Self Esteem Therapists in Oak Park, IL
Audrey Gerdt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
My passion is helping people to find peace and fulfillment in their lives. I have expertise in stress and anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem, trauma recovery, and adapting to changes in your life or identity. I can help you learn to more effectively manage your difficulties and increase your ability to fully experience the joys of life.
My passion is helping people to find peace and fulfillment in their lives. I have expertise in stress and anxiety, self-confidence and self-esteem, trauma recovery, and adapting to changes in your life or identity. I can help you learn to more effectively manage your difficulties and increase your ability to fully experience the joys of life.
Madeleine Mears
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301 (Online Only)
Maybe your anxiety is becoming too difficult to manage or perhaps your relationships aren't working? Maybe your relationship with your body and food is not in a great place or you have experienced trauma and are looking for healing? Regardless of the circumstance that brings you into therapy, starting therapy is a courageous step. I firmly believe in the power of therapy to bring about healing and growth. As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe and warm environment where you can come as you are and feel heard and seen. I will help you learn to love yourself more, grow in your confidence, and increase overall wellbeing.
Maybe your anxiety is becoming too difficult to manage or perhaps your relationships aren't working? Maybe your relationship with your body and food is not in a great place or you have experienced trauma and are looking for healing? Regardless of the circumstance that brings you into therapy, starting therapy is a courageous step. I firmly believe in the power of therapy to bring about healing and growth. As a therapist, I believe in creating a safe and warm environment where you can come as you are and feel heard and seen. I will help you learn to love yourself more, grow in your confidence, and increase overall wellbeing.
Crystal Kannankeril
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60304 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual and couples psychotherapy for late adolescents to older adults. My approach is rooted in creating a collaborative, compassionate, and safe environment to explore reasons for distress and practice ways to process, cope, and heal from them. My work is holistic and integrative, meaning that I draw from different theoretical approaches to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs. I aim to link current stressors with past events to provide insight and corrective emotional experiences while empowering clients to build on their innate strengths.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual and couples psychotherapy for late adolescents to older adults. My approach is rooted in creating a collaborative, compassionate, and safe environment to explore reasons for distress and practice ways to process, cope, and heal from them. My work is holistic and integrative, meaning that I draw from different theoretical approaches to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs. I aim to link current stressors with past events to provide insight and corrective emotional experiences while empowering clients to build on their innate strengths.
Marianne Ogbonnaya
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60302 (Online Only)
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I specialize in self-esteem issues and will work with you to increase your confidence and sense of well-being. I work with a variety of individuals and provide culturally affirming counselling to BIPOC, with a focus on first-generation and immigrants. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, helpless, anxious, worried, unsure, or insecure you deserve to be heard and understood. My passion is creating a safe and supportive environment to navigate life's challenges. Wherever you may be on that journey, I want to help support you!
I specialize in self-esteem issues and will work with you to increase your confidence and sense of well-being. I work with a variety of individuals and provide culturally affirming counselling to BIPOC, with a focus on first-generation and immigrants. Whether you're feeling stuck, depressed, helpless, anxious, worried, unsure, or insecure you deserve to be heard and understood. My passion is creating a safe and supportive environment to navigate life's challenges. Wherever you may be on that journey, I want to help support you!
Life can be hard. Being a college student can be hard. Life transitions (like starting college) often make it clear that some things just aren’t working. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, alone, or depressed. Emotions, worries, or confusion become overwhelming and lead to unhelpful patterns. You've tried everything, but nothing has worked. You wonder if it will ever get better. All you want is peace, stability, and confidence in the direction your life is going. To feel good about yourself and your choices. To feel comfortable in your own skin and to believe in your ability to succeed.
Life can be hard. Being a college student can be hard. Life transitions (like starting college) often make it clear that some things just aren’t working. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, alone, or depressed. Emotions, worries, or confusion become overwhelming and lead to unhelpful patterns. You've tried everything, but nothing has worked. You wonder if it will ever get better. All you want is peace, stability, and confidence in the direction your life is going. To feel good about yourself and your choices. To feel comfortable in your own skin and to believe in your ability to succeed.
Feeling stuck or unhappy in your life or relationships? Are you looking to change old patterns or habits that are keeping you from having the relationship you want? I’m passionate and skilled at working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, premarital concerns, anxiety, attachment, self-esteem, and family discord. I see my clients as unique, strong, and capable beings and I utilize your strengths to support bringing about positive change. I believe we all need a shoulder to cry on and a place to be honest + vulnerable, so my goal is that you feel safe and comfortable in session.
Feeling stuck or unhappy in your life or relationships? Are you looking to change old patterns or habits that are keeping you from having the relationship you want? I’m passionate and skilled at working with individuals and couples struggling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, premarital concerns, anxiety, attachment, self-esteem, and family discord. I see my clients as unique, strong, and capable beings and I utilize your strengths to support bringing about positive change. I believe we all need a shoulder to cry on and a place to be honest + vulnerable, so my goal is that you feel safe and comfortable in session.
I specialize in helping women and other folx navigate the many transitions and challenges we face throughout our lives. Issues surrounding self-esteem and self-worth, anxiety and depression, relationships and friendships, marriage and divorce, fertility and motherhood, postnatal mood disorders, work-life balance, stress management, and grief and loss can all be addressed in a safe, judgement free space, focused on healing and growth. I love helping individuals realize their potential and purpose. I bring a sense of humor to this work as well as the empathy and compassion we all require to thrive.
I specialize in helping women and other folx navigate the many transitions and challenges we face throughout our lives. Issues surrounding self-esteem and self-worth, anxiety and depression, relationships and friendships, marriage and divorce, fertility and motherhood, postnatal mood disorders, work-life balance, stress management, and grief and loss can all be addressed in a safe, judgement free space, focused on healing and growth. I love helping individuals realize their potential and purpose. I bring a sense of humor to this work as well as the empathy and compassion we all require to thrive.
Life is all about relationships--beginning with the one you have with yourself. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to explore your underlying feelings leading to a better understanding and acceptance of who you are and who you can be. I will provide you a supportive relationship as you re-gain control of your life. Changes within often change relationships with others and that can be challenging, even frightening, yet rewarding. We will work together to strengthen emotional bonds with loved ones, cope with grief and loss, deal with trauma, and maintain a sense of inner balance.
Life is all about relationships--beginning with the one you have with yourself. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to explore your underlying feelings leading to a better understanding and acceptance of who you are and who you can be. I will provide you a supportive relationship as you re-gain control of your life. Changes within often change relationships with others and that can be challenging, even frightening, yet rewarding. We will work together to strengthen emotional bonds with loved ones, cope with grief and loss, deal with trauma, and maintain a sense of inner balance.
With 15 years of experience in holistic and integrative medicine, I bring a deeper understanding and success in providing effective therapy for long-term illnesses, women’s health, perinatal concerns and postpartum depression. I am equally passionate about working with life transitions, including relationship uncertainty, break-up and divorce recovery, and the challenges of dating. Her personal experience of moving to the U.S has led to a greater understanding of issues pertaining to immigration, life transitions, identity concerns, motivation, and self-esteem.
With 15 years of experience in holistic and integrative medicine, I bring a deeper understanding and success in providing effective therapy for long-term illnesses, women’s health, perinatal concerns and postpartum depression. I am equally passionate about working with life transitions, including relationship uncertainty, break-up and divorce recovery, and the challenges of dating. Her personal experience of moving to the U.S has led to a greater understanding of issues pertaining to immigration, life transitions, identity concerns, motivation, and self-esteem.
Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
Hello! Hola! I’m Dr. Vanesa Cervantes, and I’m a Family and Child Psychologist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that every person has the potential to thrive and overcome challenges they may be currently facing. My treatment approach is collaborative, by working together we can develop healthy coping skills, strengthen your social and emotional health and empower you to understand and manage your emotions, behaviors, and social relationships. Through our work together you can expect to also learn effective coping strategies to manage life challenges.
I’m a therapist committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a warm, welcoming space, making sure every client feels seen and supported. Whether you’re dealing with stress, navigating a life change, or exploring your identity, I’m here to support you. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about reflecting on and validating the very normal reactions we all have to life’s stressors. And in a world that often demands too much, I’m here to help you learn coping skills that support you without falling into the pressures of hustle culture.
I’m a therapist committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a warm, welcoming space, making sure every client feels seen and supported. Whether you’re dealing with stress, navigating a life change, or exploring your identity, I’m here to support you. Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about reflecting on and validating the very normal reactions we all have to life’s stressors. And in a world that often demands too much, I’m here to help you learn coping skills that support you without falling into the pressures of hustle culture.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois with two decades of experience, specializing in stress management, anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, career coaching and professional burnout. My mission is to partner with my clients in their personal and professional growth using an approach that attends to the mind, body and spirit. My focus is on serving those who seek balance and meaning in the diverse roles they play throughout the lifespan, from parenthood to professional life and everywhere in between.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois with two decades of experience, specializing in stress management, anxiety, life transitions, low self-esteem, career coaching and professional burnout. My mission is to partner with my clients in their personal and professional growth using an approach that attends to the mind, body and spirit. My focus is on serving those who seek balance and meaning in the diverse roles they play throughout the lifespan, from parenthood to professional life and everywhere in between.
I have worked in inpatient hospital settings, schools from elementary to high school, and community social work. My main interest and goal is to help youth and families overcome anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and have healthier relationships in general.
I have worked in inpatient hospital settings, schools from elementary to high school, and community social work. My main interest and goal is to help youth and families overcome anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and have healthier relationships in general.
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults on issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, trauma, PTSD, relational issues, and low self-esteem.
I have experience working with children, teens, and adults on issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, trauma, PTSD, relational issues, and low self-esteem.
At times there aren't words to describe a feeling, and yet those emotions make themselves overwhelmingly present. The human experience of coping at times comes with 'faking it 'till you make it' or your brain racing five steps ahead of where your feet are planted. I aim to remind clients that they are worthy of living a life that embraces their truest self, despite what external and societal norms may have to say. I am here to provide space to be curious, and be a guide in your journey towards your most authentic self.
At times there aren't words to describe a feeling, and yet those emotions make themselves overwhelmingly present. The human experience of coping at times comes with 'faking it 'till you make it' or your brain racing five steps ahead of where your feet are planted. I aim to remind clients that they are worthy of living a life that embraces their truest self, despite what external and societal norms may have to say. I am here to provide space to be curious, and be a guide in your journey towards your most authentic self.
I’m an art therapist and counselor who enjoys working with individuals of all ages, helping them improve their lives by managing anxiety and depression, enhancing self-esteem and body image, and navigating life and relationship changes. My approach is holistic, focusing on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I use art as therapy within a framework that integrates psychodynamic, solutions-based, and unconditionally supportive methods. I believe it’s essential for us to work together comfortably as we explore your life story, even when it gets challenging.
I’m an art therapist and counselor who enjoys working with individuals of all ages, helping them improve their lives by managing anxiety and depression, enhancing self-esteem and body image, and navigating life and relationship changes. My approach is holistic, focusing on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I use art as therapy within a framework that integrates psychodynamic, solutions-based, and unconditionally supportive methods. I believe it’s essential for us to work together comfortably as we explore your life story, even when it gets challenging.
Life can be full of overwhelming challenges. Through therapy I can help you overcome these struggles and work towards meeting your own personal goals and improving your overall quality of life. I am a licensed clinical counselor trained in working with individuals and families who are looking for symptom relief, personal growth, or to improve their relationships.
Life can be full of overwhelming challenges. Through therapy I can help you overcome these struggles and work towards meeting your own personal goals and improving your overall quality of life. I am a licensed clinical counselor trained in working with individuals and families who are looking for symptom relief, personal growth, or to improve their relationships.
Elizabeth Fotopoulos LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ATR-BC, ATCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oak Park, IL 60301
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. I have 10 years of professional experience in providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. My experience is in out-patient services working with depressive and mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist. I have 10 years of professional experience in providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. My experience is in out-patient services working with depressive and mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, and life transitions.
I am specifically passionate about working with women presenting with maternal mental health concerns, including peripartum and postpartum anxiety and depression, traumatic birth, pregnancy loss, infertility, and fostering healthy parent-infant bonding. I am also dedicated to working with teens struggling with bullying, self-esteem issues, anxiety and depression, self-harming behaviors, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I am specifically passionate about working with women presenting with maternal mental health concerns, including peripartum and postpartum anxiety and depression, traumatic birth, pregnancy loss, infertility, and fostering healthy parent-infant bonding. I am also dedicated to working with teens struggling with bullying, self-esteem issues, anxiety and depression, self-harming behaviors, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I work with children, adolescents, teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem and self-compassion, life transitions, relationships, and trauma. I work from a holistic, strengths-based approach and incorporates culturally competent perspectives and trauma-informed care.Marta is passionate about accompanying her clients on their journey of exploration, growth, and healing by discovering tools and strengths that already exist within.
I work with children, adolescents, teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, low self-esteem and self-compassion, life transitions, relationships, and trauma. I work from a holistic, strengths-based approach and incorporates culturally competent perspectives and trauma-informed care.Marta is passionate about accompanying her clients on their journey of exploration, growth, and healing by discovering tools and strengths that already exist within.
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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.