Self Esteem Therapists in San Leandro, CA
Hi! My name is Crystal Sarbuland. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who is experienced in multi/dual cultural challenges, life transitions, faith counseling, anxiety and relationship difficulties. I help you explore your thinking patterns in order to identify, challenge and reframe them in order to improve and/or challenge your view of yourself, the world around you and others. I often use a multi-modal approach in order to use every tool available that has the potential to benefit my clients.
Hi! My name is Crystal Sarbuland. I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who is experienced in multi/dual cultural challenges, life transitions, faith counseling, anxiety and relationship difficulties. I help you explore your thinking patterns in order to identify, challenge and reframe them in order to improve and/or challenge your view of yourself, the world around you and others. I often use a multi-modal approach in order to use every tool available that has the potential to benefit my clients.
I believe that people are resilient with many talents and special attributes that can many times get ignored, silenced, rejected or neglected. Experiences of rejection, neglect, or discrimination may lead us to deny our true selves or feel fearful to be our authentic selves. When we do not get to be our true selves, we may find that we are moving away from the things that bring us joy and peace. In my practice, I strive to foster a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support you in doing the courageous work of shedding unhelpful patterns, narratives and/or traumas that may be preventing you from living authentically.
I believe that people are resilient with many talents and special attributes that can many times get ignored, silenced, rejected or neglected. Experiences of rejection, neglect, or discrimination may lead us to deny our true selves or feel fearful to be our authentic selves. When we do not get to be our true selves, we may find that we are moving away from the things that bring us joy and peace. In my practice, I strive to foster a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support you in doing the courageous work of shedding unhelpful patterns, narratives and/or traumas that may be preventing you from living authentically.
Are you experiencing marital conflict? Do you worry about how conflict with your mate affects your children? I have over 20 years experience working with clients dealing with a wide variety of issues, including family conflict, divorce, child custody, parenting issues, depression, addiction, and anxiety.
Research has proven that the parental relationship directly impacts a child's self esteem and social skills.
I am a warm, dynamic and solution oriented therapist. I work along side you, to help you identify and overcome the problems which are causing pain in your life.
Are you experiencing marital conflict? Do you worry about how conflict with your mate affects your children? I have over 20 years experience working with clients dealing with a wide variety of issues, including family conflict, divorce, child custody, parenting issues, depression, addiction, and anxiety.
Research has proven that the parental relationship directly impacts a child's self esteem and social skills.
I am a warm, dynamic and solution oriented therapist. I work along side you, to help you identify and overcome the problems which are causing pain in your life.
Bianca Jarvis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Leandro, CA 94577 (Online Only)
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start.” - Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy. If you are feeling ready to start, welcome to my practice. I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment where you are met with compassion and competency in order to feel safe to share about the issues, difficulties, and fears impacting your life. I am also honored to welcome you back to therapy if previous experiences with therapy and/or therapist(s) have felt harmful or unsafe.
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start.” - Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy. If you are feeling ready to start, welcome to my practice. I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment where you are met with compassion and competency in order to feel safe to share about the issues, difficulties, and fears impacting your life. I am also honored to welcome you back to therapy if previous experiences with therapy and/or therapist(s) have felt harmful or unsafe.
Hello and welcome to my page! Congratulations on taking your first steps toward beginning your healing journey! I know it takes a lot of courage to begin this process and I am already immensely proud of you. For me, the greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for you to feel safe, validated, and authentic. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, struggles with processing grief, and cognitive distortions.
Hello and welcome to my page! Congratulations on taking your first steps toward beginning your healing journey! I know it takes a lot of courage to begin this process and I am already immensely proud of you. For me, the greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for you to feel safe, validated, and authentic. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, struggles with processing grief, and cognitive distortions.
Parenting can be a deeply conflictual experience. Sometimes we agree with Bette Davis who said "If you have never been hated by your child, you have never been a parent." Other times we identify with Anne Lamott's notion that "There really are places in the heart you don't even know exist until you love a child." The seemingly unpredictable alternation of positive and negative feelings that come with raising a family can be painful and bewildering, and our self-esteem as parents suffers most when it becomes difficult to access the good in our closest relationships.
Parenting can be a deeply conflictual experience. Sometimes we agree with Bette Davis who said "If you have never been hated by your child, you have never been a parent." Other times we identify with Anne Lamott's notion that "There really are places in the heart you don't even know exist until you love a child." The seemingly unpredictable alternation of positive and negative feelings that come with raising a family can be painful and bewildering, and our self-esteem as parents suffers most when it becomes difficult to access the good in our closest relationships.
Hello, I'm Paulina Gutierrez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With a client-centered and strengths-based approach, I provide a safe and empathetic space for individuals to explore their emotional well-being. My practice focuses on areas such as anxiety, depression, work-related stress, and relationship issues, aiming to empower clients to achieve their personal growth and mental health goals.
Hello, I'm Paulina Gutierrez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With a client-centered and strengths-based approach, I provide a safe and empathetic space for individuals to explore their emotional well-being. My practice focuses on areas such as anxiety, depression, work-related stress, and relationship issues, aiming to empower clients to achieve their personal growth and mental health goals.
Rouba Otaky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
San Leandro, CA 94577 (Online Only)
Whether you are a young adult, parent or a child, we can all struggle with depression, anxiety or trauma in our lifetime. Even as adults we still crave to be taken care of. Whether we struggle with low self esteem, identity formation, solo parenting or co-parenting, we all need extra support parenting in this day and age. As children, we can struggle with development and/or behavior and as parents, we can feel very isolated or lost. As we grow and develop we go through many transitions and sometimes we just need someone with us along the way. We may struggle with self esteem, depression, anxiety or even trauma.
Whether you are a young adult, parent or a child, we can all struggle with depression, anxiety or trauma in our lifetime. Even as adults we still crave to be taken care of. Whether we struggle with low self esteem, identity formation, solo parenting or co-parenting, we all need extra support parenting in this day and age. As children, we can struggle with development and/or behavior and as parents, we can feel very isolated or lost. As we grow and develop we go through many transitions and sometimes we just need someone with us along the way. We may struggle with self esteem, depression, anxiety or even trauma.
Hello, my name is Laura Castro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 6 years of experience. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a strength-based approach incorporating a holistic perspective. I view each client as a unique individual shaped by their relationships and life experiences and I am committed to helping clients navigate challenges, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections. My professional journey has equipped me with valuable insights into the complexities of human relationships and the profound impact they have on mental health.
Hello, my name is Laura Castro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 6 years of experience. My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a strength-based approach incorporating a holistic perspective. I view each client as a unique individual shaped by their relationships and life experiences and I am committed to helping clients navigate challenges, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections. My professional journey has equipped me with valuable insights into the complexities of human relationships and the profound impact they have on mental health.
Ronica M Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Leandro, CA 94577 (Online Only)
You have at least one of the following in broken relationship, not in a relationship but want to be, have terrible self-esteem, in dead end job, feels like life is just plan hard to get through, or maybe drink and use illegal substances. Above all else you are looking for peace of mind. You are the kind of person that would like to change their lives in a big way and just need a call to action and someone to help. You would like to see yourself as the envy of all your friends and family with the awesome life you have.
You have at least one of the following in broken relationship, not in a relationship but want to be, have terrible self-esteem, in dead end job, feels like life is just plan hard to get through, or maybe drink and use illegal substances. Above all else you are looking for peace of mind. You are the kind of person that would like to change their lives in a big way and just need a call to action and someone to help. You would like to see yourself as the envy of all your friends and family with the awesome life you have.
Natasha Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Leandro, CA 94577
I am an experienced and interactive therapist who cares about helping you feel better as soon as possible. I will work to help you identify and accomplish your own goals. Together we will create a safe environment to help you feel comfortable and understood without judgement. My approach varies based on individual needs, and is influenced by several types of therapeutic orientations including Hakomi, Narrative, Mindfulness-based CBT and Brainspotting. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, families and women. Everyone is welcome.
I am an experienced and interactive therapist who cares about helping you feel better as soon as possible. I will work to help you identify and accomplish your own goals. Together we will create a safe environment to help you feel comfortable and understood without judgement. My approach varies based on individual needs, and is influenced by several types of therapeutic orientations including Hakomi, Narrative, Mindfulness-based CBT and Brainspotting. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, families and women. Everyone is welcome.
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San Leandro, CA 94577 (Online Only)
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Finding a therapist can be daunting, especially when you are not feeling your best. I am here to assist you on your journey to feeling more like yourself. I have been a licensed psychologist in private practice since 2003. Prior to becoming a psychologist I was an L.V.N. for ten years at Peralta hospital. Primary symptoms treated are anxiety and depression as these symptoms may interfere, with daily activities depending upon the severity (mild, moderate, severe). In addition, life's challenges, such as relationship discord with family, friends, or coworkers, feeling overwhelmed, trauma childhood/adult. Feeling better is the goal.
Finding a therapist can be daunting, especially when you are not feeling your best. I am here to assist you on your journey to feeling more like yourself. I have been a licensed psychologist in private practice since 2003. Prior to becoming a psychologist I was an L.V.N. for ten years at Peralta hospital. Primary symptoms treated are anxiety and depression as these symptoms may interfere, with daily activities depending upon the severity (mild, moderate, severe). In addition, life's challenges, such as relationship discord with family, friends, or coworkers, feeling overwhelmed, trauma childhood/adult. Feeling better is the goal.
Dania March
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
San Leandro, CA 94577 (Online Only)
The line between what we want, need, and can deal with can be a juggling act. Striking a balance is not always easy. Think of your life as an overflowing suitcase. Consider what it would be like to have help opening that suitcase, and take out or adjust a few things in it to lessen the load. That's working with me. I aim to help you find and learn to value your truest self and work on how to release, shift, or find new ways to carry your experiences and move within - or break free from - the systems you're a part of (systems like: family, school, work, community, and society).
The line between what we want, need, and can deal with can be a juggling act. Striking a balance is not always easy. Think of your life as an overflowing suitcase. Consider what it would be like to have help opening that suitcase, and take out or adjust a few things in it to lessen the load. That's working with me. I aim to help you find and learn to value your truest self and work on how to release, shift, or find new ways to carry your experiences and move within - or break free from - the systems you're a part of (systems like: family, school, work, community, and society).
You are struggling and you feel alone. I can help. Have you ever been told you are too sensitive? Do you often feel judged or alone? Are you interested in looking within, learning more about yourself and creating the life you deserve? If so, I am here to help. I support clients struggling with depression and anxiety, learning about and coping with the highly sensitive trait, as well as grief and difficult life transitions. I specialize in older teens, college students, young adulthood/emerging professionals. and women around issues of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and family life.
You are struggling and you feel alone. I can help. Have you ever been told you are too sensitive? Do you often feel judged or alone? Are you interested in looking within, learning more about yourself and creating the life you deserve? If so, I am here to help. I support clients struggling with depression and anxiety, learning about and coping with the highly sensitive trait, as well as grief and difficult life transitions. I specialize in older teens, college students, young adulthood/emerging professionals. and women around issues of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and family life.
Our team of clinician's approach is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients when they are facing emotionally traumatic events in their lives such as depression, anxiety, domestic violence , sexual abuse or substance use disorders. We take a proactive approach to our client's emotional healing by drawing on their individual strengths and guiding them to become collaborators of their own healing. We focus on supporting client to make healthy decisions that can help them feel empowered despite the impact of the events they have experienced.
Our team of clinician's approach is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients when they are facing emotionally traumatic events in their lives such as depression, anxiety, domestic violence , sexual abuse or substance use disorders. We take a proactive approach to our client's emotional healing by drawing on their individual strengths and guiding them to become collaborators of their own healing. We focus on supporting client to make healthy decisions that can help them feel empowered despite the impact of the events they have experienced.
People are experiencing many challenges in the cyber age. Not only are they struggling to cope with traditional stressors such as family, friends, school, and career, but they feel sadder and lonelier than ever. My goal is to assist people with finding their voice, embracing their strengths, and for them to become empowered. I want to provide people with a safe, judgment-free space that allows them to explore their cultural, racial, economic, spiritual, and gender identities so that they may decide who they are for themselves.
People are experiencing many challenges in the cyber age. Not only are they struggling to cope with traditional stressors such as family, friends, school, and career, but they feel sadder and lonelier than ever. My goal is to assist people with finding their voice, embracing their strengths, and for them to become empowered. I want to provide people with a safe, judgment-free space that allows them to explore their cultural, racial, economic, spiritual, and gender identities so that they may decide who they are for themselves.
Welcome! My name is Britny Kerwin, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for empowering others to reach their goals. I have worked with all different types of clients and populations. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, bullying, and family conflict to name a few. I often utilize a person-centered approach, as I am a strong believer that you are the expert of yourself and your life. I may implement tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support your progress and long-term success.
Welcome! My name is Britny Kerwin, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a passion for empowering others to reach their goals. I have worked with all different types of clients and populations. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, bullying, and family conflict to name a few. I often utilize a person-centered approach, as I am a strong believer that you are the expert of yourself and your life. I may implement tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support your progress and long-term success.
I grew up in San Francisco, Ca and after high school attended City College of SF, and then SF State University. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Pennsylvania. Following my graduation in 1987 I went on to obtain a certificate in couples and sex therapy from the Penn Council for Relationships. I have over 30 years of experience counseling couples, families and individuals from all over the world addressing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and racial trauma issues.
I grew up in San Francisco, Ca and after high school attended City College of SF, and then SF State University. I graduated with a BA in Psychology and went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Pennsylvania. Following my graduation in 1987 I went on to obtain a certificate in couples and sex therapy from the Penn Council for Relationships. I have over 30 years of experience counseling couples, families and individuals from all over the world addressing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and racial trauma issues.
Hi, welcome. I am so glad you are here exploring and seeking support. My name is Dinaba, and I hope reading this will help you move forward in the process. We all can benefit from someone who can listen, motivate and challenge us without judgment. We were made for connection, so needing support through life’s challenges and changes is natural. Whether you are facing a change in life, feeling stuck in a funk, or simply unable to communicate your feelings and needs- I want you to know you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Hi, welcome. I am so glad you are here exploring and seeking support. My name is Dinaba, and I hope reading this will help you move forward in the process. We all can benefit from someone who can listen, motivate and challenge us without judgment. We were made for connection, so needing support through life’s challenges and changes is natural. Whether you are facing a change in life, feeling stuck in a funk, or simply unable to communicate your feelings and needs- I want you to know you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Mosi Mays-Mirembe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Leandro, CA 94578
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have broad professional experience as a mediator, conflict management consultant, educator, and trainer. I bring the skills I've acquired in these roles to my therapy work. We humans are adaptive beings. When we adopt behaviors and mindsets that do not serve us, we may feel stuck, fearful, or intensely unhappy. Thankfully, we can modify our thinking and behaviors to promote a life of growth, happiness and healthy relationships. I provide skilled support to help repair troubled relationships and re-route unproductive thinking and behavior patterns.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have broad professional experience as a mediator, conflict management consultant, educator, and trainer. I bring the skills I've acquired in these roles to my therapy work. We humans are adaptive beings. When we adopt behaviors and mindsets that do not serve us, we may feel stuck, fearful, or intensely unhappy. Thankfully, we can modify our thinking and behaviors to promote a life of growth, happiness and healthy relationships. I provide skilled support to help repair troubled relationships and re-route unproductive thinking and behavior patterns.
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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.