Therapists in Utah
Joanna Alvord
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
We all know life can be overwhelming and full of challenges—I believe we all can benefit from a little help at times; someone who listens without judgment and encourages personal growth. I understand that taking care of yourself and your relationships is the most important thing you can do. I believe that people have an innate potential to grow and heal. I strive to pinpoint the issues and address them directly with clarity and compassion.
We all know life can be overwhelming and full of challenges—I believe we all can benefit from a little help at times; someone who listens without judgment and encourages personal growth. I understand that taking care of yourself and your relationships is the most important thing you can do. I believe that people have an innate potential to grow and heal. I strive to pinpoint the issues and address them directly with clarity and compassion.
Ascend Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Saint George, UT 84770
Here at Ascend Counseling and Wellness, we specialize in helping relationships heal and assisting couples reach their potential. We are Marriage and Family Therapists who have received specific training regarding what behaviors and attitudes facilitate happy relationships. Our purpose is to be an objective third party who can observe unhealthy patterns and suggest specific interventions to change the dynamic of the relationship. A healthy relationship can contribute to our overall physical and emotional health. The source of our deepest affections and satisfactions are often derived from our relationships.
Here at Ascend Counseling and Wellness, we specialize in helping relationships heal and assisting couples reach their potential. We are Marriage and Family Therapists who have received specific training regarding what behaviors and attitudes facilitate happy relationships. Our purpose is to be an objective third party who can observe unhealthy patterns and suggest specific interventions to change the dynamic of the relationship. A healthy relationship can contribute to our overall physical and emotional health. The source of our deepest affections and satisfactions are often derived from our relationships.
No matter how hard things are for you right now, I am optimistic that I can help you on your healing journey. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress. I love working with all adults, including senior citizens. My preferred therapeutic modalities include Mindful Self-Compassion, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
No matter how hard things are for you right now, I am optimistic that I can help you on your healing journey. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress. I love working with all adults, including senior citizens. My preferred therapeutic modalities include Mindful Self-Compassion, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.
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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.