Self Esteem Therapists in Belmont, CA

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Carolyn Garrison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
Supporting children, teens, adults, & parents to overcome various adversities, heal to obtain healthy development & maturation, and ultimately reach full potential. Specialties are trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, self-esteem/awareness, ADHD, secondary effects of learning differences/disabilities, multi ethnicities/cultures, and spirituality. Support is holistic and integrative, incorporating Brainspotting (BSP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic/Existential Therapy, & Play/Expressive Art Therapy, while utilizing innate strengths. Helping you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Supporting children, teens, adults, & parents to overcome various adversities, heal to obtain healthy development & maturation, and ultimately reach full potential. Specialties are trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, women's issues, self-esteem/awareness, ADHD, secondary effects of learning differences/disabilities, multi ethnicities/cultures, and spirituality. Support is holistic and integrative, incorporating Brainspotting (BSP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic/Existential Therapy, & Play/Expressive Art Therapy, while utilizing innate strengths. Helping you to heal, grow, and thrive.
(650) 445-4935 View (650) 445-4935
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Farima Etesamifar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
(213) 799-6255 View (213) 799-6255
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Diana Moore (Formerly Diana To)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002
I found my calling to become a psychotherapist out of a desire to help people live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them resolve the impact of abuse and trauma, as well as problems of depression, anxiety, anger, grief, couples' discord, family conflicts, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I am passionate about helping my clients who feel lost about their life directions with career exploration and identity development. As a Christian, I also love integrating spirituality with psychological well-being with clients for whom spirituality is relevant.
I found my calling to become a psychotherapist out of a desire to help people live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them resolve the impact of abuse and trauma, as well as problems of depression, anxiety, anger, grief, couples' discord, family conflicts, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I am passionate about helping my clients who feel lost about their life directions with career exploration and identity development. As a Christian, I also love integrating spirituality with psychological well-being with clients for whom spirituality is relevant.
(650) 419-4581 View (650) 419-4581
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Kassidy Butterworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
Sometimes reading self-help books or talking to friends isn't enough to create lasting change. That’s where I come in. My goal is to walk alongside you as you uncover what’s holding you back, shape your vision for the future, and recognize your strengths! I utilize a relational and person-centered approach, incorporating art therapy to address trauma, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am passionate about the transformational power of art as an agent of growth and change. I work with children, teens, and adults in discovering tools that will create space for a more fulfilling, joy-filled life.
Sometimes reading self-help books or talking to friends isn't enough to create lasting change. That’s where I come in. My goal is to walk alongside you as you uncover what’s holding you back, shape your vision for the future, and recognize your strengths! I utilize a relational and person-centered approach, incorporating art therapy to address trauma, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I am passionate about the transformational power of art as an agent of growth and change. I work with children, teens, and adults in discovering tools that will create space for a more fulfilling, joy-filled life.
(650) 535-8063 View (650) 535-8063
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Penny Thomas-Proctor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
Do you want to feel better about your self and improve your relationships with others? My approach is grounded in Humanistic/Existential psychology and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-based techniques. Combining these approaches, the goal is to create a non-judgmental "curious" understanding about your emotions and yourself as a whole. It is my hope that you find acceptance for your emotions and all parts of yourself. We will also identify reactive thoughts and behaviors and replace them with intentional responses. Through intentional living, you can create and live a life that is meaningful with profound connections to others.
Do you want to feel better about your self and improve your relationships with others? My approach is grounded in Humanistic/Existential psychology and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-based techniques. Combining these approaches, the goal is to create a non-judgmental "curious" understanding about your emotions and yourself as a whole. It is my hope that you find acceptance for your emotions and all parts of yourself. We will also identify reactive thoughts and behaviors and replace them with intentional responses. Through intentional living, you can create and live a life that is meaningful with profound connections to others.
(650) 248-2162 View (650) 248-2162
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Anette Voges, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002  (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Going through a difficult transitional period? From time to time we all face challenges in our lives. My goal is to help and support you through tough times in a warm and non-judgmental manner. We work together to find solutions, identify your strengths and focus on what is important to you.
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Going through a difficult transitional period? From time to time we all face challenges in our lives. My goal is to help and support you through tough times in a warm and non-judgmental manner. We work together to find solutions, identify your strengths and focus on what is important to you.
(650) 262-5655 View (650) 262-5655
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Michael Leone-Aldrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002
Waitlist for new clients
You're ready for a change. The way that things have been going doesn't feel sustainable. You might be feeling exhausted, anxious, down, worn out or on edge and it's taking its toll. While it may have felt that you once knew what you wanted, what you are working for and who you are now, it is isn't entirely clear anymore. It's also hard because who do you turn to with all of this? As a man, it can be isolating to be going through this without any source of direction or support. We're often conditioned to express our emotions in a very specific way (cue single tear during the Superbowl), but what happens when that isn't working?
You're ready for a change. The way that things have been going doesn't feel sustainable. You might be feeling exhausted, anxious, down, worn out or on edge and it's taking its toll. While it may have felt that you once knew what you wanted, what you are working for and who you are now, it is isn't entirely clear anymore. It's also hard because who do you turn to with all of this? As a man, it can be isolating to be going through this without any source of direction or support. We're often conditioned to express our emotions in a very specific way (cue single tear during the Superbowl), but what happens when that isn't working?
(562) 582-7265 View (562) 582-7265
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Jessica Azer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TCTSY-F, RYT
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002  (Online Only)
I believe that the most meaningful change happens when individuals authentically connect with their physical and emotional experiences. I am here to provide a safe, trauma-informed space that allows us to work together in understanding and addressing root issues and break free from recurring patterns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and dynamic. I believe in your innate wisdom to discover your own path to healing, and feel honored to join in that discovery. I am here to witness, affirm, and celebrate your unique story, while acknowledging the ways different systems have impacted your lived experiences.
I believe that the most meaningful change happens when individuals authentically connect with their physical and emotional experiences. I am here to provide a safe, trauma-informed space that allows us to work together in understanding and addressing root issues and break free from recurring patterns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and dynamic. I believe in your innate wisdom to discover your own path to healing, and feel honored to join in that discovery. I am here to witness, affirm, and celebrate your unique story, while acknowledging the ways different systems have impacted your lived experiences.
(650) 513-0905 View (650) 513-0905
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Ursula Jorgensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002
I provide a friendly, honest, non-judgemental therapeutic space with a combination of talk therapy and expressive techniques to engage the areas of challenge and celebrate the character strengths that make you unique. Art Therapy is offered to explore a visual way using sand tray, drawing, journaling, collage, painting, or imaginative play. This safe space offers therapeutic support to children, teens and adults with a primary focus on symptoms including anxiety, depression, life transitions (loss, illness, divorce/separation) and self identity exploration affected by trauma, circumstance, orientation or non-conforming individuals.
I provide a friendly, honest, non-judgemental therapeutic space with a combination of talk therapy and expressive techniques to engage the areas of challenge and celebrate the character strengths that make you unique. Art Therapy is offered to explore a visual way using sand tray, drawing, journaling, collage, painting, or imaginative play. This safe space offers therapeutic support to children, teens and adults with a primary focus on symptoms including anxiety, depression, life transitions (loss, illness, divorce/separation) and self identity exploration affected by trauma, circumstance, orientation or non-conforming individuals.
(650) 670-4812 View (650) 670-4812
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Sarah Boro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002  (Online Only)
Welcome! I admire you for making your mental health a priority—that’s a big deal. Let me give you a quick idea of who I am and what I can offer. I’m naturally empathetic and genuinely care about the well-being of my clients. My goal is to work alongside you to help you achieve your mental health goals. I have experience working with people of all ages, from kids and teens to adults, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mood issues. I’ve also worked as a school counselor, so I have a lot of experience helping children and adolescents.
Welcome! I admire you for making your mental health a priority—that’s a big deal. Let me give you a quick idea of who I am and what I can offer. I’m naturally empathetic and genuinely care about the well-being of my clients. My goal is to work alongside you to help you achieve your mental health goals. I have experience working with people of all ages, from kids and teens to adults, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mood issues. I’ve also worked as a school counselor, so I have a lot of experience helping children and adolescents.
(650) 955-0632 View (650) 955-0632
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William Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
Whether you find yourself in the midst of a life transition, facing challenges in your relationships, pondering existential questions, or dealing with emotional distress, our sessions are designed to assist you in gaining clarity and finding the strength to take bold action.
Whether you find yourself in the midst of a life transition, facing challenges in your relationships, pondering existential questions, or dealing with emotional distress, our sessions are designed to assist you in gaining clarity and finding the strength to take bold action.
(650) 910-6801 View (650) 910-6801
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Ann Rivello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002
Do you need help making sense of things? Are you struggling making it through the day? Life has a way of presenting challenges we did not see coming and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. For over 20 years I have supported a diverse range of clients with kindness using proven strategies that work. I will take the time to listen to your unique situation and get to know you so we can work together to get your life back on track.
Do you need help making sense of things? Are you struggling making it through the day? Life has a way of presenting challenges we did not see coming and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. For over 20 years I have supported a diverse range of clients with kindness using proven strategies that work. I will take the time to listen to your unique situation and get to know you so we can work together to get your life back on track.
(650) 569-1060 View (650) 569-1060
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Stacy Ourique
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
I feel so lucky to support kids, couples and families through all the ups and downs of life. Many of the families I work with have struggles around ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional disregulation, neurodiversity, OCD, difficult behaviors and adjustment disorder(s). As a trained therapist I also specialize in parent-child relationship problems, partner relationships and friendships. In addition I have personal and professional experiences with various types of loss and grief. It brings us joy to embrace the stuck points and build paths to their desired outcome of therapy. Contact me for a free consultation and make a change!
I feel so lucky to support kids, couples and families through all the ups and downs of life. Many of the families I work with have struggles around ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional disregulation, neurodiversity, OCD, difficult behaviors and adjustment disorder(s). As a trained therapist I also specialize in parent-child relationship problems, partner relationships and friendships. In addition I have personal and professional experiences with various types of loss and grief. It brings us joy to embrace the stuck points and build paths to their desired outcome of therapy. Contact me for a free consultation and make a change!
(650) 481-7784 View (650) 481-7784
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Searching Pathways Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
I work with people who wish to change self-limiting beliefs and destructive behaviors. I'll assist them in becoming aware of triggers, habits and unexamined assumptions which keep them stuck in repetitive cycles. By developing insight and understanding, they're often empowered to make new choices that are more in harmony with who they are and what they truly want.
I work with people who wish to change self-limiting beliefs and destructive behaviors. I'll assist them in becoming aware of triggers, habits and unexamined assumptions which keep them stuck in repetitive cycles. By developing insight and understanding, they're often empowered to make new choices that are more in harmony with who they are and what they truly want.
(650) 215-6542 View (650) 215-6542
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Susan Enochs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002
I am passionate about helping through assessment. Assessments are designed to understand learning profiles, as well as to differentiate between issues (such as anxiety and inattention) and document eligibility to accommodations on standardized testing and in school. I can help with full assessments for attention, learning differences, autism, and psychological concerns. Boutique and a-la-carte testing is also available and often indicated for giftedness or as a screening to determine whether further assessment is needed. I have over 25 years of experience and can apply that expertise to devising a battery tailored to your needs.
I am passionate about helping through assessment. Assessments are designed to understand learning profiles, as well as to differentiate between issues (such as anxiety and inattention) and document eligibility to accommodations on standardized testing and in school. I can help with full assessments for attention, learning differences, autism, and psychological concerns. Boutique and a-la-carte testing is also available and often indicated for giftedness or as a screening to determine whether further assessment is needed. I have over 25 years of experience and can apply that expertise to devising a battery tailored to your needs.
(650) 265-7199 View (650) 265-7199
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Linda P Cutting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94002
I am an experienced psychologist in private practice in San Carlos, California. My style of therapy is to provide a safe, compassionate environment to explore your feelings, while offering practical skills to alleviate distress. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and we will work together to identify your goals, and adapt the process to help you achieve them. By integrating complementary evidence-based methods, we can address current challenges and long-standing issues. I look forward to helping you be well and to live a more fulfilling life.
I am an experienced psychologist in private practice in San Carlos, California. My style of therapy is to provide a safe, compassionate environment to explore your feelings, while offering practical skills to alleviate distress. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and we will work together to identify your goals, and adapt the process to help you achieve them. By integrating complementary evidence-based methods, we can address current challenges and long-standing issues. I look forward to helping you be well and to live a more fulfilling life.
(650) 204-8405 View (650) 204-8405
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Rachel Chandra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
There's an authentic self in there. The real you! But life happens, loved ones fail to be who we needed them to be and we adapt. We take on other versions of ourselves to protect us from pain. Maybe a part of you is an Overachiever who will never let you feel failure again or a People-pleaser who will never let you feel loneliness again. I like to help clients get to know these parts, heal them and allow the authentic self to step forward.
There's an authentic self in there. The real you! But life happens, loved ones fail to be who we needed them to be and we adapt. We take on other versions of ourselves to protect us from pain. Maybe a part of you is an Overachiever who will never let you feel failure again or a People-pleaser who will never let you feel loneliness again. I like to help clients get to know these parts, heal them and allow the authentic self to step forward.
(650) 489-9497 View (650) 489-9497
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Annette Angulo Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Belmont, CA 94003  (Online Only)
Choosing the right therapist is very important. The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards your journey of understanding and healing. I aim to provide support to anyone that chooses to take that journey in an empathic, reflective and non-judgmental approach. I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life's transitions. I am also bilingual and have many years of experience providing services in Spanish. I mostly have experience in existential-humanistic psychology, psychodynamic, relational/attachment based psychotherapy and somatic psychotherapy.
Choosing the right therapist is very important. The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards your journey of understanding and healing. I aim to provide support to anyone that chooses to take that journey in an empathic, reflective and non-judgmental approach. I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and life's transitions. I am also bilingual and have many years of experience providing services in Spanish. I mostly have experience in existential-humanistic psychology, psychodynamic, relational/attachment based psychotherapy and somatic psychotherapy.
(650) 667-7656 View (650) 667-7656
Steven Hobbs
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
Waitlist for new clients
Each meeting expands my approach to finding solutions to human problems. It's my pleasure to help people enhance their quality of life, improve stress management skills, and renew their emotional resilience, whether the challenge is one of relationship, health, or performance. I have skills in cognitive and health psychology, biofeedback, and hypnosis to aid in rapid progress toward goals. Learning how to quickly gain self-control of one's mind and body easily increases confidence and improves mood. Because I'm focused and active in my work, clients often find my approach refreshing and rewarding.
Each meeting expands my approach to finding solutions to human problems. It's my pleasure to help people enhance their quality of life, improve stress management skills, and renew their emotional resilience, whether the challenge is one of relationship, health, or performance. I have skills in cognitive and health psychology, biofeedback, and hypnosis to aid in rapid progress toward goals. Learning how to quickly gain self-control of one's mind and body easily increases confidence and improves mood. Because I'm focused and active in my work, clients often find my approach refreshing and rewarding.
(650) 924-9394 View (650) 924-9394
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Carol Jaron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Belmont, CA 94002
Your mind and body make a powerful, interwoven pair. Is your body expressing what the thoughts are repressing? Easing and gently lifting your sense of heaviness from anxiety, depression, grief, isolation and emptiness of spirit can be closer than you ever believed! Let me guide you to the other side of "stuck" in your personal and professional relationships, emotions, body issues, and success. When we are in a session all the focus is on being fully present for,and deeply listening to you, offering a clear, kind and soothing direction, towards releasing unhealthy thought patterns by integrating with body feelings.
Your mind and body make a powerful, interwoven pair. Is your body expressing what the thoughts are repressing? Easing and gently lifting your sense of heaviness from anxiety, depression, grief, isolation and emptiness of spirit can be closer than you ever believed! Let me guide you to the other side of "stuck" in your personal and professional relationships, emotions, body issues, and success. When we are in a session all the focus is on being fully present for,and deeply listening to you, offering a clear, kind and soothing direction, towards releasing unhealthy thought patterns by integrating with body feelings.
(650) 684-1374 View (650) 684-1374
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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.