Online Self Esteem therapists in Evanston, Illinois IL
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Allen Wood
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Self Esteem has numerous ways that it can become a struggle; maybe it’s a lack of confidence, maybe it’s not believing you deserve good things, maybe it’s less noticeable ways that you forget to take care of yourself, and sometimes it’s a doubt that underneath it all, there is a self that exists, let alone deserves esteem. As a psychologist specializing in building deeper connection to one’s self, I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to open shame-free spaces and explore who you are and who you want to be. I draw upon the principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology to understand how our sense of self is formed or disrupted by our situation, relationships, internal conflicts, and past experiences. In our work together, you can expect a high level of collaboration, deeply compassionate understanding, and an abundance of metaphors as we tailor the therapy process to your needs, strengths, and situation.
8 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL (Online Only)
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Have you ever wondered why you feel like you’re not enough—no matter how hard you try? You accomplish, serve, achieve, and still sense a quiet ache of inadequacy underneath it all. That voice of comparison or guilt keeps whispering, “You should be doing better.”
At Rising Calm Center, we help you understand that voice for what it is—not truth, but a wound. Our Christian counselors walk with you to heal the root causes of shame, perfectionism, and fear, so confidence can grow from the inside out.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We blend biblical identity work with evidence-based therapies—CBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic calming tools—to help you:
• Silence the inner critic and build self-compassion
• Recognize and rewrite the false stories that fuel insecurity
• Strengthen your sense of worth through God’s truth, not performance
• Cultivate boundaries, resilience, and courage in relationships
• Live with calm assurance instead of constant proving
You were never meant to earn your value—it was given. When you begin to see yourself as God does—chosen, capable, and loved—peace replaces striving, and confidence becomes quiet strength.
If you’re ready to rise above self-doubt and walk in steady assurance, we’re here to help you rediscover your God-given worth.
Hope and healing can begin today—call or email for your FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In addressing self-esteem issues, I offer supportive and personalized guidance to help individuals cultivate a healthier self-perception. Through therapy, we explore the root causes of low self-esteem, such as negative self-talk, past experiences, or unrealistic standards. I provide strategies to challenge and reframe negative beliefs, promote self-compassion, and build self-confidence. Together, we work on developing a more balanced and positive self-image, focusing on strengths and achievements. Additionally, I offer tools for setting and achieving realistic goals, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience. The goal is to help individuals recognize their worth, embrace their unique qualities, and lead more fulfilling lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL (Online Only)
Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
We are all living with a self-critical bully, and I often help clients learn how to contend with and relate to this voice. By identifying your values and how you can live in line with them, it is possible to build confidence and develop a new self-view. Let's find ways to celebrate your strengths and honor the unique life that is yours!
6 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Scot Seitz
Psychologist, PhD
I provide a tailored therapy approach for addressing self-esteem issues that is based on your specific goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CBT).
12 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL (Online Only)
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Low self-worth is a primary culprit underlying low self-esteem. I will work with you to improve self-worth and build self-confidence.
22 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Stephanie Larsen @ Healthy Minds Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Hi! Congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of caring more deeply for yourself! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults working to overcome their significant anxiety, depression , and just generally improve quality of life. In a world so focused on achievement and external validation it can weigh on your own views of yourself. I work with clients to re-establish balance, identity, and self-love to be happy with the person you are and have always wanted to be. Ultimately, I strongly believe in building a close therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore and move past your anxious or negative thought patterns, learn to support yourself, become more confident in your identity and purpose, and my goal is to help you achieve the goals you've set out to meet! Feel free to reach out and see if we can be a good fit to help move you closer to loving yourself and enjoying what you have to offer the world!
14 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Rachel Leth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Low self-esteem can impact relationships, decision-making, and emotional well-being. I help clients challenge negative self-beliefs, build confidence, and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with themselves.
5 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Margaret Shouse
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
It is easy to get stuck into a shame spiral of not feeling good enough. I am here to not only challenge those thoughts, but to work together to have you learn more about where this stems from and how we can build you back up to a place that is more manageable and makes you feel like you are more in control. You deserve to feel contentment and joy in your life, and I am here to help you work through these challenges and to have a better sense of self.
6 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Dr. Pam Heilman
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCP
Self-esteem issues frequently coincide with other conditions such as depression, anxiety, or OCD. My work with clients frequently involves helping them to recognize their strengths and to acknowledge their weaknesses with compassion. One of my favorite parts of therapy happens when I notice my clients talking about themselves in a kinder, more compassionate way.
10 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL (Online Only)
Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs
Treatment Center, Psy'D, LPC, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Our therapists help individuals challenge negative self-beliefs, build confidence, recognize personal strengths, and develop a healthier, more balanced sense of self-worth.
14 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
At Alicia Stalker LMFT we provide Self-Esteem Therapy understanding that self-esteem plays a crucial role in how you view yourself and interact with the world. If you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, or negative self-talk, you are not alone. Our therapy services are designed to help you build a healthier self-image and foster genuine self-acceptance.
21 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Low self-esteem can quietly shape every aspect of your life—from the relationships you choose to the opportunities you pursue and the way you treat yourself daily. Our therapy services help you break free from negative self-talk, self-doubt, and the belief that you're not good enough. Through compassionate, personalized support, we'll help you identify the roots of your low self-worth, challenge the critical inner voice that holds you back, and build genuine confidence from the inside out. You'll learn to recognize your inherent value, celebrate your strengths, set healthy boundaries, and treat yourself with the same kindness you offer others. Building authentic self-esteem isn't about becoming perfect—it's about accepting yourself fully and recognizing that you are worthy of love, respect, and all the good things life has to offer.
17 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Dr. Madelyn Satz
Psychologist, Ph.D.
We all have an inner critic. For many of us, our inner critic is very harsh and wreaks havoc on our self-esteem. Whether it comes in the form of Judge, Controller, Perfectionist or Gremlin, these loud inner critics are brutal. But, and perhaps this is counterintuitive, they are also trying to keep us safe by preempting and therefore avoiding the disapproval of others. We can update our interior landscape so our inner monologue can become softer, kinder and quieter. And now through kindness and compassion, encourage us to be the best we can be.
37 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Self-esteem can impact how one sees themselves and interacts with the world. Self-doubt can lead to changes in relationships, school or work performance. I take a warm, nonjudgmental approach at assisting clients in overcoming self-doubt and return to valued living.
14 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Dr. JD Wright
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I want to be happy; I want to feel better; I want to feel good about myself. Many people come in with these goals but feel hopeless about finding a path toward them. I hold a specialization in positive psychology, and a focus on esteem, worth, and meaning is deeply embedded in all of my work. I work with many people who are struggling to feel good about themselves or their lives and hoping for better.
6 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
The voice in your head is not kind. It tells you you're not good enough, smart enough, successful enough. It compares you to everyone else and finds you lacking. You've achieved things, maybe a lot of things, but none of it quiets the voice for long. Low self-esteem often has deep roots, messages you absorbed in childhood, experiences that taught you to doubt yourself, relationships that reinforced the belief that you don't quite measure up. We help you understand where these beliefs came from and, more importantly, how to build a different relationship with yourself. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Low self-esteem can impact every aspect of life. We help clients identify negative beliefs, build self-confidence, and embrace their worth.
21 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who struggle with low self-esteem.
18 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
When your relationship with yourself is defined by self-doubt, people-pleasing, and a harsh inner critic, it affects every single corner of your life. Anne provides a warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative space to help you dismantle those negative self-narratives and build authentic self-esteem. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she partners with individuals to help them break free from the cycle of insecurity, quiet the voice of perfectionism, and rediscover their inherent worth.
Anne’s integrative approach is uniquely designed to bypass the intellectual defense mechanisms that keep low self-esteem in place. By combining evidence-based psychotherapy with creative art therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), she offers a safe space to explore and externalize old beliefs about your value. Together, you will learn to treat yourself with genuine compassion, establish healthy boundaries, and step into your life with confidence—whether you are navigating a major life transition, professional burnout, a chronic illness diagnosis, or the profound identity shifts of parenthood.
8 Years Experience
Online in Evanston, IL
Self Esteem therapists in Evanston, Illinois Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Evanston, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Self Esteem (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (80%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Self Esteem |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 76% | Stress |
| 63% | Social Anxiety |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |