Self Esteem Therapists in Benicia, CA
Today certainly is a different world we live in. Trying to balance life along with all the adjustments in our current environment can be challenging. However, these challenges can lead us to search for self-improvement and help us prioritize the goals that fulfill our lives and create healthier connections. Therapy isn't always going to be easy, but I believe, provides personal space to explore individual behaviors, change those behaviors that are not serving and discover a variety of personal tools that help you to navigate through life’s difficulties. My philosophy is we get through things, not over them. Are you ready?
Today certainly is a different world we live in. Trying to balance life along with all the adjustments in our current environment can be challenging. However, these challenges can lead us to search for self-improvement and help us prioritize the goals that fulfill our lives and create healthier connections. Therapy isn't always going to be easy, but I believe, provides personal space to explore individual behaviors, change those behaviors that are not serving and discover a variety of personal tools that help you to navigate through life’s difficulties. My philosophy is we get through things, not over them. Are you ready?
My style and approach to therapy is "keeping it real." I believe in providing individuals with real and insightful perspectives in dealing with everyday life problems. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals to address concerns in their lives that are preventing them from reaching their optimal level. I believe that everyone has their own optimal level and this is just when you are at your best and feeling really good about yourself. I am skilled at working with relationship issues, adolescent developmental transitions, family problems, sports related concerns (self-esteem building and performance), and more.
My style and approach to therapy is "keeping it real." I believe in providing individuals with real and insightful perspectives in dealing with everyday life problems. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals to address concerns in their lives that are preventing them from reaching their optimal level. I believe that everyone has their own optimal level and this is just when you are at your best and feeling really good about yourself. I am skilled at working with relationship issues, adolescent developmental transitions, family problems, sports related concerns (self-esteem building and performance), and more.
The Connective (formerly Wellspace SF)
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
Tired of calling around? We have immediate openings! The Connective is an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified coaches, and holistic health practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering individuals to live more authentic, fulfulling and healthy lives. From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our mission is to provide compassionate and strengths-based support centered on the whole person.
Tired of calling around? We have immediate openings! The Connective is an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified coaches, and holistic health practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering individuals to live more authentic, fulfulling and healthy lives. From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our mission is to provide compassionate and strengths-based support centered on the whole person.
Lynne Eilers
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510 (Online Only)
Please use email for a response from me. Psychotherapy should be used to enhance the life you already live. Most of the time, we do well in our daily routines. All of us have ...let's say..our weak links. We excel in our careers, but we feel lonely, or we want to better communicate with our partner but don't know where to start. Everyone has little areas that confound us. Sometimes we need a private place to begin to find a different path.
Please use email for a response from me. Psychotherapy should be used to enhance the life you already live. Most of the time, we do well in our daily routines. All of us have ...let's say..our weak links. We excel in our careers, but we feel lonely, or we want to better communicate with our partner but don't know where to start. Everyone has little areas that confound us. Sometimes we need a private place to begin to find a different path.
Peter J Chechele
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510 (Online Only)
Experienced clinician offering virtual therapy helping individuals with a multitude of life challenges. I have over 25 years of counseling experience and was one of the first therapists to offer online therapy back in the early 90's at cybertherapy.com (no longer my domain). I believe it's vitally important for you when considering who to work with that you choose someone who has years of experience helping hundreds of individuals with their mental health needs. I look forward to being that clinician for you.
Experienced clinician offering virtual therapy helping individuals with a multitude of life challenges. I have over 25 years of counseling experience and was one of the first therapists to offer online therapy back in the early 90's at cybertherapy.com (no longer my domain). I believe it's vitally important for you when considering who to work with that you choose someone who has years of experience helping hundreds of individuals with their mental health needs. I look forward to being that clinician for you.
Gail Frizzell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BC-DMT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
If stress, anxiety, conflict, or emotional paralysis are impacting your well-being and quality of life, you may benefit from a therapeutic approach that incorporates a mind-body component. By combining verbal/cognitive therapy with non-verbal formats of physical movement and breathing, you will be introduced to a holistic framework for expressing feelings, reframing, and redirecting pain and trauma to facilitate change. Therapeutic outcomes are individually determined and designed to promote healing, mindfulness, and personal empowerment. www.moveforwellness.net
If stress, anxiety, conflict, or emotional paralysis are impacting your well-being and quality of life, you may benefit from a therapeutic approach that incorporates a mind-body component. By combining verbal/cognitive therapy with non-verbal formats of physical movement and breathing, you will be introduced to a holistic framework for expressing feelings, reframing, and redirecting pain and trauma to facilitate change. Therapeutic outcomes are individually determined and designed to promote healing, mindfulness, and personal empowerment. www.moveforwellness.net
Hi I’m Brittnee, I'm a trauma and EMDR therapist and I bring a direct yet compassionate approach to our sessions, creating a casual and conversational atmosphere where we work together to achieve your goals. My own transformative experience with therapy fuels my dedication to helping others. I provide a warm, open space where you can be yourself. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges or seeking deeper connections, I’m here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you feel understood and empowered on your healing journey.
Hi I’m Brittnee, I'm a trauma and EMDR therapist and I bring a direct yet compassionate approach to our sessions, creating a casual and conversational atmosphere where we work together to achieve your goals. My own transformative experience with therapy fuels my dedication to helping others. I provide a warm, open space where you can be yourself. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges or seeking deeper connections, I’m here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you feel understood and empowered on your healing journey.
I know that finding the right therapist for you or your family can be challenging. I work well with adults, adolescents and couples facing a variety of life challenges including addiction, codependency, communication, depression, chronic illness, gender identity, sexual orientation, depression, trauma and anxiety.
I know that finding the right therapist for you or your family can be challenging. I work well with adults, adolescents and couples facing a variety of life challenges including addiction, codependency, communication, depression, chronic illness, gender identity, sexual orientation, depression, trauma and anxiety.
Christina Patino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510 (Online Only)
Life is complicated, especially these last few years. Some changes overwhelm you to the point of not being able to cope with your daily life, leading to irritability, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and despair. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic judgement-free space for you to share your feelings, mental health needs, and to support you through your healing process, with respect, dignity, and empathy. Together, we will collaborate around your needs, strengths, and use effective tools on your journey to emotional wellness. You and I will work to challenge triggers and barriers to your personal growth.
Life is complicated, especially these last few years. Some changes overwhelm you to the point of not being able to cope with your daily life, leading to irritability, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and despair. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic judgement-free space for you to share your feelings, mental health needs, and to support you through your healing process, with respect, dignity, and empathy. Together, we will collaborate around your needs, strengths, and use effective tools on your journey to emotional wellness. You and I will work to challenge triggers and barriers to your personal growth.
I am interested in working with a diverse client base, however have a particular focus in working with young adults. I enjoy working with individuals who are in the process of self discovery as is common for young people who are learning about themselves and making important life decisions. Also, I have a passion for working with the LGBT (and questioning) community. Helping folks who are in the process of coming out and understanding their gender and sexual identities is an area I’ve specialized in.
I am interested in working with a diverse client base, however have a particular focus in working with young adults. I enjoy working with individuals who are in the process of self discovery as is common for young people who are learning about themselves and making important life decisions. Also, I have a passion for working with the LGBT (and questioning) community. Helping folks who are in the process of coming out and understanding their gender and sexual identities is an area I’ve specialized in.
Are you seeking a kind, down-to-earth, goal-oriented and experienced professional therapist? Many of my clients are also young professionals seeking someone who gets it. Originally from Southern CA, I began clinical practice in LA after attending the USC School of Social Work. Since 2014 I have lived in the Bay Area and worked mainly with clients at well-known tech companies. I have over a decade of clinical experience in consultation-rich and quickly evolving environments like Kaiser Permanente and the SF Stress and Anxiety Center. I can help if you're struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, stress or anxiety.
Are you seeking a kind, down-to-earth, goal-oriented and experienced professional therapist? Many of my clients are also young professionals seeking someone who gets it. Originally from Southern CA, I began clinical practice in LA after attending the USC School of Social Work. Since 2014 I have lived in the Bay Area and worked mainly with clients at well-known tech companies. I have over a decade of clinical experience in consultation-rich and quickly evolving environments like Kaiser Permanente and the SF Stress and Anxiety Center. I can help if you're struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, stress or anxiety.
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Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
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Benicia, CA 94510 (Online Only)
Wáa sá i tuwatee (hello/how is your spirit)? I see clients from all walks of life, and specialize in supporting people from my own communities, including trans, queer, neurodivergent, Indigenous, mixed or complicated race/ethnicity/culture, and chronically ill/disabled people and their loved ones. My approach is non-pathologizing, liberatory, decolonial, and recognizes you as the expert on your story. I integrate a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Gestalt, EFT, EMDR, and mindfulness to tailor the right fit for each client. I welcome teens 16+, adults, elders, couples, and polycules for individual and group sessions.
Wáa sá i tuwatee (hello/how is your spirit)? I see clients from all walks of life, and specialize in supporting people from my own communities, including trans, queer, neurodivergent, Indigenous, mixed or complicated race/ethnicity/culture, and chronically ill/disabled people and their loved ones. My approach is non-pathologizing, liberatory, decolonial, and recognizes you as the expert on your story. I integrate a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Gestalt, EFT, EMDR, and mindfulness to tailor the right fit for each client. I welcome teens 16+, adults, elders, couples, and polycules for individual and group sessions.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
Are you in a "caterpillar stage" of life? You sense that you could be more, but you find yourself limited by negative thoughts and/or overwhelming emotions. Or are you in a "chrysalis stage"? Your whole life seems to have disintegrated into nothing recognizable, and you are struggling to make sense of it all. From a foundation of empathy, acceptance, compassion, and respect, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to grow and/or heal. I work from a "client-centered" approach that helps you find your own answers and healing from within.
Simone Adkins - Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
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You feel as if you don’t know yourself or struggle to feel worthy. You may struggle with trusting people because of past hurts. You don’t ask for support because you don’t want to be a burden or think you can count on anyone. You might notice overthinking, worry and intrusive memories. Perhaps you're easily frustrated, which leads to guilt or shame. Maybe you feel stuck/ numb, shut down or isolate yourself and feel alone. A part of you wants connection but another part is so guarded. You’re exhausted. You don’t want to feel this way, but you may not know how to feel better. You want to trust yourself and feel free to be yourself.
You feel as if you don’t know yourself or struggle to feel worthy. You may struggle with trusting people because of past hurts. You don’t ask for support because you don’t want to be a burden or think you can count on anyone. You might notice overthinking, worry and intrusive memories. Perhaps you're easily frustrated, which leads to guilt or shame. Maybe you feel stuck/ numb, shut down or isolate yourself and feel alone. A part of you wants connection but another part is so guarded. You’re exhausted. You don’t want to feel this way, but you may not know how to feel better. You want to trust yourself and feel free to be yourself.
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel we have lost our way. The longer we are adrift the more isolated we become and sometimes we sink into despair. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, navigating a life change, suffering a loss, feeling overwhelmed as a new mom or trying to know yourself better, I can support your process. I encourage you to listen to that small voice telling you that now is the time for change.
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel we have lost our way. The longer we are adrift the more isolated we become and sometimes we sink into despair. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, navigating a life change, suffering a loss, feeling overwhelmed as a new mom or trying to know yourself better, I can support your process. I encourage you to listen to that small voice telling you that now is the time for change.
To become more intimate or connected to others, we need to improve the quality of connection to ourselves. I work with children, teens and adults. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking personal empowerment in their lives. There are many life events, situations, or relationships that interfere with one's sense of empowerment. When feeling disempowered, one's capacity to access a full self becomes limited.
To become more intimate or connected to others, we need to improve the quality of connection to ourselves. I work with children, teens and adults. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking personal empowerment in their lives. There are many life events, situations, or relationships that interfere with one's sense of empowerment. When feeling disempowered, one's capacity to access a full self becomes limited.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
Phillip Pritting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
I want to support you through the hard stuff. You may want to feel more in control of how you feel and cope with the stressors in your life. You may feel discouraged, hopeless or overwhelmed. Maybe you feel so drained emotionally and physically it's difficult finding reasons to get out of bed. It is never easy to address areas of pain, unease, or discomfort. I want you to feel less alone while you learn new ways to build your self-confidence and promote self-respect.
I want to support you through the hard stuff. You may want to feel more in control of how you feel and cope with the stressors in your life. You may feel discouraged, hopeless or overwhelmed. Maybe you feel so drained emotionally and physically it's difficult finding reasons to get out of bed. It is never easy to address areas of pain, unease, or discomfort. I want you to feel less alone while you learn new ways to build your self-confidence and promote self-respect.
Marika Yakumithis @ The Connective
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benicia, CA 94510
I find fulfillment in working with individuals and families of varied backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and cultural identities. It brings me great joy to learn from the people I work with about their unique experiences, while also collaborating with them as a team to understand their specific needs and individual journeys. I have experience working with a variety of ages and mental health conditions as well as working with Bay Area youth, teens, and adults. Witnessing my clients in their journey is an honor and being able to guide them through some of the most challenging moments is one of the most rewarding experiences to me.
I find fulfillment in working with individuals and families of varied backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and cultural identities. It brings me great joy to learn from the people I work with about their unique experiences, while also collaborating with them as a team to understand their specific needs and individual journeys. I have experience working with a variety of ages and mental health conditions as well as working with Bay Area youth, teens, and adults. Witnessing my clients in their journey is an honor and being able to guide them through some of the most challenging moments is one of the most rewarding experiences to me.
When life feels overwhelming for you, or your child is having a difficult time navigating school and relationships, together we can work on ways to bring back a sense of peace and make life more manageable. I specialize in treating children and adolescents. Transitioning into the college years is an area that can be challenging which I offer support in as well.
When life feels overwhelming for you, or your child is having a difficult time navigating school and relationships, together we can work on ways to bring back a sense of peace and make life more manageable. I specialize in treating children and adolescents. Transitioning into the college years is an area that can be challenging which I offer support in as well.
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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.