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Sameh Abdelmalak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016  (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, children, couples, and families of different ethnic backgrounds, religions, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. The anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and relational distress can be very impending to the quality of one's life. Though I am trained in Trauma Focus CBT, Gottman method for couples, DBT, Attachment therapy, and motivational interviewing, if you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or feel like you are alone in your struggle, I would be glad to come alongside you and offer my counseling service.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, children, couples, and families of different ethnic backgrounds, religions, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. The anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and relational distress can be very impending to the quality of one's life. Though I am trained in Trauma Focus CBT, Gottman method for couples, DBT, Attachment therapy, and motivational interviewing, if you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or feel like you are alone in your struggle, I would be glad to come alongside you and offer my counseling service.
(626) 610-4542 View (626) 610-4542
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Wayne Wen Yu Kao
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016
When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.
When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.
(626) 722-5665 View (626) 722-5665
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Dawn Wisniewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91017
During the seasons of life, we encounter various barriers, bumps, ditches and forks in the road that lead us in different directions leaving us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, my goal is to empower and collaboratively help you heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and help you to reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe in order for you to explore and discuss the issues that are impacting you and your life.
During the seasons of life, we encounter various barriers, bumps, ditches and forks in the road that lead us in different directions leaving us feeling disconnected, stressed, anxious, depressed, confused and frustrated. As your therapist, my goal is to empower and collaboratively help you heal, resolve and work through issues, identify and explore your strengths and help you to reconnect with yourself and others in the way you envision. I offer a place that is welcoming, friendly, empathetic, supportive, nonjudgmental and safe in order for you to explore and discuss the issues that are impacting you and your life.
(626) 210-2367 View (626) 210-2367
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Dr Nev Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become comfortable with your authentic self, while bringing into the consciousness some of the themes and motives that have unconsciously ruled your life and became a part of who you are.
"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become comfortable with your authentic self, while bringing into the consciousness some of the themes and motives that have unconsciously ruled your life and became a part of who you are.
(626) 238-0289 View (626) 238-0289
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Atara M Parkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016  (Online Only)
My passion is to help clients in the mind/body connection. I love watching the physical body and mind align to impact mental health through nutrition and integrative medicine. I’m here to support my clients in creating sustainable vision for their lives. The goal in my work is to empower clients on gaining clarity to obtain holistic balance in mind, body and soul. I believe that a strong therapeutic connection is vital in creating a space for healing to take place. My approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their lives and beliefs.
My passion is to help clients in the mind/body connection. I love watching the physical body and mind align to impact mental health through nutrition and integrative medicine. I’m here to support my clients in creating sustainable vision for their lives. The goal in my work is to empower clients on gaining clarity to obtain holistic balance in mind, body and soul. I believe that a strong therapeutic connection is vital in creating a space for healing to take place. My approach is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their lives and beliefs.
(626) 900-0749 View (626) 900-0749
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Jennifer Goss
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91017
Allow me to assist you in finding potential solutions to obstacles and challenges that you may be facing by guiding you to rediscovering your resiliency. It is my hope to help you bring forth and strengthen your personal capabilities. We will focus on utilizing effective coping strategies to manage challenging emotions, and work on enhancing your personal strengths.
Allow me to assist you in finding potential solutions to obstacles and challenges that you may be facing by guiding you to rediscovering your resiliency. It is my hope to help you bring forth and strengthen your personal capabilities. We will focus on utilizing effective coping strategies to manage challenging emotions, and work on enhancing your personal strengths.
(626) 240-5761 View (626) 240-5761
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Pam Olender
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016
You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported. Therapy can provide that support. A trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential in facilitating healing, growth, and a clearer understanding of your authentic self. Our therapeutic conversations are an invitatation to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns, gaining insight into yourself and your circumstances. This process of self-discovery paves the way for increased self-confidence, better relationships, and a greater sense of your purpose in life.
You deserve to be heard, understood, and supported. Therapy can provide that support. A trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential in facilitating healing, growth, and a clearer understanding of your authentic self. Our therapeutic conversations are an invitatation to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns, gaining insight into yourself and your circumstances. This process of self-discovery paves the way for increased self-confidence, better relationships, and a greater sense of your purpose in life.
(626) 605-6876 View (626) 605-6876
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Juliana McBride Haigh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for New Clients. Juliana specializes in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and social challenges. She believes that as humans we are wired for connection. We long to experience “The Four S’s,” to feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure. Juliana approaches therapy as an opportunity to support clients in developing strong and compassionate relationships. She uses her intellect, humor, compassion, and sense of play to help clients and their families to develop insight, empathy, and skills to meet their individual goals.
Waitlist for New Clients. Juliana specializes in working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and social challenges. She believes that as humans we are wired for connection. We long to experience “The Four S’s,” to feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure. Juliana approaches therapy as an opportunity to support clients in developing strong and compassionate relationships. She uses her intellect, humor, compassion, and sense of play to help clients and their families to develop insight, empathy, and skills to meet their individual goals.
(626) 774-8030 View (626) 774-8030
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Ana L. Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016
Are you feeling hopeless, lonely, or helpless? Algun dia te has sentido, agustiado o agobiado por las responsabilidades de esta vida? Let me help you! Dejame ayudarte! Collaboratively, in therapy, I will help you embark in your healing journey. You are not alone! NO estas solo. Juntos caminaremos hacia tu total restauracion y sanidad emocional, fisica, y mental, e espiritual. Together we will walk through the valleys and shadows into the paths of restoration, healing and light.
Are you feeling hopeless, lonely, or helpless? Algun dia te has sentido, agustiado o agobiado por las responsabilidades de esta vida? Let me help you! Dejame ayudarte! Collaboratively, in therapy, I will help you embark in your healing journey. You are not alone! NO estas solo. Juntos caminaremos hacia tu total restauracion y sanidad emocional, fisica, y mental, e espiritual. Together we will walk through the valleys and shadows into the paths of restoration, healing and light.
(323) 693-9884 View (323) 693-9884

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Cheryl Susanne Bentley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
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You're smart, creative, & you have big aspirations but nothing seems to be measuring up. Maybe you're sick of your job or your relationships leave something to be desired. Perhaps the inner-critic is relentless or you compare yourself to others feeling like you're not enough. Your relationship with food or self-esteem is messy & the self-help books have only gotten you so far. You can't pin down what's wrong & why things aren'tworking anymore. Or maybe you find yourself in an unfulfilling partnership. Your relationship is a mess. You want deeper connection, intimacy, & more fun with your person! The dream of a team feels far away.
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Kaylan Bryant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101  (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I am a compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of experience in providing therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in parenting skills, depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and self esteem. I employ a client-centered approach, meaning we go at your pace. With a commitment to fostering positive change and growth, I create a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore challenges, enhance communication, and cultivate healthier relationships using empathy and collaboration.
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Jacqueline A Phung
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
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Do you notice patterns of behavior that you’d like to explore further? Feel dissatisfied with the way things are currently in your life? By drawing from interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral (ie. CBT and ACT), and psychodynamic modalities, I empower clients to gain insight, define goals, and develop skills/tools to live meaningful lives consistent with their values. I see psychotherapy as an interactive process that can promote insight, create positive change, and foster growth. I also bring this perspective into my work with couples and families. I can provide couples/ family psychotherapy as well as discernment counseling.
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Julie Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS , LMFT
Verified Verified
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Sue Jeong
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Margaret (Meg) J. Bezucha
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Verified Verified
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Nicole M. Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
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Hello, my name is Nicole and I am a female identified Multi-Racial Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Trauma. I entered this field after realizing that I was always the person others went to for advice when going through difficult times. I've been practicing for three years and work with individuals ages (9 and up) from various cultural backgrounds dealing with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, childhood trauma, and other personal challenges. I work in collaboration with other therapists as a team to benefit all my clients.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105
At Mending Souls mission is to assist and facilitate the growth of each individual, couples and/or families where life goals and generational conflicts are resolved in a safe and non judgmental environment. At Mending Souls we strongly believe that every individual has their unique qualities and inner strengths that once genuinely listened to, challenged and repaired through treatment in therapy one can not only heal and thrive but regain their self worth and live life to their fullest potential.
At Mending Souls mission is to assist and facilitate the growth of each individual, couples and/or families where life goals and generational conflicts are resolved in a safe and non judgmental environment. At Mending Souls we strongly believe that every individual has their unique qualities and inner strengths that once genuinely listened to, challenged and repaired through treatment in therapy one can not only heal and thrive but regain their self worth and live life to their fullest potential.
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Soultenders, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, LCSW, MFTI
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Arcadia, CA 91006
The licensed providers in our network can help with: Adolescents , Anxiety , Child , Codependency , Depression , Divorce , Domestic Violence , Family Conflict , Infidelity , Marital and Premarital Parenting Pregnancy , Prenatal , Postpartum , Self Esteem , Sexual Abuse , Stress , Trauma , and PTSD , EMDR, and many more.
The licensed providers in our network can help with: Adolescents , Anxiety , Child , Codependency , Depression , Divorce , Domestic Violence , Family Conflict , Infidelity , Marital and Premarital Parenting Pregnancy , Prenatal , Postpartum , Self Esteem , Sexual Abuse , Stress , Trauma , and PTSD , EMDR, and many more.
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Natalie Badawy
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Pasadena, CA 91030  (Online Only)
Many of us carry our emotional wounds in our bodies and only when we create a connection between the mind and the body can we feel whole again. I utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques that include shadow work, inner child healing, internal family systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and reparenting in order to create a safe connection within the body and mind. When you are in connection with your whole self you are then equipped to heal your relationship with others and the planet. I help clients struggling with sexual trauma, grief, codependency, depression, and relationship challenges.
Many of us carry our emotional wounds in our bodies and only when we create a connection between the mind and the body can we feel whole again. I utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques that include shadow work, inner child healing, internal family systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and reparenting in order to create a safe connection within the body and mind. When you are in connection with your whole self you are then equipped to heal your relationship with others and the planet. I help clients struggling with sexual trauma, grief, codependency, depression, and relationship challenges.
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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.