Self Esteem Therapists in Buena Park, CA

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Cassandra Peterson-Solano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90620  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling in your current relationship, or have a history of dysfunctional relationships, and want to break the cycle to find healthy, fulfilling relationships I'm here for you! Often childhood experiences such as emotional neglect, being raised in a dysfunctional home, and trauma block us from getting the love we want. Let me help you work through those blocks so you can improve your self esteem and have healthy relationships! Email me at: hello at cassandrasolano.com to reach me!
If you are struggling in your current relationship, or have a history of dysfunctional relationships, and want to break the cycle to find healthy, fulfilling relationships I'm here for you! Often childhood experiences such as emotional neglect, being raised in a dysfunctional home, and trauma block us from getting the love we want. Let me help you work through those blocks so you can improve your self esteem and have healthy relationships! Email me at: hello at cassandrasolano.com to reach me!
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Anjanette Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Hello. My name is Anjanette Dennis. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. I am a skill-based therapist that uses solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy to assist with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and sadness brought on by work, school, life, familial, or relational obstacles. I have years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I strive to help improve self-esteem, self-care, communication, coping skills, feelings identification and feelings management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
Hello. My name is Anjanette Dennis. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. I am a skill-based therapist that uses solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy to assist with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and sadness brought on by work, school, life, familial, or relational obstacles. I have years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I strive to help improve self-esteem, self-care, communication, coping skills, feelings identification and feelings management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
(657) 837-5632 View (657) 837-5632
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Valentina Torrence
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Valentina Torrence. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to guiding clients through life's challenges. Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth. I'm truly passionate about helping individuals achieve positive change and healing. My approach centers on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. I also draw from solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy techniques to create a tailored treatment plan that suits your unique needs.
Welcome! My name is Valentina Torrence. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to guiding clients through life's challenges. Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth. I'm truly passionate about helping individuals achieve positive change and healing. My approach centers on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. I also draw from solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy techniques to create a tailored treatment plan that suits your unique needs.
(657) 256-3846 View (657) 256-3846
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Amelia Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Hi my name is Amelia Ray, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I typically work with clients experiencing challenges with relationships and family, self-image and self-esteem, confidence, and managing stress, addiction, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience with those experiencing social challenges and/or are on the autism spectrum. I use approaches from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also use the curriculum from SMART Recovery to address addictive behaviors.
Hi my name is Amelia Ray, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I typically work with clients experiencing challenges with relationships and family, self-image and self-esteem, confidence, and managing stress, addiction, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience with those experiencing social challenges and/or are on the autism spectrum. I use approaches from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also use the curriculum from SMART Recovery to address addictive behaviors.
(341) 444-3781 View (341) 444-3781
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Louis Yeng-lo Lee
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90620  (Online Only)
No one has a perfect childhood. Early stressors, abuse, and neglect can continue to have profound effects on all of us and can manifest as depression, anxiety, anger, and low- self esteem. As we continue through life, enduring pain and distress, we often learn to suppress our emotions and neglect our needs in order to get by. My goal in therapy is to provide a supportive space that belongs to you, in which you may share as much as you are willing and at a pace that you are comfortable with. While working together, I aim to help you undo old ways of being and to help you begin fostering a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
No one has a perfect childhood. Early stressors, abuse, and neglect can continue to have profound effects on all of us and can manifest as depression, anxiety, anger, and low- self esteem. As we continue through life, enduring pain and distress, we often learn to suppress our emotions and neglect our needs in order to get by. My goal in therapy is to provide a supportive space that belongs to you, in which you may share as much as you are willing and at a pace that you are comfortable with. While working together, I aim to help you undo old ways of being and to help you begin fostering a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
(714) 640-6068 View (714) 640-6068
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Simone Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90620
Whatever you have been through, or are going through, you have a right to find peace, enjoy your relationships, and create a life you love. Making changes can be a difficult process, with obstacles like depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, lack of support, or difficulty communicating. Whether you are an adult who feels lost or stuck, a young person struggling to find your way, or a parent desperate to find help for your child, I am here to help you explore solutions and get back on track. My role is to be your mirror, guide, and anchor, as we clarify your goals and navigate your path toward them together.
Whatever you have been through, or are going through, you have a right to find peace, enjoy your relationships, and create a life you love. Making changes can be a difficult process, with obstacles like depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, lack of support, or difficulty communicating. Whether you are an adult who feels lost or stuck, a young person struggling to find your way, or a parent desperate to find help for your child, I am here to help you explore solutions and get back on track. My role is to be your mirror, guide, and anchor, as we clarify your goals and navigate your path toward them together.
(562) 608-1587 View (562) 608-1587
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Nakju Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621
My goal is to guide people restore their self-esteem as a competent individual, build a healthy relationship with others, especially with their spouse and children, and promote lasting change that brings them to feel loved, capable, and alive. It may be a long journey, but by the end of the journey I have seen people moving away from unhealthy vicious cycle of the past and creating more desirable relationships with each other.
My goal is to guide people restore their self-esteem as a competent individual, build a healthy relationship with others, especially with their spouse and children, and promote lasting change that brings them to feel loved, capable, and alive. It may be a long journey, but by the end of the journey I have seen people moving away from unhealthy vicious cycle of the past and creating more desirable relationships with each other.
(949) 309-5098 View (949) 309-5098
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Alison Iong-Szeto
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90621
Dr. Alison Iong-Szeto, licensed Clinical Psychologist. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy. I also have bilingual and bicultural expertise to work with the Cantonese-speaking population. I treat adults with mood disorders (depression and anxiety, PTSD) and acculturation issues especially dealing with adults with Chinese backgrounds using my bicultural competence, reading, and writing Chinese effectively, and self-esteem issues. I have had 16 years of supervisory experience and deal with a lot of Latino populations.
Dr. Alison Iong-Szeto, licensed Clinical Psychologist. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy. I also have bilingual and bicultural expertise to work with the Cantonese-speaking population. I treat adults with mood disorders (depression and anxiety, PTSD) and acculturation issues especially dealing with adults with Chinese backgrounds using my bicultural competence, reading, and writing Chinese effectively, and self-esteem issues. I have had 16 years of supervisory experience and deal with a lot of Latino populations.
(650) 789-6786 View (650) 789-6786
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Tala Kolb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
My name is Tala Kolb and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. One of my greatest passions is supporting individuals through life challenges and helping them to find valuable tools to increase happiness and quality of life. I specialize in pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, anger management, eating disorders, children/teens with parents going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around social media.
My name is Tala Kolb and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. One of my greatest passions is supporting individuals through life challenges and helping them to find valuable tools to increase happiness and quality of life. I specialize in pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, anger management, eating disorders, children/teens with parents going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around social media.
(916) 527-9902 View (916) 527-9902
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Brie Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
I like to work at your pace in order to provide the necessary tools to manage your symptoms or concerns. That can look like learning healthy coping skills and/or habits, processing thoughts and feelings and how they affect ones behaviors, journaling, homework assignments or just simply talking things out. Therapy is not a one-size fits all as I work from a client-centered perspective.
I like to work at your pace in order to provide the necessary tools to manage your symptoms or concerns. That can look like learning healthy coping skills and/or habits, processing thoughts and feelings and how they affect ones behaviors, journaling, homework assignments or just simply talking things out. Therapy is not a one-size fits all as I work from a client-centered perspective.
(626) 507-9465 View (626) 507-9465
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Suangsmorn Stapatyanon
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
I specialize in working with adolescents (13-17) and emerging adults (18-29) who are struggling with relationship/peer, family, behavioral, emotional, self-esteem, academic, and career challenges. My clients and their families look for support to address different life changes and stressors, such as starting college, loss/grief, dating/relationships, navigating independence, and intergenerational family conflict. They are also looking for strategies to effectively manage symptoms related to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, adjustment disorders, and trauma.
I specialize in working with adolescents (13-17) and emerging adults (18-29) who are struggling with relationship/peer, family, behavioral, emotional, self-esteem, academic, and career challenges. My clients and their families look for support to address different life changes and stressors, such as starting college, loss/grief, dating/relationships, navigating independence, and intergenerational family conflict. They are also looking for strategies to effectively manage symptoms related to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, adjustment disorders, and trauma.
(415) 728-0956 View (415) 728-0956
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Johanna Padilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90620  (Online Only)
As a member of BIPOC & LGBTQIA2+, I specialize in supporting the healing of these communities as well as that of activists & health providers. Typical (non-exhaustive) client struggles: sexuality, acculturation stress, land back/indigenous sovereignty, racial trauma, reclaiming/redefining identity, 1st gen stressors, transgender stressors, life transitions, generational stressors/pressures, communication, non-conforming struggles, anxiety, intersectionality, situational depression, self-esteem, cultural dissonance, relationships (monogamous & CNM), kink/alternative lifestyles, self-advocacy, boundaries, and interpersonal issues.
As a member of BIPOC & LGBTQIA2+, I specialize in supporting the healing of these communities as well as that of activists & health providers. Typical (non-exhaustive) client struggles: sexuality, acculturation stress, land back/indigenous sovereignty, racial trauma, reclaiming/redefining identity, 1st gen stressors, transgender stressors, life transitions, generational stressors/pressures, communication, non-conforming struggles, anxiety, intersectionality, situational depression, self-esteem, cultural dissonance, relationships (monogamous & CNM), kink/alternative lifestyles, self-advocacy, boundaries, and interpersonal issues.
(909) 413-0820 View (909) 413-0820
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Seong Yeop (Sam) Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621  (Online Only)
As an Asian-American DACAmented bilingual/bicultural therapist, my heart lies in supporting members of the AAPI community and other ethnic minorities who have experienced marginalization due to their intersection of identities (ie. spirituality, sexuality/LGBTQ, legal status, cultural backgroud). I work with individuals who have experienced religious and relational trauma, attachment wounds, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, and repressed sexuality, as a result of internalized cultural and societal messages they were exposed to that have further perpetuated an oppressive narrative around who they are.
As an Asian-American DACAmented bilingual/bicultural therapist, my heart lies in supporting members of the AAPI community and other ethnic minorities who have experienced marginalization due to their intersection of identities (ie. spirituality, sexuality/LGBTQ, legal status, cultural backgroud). I work with individuals who have experienced religious and relational trauma, attachment wounds, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, and repressed sexuality, as a result of internalized cultural and societal messages they were exposed to that have further perpetuated an oppressive narrative around who they are.
(323) 645-1473 View (323) 645-1473
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Linda Espinoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90621
I am a Latinx therapist and I know what it's like to have a therapist that doesn’t understand common challenges that a female-Latinx person in the USA faces. I understand the many roles we all have and how complex we are as I have many roles to juggle (mother, daughter, wife, sister, professional, etc) and value your complexity. I am passionate about serving the community and helping others live a purposeful and optimal life. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic techniques to best serve you in meeting your goals.
I am a Latinx therapist and I know what it's like to have a therapist that doesn’t understand common challenges that a female-Latinx person in the USA faces. I understand the many roles we all have and how complex we are as I have many roles to juggle (mother, daughter, wife, sister, professional, etc) and value your complexity. I am passionate about serving the community and helping others live a purposeful and optimal life. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic techniques to best serve you in meeting your goals.
(657) 837-2743 View (657) 837-2743
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Faith Chin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621
Utilizing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, Faith Chin creates a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore and process their emotions, navigate through trauma, and build healthier relationships. Her therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that every person possesses the innate capacity for change and resilience.
Utilizing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, Faith Chin creates a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore and process their emotions, navigate through trauma, and build healthier relationships. Her therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that every person possesses the innate capacity for change and resilience.
(657) 571-1440 View (657) 571-1440
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Alice Ji Yoon Zhu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621
Having a compatible therapist is like having the right gear for your journey. Your journey could look like rigorous hike, a brisk walk, or running a marathon. Everyone’s journey looks different and may be changing throughout different seasons of life. The path could be bumpy and sometimes you may even feel lost in the wilderness. The gear that you’re equipped with should help you navigate the journey enjoyably and safely so that you can not only get to your destination but also have peace and joy along the way. I hope to equip you with the right gear for your life journey so that you can explore and learn your potential.
Having a compatible therapist is like having the right gear for your journey. Your journey could look like rigorous hike, a brisk walk, or running a marathon. Everyone’s journey looks different and may be changing throughout different seasons of life. The path could be bumpy and sometimes you may even feel lost in the wilderness. The gear that you’re equipped with should help you navigate the journey enjoyably and safely so that you can not only get to your destination but also have peace and joy along the way. I hope to equip you with the right gear for your life journey so that you can explore and learn your potential.
(714) 274-7348 View (714) 274-7348
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Kirsten Cheong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you look well put together on the outside but you're struggling with anxiety, overthinking, and fear on the inside? Do you get stuck in your own thoughts, spiraling about upsetting people or doing the wrong thing? I help anxious career women struggling with people-pleasing and perfectionism learn to set healthy boundaries with less guilt, shame, and fear. As a career woman who generally has her shit together, you don't feel you have enough trauma to justify your anxiety. You've tried meditation and deep breathing-didn't work. You don't want to burden others but you need someone to talk to who knows how to help.
Do you feel like you look well put together on the outside but you're struggling with anxiety, overthinking, and fear on the inside? Do you get stuck in your own thoughts, spiraling about upsetting people or doing the wrong thing? I help anxious career women struggling with people-pleasing and perfectionism learn to set healthy boundaries with less guilt, shame, and fear. As a career woman who generally has her shit together, you don't feel you have enough trauma to justify your anxiety. You've tried meditation and deep breathing-didn't work. You don't want to burden others but you need someone to talk to who knows how to help.
(951) 338-8682 View (951) 338-8682
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Amy D. Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621
My clients often come to me to feel seen and heard. They long for a connection they never had before, hoping to share their most intimate stories and conversations with ease, freedom, and without judgment. If you are dealing with personal issues you wish to explore in depth and in private with someone, I provide the space to explore your internal world together. Most importantly, everything remains confidential.
My clients often come to me to feel seen and heard. They long for a connection they never had before, hoping to share their most intimate stories and conversations with ease, freedom, and without judgment. If you are dealing with personal issues you wish to explore in depth and in private with someone, I provide the space to explore your internal world together. Most importantly, everything remains confidential.
(424) 284-9222 View (424) 284-9222
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Vanessa Del Rio
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Hello there, my name is Vanessa Del Rio, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Palm Springs, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients feel better and make progress that will enhance their lives. My overall approach is warm and personable. My therapy styles vary based on the needs of each client I work with.
Hello there, my name is Vanessa Del Rio, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Palm Springs, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients feel better and make progress that will enhance their lives. My overall approach is warm and personable. My therapy styles vary based on the needs of each client I work with.
(657) 300-6249 View (657) 300-6249
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Elevate Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620  (Online Only)
Greetings! My name is Dario, psychotherapist & owner of Elevate Mental Health a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation . My emphasis and focus is to engage, develop rapport, and support clients navigate challenging situations in their lives . My approach is an integrative form of therapy with a blend of interventions in respect to the client’s current needs. My approach and philosophy is socio-culturally inclusive. Every individual has the capacity and the inner strength to achieve optimal wellness in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment in order to feel connected and have a sense of belonging.
Greetings! My name is Dario, psychotherapist & owner of Elevate Mental Health a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation . My emphasis and focus is to engage, develop rapport, and support clients navigate challenging situations in their lives . My approach is an integrative form of therapy with a blend of interventions in respect to the client’s current needs. My approach and philosophy is socio-culturally inclusive. Every individual has the capacity and the inner strength to achieve optimal wellness in a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment in order to feel connected and have a sense of belonging.
(714) 312-7430 View (714) 312-7430
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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.