Self Esteem Therapists in State College, PA
Nicole C Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PA, DE, IL
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing a major life change, increased stress, anxiety, depression, sadness, or relationship challenges? I can help! Working together, we can harness your strengths and explore ways to live a fuller, happier life. You will learn coping skills and strategies to tackle the challenges you're facing. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share your feelings, explore your thoughts, learn to understand your actions and overcome obstacles. Your mental health & wellbeing are just as important as your physical health, therapy is a great way to help build self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and build healthy relationships.
Are you experiencing a major life change, increased stress, anxiety, depression, sadness, or relationship challenges? I can help! Working together, we can harness your strengths and explore ways to live a fuller, happier life. You will learn coping skills and strategies to tackle the challenges you're facing. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share your feelings, explore your thoughts, learn to understand your actions and overcome obstacles. Your mental health & wellbeing are just as important as your physical health, therapy is a great way to help build self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and build healthy relationships.
Megan States
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16802
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, or stuck in a life transition? I get it! Life throws curveballs, and sometimes you just need a helping hand. What makes me unique? I specialize in DBT and CBT, offering a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and develop practical coping strategies. Together, we'll tackle your challenges head-on, build your confidence, and help you thrive. Whether it's managing stress, improving relationships, or achieving personal growth, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, or stuck in a life transition? I get it! Life throws curveballs, and sometimes you just need a helping hand. What makes me unique? I specialize in DBT and CBT, offering a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and develop practical coping strategies. Together, we'll tackle your challenges head-on, build your confidence, and help you thrive. Whether it's managing stress, improving relationships, or achieving personal growth, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Eve Ohrstrom
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I’ll celebrate your successes and call out what’s going well to help you build self esteem, improve confidence, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
All of us experience stress, anxiety, and unhelpful patterns. Sometimes, it’s difficult to notice their insidious effects on our wellbeing. When you think of stressors, your mind might go to your demanding job, family dynamics, recent break-up, or financial difficulties. However stress is manifesting in your day-to-day life, I'm here to help you learn effective coping strategies, discover what your triggers are, and create an action plan for finding calm in the chaos.
I’ll celebrate your successes and call out what’s going well to help you build self esteem, improve confidence, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
All of us experience stress, anxiety, and unhelpful patterns. Sometimes, it’s difficult to notice their insidious effects on our wellbeing. When you think of stressors, your mind might go to your demanding job, family dynamics, recent break-up, or financial difficulties. However stress is manifesting in your day-to-day life, I'm here to help you learn effective coping strategies, discover what your triggers are, and create an action plan for finding calm in the chaos.
Whether you're dealing with a big change in your life or have been feeling weighed down for a long time, I'm here to help you through it. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, I empower my clients to develop the confidence and skills needed to overcome life’s challenges. Through empathetic listening and evidence-based practices, I help clients reconnect with their authentic selves and lead fulfilling lives that are in alignment with their values.
Whether you're dealing with a big change in your life or have been feeling weighed down for a long time, I'm here to help you through it. Using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, I empower my clients to develop the confidence and skills needed to overcome life’s challenges. Through empathetic listening and evidence-based practices, I help clients reconnect with their authentic selves and lead fulfilling lives that are in alignment with their values.
Rachel Crispin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Welcome to your healing journey! Together, we will work to process current and/or past challenges so we can create an individualized plan that is focused on healing and prosperity. Whether you're an adolescent or adult struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or looking for an outlet to explore your values, purpose and faith, I'm here to provide a safe space. Every session will start with similar words to "What's on your heart today?" The time is entirely yours to discuss and process whatever you need.
Welcome to your healing journey! Together, we will work to process current and/or past challenges so we can create an individualized plan that is focused on healing and prosperity. Whether you're an adolescent or adult struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or looking for an outlet to explore your values, purpose and faith, I'm here to provide a safe space. Every session will start with similar words to "What's on your heart today?" The time is entirely yours to discuss and process whatever you need.
Jeanette Mtanos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16802 (Online Only)
Thank you for finding me! I work with people of all ages to help them navigate life’s challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship struggles. My goal is to support you in uncovering the root of your concerns and embracing your authentic self. I will help you reduce stress, find clarity, and embrace self-growth.
Thank you for finding me! I work with people of all ages to help them navigate life’s challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship struggles. My goal is to support you in uncovering the root of your concerns and embracing your authentic self. I will help you reduce stress, find clarity, and embrace self-growth.
Jennifer Bicknese
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with varying populations including: relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver issues and stress, guilt and shame, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, social anxiety and phobia, and LGBTQIA+ support. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am trained in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Art Therapy Assessments and Techniques.
I specialize in working with varying populations including: relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver issues and stress, guilt and shame, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, social anxiety and phobia, and LGBTQIA+ support. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am trained in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Art Therapy Assessments and Techniques.
I have extensive experience working with troubled youth and their families as a multisystem therapist (MST) as well as a behavioral specialist/mobile therapist where I worked in the schools, home, and community settings. I am skilled as an outpatient therapist working with youth, adults and families helping to foster healthier growth and development within the family system.
I have extensive experience working with troubled youth and their families as a multisystem therapist (MST) as well as a behavioral specialist/mobile therapist where I worked in the schools, home, and community settings. I am skilled as an outpatient therapist working with youth, adults and families helping to foster healthier growth and development within the family system.
Darin Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling from Capella University in 2013, with a focus on Mental Health. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an eclectic approach and a wealth of experience with different populations. My counseling expertise includes serving in outpatient programs, clinical case management environments, and schools. Historically, my clientele involves teens, young adults, adults, and couples. I specialize in a broad range of areas including: self-care, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, family conflict, anger management, ADHD, depressive symptoms, substance use, and grief, just to name a few.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling from Capella University in 2013, with a focus on Mental Health. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with an eclectic approach and a wealth of experience with different populations. My counseling expertise includes serving in outpatient programs, clinical case management environments, and schools. Historically, my clientele involves teens, young adults, adults, and couples. I specialize in a broad range of areas including: self-care, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, family conflict, anger management, ADHD, depressive symptoms, substance use, and grief, just to name a few.
Xin Zou
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPhilEd, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16803 (Online Only)
Welcome! If you’re here, you’re likely motivated to grow and open to exploring your inner world. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, you’re looking for a safe space to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you understand the roots of your struggles, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we can work towards the growth and healing you seek.
Welcome! If you’re here, you’re likely motivated to grow and open to exploring your inner world. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, you’re looking for a safe space to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you understand the roots of your struggles, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we can work towards the growth and healing you seek.
Dr. Shannon Coleman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with college students, adults, and couples. I specialize in treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and coping with life stressors. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, my goal is to help clients make meaningful change in their lives. Goals for therapy could include better understanding your thoughts and emotions, learning healthy ways of coping, increasing self-esteem and self-compassion, processing traumatic events, improving emotion regulation, and enhancing relationships with boundaries and assertive communication.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with college students, adults, and couples. I specialize in treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and coping with life stressors. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, my goal is to help clients make meaningful change in their lives. Goals for therapy could include better understanding your thoughts and emotions, learning healthy ways of coping, increasing self-esteem and self-compassion, processing traumatic events, improving emotion regulation, and enhancing relationships with boundaries and assertive communication.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16803 (Online Only)
I am a L Professional Counselor with a compassion to help people who need support and guidance. I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety, autism, PTSD, and addiction, as well as the issues that go along with these concerns. I work with children 6 years and older, teenagers, young adults, adults, and aging adults. I believe in using approaches that best fit a person and following the lead of the client as to where they would like their therapy to go.
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Currently accepting new clients. Do you or your child struggle with stress and anxiety? Do you feel overwhelmed, sad, angry, or have low- self esteem? Does this affect the relationships around you? I help children, adolescents, adults and families strengthen relationships, regulate emotion and behavior management, and help build social and coping skills. I would love to work together with you to help overcome barriers and empower yourself to make positive changes.
Currently accepting new clients. Do you or your child struggle with stress and anxiety? Do you feel overwhelmed, sad, angry, or have low- self esteem? Does this affect the relationships around you? I help children, adolescents, adults and families strengthen relationships, regulate emotion and behavior management, and help build social and coping skills. I would love to work together with you to help overcome barriers and empower yourself to make positive changes.
Marisa Campanella-Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16802
LPC in NJ, PA and SC I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience providing therapeutic services for adults and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. My specialties include working with individuals with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship problems, low self-esteem, school related issues, crisis and other emotional difficulties. I have several years of experience working with adolescent girls and women with negative body image and self-esteem and have had extensive training specializing in the treatment of eating disorders.
LPC in NJ, PA and SC I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience providing therapeutic services for adults and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. My specialties include working with individuals with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship problems, low self-esteem, school related issues, crisis and other emotional difficulties. I have several years of experience working with adolescent girls and women with negative body image and self-esteem and have had extensive training specializing in the treatment of eating disorders.
Natalie McCormick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16802 (Online Only)
Let's work together to help you live your best life: Whatever that means and looks like for you. I believe in the therapeutic process of discovery, understanding, healing and ultimately creating meaning in one's life and circumstances. As your therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable space to work towards your goals. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced working with adults, teens, couples and families struggling with a variety of concerns including: stress/anxiety, depression, life transitions, career changes, emotion management, self-esteem, relationships, women's issues and so on.
Let's work together to help you live your best life: Whatever that means and looks like for you. I believe in the therapeutic process of discovery, understanding, healing and ultimately creating meaning in one's life and circumstances. As your therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable space to work towards your goals. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced working with adults, teens, couples and families struggling with a variety of concerns including: stress/anxiety, depression, life transitions, career changes, emotion management, self-esteem, relationships, women's issues and so on.
Holly Vazquez
Pre-Licensed Professional, CIT
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
I treat each client as a unique individual, ensuring you feel heard and validated as we work to uncover the roots of your challenges. Together, we’ll forge a path toward change and healing. I believe therapy is for everyone and can help you discover the happiness and peace that might be missing from your life. Outside of work, I love to travel, explore new places, and spend as much time outdoors as possible. I enjoy quality time with my family, friends, and my beloved cat and dog. Most of all, I cherish being surrounded by people who make me smile and laugh.
I treat each client as a unique individual, ensuring you feel heard and validated as we work to uncover the roots of your challenges. Together, we’ll forge a path toward change and healing. I believe therapy is for everyone and can help you discover the happiness and peace that might be missing from your life. Outside of work, I love to travel, explore new places, and spend as much time outdoors as possible. I enjoy quality time with my family, friends, and my beloved cat and dog. Most of all, I cherish being surrounded by people who make me smile and laugh.
Allison Short
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
You are not a diagnosis, a project, or a problem to be solved. Together, we’ll create a space that nurtures your exploration, self-discovery, and healing. As a gender-affirming therapist, I have experience counseling trans and queer individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I believe therapy can help you overcome any barrier or struggle by offering a safe, judgment-free space where you can be your most authentic self. I’ll supportively challenge you to view yourself, others, and your problems from a new perspective.
You are not a diagnosis, a project, or a problem to be solved. Together, we’ll create a space that nurtures your exploration, self-discovery, and healing. As a gender-affirming therapist, I have experience counseling trans and queer individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I believe therapy can help you overcome any barrier or struggle by offering a safe, judgment-free space where you can be your most authentic self. I’ll supportively challenge you to view yourself, others, and your problems from a new perspective.
Jillian Sharp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16803 (Online Only)
Many clients have told me that they were nervous to start therapy but they are so glad they did. I practice a person centered approach where we explore your struggles, thoughts and feelings without judgement. I believe in connecting on a human level; in building trust through listening, deep understanding, and humor. Together, we will identify and work to change the things holding you back. We will discuss healthier ways to cope, communicate, and resolve conflicts. If you have been struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, low self esteem, major life changes, or parenting challenges, I'd love to help you thrive.
Many clients have told me that they were nervous to start therapy but they are so glad they did. I practice a person centered approach where we explore your struggles, thoughts and feelings without judgement. I believe in connecting on a human level; in building trust through listening, deep understanding, and humor. Together, we will identify and work to change the things holding you back. We will discuss healthier ways to cope, communicate, and resolve conflicts. If you have been struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, low self esteem, major life changes, or parenting challenges, I'd love to help you thrive.
Megan Toth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
At Pause Counseling Services, the aim is just that - to give you the chance to take a pause in your day and focus on healing and meeting your needs. This is especially needed for adults with ADHD and Autism, as well as individuals facing difficult challenges and/or adversity. The demands of life often force us to ignore or suppress our struggles. This can be a place where those external demands get momentarily shut down and you can feel free to explore your own wants, needs, and goals. Megan approaches therapy from a biopsychosocial lens, understanding that multiple factors blend together to make us who we are.
At Pause Counseling Services, the aim is just that - to give you the chance to take a pause in your day and focus on healing and meeting your needs. This is especially needed for adults with ADHD and Autism, as well as individuals facing difficult challenges and/or adversity. The demands of life often force us to ignore or suppress our struggles. This can be a place where those external demands get momentarily shut down and you can feel free to explore your own wants, needs, and goals. Megan approaches therapy from a biopsychosocial lens, understanding that multiple factors blend together to make us who we are.
Crystal Horninger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
Counseling is a space where you can explore, process, heal and grow. By being vulnerable we can allow ourselves the space to reflect on who we are now and where we have come from. I believe that we deserve a space where we can feel safe, comfortable and free from judgement. In this space, we can take out some of the boxes that are stored away and discover how we can let go of what no longer serves us while creating new ways of being and relating to ourselves, others, and the world around us .
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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.