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Sarah Kier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHP, CMHS, GAL
Verified Verified
Normandy Park, WA 98166
I AM accepting new telehealth clients. Email or text is the best way to reach me. A global pandemic has changed the way we operate overnight. Most people are finding adjusting to feelings of powerlessness, and ambivalence has taken a toll on their overall well-being, and family. Taking the first steps towards change for ourselves, and our family takes a lot of courage. I am glad you are reading this, and hope you hold how important taking care of your brain, body, and social emotional needs is. Therapy can provide a space that allows you to show up as you are and grow.
I AM accepting new telehealth clients. Email or text is the best way to reach me. A global pandemic has changed the way we operate overnight. Most people are finding adjusting to feelings of powerlessness, and ambivalence has taken a toll on their overall well-being, and family. Taking the first steps towards change for ourselves, and our family takes a lot of courage. I am glad you are reading this, and hope you hold how important taking care of your brain, body, and social emotional needs is. Therapy can provide a space that allows you to show up as you are and grow.
(253) 884-8195 View (253) 884-8195

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Pallavi (Polly) Shrestha
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98057  (Online Only)
Welcome! Namaste! Your story matters. It is significant, and you deserve to be heard with unconditional positive regard. I believe each person is unique and has a story to tell, and I am here to listen. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs and temperament. For some, I may take a supportive and encouraging role, offering a listening ear and gentle guidance. For others, I may be more active, challenging them to think in new ways & explore different perspectives. Ultimately, I aim to be a compass for my clients, helping them navigate towards their desired direction. I offer tele-health therapy within the state of Washington.
Welcome! Namaste! Your story matters. It is significant, and you deserve to be heard with unconditional positive regard. I believe each person is unique and has a story to tell, and I am here to listen. Therapy is tailored to each individual’s needs and temperament. For some, I may take a supportive and encouraging role, offering a listening ear and gentle guidance. For others, I may be more active, challenging them to think in new ways & explore different perspectives. Ultimately, I aim to be a compass for my clients, helping them navigate towards their desired direction. I offer tele-health therapy within the state of Washington.
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Ruston Therapy Group PLLC
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LMFT, LMFTA, EdD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98108
Ruston Therapy Group is devoted to helping individuals rediscover their true purpose through transformative approaches. We offer unwavering support and guidance as clients tap into their innate strengths and wisdom. Our emphasis is on enhancing emotional well-being and overall wellness, empowering individuals to take charge of their healing journey. We advocate for radical self-acceptance and self-care, fostering deep connections with humanity and the world. Whatever has led you to seek help now, choosing your path with the support of our therapists, makes the journey of self discovery much more clear and fulfilling.
Ruston Therapy Group is devoted to helping individuals rediscover their true purpose through transformative approaches. We offer unwavering support and guidance as clients tap into their innate strengths and wisdom. Our emphasis is on enhancing emotional well-being and overall wellness, empowering individuals to take charge of their healing journey. We advocate for radical self-acceptance and self-care, fostering deep connections with humanity and the world. Whatever has led you to seek help now, choosing your path with the support of our therapists, makes the journey of self discovery much more clear and fulfilling.
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Sheree Price
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task. My hope is to provide a safe and comforting environment where you can just be, without the judgment or criticism. I mainly counsel women and the LGBTQIA+ community, often where there is crossover. My clients have a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, relationship troubles, depression, sexual identity, cultural identity, infertility, parenting, and self esteem.
Finding a therapist can be a daunting task. My hope is to provide a safe and comforting environment where you can just be, without the judgment or criticism. I mainly counsel women and the LGBTQIA+ community, often where there is crossover. My clients have a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, relationship troubles, depression, sexual identity, cultural identity, infertility, parenting, and self esteem.
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Alexus Marx
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98006
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Immediate openings available! I specialize in perinatal mental health, but enjoy supporting parents all along the spectrum of their journey to growing a family. I have specialized training and experience working with people that are facing the challenges of trying to conceive, pregnancy/postpartum, unexpected birth experiences, parenting small children, and loss. In addition to this speciality, I have focused my work in supporting children and adults around themes of trauma, attachment challenges, mood issues (depression/anxiety), identity exploration, self-esteem, relationships, body image, parenting, spirituality, and grief/loss.
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Angela Howe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Federal Way, WA 98023
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist bringing over 12 years of experience supporting clients through various life stressors including grief, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+ related issues, and much more. I believe that my role in the therapeutic relationship is to listen to your story, provide empathy, spend time working through feelings/experiences, highlight your individual and relational strengths, then use those strengths to help you reach your goals.
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Niashay Whitaker
Counselor, LMHC , MHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98106
I aim to provide a supportive, judgement free environment. As my client, your wants and needs will become a priority. As a team we will work together to reach your goals. I work hard to understand my clients worldview while also maintaining the ability to share outside perspective. I believe that with the right support everyone has the ability to live a fulfilling life. If you are searching for support, healing, understanding, perspective, or challenge I would love to help you with your journey.
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Lea Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kent, WA 98030
Hello, I am an individual, couple and family therapist who helps clients learn to be with themselves and to be with others in a healthy and authentic way. I have interests in working with clients around family life transitions, anxiety and depression, and grief and loss. I work from a strength-based, humanistic, and family systems approach in that I view concerns through an individual lens but also through a much broader relational, social, cultural, spiritual, environmental context.
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Amanda Rausch LMFT, PLLC NoStressNoStigma.com
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT , RYT, BH-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, come visit my office in a charming 1900's Craftsman home near the Junction in West Seattle! Check out www.nostressnostigma.com for details!
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Wendy Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Renton, WA 98055
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Mali Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98106
We have all experienced times when life seems challenging... a period of transition, ongoing struggles with anxiety or depression, or a loss that turns our world upside down. In our darkest moments, there can be no greater consolation than the gift of companionship on our journey through pain. Everyone longs to feel connection, to be freed from our isolation; we long for relationship. And in these moments, you may benefit from the help of a counselor. No matter where you find yourself in your life journey, I can promise that you will be welcome in my office, and together we will work towards healing.
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Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98059
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
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Stephanie Kollar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98126  (Online Only)
Contrary to what movies show you about therapy, I won’t give you unwanted advice or simply nod solemnly the whole session. I bring curiosity, compassion, humor, free expression, and movement to join with my clients and help them explore what healing means to them. I hope to empower clients to access their natural abilities and to gently disrupt the unhealthy patterns we humans often get stuck in using more than traditional “talk therapy” approach. My goal is to facilitate somatic healing, so your whole body begins to feel better as you gain new awareness and get “unstuck” from the patterns you’re ready to release.
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Marie Rule
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC, MSW , MHP
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116
I work with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, challenges with self-worth and unhelpful thinking, trauma, PTSD, relationships and feeling stuck. I help clients realize their innate wisdom, achieve their goals - whatever they may be, and find new ways of being in a world that is constantly full of challenges. I also work with parents who are struggling with their roles as parents, dealing with guilt and shame that oftentimes comes with parenting and help to find positive solutions with childrearing.
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Nicole Ruston
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98108  (Online Only)
Each person has the ability to learn, grow and make necessary changes in their personal life, relationships, and situations. We aim at exploring and understanding ways of thinking and patterns of behavior one may be completely unaware of, resulting in repetitive patterns of behavior that ultimately lead to dissatisfaction and emotional turmoil in a person's life. We are driven by a belief that each individual has potential to grow from their life experiences, whether it be good or bad. As a group of highly qualified and trained therapists, we are passionate about solving critical challenges and inspiring personal growth.
Each person has the ability to learn, grow and make necessary changes in their personal life, relationships, and situations. We aim at exploring and understanding ways of thinking and patterns of behavior one may be completely unaware of, resulting in repetitive patterns of behavior that ultimately lead to dissatisfaction and emotional turmoil in a person's life. We are driven by a belief that each individual has potential to grow from their life experiences, whether it be good or bad. As a group of highly qualified and trained therapists, we are passionate about solving critical challenges and inspiring personal growth.
(206) 312-5722 View (206) 312-5722
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Kaya Wynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98144
Over time we develop patterns of behavior that may have once supported us through a difficult time, but these ways of being may be hurting our ability to connect with loved ones or form new connections. Through our work together, we will reflect on how your past experiences may influence who you are today and identify interventions to support you in connecting with who you want to become. In addition to working with individuals, I enjoy supporting people better engage in the important relationships in their lives; this may be within a couple, but can also be in a parent-child relationship.
Over time we develop patterns of behavior that may have once supported us through a difficult time, but these ways of being may be hurting our ability to connect with loved ones or form new connections. Through our work together, we will reflect on how your past experiences may influence who you are today and identify interventions to support you in connecting with who you want to become. In addition to working with individuals, I enjoy supporting people better engage in the important relationships in their lives; this may be within a couple, but can also be in a parent-child relationship.
(206) 486-0791 View (206) 486-0791
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Sunrise Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98108
Our Behavioral Health Practice experience enables us to offer individualized and effective outpatient and psychological services. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Our treatment focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward.
Our Behavioral Health Practice experience enables us to offer individualized and effective outpatient and psychological services. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. Our treatment focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. We promise to be there for you every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward.
(509) 553-5518 View (509) 553-5518
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Heidi Monuteaux
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC, CSAT, AF-EMDR
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Tukwila, WA 98188  (Online Only)
Have you experienced trauma? Feeling stuck and hopeless after infidelity? Looking for freedom from anxiety? I'm here to help you summon the courage to face your concerns, to provide a safe place where you can work through them at your own pace, and for you to experience the happiness, wholeness and healing that comes out of that process. I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression and grief, however my speciality is working with anything trauma related. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I would encourage you to visit my website for more information about me and my work.
Have you experienced trauma? Feeling stuck and hopeless after infidelity? Looking for freedom from anxiety? I'm here to help you summon the courage to face your concerns, to provide a safe place where you can work through them at your own pace, and for you to experience the happiness, wholeness and healing that comes out of that process. I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression and grief, however my speciality is working with anything trauma related. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I would encourage you to visit my website for more information about me and my work.
(208) 203-7222 View (208) 203-7222
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Julissa Anguiano Perez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Way, WA 98001  (Online Only)
As of 07/24/24, I am accepting new clients. I'm dedicated to providing services to Spanish-speaking and other BIPOC individuals, using a trauma-informed approach that respects and considers cultural backgrounds and diverse life experiences. I also offer support to undocumented communities and can conduct immigration evaluations. My expertise also includes supporting individuals dealing with pregnancy, fertility issues, pregnancy loss, grief, and other parenthood challenges. I understand these experiences can be complex and emotionally challenging, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate care and guidance.
As of 07/24/24, I am accepting new clients. I'm dedicated to providing services to Spanish-speaking and other BIPOC individuals, using a trauma-informed approach that respects and considers cultural backgrounds and diverse life experiences. I also offer support to undocumented communities and can conduct immigration evaluations. My expertise also includes supporting individuals dealing with pregnancy, fertility issues, pregnancy loss, grief, and other parenthood challenges. I understand these experiences can be complex and emotionally challenging, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate care and guidance.
(360) 284-1796 View (360) 284-1796
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Linh Johanna Truong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT, MedFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98059
I am an Asian family therapist serving therapeutic needs of children, individuals, couples and families. I help clients gain awareness of their internal processes and the way they engage their loved ones and community meaningfully. People can integrate this self-understanding into their current life narratives, or in another word, 're-story' their life experiences. As we change the way we see ourselves, people and the world, we can choose to live differently and purposefully. When coming to my office, you will be invited to share your life stories, and I will listen as your editor.
I am an Asian family therapist serving therapeutic needs of children, individuals, couples and families. I help clients gain awareness of their internal processes and the way they engage their loved ones and community meaningfully. People can integrate this self-understanding into their current life narratives, or in another word, 're-story' their life experiences. As we change the way we see ourselves, people and the world, we can choose to live differently and purposefully. When coming to my office, you will be invited to share your life stories, and I will listen as your editor.
(425) 321-5998 View (425) 321-5998

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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.