Self Esteem Therapists in San Lorenzo, CA
Laura Goossens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
Hello! I’m Laura. I'm passionate about helping people improve their Present by addressing their Past. People describe my style as collaborative, warm, direct, goal-focused, patient, and thorough. I help clients in their work toward self-esteem, healthy relationships, grounded communication, stress management, improved mood, and access to services/resources. Communities I belong to and am experienced in serving: disabled/chronic illness, sex positive, kink/polyam/alternative lifestyle, genderqueer, fat positive, and neurodivergent folks. Happy to serve folks from other groups too of course! I offer a free 30-minute video intro call.
Karina Elena Bavery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (Online Only)
I am licensed in California (LMFT121806), Texas (205156), UT (13707825-3902), and ID (10378) as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to meet clients online and utilize an eclectic approach as I like to meet clients where they are at providing helpful tools that can be utilized in everyday life.
I am licensed in California (LMFT121806), Texas (205156), UT (13707825-3902), and ID (10378) as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to meet clients online and utilize an eclectic approach as I like to meet clients where they are at providing helpful tools that can be utilized in everyday life.
Many people come to me wondering why they're unhappy, anxious, or unable to find fulfillment. The problem may seem obvious but a solution impossible. The same painful experiences repeat themselves, but why? And how to change them? If we meet, I will work together to discover how you can come to grips with whatever is troubling you. In doing so, you may discover, as sometimes happens, that there are ways to experience yourself and others that are genuinely different from what you've known thus far.
Many people come to me wondering why they're unhappy, anxious, or unable to find fulfillment. The problem may seem obvious but a solution impossible. The same painful experiences repeat themselves, but why? And how to change them? If we meet, I will work together to discover how you can come to grips with whatever is troubling you. In doing so, you may discover, as sometimes happens, that there are ways to experience yourself and others that are genuinely different from what you've known thus far.
I fully believe that life is a journey, and therapy is a way to explore where we've been, where we're at, and where we're going. You are the expert in your life, and no one else is able to experience it the way you have. However, through therapy, a new understanding of self and dedication to developing healthier ways to cope and manage could benefit anyone. In therapy, you are in the driver's seat deciding where, when, and how we get there, and as a therapist, I am there to guide you and aid in exploration.
I fully believe that life is a journey, and therapy is a way to explore where we've been, where we're at, and where we're going. You are the expert in your life, and no one else is able to experience it the way you have. However, through therapy, a new understanding of self and dedication to developing healthier ways to cope and manage could benefit anyone. In therapy, you are in the driver's seat deciding where, when, and how we get there, and as a therapist, I am there to guide you and aid in exploration.
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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.
I offer behavior modification modalities, building self esteem, developing coping and socialization skills.
I’m seeing clients in person and via zoom. Do you need to be heard with out judgement? In my office I provide a safe, compassionate environment where all can be who they want to be. Crisis, trauma, anxiety, self esteem, grief... we all struggle and need a place to be heard.
I offer behavior modification modalities, building self esteem, developing coping and socialization skills.
I’m seeing clients in person and via zoom. Do you need to be heard with out judgement? In my office I provide a safe, compassionate environment where all can be who they want to be. Crisis, trauma, anxiety, self esteem, grief... we all struggle and need a place to be heard.
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.
Hi there! My name is Hieu Pham, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California, and I am here to support you through your mental health journey. I enjoy working with young college students and adults who are struggling to make decisions, who are facing periods of major change, and who are experiencing relationship challenges. I see my clients through a lens of humility where I invite you to teach me about your life, your unique challenges, and your needs as I support you in reaching your goals in therapy.
Hi there! My name is Hieu Pham, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California, and I am here to support you through your mental health journey. I enjoy working with young college students and adults who are struggling to make decisions, who are facing periods of major change, and who are experiencing relationship challenges. I see my clients through a lens of humility where I invite you to teach me about your life, your unique challenges, and your needs as I support you in reaching your goals in therapy.
BE, the supportive, loving, stimulating, faithful partner YOU are looking for; or gain a greater and deeper understanding of yourself. Rather you are in a relationship or not, we all seek to connect, it's natural. We all are born with unique "gifts." What are yours? Learn to express them and attract who and what you want. As your Therapist, I listen to your problems, non-judgmentally, and we set goals for our work. It's your life! My specializations include working individually with men, women, couples, and groups; trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, social and emotional instability, and depression, represent a short list.
BE, the supportive, loving, stimulating, faithful partner YOU are looking for; or gain a greater and deeper understanding of yourself. Rather you are in a relationship or not, we all seek to connect, it's natural. We all are born with unique "gifts." What are yours? Learn to express them and attract who and what you want. As your Therapist, I listen to your problems, non-judgmentally, and we set goals for our work. It's your life! My specializations include working individually with men, women, couples, and groups; trauma, PTSD, self-esteem, social and emotional instability, and depression, represent a short list.
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.
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.
My name is Luz Hernandez Jasso, and I am a Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and multi-systemic therapy to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges.
My name is Luz Hernandez Jasso, and I am a Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and multi-systemic therapy to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges.
Evan Alves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Evan Alves, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. No two people are alike, so I do not use a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. I am trained in various modalities and want to tailor treatment to your specified needs. I have experience treating trauma, anxiety, and depression amongst many other mental health needs. Let’s work together towards feeling better. My approach is eclectic and really dependent on the client's needs. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. I like to use a collaborative approach with clients.
Hi, my name is Evan Alves, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. No two people are alike, so I do not use a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. I am trained in various modalities and want to tailor treatment to your specified needs. I have experience treating trauma, anxiety, and depression amongst many other mental health needs. Let’s work together towards feeling better. My approach is eclectic and really dependent on the client's needs. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. I like to use a collaborative approach with clients.
I love working with motivated clients who want to build healthy habits, make lasting changes, and improve their quality of life. Not sure if you need therapy? Some of the most common issues I treat include: overthinking, difficulties managing time or focusing, work/life balance, interpersonal struggles, and managing frustrating family dynamics. Feeling stuck? Is Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, or Procrastination holding you back at work or in your personal life? I can help you build your confidence, recognize your potential, and kick your self-doubt to the curb.
I love working with motivated clients who want to build healthy habits, make lasting changes, and improve their quality of life. Not sure if you need therapy? Some of the most common issues I treat include: overthinking, difficulties managing time or focusing, work/life balance, interpersonal struggles, and managing frustrating family dynamics. Feeling stuck? Is Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, or Procrastination holding you back at work or in your personal life? I can help you build your confidence, recognize your potential, and kick your self-doubt to the curb.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings inside of us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t exactly make them go away often leaving us frustrated and feeling stuck. So what can you do? Well, I can tell you that counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing for those struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings inside of us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t exactly make them go away often leaving us frustrated and feeling stuck. So what can you do? Well, I can tell you that counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing for those struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
Hi, my name is Navneet Thind and I am a licensed Psychologist based in Northern California. While I welcome working with all ages, my focus lies in working with adolescents and emerging adults (18-30). I specialize in mood disorders, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, relational concerns, and psychological sequelae following chronic pain or chronic health conditions. I use a range of therapeutic approaches based on each client’s unique needs.
Hi, my name is Navneet Thind and I am a licensed Psychologist based in Northern California. While I welcome working with all ages, my focus lies in working with adolescents and emerging adults (18-30). I specialize in mood disorders, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, relational concerns, and psychological sequelae following chronic pain or chronic health conditions. I use a range of therapeutic approaches based on each client’s unique needs.
My name is Norine Campbell. I am a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist. My approach to therapy is to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so that the focus can be on healing in a nonjudgmental and safe space in order to move towards positive change. My focus has been with adolescents and adults dealing with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety and anger.
My name is Norine Campbell. I am a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist. My approach to therapy is to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so that the focus can be on healing in a nonjudgmental and safe space in order to move towards positive change. My focus has been with adolescents and adults dealing with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety and anger.
Hi! I'm Akilah Peters, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Cerritos California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and trauma using person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy that fosters healing and showing up as your authentic self.
Hi! I'm Akilah Peters, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Cerritos California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and trauma using person-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy that fosters healing and showing up as your authentic self.
Brandy Gadson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
My practice is rooted in the belief that there is power in knowing and telling your own story. Who are you? Where did you come from? What's important to you? Let's work together to untangle your story, identify your strengths, goals, passions, and barriers; and make you the author of what comes next. I work with people who want to make positive changes, but feel paralyzed by stress, fear, indecision, or old habits. I can also help you learn concrete strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, transitions, health conditions or problematic relationships.
My practice is rooted in the belief that there is power in knowing and telling your own story. Who are you? Where did you come from? What's important to you? Let's work together to untangle your story, identify your strengths, goals, passions, and barriers; and make you the author of what comes next. I work with people who want to make positive changes, but feel paralyzed by stress, fear, indecision, or old habits. I can also help you learn concrete strategies for managing uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, transitions, health conditions or problematic relationships.
Most marriage and family therapists believe a wide range of individual problems must be understood within the context of the family and social environments. I believe in this systems approach to mental and emotional problems and have the goal to change problematic, repetitive interactions that contribute to the presenting problem. As a trauma informed therapist, I am aware of the long-lasting effects of childhood trauma and will explore that using a narrative therapy approach. Our goal for therapy is the reduce distress and improve functionality. In what ways are you feeling not OK? Let’s help you start feeling OK.
Most marriage and family therapists believe a wide range of individual problems must be understood within the context of the family and social environments. I believe in this systems approach to mental and emotional problems and have the goal to change problematic, repetitive interactions that contribute to the presenting problem. As a trauma informed therapist, I am aware of the long-lasting effects of childhood trauma and will explore that using a narrative therapy approach. Our goal for therapy is the reduce distress and improve functionality. In what ways are you feeling not OK? Let’s help you start feeling OK.
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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.