Self Esteem Therapists in Bannockburn, IL

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Angela M Fadragas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
I combine my knowledge of therapeutic theory and research to tailor the therapy to fit each client. I am especially skilled at working with a variety of relationship issues, including parent-child, romantic, and workplace relationships, working closely with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in working with culturally diverse individuals and families and am fully bicultural/bilingual in Spanish.
I combine my knowledge of therapeutic theory and research to tailor the therapy to fit each client. I am especially skilled at working with a variety of relationship issues, including parent-child, romantic, and workplace relationships, working closely with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience in working with culturally diverse individuals and families and am fully bicultural/bilingual in Spanish.
(847) 595-5769 View (847) 595-5769
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Josh Kay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015  (Online Only)
My goal is to help improve your self esteem and change unwanted behaviors.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field and I'm certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy +. I have spent my career helping individuals and families with trauma, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
My goal is to help improve your self esteem and change unwanted behaviors.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the mental health field and I'm certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy +. I have spent my career helping individuals and families with trauma, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
(847) 238-9954 View (847) 238-9954
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Jennie Ozan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in mental health and wellness. My passion stems from wanting to help others learn new ways of coping with their environment and garnering new skills to help manage current life stressors and hurdles. My belief is that from early childhood we learn healthy, and sometimes unhealthy, strategies to manage challenges. Coping styles, especially maladaptive ones, work for a period of time, but may become ineffective. When this occurs, people often seek therapy. My job as a therapist is to help you learn, and implement, healthier coping strategies.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in mental health and wellness. My passion stems from wanting to help others learn new ways of coping with their environment and garnering new skills to help manage current life stressors and hurdles. My belief is that from early childhood we learn healthy, and sometimes unhealthy, strategies to manage challenges. Coping styles, especially maladaptive ones, work for a period of time, but may become ineffective. When this occurs, people often seek therapy. My job as a therapist is to help you learn, and implement, healthier coping strategies.
(847) 744-8046 View (847) 744-8046
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Susan Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Iowa with 30 yrs of experience working with adults, couples and teens. I am a strong believer that change is a result of self empowerment, education and support. I believe that each person is unique and requires a holistic approach to inspire change. The therapeutic relationship is one where the client can explore and confront their challenges in a safe environment working with their therapist as a coach. I understand the importance of each person working at their own pace and needing different levels of guidance: Accepting new patients. InnerWarriorLLC.com
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Iowa with 30 yrs of experience working with adults, couples and teens. I am a strong believer that change is a result of self empowerment, education and support. I believe that each person is unique and requires a holistic approach to inspire change. The therapeutic relationship is one where the client can explore and confront their challenges in a safe environment working with their therapist as a coach. I understand the importance of each person working at their own pace and needing different levels of guidance: Accepting new patients. InnerWarriorLLC.com
(773) 960-2771 View (773) 960-2771
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Paul Nevin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
At Heart Light, we believe that personal growth is a natural psychological process that fundamentally belongs to you, not to us. Some mental health professionals seem to imagine themselves as mental and emotional surgeons, whose goal is to identify problems and then fix them for you. We envision ourselves as more akin to doctors that deliver babies. We are ready to intervene as and when needed, but our primary role is to facilitate a natural process that belongs, first and foremost, to you. Our goal is to guide and encourage your growth by helping you to empower yourself.
At Heart Light, we believe that personal growth is a natural psychological process that fundamentally belongs to you, not to us. Some mental health professionals seem to imagine themselves as mental and emotional surgeons, whose goal is to identify problems and then fix them for you. We envision ourselves as more akin to doctors that deliver babies. We are ready to intervene as and when needed, but our primary role is to facilitate a natural process that belongs, first and foremost, to you. Our goal is to guide and encourage your growth by helping you to empower yourself.
(847) 886-9462 View (847) 886-9462
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Justin Noe
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
I am passionate about working with fellow Veterans, adolescents, college age folks and adults with presenting issues of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and difficulties with major life changes. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help recognize the thinking patterns that contribute to difficulties and Psychodynamic Therapy to make connections between past experiences and present behaviors. This helps you to be free to move your life in a different direction. I welcome those who are ready, willing, and eager to discover the next chapter in their lives. Clients describe my style as welcoming and insightful.
I am passionate about working with fellow Veterans, adolescents, college age folks and adults with presenting issues of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and difficulties with major life changes. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help recognize the thinking patterns that contribute to difficulties and Psychodynamic Therapy to make connections between past experiences and present behaviors. This helps you to be free to move your life in a different direction. I welcome those who are ready, willing, and eager to discover the next chapter in their lives. Clients describe my style as welcoming and insightful.
(847) 534-8986 View (847) 534-8986
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Sammie Easley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Hi there! I believe in the transformative power of therapy to heal wounds, overcome obstacles, and foster resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals discover their inner strengths, break cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I utilize a holistic approach with the belief that individuals are more than their life circumstances or symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely without judgment or distractions. Together, we’ll be able to work collaboratively to create meaningful change.
Hi there! I believe in the transformative power of therapy to heal wounds, overcome obstacles, and foster resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals discover their inner strengths, break cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I utilize a holistic approach with the belief that individuals are more than their life circumstances or symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely without judgment or distractions. Together, we’ll be able to work collaboratively to create meaningful change.
(224) 302-4738 View (224) 302-4738
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Kerri Nevin
Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Sometimes, it can be a challenge to see "the forest through the trees." Having someone to talk to who is outside your circle of family and friends, to reflect back what's important to you, can be the crucial piece that helps you build the bridge back to yourself. This is one aspect of what I do when working with people interested in creating improved health, positive relationships, or achieving an important goal. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, or wanting to discover your specific formula for happiness, I'd consider it a privilege to work with you.
Sometimes, it can be a challenge to see "the forest through the trees." Having someone to talk to who is outside your circle of family and friends, to reflect back what's important to you, can be the crucial piece that helps you build the bridge back to yourself. This is one aspect of what I do when working with people interested in creating improved health, positive relationships, or achieving an important goal. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, or wanting to discover your specific formula for happiness, I'd consider it a privilege to work with you.
(847) 242-8941 x1 View (847) 242-8941 x1
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Rachel Kornacker (Heller)
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bannockburn, IL 60015
The client-therapist relationship is the single most important factor in successful therapy. Taking the time to build this rapport is a crucial step when I work with someone. I also believe therapy is a collaborative process. The client must feel empowered to lead their therapy process, while I can support and guide them to meet their goals. Ideal clients include those who genuinely want to identify areas of challenge in their life and make progress. At the end of therapy sessions, my goal is for my clients to feel better than when they walked into the session.
The client-therapist relationship is the single most important factor in successful therapy. Taking the time to build this rapport is a crucial step when I work with someone. I also believe therapy is a collaborative process. The client must feel empowered to lead their therapy process, while I can support and guide them to meet their goals. Ideal clients include those who genuinely want to identify areas of challenge in their life and make progress. At the end of therapy sessions, my goal is for my clients to feel better than when they walked into the session.
(708) 914-7967 View (708) 914-7967
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Akilah Yates
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CCTP, CTMH
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015  (Online Only)
With over nine years of dedicated experience in supporting children and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety and depression, I offer tailored guidance for those feeling overwhelmed by overthinking or striving for overachievement. Whether confronting childhood trauma resurfacing in adulthood or seeking personal growth, I prioritize leveraging individual strengths to facilitate progress. We are all trying to achieve something in life. We all want better for ourselves. Life can be hectic at times and throw curveballs at us. We are required to adapt to the various obstacles that we come across.
With over nine years of dedicated experience in supporting children and adolescents navigating trauma, anxiety and depression, I offer tailored guidance for those feeling overwhelmed by overthinking or striving for overachievement. Whether confronting childhood trauma resurfacing in adulthood or seeking personal growth, I prioritize leveraging individual strengths to facilitate progress. We are all trying to achieve something in life. We all want better for ourselves. Life can be hectic at times and throw curveballs at us. We are required to adapt to the various obstacles that we come across.
(224) 507-7790 View (224) 507-7790
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Terri A. Ammirati
Counselor, MA, MFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
I believe you are the expert of your life. Within you are the answers to many of the problems you face. My role is to come along side you to help clear the obstacles that are preventing real growth and change. We establish a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and trust. I provide an environment where you will feel safe, supported, heard and understood. Clients describe me as empathetic, genuine, and direct.
I believe you are the expert of your life. Within you are the answers to many of the problems you face. My role is to come along side you to help clear the obstacles that are preventing real growth and change. We establish a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and trust. I provide an environment where you will feel safe, supported, heard and understood. Clients describe me as empathetic, genuine, and direct.
(847) 607-1374 View (847) 607-1374
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Ramona C Hickey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Hippocrates once said, healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. According to Hippocrates, to heal yourself, you must create the opportunity to do so. In a fast-paced world, healing takes a secondary role. Heavy workloads, family demands, and the pressures of society can cause us to feel drained mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Hippocrates once said, healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. According to Hippocrates, to heal yourself, you must create the opportunity to do so. In a fast-paced world, healing takes a secondary role. Heavy workloads, family demands, and the pressures of society can cause us to feel drained mentally, physically, and emotionally.
(224) 344-1738 View (224) 344-1738
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Serge Sorokin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Dr. Sorokin effectively treats depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and substance abuse by successfully combining hypnosis and psychotherapy. He also specializes in relationship problems, anger management, OCD, domestic abuse, sleep issues and PTSD. If you feel stock in life and powerless to change things, if you feel fatigue and constantly worry it's time to start changing your life. Dr. Sorokin utilizes his innovative approach to create a long-lasting improvement in your emotional and physical condition and achieve a successful, balanced life. He effectively utilizes holistic approach to help you recognize an important unity of human body, mind and spirit.
Dr. Sorokin effectively treats depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and substance abuse by successfully combining hypnosis and psychotherapy. He also specializes in relationship problems, anger management, OCD, domestic abuse, sleep issues and PTSD. If you feel stock in life and powerless to change things, if you feel fatigue and constantly worry it's time to start changing your life. Dr. Sorokin utilizes his innovative approach to create a long-lasting improvement in your emotional and physical condition and achieve a successful, balanced life. He effectively utilizes holistic approach to help you recognize an important unity of human body, mind and spirit.
(847) 607-6525 View (847) 607-6525
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Leigh Rzepecki, LCSW, CADC, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
There are so many individuals and families that I enjoy working with. What I am most passionate about is working with individuals struggling to find peace with his/her/their body, food, and self-worth. This topic has been the focus of my training and professional life for nearly a decade. Working in higher levels of care has provided extensive training with emphasis on disordered eating and mood and anxiety diagnoses, as well as substance abuse. This training has helped to address patterns that often appear in family milieus and where shame often perpetuates the cycle of maladaptive behaviors.
There are so many individuals and families that I enjoy working with. What I am most passionate about is working with individuals struggling to find peace with his/her/their body, food, and self-worth. This topic has been the focus of my training and professional life for nearly a decade. Working in higher levels of care has provided extensive training with emphasis on disordered eating and mood and anxiety diagnoses, as well as substance abuse. This training has helped to address patterns that often appear in family milieus and where shame often perpetuates the cycle of maladaptive behaviors.
(224) 218-5322 View (224) 218-5322
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Taleatha Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bannockburn, IL 60015
(773) 830-6039 View (773) 830-6039

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Damen Nicole Wellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
Damen enjoys working with children, adolescents, teenagers, families and adults and has practiced in case management, hospital, school and outpatient therapy settings. As a clinician, Damen is devoted to learning about her clients and helping them work towards their individual goals using professional knowledge and creativity. She is a team player and has extensive experience working with schools and advocating for IEP, 504 plans and specific resources needed to help her clients be successful in the school setting.
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Julia Rugletic
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Life can be wonderful, but it can also be messy, demanding, stressful and overwhelming at times. Julia’s work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor is about helping others develop healthy, productive, and satisfying lives. She works from an integrative framework which encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Strengths-Based perspectives. She focuses on helping each client learn new tools to thrive and feel empowered to build upon their own unique strengths in order to reach their goals for a happy and healthy present and future.
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(708) 304-9919 x2 View (708) 304-9919 x2
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Janet Robinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Deerfield, IL 60015
I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals who are looking to make positive changes in their self-esteem, relationships, and effectiveness in the world. I look to help them understand the context in which their unhealthy behavior patterns emerged, and then use this understanding to make practical, lasting improvements. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client based on their personality, needs, and goals. In my 30 years of practicing, I have seen the life-changing work that can be done by a well-matched therapist and client.
I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals who are looking to make positive changes in their self-esteem, relationships, and effectiveness in the world. I look to help them understand the context in which their unhealthy behavior patterns emerged, and then use this understanding to make practical, lasting improvements. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client based on their personality, needs, and goals. In my 30 years of practicing, I have seen the life-changing work that can be done by a well-matched therapist and client.
(847) 613-4339 View (847) 613-4339
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Mary Elston
MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northbrook, IL 60062
Are you overwhelmed & anxious? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you ready to receive support to work through life’s challenges & learn new skills? I am ready to support you & your goals! I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago, and I understand the weight expectations and responsibilities can place on children and adults. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, athletes, couples, families & parents who present with a range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, burnout, intimacy issues, & social anxiety.
Are you overwhelmed & anxious? Are you experiencing burnout? Are you ready to receive support to work through life’s challenges & learn new skills? I am ready to support you & your goals! I grew up in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago, and I understand the weight expectations and responsibilities can place on children and adults. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, athletes, couples, families & parents who present with a range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, burnout, intimacy issues, & social anxiety.
(847) 807-1845 View (847) 807-1845
Peter A. Reiner
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland Park, IL 60035
I am a warm, flexible, thoughtful and experienced licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and psychoanalyst located just north Chicago's Loop. I establish supportive and comfortable therapeutic relationships with individuals and couples. Sessions are customized to the unique needs, goals, and strengths of each client. Typical challenges include the following: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work difficulties, grief or loss, relationship issues or patterns, substance or alcohol abuse, divorce, parenting, stress management, painful emotional symptoms, personality disorders, and renewing hope.
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(312) 854-2036 View (312) 854-2036

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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.