Self Esteem Therapists in San Bruno, CA

Are you struggling in your relationships or personal connections? Suffering from depression or anxiety? Experiencing loss, grief or sadness? Difficulty with work/life balance? You don't need to struggle alone. I'm a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, and I'm here to help. Individuals, couples and families call me when they're ready to tackle the problems that make life difficult.

Accepting new clients via Telehealth only. I’m here to help you make a change and I’m honored to walk this journey with you. My passion is to help you connect to the parts of you that need healing. Feeling “stuck” can look different for everyone – through low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, feeling unsafe, negative view of yourself, lack of confidence and irritability. I am here to guide you to help you transform pain into a life worth celebrating.

Hi there, I'm Malissa Page, an experienced Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Washington State. My therapy approach is centered on creating a safe and empowering environment for women to explore their unique experiences. I utilize a range of effective therapeutic techniques to help women overcome difficult and traumatic events while encouraging them to tap into their inner strength, build resilience, and create a fulfilling and purposeful life in alignment with their authentic selves.

Maggie de Vera is a respected Holistic Practitioner, Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Life Coach, Trainer & Consultant in the Bay Area. Backed with over 30+ years of extensive experience, education/training and leadership, Maggie is acclaimed in her field for effective work with the most challenging cases and runs a private practice as a Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, Life Coach, Speaker/Trainer, Consultant and also the Founder & President/CEO of a Non-profit Agency serving the disadvantaged & high-risk. Maggie focuses on supporting/ empowering her clients to heal and grow to create a healthy & positive life

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.

Healing happens within the context of a respectful, caring and nonjudgemental therapeutic relationship. When we work together, you can be yourself. I want to see you and help you to understand yourself in new ways. I am direct, while also gentle. I hold a lot of space for empathy and understanding, and building trust. And of course, there is always room for humor on any journey! I use a combination of evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral (or "talk") therapy, expressive arts, music and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques to connect with you and help guide you toward feeling like the best version of yourself.

Hi! My name is Michele Dorn, and I am a Marriage Family Therapist in Orange County, California. I see clients throughout the state via telehealth services. I work with children adolescents and adults. I specialize in executive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and related disorders impeding academic, social, emotional and/or behavioral issues. My main drive is to assist you on your journey to improve your life. My approach to therapy is predominantly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy although I use different modalities as my client's needs arise.

My name is Cynthia Carter and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Victorville California working with clients throughout San Bernardino County. I work with small children, adolescents, families, and couples. I specialize in anxiety, stress management, anger management, and trauma-based disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist my clients with making progress toward their goals.

In this space, you are safe! Let’s be real; making the decision to embark on the path of healing is not an endeavor to be taken lightly, as it requires patience, vulnerability, and courage. Whether these are your first steps or continuing, thank you for being here. With that said, I am passionate about helping my clients unravel physical, mental, and emotional layers to find the root causes of problems and develop self-awareness and strong coping skills in order to navigate through life as their best selves.

I am passionate about fostering self-acceptance and normalizing discussions of mental health. I believe in the importance of context and collaboration in finding solutions that work for you. My clients find that I am humorous, soft-spoken, and compassionate while working with them in their growth. I am skilled in facilitating a safe, inclusive space where, together, we can explore and examine your concerns in a supportive way in addition to utilizing evidence-based interventions to address them.

Dr. Oscar F. Cervantes is a bicultural, Spanish/English bilingual clinical psychologist with a Masters in Sciences in Clinical Counseling and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with over 34 years of academic and clinical experience. He has privileges in some of the most prestigious hospitals in the Bay Area. Dr. Cervantes specializes in cross-cultural psychology, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine. In addition to his private practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School Department of Internal Medicine.

Hello, my name is Irina Strekalova and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in a private practice in Arcadia, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, life transition difficulties, relationship problems using different approaches to help client to achieve their goals. I assist clients through life transitions and challenges that lead to depression, anxiety, decreased self-confidence, relationship problems, or negative behaviors they would like to change.

Struggling to prioritize yourself or express your feelings? Feeling stuck or lost? Do you find yourself chronically stressed? Are you ready to learn techniques to become more present in your day to day, set boundaries, express yourself with confidence, and cultivate meaningful relationships? My goal is to help my clients live up to their utmost potential. I work from the perspective that our past influences the present. Together we will help you understand the thought processes and behaviors that influence your decisions.

We all deserve a place to process the events that have shaped us. If past traumas are affecting your daily life, therapy can be your path to overcoming these challenges and discovering your inner strength. I firmly believe that living a better, more fulfilling life shouldn't be such a daunting task. As a certified EMDR therapist, my goal is to help you create the life you truly desire. At your core, you already hold the knowledge of your genuine wants and needs. Through therapy, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself, fostering more satisfying relationships with yourself and others.

I provide compassionate, conscientious and meaningful psychotherapeutic treatment to individuals seeking to overcome difficult life circumstances, understand/manage emotions, or to those simply seeking self-growth or personal/career development. With twenty plus years as a practicing psychotherapist, having worked with diverse ethnicities, races, ages and sexual orientations, I have vast skills/resources and experience to offer/impart. My approaches/technique includes an eclectic mix of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian, Gestaltian, and some Buddhist philosophy.

I am passionate about helping individuals live to their utmost potential. With an open-hearted, non-judgmental, and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe space for exploration and growth. Drawing on a wealth of experience, I approach therapy with a holistic perspective, recognizing that each person's journey is unique. My goal is to help clients navigate challenges, develop self-awareness, and cultivate meaningful connections. Through collaborative and evidence-based, client-centered techniques, I aim to facilitate positive change and lasting transformation.

Hi there, my name is Nicole McElderry. I am a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with a focus on client centered and holistic approach to therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to help you achieve your goals and help you step into the life you want to be living. I have worked extensively in rural settings where wearing many hats professionally and thinking outside the box is required. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, domestic violence survivors, adoptive and foster families, and veterans.

Hi there, I'm Cheryl Heinla and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) residing in the Bay Area. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples. My key areas of interest and experience are anxiety, grief, couples dynamics, family of origin impact, life transitions, relational challenges, and trauma history. My approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused, short-term solution-focused; and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples.

Welcome! If you are reading this, perhaps you have been feeling overwhelmed and worried, grieving a loss, or having difficulty with relationships. Whether you are living with depression or anxiety, we will work together toward understanding your deeper issues, and defining your goals. I will then offer you some tools for treatment, based on my clinical expertise. Together, we will find a path toward healing, one that defines a life that is meaningful to you, and leads to an increased sense of authenticity and well being.