connecting with you and supporting you :).
I work with individuals struggling with sadness, anxiety, self-doubt, self-worth, shame, boundary-setting, self-acceptance, and feeling not good enough. I utilize a systematic approach to help clients build daily coping skills and understand the underlying reasons for their struggles. With greater insight and awareness, clients are able to find their truest voice and build a life that echoes their best self. I also work with couples looking to cultivate healthy communication skills, a richer relational experience, a revived vibrancy. I commonly work with life transitions, parenting questions, and identity conflicts.
I work with individuals struggling with sadness, anxiety, self-doubt, self-worth, shame, boundary-setting, self-acceptance, and feeling not good enough. I utilize a systematic approach to help clients build daily coping skills and understand the underlying reasons for their struggles. With greater insight and awareness, clients are able to find their truest voice and build a life that echoes their best self. I also work with couples looking to cultivate healthy communication skills, a richer relational experience, a revived vibrancy. I commonly work with life transitions, parenting questions, and identity conflicts.
Laura Sgro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Life can be HARD. Whether it's always been hard or there are more recent roadblocks, it f-cking sucks to feel out of control, unfulfilled, stuck, or unhappy. So let's talk about that. In our work together, we'll examine parts of your past, challenges in the present, and hopes for the future to create the life you want, while honoring your natural strengths and intersecting identities. Through both research-based techniques and being a real + approachable human, my goal is to help you find clarity and healing while creating meaningful and sustainable change.
Life can be HARD. Whether it's always been hard or there are more recent roadblocks, it f-cking sucks to feel out of control, unfulfilled, stuck, or unhappy. So let's talk about that. In our work together, we'll examine parts of your past, challenges in the present, and hopes for the future to create the life you want, while honoring your natural strengths and intersecting identities. Through both research-based techniques and being a real + approachable human, my goal is to help you find clarity and healing while creating meaningful and sustainable change.
Dr. Claudia Mezzera
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
You're amid transition and need support with anxiety, depression, grief, and the challenges that result from life's unexpected changes, disappointments, and losses. You would like to become a better friend to yourself and are highly motivated and curious about learning creative skills, techniques, and coping tools to overcome interpersonal obstacles. You are ready for a breakthrough and for healthier relationships in your life. You welcome the idea of becoming your own therapist and best friend. You are ready to start a compassionate journey inward toward greater clarity, self-acceptance, self-empowerment, healing, and wholeness.
You're amid transition and need support with anxiety, depression, grief, and the challenges that result from life's unexpected changes, disappointments, and losses. You would like to become a better friend to yourself and are highly motivated and curious about learning creative skills, techniques, and coping tools to overcome interpersonal obstacles. You are ready for a breakthrough and for healthier relationships in your life. You welcome the idea of becoming your own therapist and best friend. You are ready to start a compassionate journey inward toward greater clarity, self-acceptance, self-empowerment, healing, and wholeness.
Araceli Pimentel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, communicate effectively, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, and marital/pre-marital issues.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, communicate effectively, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, and marital/pre-marital issues.
Renewed Hope Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Life feels like shit. You wake up each morning feeling stuck and unsure. There is no clear path to feeling better. Past experiences keep showing up when you least expect them, and your emotions get the better of you. It's lonely dealing with these feelings on your own, but you don't know where to turn. Hiding behind your mask is no longer possible. You've thought about asking for help but keep putting it off. Asking for help is on your mind and you are ready to take those first steps. The thought of confronting your past is scary, but you know that these old patterns are no longer serving you, and it's time for a change.
Life feels like shit. You wake up each morning feeling stuck and unsure. There is no clear path to feeling better. Past experiences keep showing up when you least expect them, and your emotions get the better of you. It's lonely dealing with these feelings on your own, but you don't know where to turn. Hiding behind your mask is no longer possible. You've thought about asking for help but keep putting it off. Asking for help is on your mind and you are ready to take those first steps. The thought of confronting your past is scary, but you know that these old patterns are no longer serving you, and it's time for a change.
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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.