Self Esteem Therapists in Cerritos, CA
Are you tired of feeling like you’re constantly battling your inner critics—overthinking, people-pleasing, or striving for perfection at the cost of your own well-being? Maybe you're exhausted from dismissing your own needs in favor of productivity, achievement, or avoiding mistakes and rejection. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to stop being so hard on yourself and start treating yourself with the kindness and care you deserve. I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, codependency, infertility, and racial identity.
Are you tired of feeling like you’re constantly battling your inner critics—overthinking, people-pleasing, or striving for perfection at the cost of your own well-being? Maybe you're exhausted from dismissing your own needs in favor of productivity, achievement, or avoiding mistakes and rejection. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to stop being so hard on yourself and start treating yourself with the kindness and care you deserve. I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, codependency, infertility, and racial identity.
Hi, I'm Jaimie! As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping anxious teens and young adults learn how to build up their self-esteem and overcome relational difficulties. The majority of my practice focuses on individuals struggling to maintain healthy attachments and relationships. I work from a mind-body perspective and help my clients experience relief from the anxiety and trauma that their bodies hold onto through mindful practices and effective coping skills. I understand that taking the journey of self-discovery can be uncomfortable at times, but I am here to empower and guide you through it.
Hi, I'm Jaimie! As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping anxious teens and young adults learn how to build up their self-esteem and overcome relational difficulties. The majority of my practice focuses on individuals struggling to maintain healthy attachments and relationships. I work from a mind-body perspective and help my clients experience relief from the anxiety and trauma that their bodies hold onto through mindful practices and effective coping skills. I understand that taking the journey of self-discovery can be uncomfortable at times, but I am here to empower and guide you through it.
Worries and sadness can be overwhelming. Imagine it's your child who is struggling with getting to school, overwhelmed with educational expectations, frustrated with social pressures or discouraged with parental discord. These are some of the various challenges I help children and adolescents manage. I am trained to work with children and adolescents and families using evidence-based treatment models to manage behaviors and teach new skills.
Worries and sadness can be overwhelming. Imagine it's your child who is struggling with getting to school, overwhelmed with educational expectations, frustrated with social pressures or discouraged with parental discord. These are some of the various challenges I help children and adolescents manage. I am trained to work with children and adolescents and families using evidence-based treatment models to manage behaviors and teach new skills.
Nichelle Harton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cerritos, CA 90703 (Online Only)
Are you feeling that your life is unmanageable? Have your personal or professional relationships been affected? Your efforts to seek help symbolizes hope for improving your situation. You are not alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 15+years, I have specialized in treating many of the issues that hinder success in those important areas of life. My goal is to assist clients to improve their ability cope with challenges and help them develop skills to manage life beyond therapy.
Are you feeling that your life is unmanageable? Have your personal or professional relationships been affected? Your efforts to seek help symbolizes hope for improving your situation. You are not alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 15+years, I have specialized in treating many of the issues that hinder success in those important areas of life. My goal is to assist clients to improve their ability cope with challenges and help them develop skills to manage life beyond therapy.
Years of experience with children on the Autism spectrum or with ADHD, teens struggling with self esteem or identity issues and families dealing with separation, grief/loss & adults facing major life changes such as bereavement or sudden trauma.
Are you looking for a safe, bias free space to find tools to enhance the quality of your relationships and life? Seeking guidance to maneuver through changes with your career, relationships or life in general? Want someone that will focus on your strengths to help you fortify your sense of self? I'd love to partner with you on your healing journey. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we simply need someone to help us navigate the feelings that come up. Allow me an opportunity to provide you a unique therapeutic relationship that strengthens you.
Years of experience with children on the Autism spectrum or with ADHD, teens struggling with self esteem or identity issues and families dealing with separation, grief/loss & adults facing major life changes such as bereavement or sudden trauma.
Are you looking for a safe, bias free space to find tools to enhance the quality of your relationships and life? Seeking guidance to maneuver through changes with your career, relationships or life in general? Want someone that will focus on your strengths to help you fortify your sense of self? I'd love to partner with you on your healing journey. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and we simply need someone to help us navigate the feelings that come up. Allow me an opportunity to provide you a unique therapeutic relationship that strengthens you.
Diana Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90703 (Online Only)
My therapy practice is dedicated to working with people who are feeling stagnate within their lives and looking to break free of a negative mindset, unhealthy patterns of thinking, lack of boundaries, chronic feelings of low self-esteem or not knowing your worth associated with unhappy, unfulfilling relationships. For the past 15 years I have specialized in working with adults and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, life transitions, domestic violence, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and relationship problems. I am a culturally sensitive therapist that specializes in an array of modalities.
My therapy practice is dedicated to working with people who are feeling stagnate within their lives and looking to break free of a negative mindset, unhealthy patterns of thinking, lack of boundaries, chronic feelings of low self-esteem or not knowing your worth associated with unhappy, unfulfilling relationships. For the past 15 years I have specialized in working with adults and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, life transitions, domestic violence, sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and relationship problems. I am a culturally sensitive therapist that specializes in an array of modalities.
Hello my name is Corie Jones Duzsa. I am marriage and family therapist licensed in California with 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflict, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and more. I have worked with many different types of clients that range from children to adults, LGBTQ clients, couples and families, and both men and women. I am currently working primarily with adults and older teens from 18 and up, individuals, and couples.
Hello my name is Corie Jones Duzsa. I am marriage and family therapist licensed in California with 20 years of experience. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflict, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and more. I have worked with many different types of clients that range from children to adults, LGBTQ clients, couples and families, and both men and women. I am currently working primarily with adults and older teens from 18 and up, individuals, and couples.
Community Clinic for Counseling & Educational Serv
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90703
The Clinic offers individual, couples and youth counseling Services. Services are provided to address any of the following concerns: self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship concerns, assertiveness etc.. Youth Counseling provides children with the skills to help them cope with problems that inhibit their learning, social interactions and emotional well-being. The child's counselor concentrates on areas such as emotional resiliency, assertiveness, self-esteem building, listening, communication, and motivation.
The Clinic offers individual, couples and youth counseling Services. Services are provided to address any of the following concerns: self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship concerns, assertiveness etc.. Youth Counseling provides children with the skills to help them cope with problems that inhibit their learning, social interactions and emotional well-being. The child's counselor concentrates on areas such as emotional resiliency, assertiveness, self-esteem building, listening, communication, and motivation.
Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
Troubled by thoughts, emotions, relationships, career? Ready for change, progress, growth? It is my hope that my clients learn to notice and understand that therapy is a place for growth, change and healing during life's challenges. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy combining cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness strategies. My approach can help you find new ways of experiencing life in your daily routine/relationships and approaching life's challenges more productively. I help clients create practical solutions and new patterns to assist in achieving their goals, improving their relationships and balancing their lives.
Simone Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cerritos, CA 90703
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.
My ideal client, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, struggles with anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, and/or domestic violence. They feel overwhelmed by their symptoms and seek support to navigate these challenges. They need help understanding and managing their emotions, developing coping strategies, and feeling empowered. Their goals are to reduce symptom impact, build resilience, improve self-esteem, and achieve balance. They want to feel heard and supported. Driven by a desire for positive change and personal growth, they are ready to engage in their therapeutic journey.
My ideal client, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, struggles with anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, and/or domestic violence. They feel overwhelmed by their symptoms and seek support to navigate these challenges. They need help understanding and managing their emotions, developing coping strategies, and feeling empowered. Their goals are to reduce symptom impact, build resilience, improve self-esteem, and achieve balance. They want to feel heard and supported. Driven by a desire for positive change and personal growth, they are ready to engage in their therapeutic journey.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCHt
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90703 (Online Only)
You appear to be doing well in life to others and yet internally you’re grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a persistent feeling of not being good enough. Perhaps trauma or a highly stressful event(s) still haunt you, despite your accomplishments. Your success does not have to come at the cost of your well-being. Imagine feeling more balanced, a sense of peace, being able to embrace your skills and achievements with assurance, recognizing and celebrating your true worth, and moving past trauma to experience emotional freedom, resilience, and genuine joy.
You appear to be doing well in life to others and yet internally you’re grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a persistent feeling of not being good enough. Perhaps trauma or a highly stressful event(s) still haunt you, despite your accomplishments. Your success does not have to come at the cost of your well-being. Imagine feeling more balanced, a sense of peace, being able to embrace your skills and achievements with assurance, recognizing and celebrating your true worth, and moving past trauma to experience emotional freedom, resilience, and genuine joy.
I am a bilingual (English and Mandarin) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT109456) as well as a certified Health Coach. I work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and cultures in individual, couple, family, and group settings. My approach is providing a safe and nurturing environment through support, understanding, and guidance. I believe in empowering you so that you can overcome your struggles and have the ability to take on life lessons with strength.
I am a bilingual (English and Mandarin) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT109456) as well as a certified Health Coach. I work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and cultures in individual, couple, family, and group settings. My approach is providing a safe and nurturing environment through support, understanding, and guidance. I believe in empowering you so that you can overcome your struggles and have the ability to take on life lessons with strength.
Hi! My name is Courtni Hawkins and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. As a culturally competent therapist, my mission is to empower individuals to harness their inner strength and create transformative change in their lives. I utilize a diverse range of therapeutic modalities tailored to your unique needs and goals. My approach is centered on challenging you to become the best version of yourself, to rediscover your inherent strengths, and to unlock your true potential. I provide all my clients with a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.
Hi! My name is Courtni Hawkins and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. As a culturally competent therapist, my mission is to empower individuals to harness their inner strength and create transformative change in their lives. I utilize a diverse range of therapeutic modalities tailored to your unique needs and goals. My approach is centered on challenging you to become the best version of yourself, to rediscover your inherent strengths, and to unlock your true potential. I provide all my clients with a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.
You struggling with negative self-talk, you are your harshest critic, and you’re ready to make a change and live your best life. Whether you have anxiety, depression, or are struggling in your relationships, you know that you want to be living differently and you’re just not sure how to make a change for yourself. You're discouraged from continuing towards your dreams and want a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapist who really sees you and hears you. You want nothing more than to feel confident in yourself and live a life that is aligned with your values. You've come to the right place.
You struggling with negative self-talk, you are your harshest critic, and you’re ready to make a change and live your best life. Whether you have anxiety, depression, or are struggling in your relationships, you know that you want to be living differently and you’re just not sure how to make a change for yourself. You're discouraged from continuing towards your dreams and want a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapist who really sees you and hears you. You want nothing more than to feel confident in yourself and live a life that is aligned with your values. You've come to the right place.
Art Imla, LMFT 90953: I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help all with life's concerns and challenges. By focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, clients can empower themselves to make the changes they seek in their lives. Do you feel like you're running a marathon but don't know when or how to stop? Feeling a lot of anxiety? Or maybe some days you wake up with "the Mondays" - and it may not even be Monday.
Art Imla, LMFT 90953: I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help all with life's concerns and challenges. By focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, clients can empower themselves to make the changes they seek in their lives. Do you feel like you're running a marathon but don't know when or how to stop? Feeling a lot of anxiety? Or maybe some days you wake up with "the Mondays" - and it may not even be Monday.
Arcangela Miceli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90701 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with young adult and adolescent clients and the age-specific issues that these groups commonly experience. It's so difficult to be at an age where you're expected to act like an adult but are still treated like a child - this experience can be confusing and breed feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. I work with my clients to help normalize these feelings and experiences as well as help them make sense of things in the world and within themselves through the transition from adolescence into adulthood.
I enjoy working with young adult and adolescent clients and the age-specific issues that these groups commonly experience. It's so difficult to be at an age where you're expected to act like an adult but are still treated like a child - this experience can be confusing and breed feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. I work with my clients to help normalize these feelings and experiences as well as help them make sense of things in the world and within themselves through the transition from adolescence into adulthood.
Anxiety And Trauma Therapist Ryan Dalusag
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cerritos, CA 90703 (Online Only)
Yes, emotions can suck sometimes. They can be unbearable and overwhelming but you're not alone - I am available to help you navigate through it. As a Filipino-American queer male, my practice is geared towards helping individuals that struggle with identity, lingering traumas, or anxiety/worry about their future especially those within the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ communities. Seeking help and talking about some of our darkest and most difficult moments can be really challenging. Wherever you are in your journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Yes, emotions can suck sometimes. They can be unbearable and overwhelming but you're not alone - I am available to help you navigate through it. As a Filipino-American queer male, my practice is geared towards helping individuals that struggle with identity, lingering traumas, or anxiety/worry about their future especially those within the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ communities. Seeking help and talking about some of our darkest and most difficult moments can be really challenging. Wherever you are in your journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Carly Chan takes a holistic approach toward personalized treatment for adults. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She uses EMDR and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into treatment. She will work with you to heal and process while also helping you recognize and grow your natural strengths and resilience.
Carly Chan takes a holistic approach toward personalized treatment for adults. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She uses EMDR and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into treatment. She will work with you to heal and process while also helping you recognize and grow your natural strengths and resilience.
Nancy Wallin Espinoza
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cerritos, CA 90703 (Online Only)
I help adults who are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions and spiritual issues. I integrate biblically based, Christian counseling into the therapy experience, as well as evidenced-based treatment modalities such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
I help adults who are dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions and spiritual issues. I integrate biblically based, Christian counseling into the therapy experience, as well as evidenced-based treatment modalities such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.
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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.