Self Esteem Therapists in Saint Charles, MO
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Lori Grelle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CIT
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63301 (Online Only)
Are you feeling emotionally drained? Many life circumstances, including living with anxiety, depressed moods, self-esteem and confidence issues, or perhaps all of the above, can lead to feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. You might feel like you can only do the bare minimum, or maybe you find you're self-isolating because even relationships with family, friends or colleagues may feel difficult. If you need help navigating through your feelings, thoughts or even dealing with what seems like complicated interactions with others, let me help you.
Are you feeling emotionally drained? Many life circumstances, including living with anxiety, depressed moods, self-esteem and confidence issues, or perhaps all of the above, can lead to feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. You might feel like you can only do the bare minimum, or maybe you find you're self-isolating because even relationships with family, friends or colleagues may feel difficult. If you need help navigating through your feelings, thoughts or even dealing with what seems like complicated interactions with others, let me help you.
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Michelle De Villar
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63303 (Online Only)
Life has been rough lately, and your emotions are becoming more and more overwhelming and are affecting you more often and more intensely. You're having a difficult time managing your emotions for yourself, and you feel your relationships have been impacted. Or, maybe you are stuck in a cycle of the same fight with your partner and need to communicate more effectively. Or maybe still, someone close in your life has found a way to make anything wrong in the relationship your fault and well, you believe them! Repair is available, and I can help guide you!
Life has been rough lately, and your emotions are becoming more and more overwhelming and are affecting you more often and more intensely. You're having a difficult time managing your emotions for yourself, and you feel your relationships have been impacted. Or, maybe you are stuck in a cycle of the same fight with your partner and need to communicate more effectively. Or maybe still, someone close in your life has found a way to make anything wrong in the relationship your fault and well, you believe them! Repair is available, and I can help guide you!
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Debora Hayden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Waitlist for new clients
Utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral approach I address a wide variety of issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. The way we think affects the way we feel which affects our responses to those around us. In Couples' counseling I emphasize the importance of being mindful of the negative scripts triggered by your partner and identifying ways to become the partner you want to be.
Utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral approach I address a wide variety of issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. The way we think affects the way we feel which affects our responses to those around us. In Couples' counseling I emphasize the importance of being mindful of the negative scripts triggered by your partner and identifying ways to become the partner you want to be.
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Welcome! I have a positive psychology approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy to support making progress in one's life and meeting personal goals. I treat the whole person and I am a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) specializing in nutrition, circadian rhythm, detoxification, and relaxation techniques. I am also trained in Divorce Mediation. Divorce mediation is a process in which divorcing spouses negotiate an acceptable divorce agreement with the help of a neutral third party: the mediator.
Welcome! I have a positive psychology approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy to support making progress in one's life and meeting personal goals. I treat the whole person and I am a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) specializing in nutrition, circadian rhythm, detoxification, and relaxation techniques. I am also trained in Divorce Mediation. Divorce mediation is a process in which divorcing spouses negotiate an acceptable divorce agreement with the help of a neutral third party: the mediator.
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Becky Coulson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, MO 63303
Starting the search for a therapist is an act of bravery. As if life isn't tricky enough on its own, then we throw in anxiety, depression or trauma and it can feel even heavier. Self esteem struggles? Not sure what path to take? Feel like you just can't handle what life keeps throwing at you? I'm here for all of it. Are you a parent that needs strategies to help your child? I'm here to support you as well.
Starting the search for a therapist is an act of bravery. As if life isn't tricky enough on its own, then we throw in anxiety, depression or trauma and it can feel even heavier. Self esteem struggles? Not sure what path to take? Feel like you just can't handle what life keeps throwing at you? I'm here for all of it. Are you a parent that needs strategies to help your child? I'm here to support you as well.
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Shontavia Mason
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about providing services to those who want to take that step forward to begin their journey to healing. I support clients to reach their individual goals by helping identify thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep them in a never-ending cycle. I enjoy providing my clients with the space to feel comfortable and open while guiding them to set realistic goals that lead them on a healthier path.
I am passionate about providing services to those who want to take that step forward to begin their journey to healing. I support clients to reach their individual goals by helping identify thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep them in a never-ending cycle. I enjoy providing my clients with the space to feel comfortable and open while guiding them to set realistic goals that lead them on a healthier path.
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My practice focuses on treating a multitude of clinical issues including: eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self esteem, family issues, relationship difficulties, personal life challenges, self harm, general life transitions, and women's issues.
I have dedicated my practice to work compassionately and collabratively with you in a non-judgemental environment to meet your needs. Reaching out for support can often times feel overhwelming, however everyone deserves the chance to explore underlying struggles that may be impacting daily living, contentment, and happiness.
My practice focuses on treating a multitude of clinical issues including: eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self esteem, family issues, relationship difficulties, personal life challenges, self harm, general life transitions, and women's issues.
I have dedicated my practice to work compassionately and collabratively with you in a non-judgemental environment to meet your needs. Reaching out for support can often times feel overhwelming, however everyone deserves the chance to explore underlying struggles that may be impacting daily living, contentment, and happiness.
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Jennifer Burch
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, MO 63303 (Online Only)
Life can be hard! If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unable to enjoy life, having trouble with relationships...consider reaching out for help. My areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, grief, stress management, women’s issues, relationship issues, life transitions and self-esteem. Whatever challenges you may be facing, let's work through them together.
Life can be hard! If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unable to enjoy life, having trouble with relationships...consider reaching out for help. My areas of interest include: depression, anxiety, grief, stress management, women’s issues, relationship issues, life transitions and self-esteem. Whatever challenges you may be facing, let's work through them together.
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Devereux Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Charles, MO 63303
Are you struggling to find peace in your life? We all need support once in a while. My goal is to help you live a more balanced, happy, healthy life! We will work together to identify goals and strategies to help you initiate positive change in your life.I am truly grateful for the opportunity to help individuals reach their goals and I would be honored to support you on your journey! I am experienced in working with individuals in a variety of capacities including helping them learn to manage and overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, improve self-esteem, communication and overall well-being & overall connectedness in life!
Are you struggling to find peace in your life? We all need support once in a while. My goal is to help you live a more balanced, happy, healthy life! We will work together to identify goals and strategies to help you initiate positive change in your life.I am truly grateful for the opportunity to help individuals reach their goals and I would be honored to support you on your journey! I am experienced in working with individuals in a variety of capacities including helping them learn to manage and overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, improve self-esteem, communication and overall well-being & overall connectedness in life!
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Nishelle Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Everyone deserves to have a place where they can just let it all out and not care one bit what the person across from them thinks. Clients often come to me with insecurities, low self-esteem, battling with depression, simply feeling beat up by life. I work to provide individuals, families and couples with a safe, confidential and empathetic environment where they can feel comfortable telling their truth. I am passionate about helping individuals identify the barriers preventing them from finding their life’s purpose and achieving goals they set for themselves. The therapeutic process is very difficult, as it presents many unknowns.
Everyone deserves to have a place where they can just let it all out and not care one bit what the person across from them thinks. Clients often come to me with insecurities, low self-esteem, battling with depression, simply feeling beat up by life. I work to provide individuals, families and couples with a safe, confidential and empathetic environment where they can feel comfortable telling their truth. I am passionate about helping individuals identify the barriers preventing them from finding their life’s purpose and achieving goals they set for themselves. The therapeutic process is very difficult, as it presents many unknowns.
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Through counseling, I strive to help individuals work through whatever challenges they may be experiencing and toward their individual mental health goals. I currently work with children, adolescents, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. Some of my focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, emotional regulation and awareness, and general life adjustments. I utilize different therapeutic approaches best suited for each individual client, including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered theory, dialectical behavioral therapy, and positive psychology.
Through counseling, I strive to help individuals work through whatever challenges they may be experiencing and toward their individual mental health goals. I currently work with children, adolescents, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. Some of my focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, emotional regulation and awareness, and general life adjustments. I utilize different therapeutic approaches best suited for each individual client, including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered theory, dialectical behavioral therapy, and positive psychology.
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Mikah Salonies
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, MO 63303
I provide support for barriers such as: Executive Functioning Skills, Time Management, Organization, Social Skills, Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Anger Management, Depression, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Attachment, Interracial Identity/Parenting and Relationships, Divorce, Parental Advocacy for Students, Life Coaching and Adult ADHD Coaching.
It's a brave and admirable step you are taking to seek support through counseling. Hopefully your search for the ideal provider today can put you on the path to healing! I have over 20 years of experience assisting children, adolescents and adults overcome barriers to their happiness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who also received a Certification in School Counseling, I excel in understanding ways that mental health and temporary life struggles can impact a person. I assist in navigating and eliminating the ripple effect they cause in the home, school and community.
I provide support for barriers such as: Executive Functioning Skills, Time Management, Organization, Social Skills, Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Anger Management, Depression, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Attachment, Interracial Identity/Parenting and Relationships, Divorce, Parental Advocacy for Students, Life Coaching and Adult ADHD Coaching.
It's a brave and admirable step you are taking to seek support through counseling. Hopefully your search for the ideal provider today can put you on the path to healing! I have over 20 years of experience assisting children, adolescents and adults overcome barriers to their happiness. As a Licensed Professional Counselor who also received a Certification in School Counseling, I excel in understanding ways that mental health and temporary life struggles can impact a person. I assist in navigating and eliminating the ripple effect they cause in the home, school and community.
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Diana has helped children, adults, and families for over 30 years to overcome emotional difficulties, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationships. She is trained in various therapies which she aligns to the needs of each client. Her approach is wholistic, focusing on internal (within the individual) and external (relational and situational) factors impacting the mental and overall health of clients.
Diana has helped children, adults, and families for over 30 years to overcome emotional difficulties, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationships. She is trained in various therapies which she aligns to the needs of each client. Her approach is wholistic, focusing on internal (within the individual) and external (relational and situational) factors impacting the mental and overall health of clients.
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Heather Rose Sindelar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63301
I believe deeply in the power of compassion, and that healing happens in the presence of an accepting witness. Life can be so hard at times, and we all need someone with whom we feel safe to open up to about our painful or complex struggles. I strive to be an empathetic, non-judgmental and empowering coach in your triumphs and struggles alike. My mission is to create a place for you to find and express your authentic self and feel heard, witnessed, and valued.
I believe deeply in the power of compassion, and that healing happens in the presence of an accepting witness. Life can be so hard at times, and we all need someone with whom we feel safe to open up to about our painful or complex struggles. I strive to be an empathetic, non-judgmental and empowering coach in your triumphs and struggles alike. My mission is to create a place for you to find and express your authentic self and feel heard, witnessed, and valued.
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Brenda Lorraine Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63301
We all walk on a journey through life. It is on this journey that we face situations that we can celebrate, but also situations in which we struggle. I will walk with you on this journey. We will be open and honest to help you reach a place of peace that you desire. It takes time to work through grief, anger, and challenges, and that is okay. Allow your inner strength to shine through as you make this step toward inner healing. Know that you are worth this step and the time that it takes to reach the destination you choose to find a better and more fulfilling life. Call today and know that it is time to get started. You can do this!
We all walk on a journey through life. It is on this journey that we face situations that we can celebrate, but also situations in which we struggle. I will walk with you on this journey. We will be open and honest to help you reach a place of peace that you desire. It takes time to work through grief, anger, and challenges, and that is okay. Allow your inner strength to shine through as you make this step toward inner healing. Know that you are worth this step and the time that it takes to reach the destination you choose to find a better and more fulfilling life. Call today and know that it is time to get started. You can do this!
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Terry G Blanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Are you feeling lonely, down, and/or anxious? Not sure what you are feeling? Do you have a child or a teen who is lost and needs help with bullying, trauma, self esteem, or aggression? Did you experience abuse or trauma, or need to share a challenge you are going through? Counseling or therapy is a safe environment in which one can feel heard and come together with a neutral person, and form a therapeutic alliance. I am very compassionate, non judgmental, empathic, and easy to talk to. Counseling is all about the therapeutic relationship and feeling you are an equal in this partnership.
Are you feeling lonely, down, and/or anxious? Not sure what you are feeling? Do you have a child or a teen who is lost and needs help with bullying, trauma, self esteem, or aggression? Did you experience abuse or trauma, or need to share a challenge you are going through? Counseling or therapy is a safe environment in which one can feel heard and come together with a neutral person, and form a therapeutic alliance. I am very compassionate, non judgmental, empathic, and easy to talk to. Counseling is all about the therapeutic relationship and feeling you are an equal in this partnership.
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Jocelyn M Flowers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Are you or your child or teen struggling in life? Do you want to help, but don't know how? Many battle anxiety and depression. Some have to cope with behavior disorders, learning disorders, or autism spectrum disorders. Others have been identified as gifted, but struggle with perfectionism, "debilitating empathy," or social skills. Throughout my career, I've helped hundreds of kids, teens and adults learn the coping skills they need to succeed in life and be happy.Call or e-mail me today to start your, or your child's journey to self-awareness, self-management, and self esteem.
Are you or your child or teen struggling in life? Do you want to help, but don't know how? Many battle anxiety and depression. Some have to cope with behavior disorders, learning disorders, or autism spectrum disorders. Others have been identified as gifted, but struggle with perfectionism, "debilitating empathy," or social skills. Throughout my career, I've helped hundreds of kids, teens and adults learn the coping skills they need to succeed in life and be happy.Call or e-mail me today to start your, or your child's journey to self-awareness, self-management, and self esteem.
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Stacey Juengst Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63304
I am passionate about encouraging clients on the journey of life to discover true identity, heal from emotional wounds and trauma, overcome fears, breakthrough relational walls, replace unhealthy thought patterns and achieve healthy cognition and behaviors. It is my goal to empower clients to live a fulfilling life and establish hope for the future. I have worked as a crisis counselor with individuals specifically addressing suicidal ideations, depressive episodes and anxiety disorders, life crisis and trauma. I have lead groups focused on breaking generational patterns of dysfunction, improving self-esteem, strengthening boundaries and maintaining sobriety.
I am passionate about encouraging clients on the journey of life to discover true identity, heal from emotional wounds and trauma, overcome fears, breakthrough relational walls, replace unhealthy thought patterns and achieve healthy cognition and behaviors. It is my goal to empower clients to live a fulfilling life and establish hope for the future. I have worked as a crisis counselor with individuals specifically addressing suicidal ideations, depressive episodes and anxiety disorders, life crisis and trauma. I have lead groups focused on breaking generational patterns of dysfunction, improving self-esteem, strengthening boundaries and maintaining sobriety.
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Jamell Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63303 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping individuals become their best version of themselves in life. I believe that reaching our fullest potential is a process that we work at daily, and I enjoy being a supportive partner in my clients' journey. I have experience helping individuals and families struggling with anxiety, anger management, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, occupational stress, parenting, relationship problems, and addiction recovery. I use a holistic approach focusing on developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit, using primarily cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques.
I am passionate about helping individuals become their best version of themselves in life. I believe that reaching our fullest potential is a process that we work at daily, and I enjoy being a supportive partner in my clients' journey. I have experience helping individuals and families struggling with anxiety, anger management, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, occupational stress, parenting, relationship problems, and addiction recovery. I use a holistic approach focusing on developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit, using primarily cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques.
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Betty Teal-Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, MO 63301 (Online Only)
You may be angry, anxious, depressed, grieving, or just feeling overwhelm by life struggles. Taking that first step to seek out a counselor is the most important step to recovery. Regardless of what your struggles are, I believe that counseling can help. I cannot promise that the process will be easy but hope that in the end you will believe the work was worth it.
You may be angry, anxious, depressed, grieving, or just feeling overwhelm by life struggles. Taking that first step to seek out a counselor is the most important step to recovery. Regardless of what your struggles are, I believe that counseling can help. I cannot promise that the process will be easy but hope that in the end you will believe the work was worth it.
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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.