Self Esteem Therapists in Harbor City, CA
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Kelly Laney-Holstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples and focus on improving relationships, self-esteem and mood. I combine Cognitive-Behavioral and Family Systems approaches into counseling. There is also a great emphasis on increasing participation in hobbies and interests as well as diet and exercise while doing mental health work in therapy. Referrals, resources, and recommendations may be given in order to support couples or individuals in this.
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Christina Joanitis
Psychologist, MAT, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be so difficult to reach out for help, so when you do, you can be assured you will be met with quality care and professionalism. My goal is to ensure you are heard, cared for, and supported on your journey towards health and healing. I am passionate about seeing individuals find healing and wholeness. By providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to emote, process past hurts and traumas, and identify unhealthy behavioral patterns, my goal is to work with my clients to normalize emotions, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop a healthier view of self.
It can be so difficult to reach out for help, so when you do, you can be assured you will be met with quality care and professionalism. My goal is to ensure you are heard, cared for, and supported on your journey towards health and healing. I am passionate about seeing individuals find healing and wholeness. By providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to emote, process past hurts and traumas, and identify unhealthy behavioral patterns, my goal is to work with my clients to normalize emotions, challenge cognitive distortions, and develop a healthier view of self.
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Janis Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710
Feeling Stuck? Unmotivated? Feeling Depressed? Anxious? I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. I am interested in helping you get better and stay better, not just feel better temporarily. Discover tools you can implement once you leave our session. Together we can find your internal resources for change and growth.
Feeling Stuck? Unmotivated? Feeling Depressed? Anxious? I help clients re-focus quickly and find ways to gain awareness, improve outlook, and enhance healing so they can get on with their lives in the best, most constructive and positive way. I specialize in helping people solve problems and build new skills. I am interested in helping you get better and stay better, not just feel better temporarily. Discover tools you can implement once you leave our session. Together we can find your internal resources for change and growth.
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After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
After nine years of personal and professional experience I have gained experience that has assisted me in treat people from different backgrounds, challenges, and diagnosis.
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Lora Delos Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710 (Online Only)
When we look back at our lives, there are often identifiable moments that shape the direction life takes next. Sometimes these moments come as an opportunity - a person who genuinely sees and unconditionally accepts you - or a choice. These moments can often alter the path of life. Too often people are mislabeled, overlooked, and forgotten, and their behaviors reflect as much. I hope to create a place for people to see and be seen as they wish themselves to be. My goal is to create a safe haven for you to Overcome barriers, Nurture relationships, and Empower yourself to take ownership and control of your life.
When we look back at our lives, there are often identifiable moments that shape the direction life takes next. Sometimes these moments come as an opportunity - a person who genuinely sees and unconditionally accepts you - or a choice. These moments can often alter the path of life. Too often people are mislabeled, overlooked, and forgotten, and their behaviors reflect as much. I hope to create a place for people to see and be seen as they wish themselves to be. My goal is to create a safe haven for you to Overcome barriers, Nurture relationships, and Empower yourself to take ownership and control of your life.
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I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
I always wanted to assist those in the community with overcoming emotional challenges. I have over 16 years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I've worked with El Nido Family Centers for 16 years providing psychotherapy and case management services. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I obtained my Master's degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I look forward to meeting with you to talk and develop new ways of overcoming life's challenges.
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I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
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Katherine R Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harbor City, CA 90710
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
Throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you with uncomfortable emotions or guide you off track. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life filled with love and light. I believe in the importance of utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
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Stephanie Salas Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90502 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am here to support you on this journey to wellness. My passion for helping people is rooted in my desire to be a source of hope for others who may be struggling with their mental health. I understand that when you feel lost or stuck in life, it can be difficult to get back on track—but I believe that you can find your way again. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I believe that change is possible when we have the right support system in place.I have extensive experience working with a variety of populations, including individuals, adolescents, families, domestic violence survivors, and the LGBTQ+ population.
Welcome! I am here to support you on this journey to wellness. My passion for helping people is rooted in my desire to be a source of hope for others who may be struggling with their mental health. I understand that when you feel lost or stuck in life, it can be difficult to get back on track—but I believe that you can find your way again. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I believe that change is possible when we have the right support system in place.I have extensive experience working with a variety of populations, including individuals, adolescents, families, domestic violence survivors, and the LGBTQ+ population.
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Rosa Portillo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90501
Welcome! I'm committed to guiding you through life's challenges and fostering resilience and wellness. Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, and self-esteem, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for your growth. In addition to my focus areas, I also have extensive experience working with neurodiverse populations, and I am committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and have worked closely with the Latinx community and am dedicated to fostering a non-judgmental therapy space.
Welcome! I'm committed to guiding you through life's challenges and fostering resilience and wellness. Specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, and self-esteem, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for your growth. In addition to my focus areas, I also have extensive experience working with neurodiverse populations, and I am committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and have worked closely with the Latinx community and am dedicated to fostering a non-judgmental therapy space.
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Stephanie Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90508 (Online Only)
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
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Elizabeth (Betsy) McBride
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
We all want to feel good about ourselves. We want positive healthy relationships and live our lives as fully as possible. But sometimes life or relationships can become difficult and overwhelming. People come to therapy because they want to feel better. I respect the courage it takes to reach out for help in seeking a greater understanding of yourself and to work toward personal growth. My role as a therapist is to help you overcome the obstacles keeping you from feeling the way you want and from fully enjoying your life.
We all want to feel good about ourselves. We want positive healthy relationships and live our lives as fully as possible. But sometimes life or relationships can become difficult and overwhelming. People come to therapy because they want to feel better. I respect the courage it takes to reach out for help in seeking a greater understanding of yourself and to work toward personal growth. My role as a therapist is to help you overcome the obstacles keeping you from feeling the way you want and from fully enjoying your life.
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Jimna Mendoza
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
Life's challenges, including struggles with self-esteem, personal identity, relationships, existential anxiety, and trauma often leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. I offer support to navigate these difficulties, helping you regain hope and strength. In a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, we explore your experiences, concerns, and goals. Together, we examine the past to illuminate present challenges, fostering problem-solving skills for interpersonal situations while maintaining self-respect and positive relationships.
Life's challenges, including struggles with self-esteem, personal identity, relationships, existential anxiety, and trauma often leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. I offer support to navigate these difficulties, helping you regain hope and strength. In a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, we explore your experiences, concerns, and goals. Together, we examine the past to illuminate present challenges, fostering problem-solving skills for interpersonal situations while maintaining self-respect and positive relationships.
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Spencer B Nieves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
I treat teens, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, and more. Some clients, favor confiding in a male therapist. My integrative approach draws from a combination of practices including mindfulness-based interventions, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and somatic practice which focuses on the mind body connection to help my clients cope with their issues, increase self-esteem, and develop emotional regulation and resiliency. In younger children, I use play therapy to facilitate communication and gain a deeper understanding of their needs.
I treat teens, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, and more. Some clients, favor confiding in a male therapist. My integrative approach draws from a combination of practices including mindfulness-based interventions, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and somatic practice which focuses on the mind body connection to help my clients cope with their issues, increase self-esteem, and develop emotional regulation and resiliency. In younger children, I use play therapy to facilitate communication and gain a deeper understanding of their needs.
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Maaya Ota
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals with self esteem issues, childhood and relational traumas, interracial couples and families, cross-cultural issues, parenting issues and relational issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist who truly enjoy helping people live their lives to their full potential. 初めまして。1999年よりアメリカ在住、2008年より臨床心理セラピストをしております。I see challenges in life as opportunities for growth, and invitation to better ourselves. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology and working in the mental health field for over a decade helping clients achieve successful results. 一人で悩みを抱えることはありません。一緒に解決策を探していきましょう。
I specialize in helping individuals with self esteem issues, childhood and relational traumas, interracial couples and families, cross-cultural issues, parenting issues and relational issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist who truly enjoy helping people live their lives to their full potential. 初めまして。1999年よりアメリカ在住、2008年より臨床心理セラピストをしております。I see challenges in life as opportunities for growth, and invitation to better ourselves. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology and working in the mental health field for over a decade helping clients achieve successful results. 一人で悩みを抱えることはありません。一緒に解決策を探していきましょう。
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I work with Black women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and those having difficulty managing life transitions. I work with women who need assistance with creating a work life balance, women who are managing unhealthy relationships, women with self-esteem issues, and women who need guidance with addressing life stressors. As a Black women and South Central native, it is my passion to transform lives, promote mental health awareness to people like me, provide culturally responsive treatment, and erase the stigma around mental health.
I work with Black women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and those having difficulty managing life transitions. I work with women who need assistance with creating a work life balance, women who are managing unhealthy relationships, women with self-esteem issues, and women who need guidance with addressing life stressors. As a Black women and South Central native, it is my passion to transform lives, promote mental health awareness to people like me, provide culturally responsive treatment, and erase the stigma around mental health.
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Monica Chernoff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS , AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
My specialities as a therapist are 1) children, adolescents, & their families and 2) student athletes. Many individuals within this population suffer with mood disorders, anxiety, school & sport performance stress, identity crisis, family conflict, and low self-esteem due to familial/societal expectations and competitive culture. As a child, teenager, or parent, managing all these life stressors can take a toll on our mental health. My hope as a therapist is to make clients feel safe to process these struggles, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their social/ family connections around them.
My specialities as a therapist are 1) children, adolescents, & their families and 2) student athletes. Many individuals within this population suffer with mood disorders, anxiety, school & sport performance stress, identity crisis, family conflict, and low self-esteem due to familial/societal expectations and competitive culture. As a child, teenager, or parent, managing all these life stressors can take a toll on our mental health. My hope as a therapist is to make clients feel safe to process these struggles, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve their social/ family connections around them.
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Welcome! I applaud you for taking this step towards healing. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, you deserve to find the calm through the chaos of life's struggles. I understand how difficult it can be to seek support and recognize the courage it takes to share your most private vulnerabilities with someone. I am passionate about working with adult women who are looking to find their voice in the world, rebuild their sense of self-worth and self-esteem, and feel empowered to live their life to the fullest. In addition, I am also passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and couples.
Welcome! I applaud you for taking this step towards healing. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, you deserve to find the calm through the chaos of life's struggles. I understand how difficult it can be to seek support and recognize the courage it takes to share your most private vulnerabilities with someone. I am passionate about working with adult women who are looking to find their voice in the world, rebuild their sense of self-worth and self-esteem, and feel empowered to live their life to the fullest. In addition, I am also passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and couples.
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Amy L. Huang Emdr And Brainspotting Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90501
I have an affinity for working with people who have suffered from childhood abuse. Many people who have experienced childhood abuse suffer from low-self esteem, depression, and anxiety. These conditions cause people to have difficulties connecting with others, maintaining a steady job or to have healthy families. Such individuals may experience workplace bullying or may feel chronically lonely. Other clientele that I enjoy working with have insecure attachment styles, are going through IVF or living in solitude not by choice.
I have an affinity for working with people who have suffered from childhood abuse. Many people who have experienced childhood abuse suffer from low-self esteem, depression, and anxiety. These conditions cause people to have difficulties connecting with others, maintaining a steady job or to have healthy families. Such individuals may experience workplace bullying or may feel chronically lonely. Other clientele that I enjoy working with have insecure attachment styles, are going through IVF or living in solitude not by choice.
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"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
"We need never be hopeless because we can never be irreparably broken." I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. Call me for a free phone consultation and let's connect to get you the most out of therapy. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I specialize in helping women and men struggling with low self-esteem, boundary setting, disordered eating, weight, and body issues, poor anger control, commitment, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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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.