Self Esteem Therapists in San Mateo, CA
Laurel Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Perhaps you're an artist struggling with anxiety and depression. Or a teen or transition aged youth battling low self-esteem or self-confidence. Or are you an adult doing your best to live a fulfilling life but feeling alone and overwhelmed with the stressful changes of everyday life. Hi, I’m Laurel. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trained Drama Therapist based in California. I received my Master’s in Counseling Psychology and Drama Therapy. I help adults, teenagers and preteens (ages 10+) with self esteem, stress, identity struggles, peer relationships, racism/systemic injustice and life transitions.
Perhaps you're an artist struggling with anxiety and depression. Or a teen or transition aged youth battling low self-esteem or self-confidence. Or are you an adult doing your best to live a fulfilling life but feeling alone and overwhelmed with the stressful changes of everyday life. Hi, I’m Laurel. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trained Drama Therapist based in California. I received my Master’s in Counseling Psychology and Drama Therapy. I help adults, teenagers and preteens (ages 10+) with self esteem, stress, identity struggles, peer relationships, racism/systemic injustice and life transitions.
Karol J Markowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402
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The individuals who typically seek my help are adults and parents with children 0-5 who are struggling with depression, PTSD, painful early childhood memories, trauma and neglect, anxiety, abusive relationships and other complex life transitions. In addition, I support parents/caregivers who are struggling with children's challenging behavior and trying to understand the meaning of it. I have extensive experience working with children and supporting their development and emotional regulation.
The individuals who typically seek my help are adults and parents with children 0-5 who are struggling with depression, PTSD, painful early childhood memories, trauma and neglect, anxiety, abusive relationships and other complex life transitions. In addition, I support parents/caregivers who are struggling with children's challenging behavior and trying to understand the meaning of it. I have extensive experience working with children and supporting their development and emotional regulation.
Lori R. Levitt, MFT #43329
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
Are you or your teenager in need of support, understanding and new tools to facilitate life's demands and stress? My approach is to provide a supportive, encouraging and positive environment to offer alternative ways of coping. I work with clients using CBT and problem-solving techniques to reduce depression, anxiety, and relationship issues in a supportive and positive environment. My goal is to encourage personal growth by strengthening ones' ability to resolve problems, increase communication, manage mood and anxiety as well as increase self-esteem. My style is active, supportive, collaborative and compassionate.
Are you or your teenager in need of support, understanding and new tools to facilitate life's demands and stress? My approach is to provide a supportive, encouraging and positive environment to offer alternative ways of coping. I work with clients using CBT and problem-solving techniques to reduce depression, anxiety, and relationship issues in a supportive and positive environment. My goal is to encourage personal growth by strengthening ones' ability to resolve problems, increase communication, manage mood and anxiety as well as increase self-esteem. My style is active, supportive, collaborative and compassionate.
Maria Levy Downs Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I believe for therapy to be effective, there must be established trust, a willingness to be vulnerable and a commitment to be authentic. I work with those seeking for a more balanced sense of themselves. My style is direct, transparent, insight-oriented and Psychodynamic. I use cognitive behavioral techniques and evidence based practices to help clients achieve their goals of working through depression, managing anxiety, replenishing caregiver-burnt out and coping with life stress. I am a family educator and also believe a sense of humor (when appropriate), is necessary for this line of work. Certified SoulCollage® facilitator.
I believe for therapy to be effective, there must be established trust, a willingness to be vulnerable and a commitment to be authentic. I work with those seeking for a more balanced sense of themselves. My style is direct, transparent, insight-oriented and Psychodynamic. I use cognitive behavioral techniques and evidence based practices to help clients achieve their goals of working through depression, managing anxiety, replenishing caregiver-burnt out and coping with life stress. I am a family educator and also believe a sense of humor (when appropriate), is necessary for this line of work. Certified SoulCollage® facilitator.
Beginner's Mind Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402
Beginner's Mind Psychotherapy is a group practice offering a variety of mental health services, both in person and virtually. We aim to support clients seeking to address issues with mood, relationships, self esteem, substance use issues, or thought and behavior patterns that are no longer working for you. We welcome clients accessing care as individuals, as couples or families, or wishing to participate in group therapy.
Beginner's Mind Psychotherapy is a group practice offering a variety of mental health services, both in person and virtually. We aim to support clients seeking to address issues with mood, relationships, self esteem, substance use issues, or thought and behavior patterns that are no longer working for you. We welcome clients accessing care as individuals, as couples or families, or wishing to participate in group therapy.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life—you truly deserve it. I understand that change requires courage, support, and an inner desire to grow. I am committed to providing a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore the barriers to your change. Together, we can work to achieve your goals.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life—you truly deserve it. I understand that change requires courage, support, and an inner desire to grow. I am committed to providing a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore the barriers to your change. Together, we can work to achieve your goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Feeling lonely, lost, or stuck? Are you experiencing trauma/PTSD symptoms? Or having interpersonal relationship difficulties? There is hope for you!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Feeling lonely, lost, or stuck? Are you experiencing trauma/PTSD symptoms? Or having interpersonal relationship difficulties? There is hope for you!
I work with teens to help support the stressors they face in high school and work together to build self esteem and self care.
I provide a safe and supportive environment to help clients explore new approaches to ongoing life challenges. My optimistic and caring style support self growth and empowerment. Part of my role as a therapist is to help my clients establish realistic goals that bring about positive change. I have been working with teens and adults for over 20 years. I have worked in local high schools and the County of San Mateo with both teens and adults. Some techniques I use suggest that our thoughts affect how we behave. Therefore, if we work on more positive self talk, we may notice changes in our overall mood and behavior.
I work with teens to help support the stressors they face in high school and work together to build self esteem and self care.
I provide a safe and supportive environment to help clients explore new approaches to ongoing life challenges. My optimistic and caring style support self growth and empowerment. Part of my role as a therapist is to help my clients establish realistic goals that bring about positive change. I have been working with teens and adults for over 20 years. I have worked in local high schools and the County of San Mateo with both teens and adults. Some techniques I use suggest that our thoughts affect how we behave. Therefore, if we work on more positive self talk, we may notice changes in our overall mood and behavior.
Dr. Yajaira Kennison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for stopping by! I'd like to share a bit about me should you consider selecting me as your therapist. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and enjoy working with the Asian and the Latino community. I provide weekly online talk therapy to adults in their 30s and 40s, especially those with challenges associated with self-esteem issues, wanting to change patterns in behavior, life transitions and disappointments.
Hello and thank you for stopping by! I'd like to share a bit about me should you consider selecting me as your therapist. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and enjoy working with the Asian and the Latino community. I provide weekly online talk therapy to adults in their 30s and 40s, especially those with challenges associated with self-esteem issues, wanting to change patterns in behavior, life transitions and disappointments.
Her areas of focus are: life adjustments and transition; self esteem and identity; personal growth; building healthy relationships; effective communication; grief and loss; and helping people work through issues to experience the joy in life.
Louise works with individuals, couples and families to help them improve their relationships and make healthy adjustments to change. She considers difficulties to be opportunities and catalysts for growth. She believes that people are often blocked from reaching their full potential in life by fears, resistances, and past conditioning. In a safe and caring environment, she helps people to explore these blockages, increase clarity, accept responsibility and develop greater awareness of themselves, others, and their environment.
Her areas of focus are: life adjustments and transition; self esteem and identity; personal growth; building healthy relationships; effective communication; grief and loss; and helping people work through issues to experience the joy in life.
Louise works with individuals, couples and families to help them improve their relationships and make healthy adjustments to change. She considers difficulties to be opportunities and catalysts for growth. She believes that people are often blocked from reaching their full potential in life by fears, resistances, and past conditioning. In a safe and caring environment, she helps people to explore these blockages, increase clarity, accept responsibility and develop greater awareness of themselves, others, and their environment.
Diana Moore (Formerly Diana To)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94404
I found my calling to become a psychotherapist out of a desire to help people live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them resolve the impact of abuse and trauma, as well as problems of depression, anxiety, anger, grief, couples' discord, family conflicts, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I am passionate about helping my clients who feel lost about their life directions with career exploration and identity development. As a Christian, I also love integrating spirituality with psychological well-being with clients for whom spirituality is relevant.
I found my calling to become a psychotherapist out of a desire to help people live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them resolve the impact of abuse and trauma, as well as problems of depression, anxiety, anger, grief, couples' discord, family conflicts, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I am passionate about helping my clients who feel lost about their life directions with career exploration and identity development. As a Christian, I also love integrating spirituality with psychological well-being with clients for whom spirituality is relevant.
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As a therapist, I'm compassionate, nonjudgmental, straightforward, empowering and supportive. I hope to offer a safe environment, listen to your life challenges, address your goals for your mental well being and help you achieve those goals. My focus is to help my clients get lasting relief from anxiety, depression, stress, life transition struggles, self esteem issues and grief/loss. Therapy can help with overcoming every day challenges, emotional instability and overcome obstacles that cause stress.
As a therapist, I'm compassionate, nonjudgmental, straightforward, empowering and supportive. I hope to offer a safe environment, listen to your life challenges, address your goals for your mental well being and help you achieve those goals. My focus is to help my clients get lasting relief from anxiety, depression, stress, life transition struggles, self esteem issues and grief/loss. Therapy can help with overcoming every day challenges, emotional instability and overcome obstacles that cause stress.
Are you struggling through your days? Or maybe you're feeling that your life and relationships could be more meaningful. I will work with you to manage distressing feelings and to get to the roots of your problems. Every person enters therapy with a unique set of needs, so I tailor treatment to address your specific needs and goals. I listening openly, and together we develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This insight allows you to transform how you approach living your life. Therapy is an investment in your future and my commitment is to guide you toward meaningful change.
Are you struggling through your days? Or maybe you're feeling that your life and relationships could be more meaningful. I will work with you to manage distressing feelings and to get to the roots of your problems. Every person enters therapy with a unique set of needs, so I tailor treatment to address your specific needs and goals. I listening openly, and together we develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This insight allows you to transform how you approach living your life. Therapy is an investment in your future and my commitment is to guide you toward meaningful change.
Yajun Stella Zeng
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MSG
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in the field, I have worked passionately with individuals, families, adults, and patients to learn positive ways and skills to cope with stressors in life.
As a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience in the field, I have worked passionately with individuals, families, adults, and patients to learn positive ways and skills to cope with stressors in life.
My areas of focus are working with adults on with work related stress, anxiety, depression, self–esteem, attachment, relationships, interpersonal communication, and life transitions. I work with adults of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. One population I work a lot with are those having jobs in the technology sector (i.e. Silicon Valley), that can be stressful and demanding. We can work towards learning skills like: effective communications with coworkers, regulating emotions when work loads feel overwhelming, and having work/life balance; as well as other topics such as social, personal, relationships and mental wellness.
My areas of focus are working with adults on with work related stress, anxiety, depression, self–esteem, attachment, relationships, interpersonal communication, and life transitions. I work with adults of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. One population I work a lot with are those having jobs in the technology sector (i.e. Silicon Valley), that can be stressful and demanding. We can work towards learning skills like: effective communications with coworkers, regulating emotions when work loads feel overwhelming, and having work/life balance; as well as other topics such as social, personal, relationships and mental wellness.
Chally Grundwag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I'm here to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, reach your goals, and make your life happier and more meaningful. In our sessions you will be invited to explore your deep values and motivations, and identify which aspects of your life help you move forwards, and how to separate from patterns and behaviors that are no longer useful for you. If you are an adult or a teen who suffer from anxiety, depression, burn-out, academic stress, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, relationship issues, or low self esteem, please don't give up. There is hope, and healing is possible.
I'm here to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, reach your goals, and make your life happier and more meaningful. In our sessions you will be invited to explore your deep values and motivations, and identify which aspects of your life help you move forwards, and how to separate from patterns and behaviors that are no longer useful for you. If you are an adult or a teen who suffer from anxiety, depression, burn-out, academic stress, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, relationship issues, or low self esteem, please don't give up. There is hope, and healing is possible.
I am currently providing individual counseling services for teens and adults who are experiencing concerns such as Stress, Anxiety, Low- self esteem, Depression, and Coping with life changes.
Hi, my name is Alisandra Salgado, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have experience providing counseling services for over 7 years in a community-based outpatient setting. I have served clients of all ages with a wide range of behavioral and mental health concerns. Some of the counseling modalities I use with my clients are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Client-Centered Therapy.
I am currently providing individual counseling services for teens and adults who are experiencing concerns such as Stress, Anxiety, Low- self esteem, Depression, and Coping with life changes.
Hi, my name is Alisandra Salgado, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have experience providing counseling services for over 7 years in a community-based outpatient setting. I have served clients of all ages with a wide range of behavioral and mental health concerns. Some of the counseling modalities I use with my clients are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Janelle Tamm Magnuson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients form better relationships, understand the patterns in their life, recognize their potential, and increase their resilience. To truly "know thyself" can be a difficult task, and I am committed to helping others embark upon their journey of self exploration. If you are facing depression, anxiety, strained relationships, feelings of helplessness, low self-esteem, poor performance at school or work, or other challenges, you may be a good candidate for therapy.
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients form better relationships, understand the patterns in their life, recognize their potential, and increase their resilience. To truly "know thyself" can be a difficult task, and I am committed to helping others embark upon their journey of self exploration. If you are facing depression, anxiety, strained relationships, feelings of helplessness, low self-esteem, poor performance at school or work, or other challenges, you may be a good candidate for therapy.
I work with individuals and couples around issues related to relationships, anxiety and depression, as well as self esteem and self worth.
Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile page. I applaud you for deciding to enter therapy. It has never been a better time than now. I know that you have a lot of options and choices in selecting a provider, and I am grateful to be one who you are considering to work with. When you make the decision to find someone to talk with, it is so important that you find the right person that feels best for you. I believe in making this process work for you. Should you decide to work with me, I operate from the premise that we are working together, and that you know yourself best and what will work for you.
I work with individuals and couples around issues related to relationships, anxiety and depression, as well as self esteem and self worth.
Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile page. I applaud you for deciding to enter therapy. It has never been a better time than now. I know that you have a lot of options and choices in selecting a provider, and I am grateful to be one who you are considering to work with. When you make the decision to find someone to talk with, it is so important that you find the right person that feels best for you. I believe in making this process work for you. Should you decide to work with me, I operate from the premise that we are working together, and that you know yourself best and what will work for you.
I am experienced in working with people confronted by relationship challenges, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, family challenges and self harm.
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there. Our current responses to and experience of life come from the contents of that suitcase. Together in therapy we gently unpack it. We will see what is working for you, what needs more support and what has served it's purpose but no longer works. I work collaboratively and am curious about all the things that make you who you are. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or unimportant.
I am experienced in working with people confronted by relationship challenges, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, family challenges and self harm.
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there. Our current responses to and experience of life come from the contents of that suitcase. Together in therapy we gently unpack it. We will see what is working for you, what needs more support and what has served it's purpose but no longer works. I work collaboratively and am curious about all the things that make you who you are. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or unimportant.
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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.