Online Self Esteem therapists in Highland Park, Illinois IL
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Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Self-esteem is not about becoming someone new or trying harder to feel confident—it’s about rebuilding a steady, respectful relationship with yourself. Many people struggle with self-esteem because they’ve learned to doubt their instincts, minimize their needs, or measure their worth through others’ approval. In therapy, we gently explore how these patterns developed and how they show up today, without judgment or pressure to “fix” anything right away.
My approach to self-esteem work is warm, practical, and compassionate. Together, we focus on strengthening your inner voice, quieting self-criticism, and learning how to take yourself seriously—especially in moments when it feels uncomfortable to do so. Over time, self-esteem grows less from positive thinking and more from self-trust: honoring your limits, speaking honestly, and choosing yourself in small, meaningful ways.
31 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, IL
Jaylan Abd Elrahman
Psychologist, PhD
What an honor it is to be a supportive companion on your path to deeper wellness! I see therapy as a process wherein people can grow a more honest connection with themselves, learn and practice hope-generating perspectives and skills in their lives and stretch their imaginations for how to lovingly create a future that feels meaningful and liberating!
Dr. Jay works with adolescents and adults who:
* Struggle to manage the stresses of daily life and experience emotional distress, depression, grief and/or anxiety
* Are survivors of complex trauma, interpersonal, generational and/or collective trauma
* Yearn to clarify purpose in life, often exploring existential, spiritual, and identity-based questions
* Seek a space to dream beyond the moment they are in to create new futures for themselves and those they love
* Values justice-oriented, compassionate, and creative relational care
6 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, IL (Online Only)
Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Self-esteem shapes how you see yourself, your relationships, and your decisions. I help clients identify and challenge the core beliefs that drive self-doubt and replace them with more accurate and supportive perspectives. Our work focuses on building self-trust, confidence, and a more stable sense of self-worth.
8 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL (Online Only)
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 Highland Park, IL
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 Highland Park, IL
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
When you’re outwardly successful but inwardly feel like you’re never quite good enough, it chips away at your ability to show up authentically in your life. Maybe you constantly doubt your own decisions, second-guess your value, or wrestle with the fear that others will see through your confidence to your insecurities beneath. Dr. Jenny Shields helps driven professionals rebuild a more grounded and compassionate sense of self-worth through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and narrative approaches. Her highly individualized style supports you in untangling critical self-beliefs, reclaiming your strengths, and moving toward a genuine, resilient self-confidence—one that isn’t dependent on external validation or fleeting success.
12 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I support clients in building a stronger, more stable sense of self-worth. Therapy focuses on identifying negative self-beliefs, improving self-talk, and developing confidence across different areas of life. My goal is to help clients feel more secure, capable, and comfortable in who they are.
21 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL
South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
At South Psychology, we understand the profound impact of self-esteem on overall well-being. Our compassionate team of therapists offers evidence-based therapy and assessments tailored to individuals of all ages—children, teens, and adults.
Why Choose South Psychology for Self-Esteem?
Expert Guidance: Our skilled therapists specialize in self-esteem enhancement. We address feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and negative self-perceptions.
Holistic Approach: Beyond traditional therapy, we consider lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet, and self-care. A balanced approach ensures lasting results.
Customized Care: Whether you’re a child navigating school challenges, a teen facing peer pressure, or an adult seeking self-improvement, we’re here for you.
Safe and Supportive Environment: We create a confidential space where you can explore your self-worth and build resilience.
Our Self-Esteem Services Include:
Individual Therapy: Uncover underlying beliefs, challenge negative thoughts, and cultivate self-compassion.
Assessments: Evaluate self-esteem levels and identify areas for growth.
Skills Building: Learn practical strategies to boost confidence and self-image.
Group Workshops: Connect with others on a similar journey and share insights.
8 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL
Acumen Psychological Services PLLC/ Dr Robinson
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP, PSYPACT
If you find yourself struggling with confidence, passivity, or difficulty setting boundaries with others, then engaging in treatment with a provider can bring about powerful changes to your life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL (Online Only)
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We have an integrative approach to physical and mental wellness including addiction disorders. We offer Cervical cancer screening and breast exams.
12 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Struggles with self-esteem often reflect deeper experiences of how you’ve been devalued or treated poorly by others. I offer a supportive space to process these experiences, explore relationship patterns, and how they continue to shape the way you talk to yourself. Together, we will help you find compassion and love for yourself that will leave you feeling more confident and empowered!
10 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Coleman Group PLLC & The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
Self-concept and self-esteem are examined in several areas, including personal, physical, family, social, academic/work, and moral ethical (Fitts & Warren, 1996).
36 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, IL
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
Difficulties with self esteem, whether you find it to consistently low or osculating between high and low, can be very damaging to a variety of areas in one's life. I work with folks to find a more positive and stable sense of self.
3 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL
Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
Low self-esteem can quietly affect every area of life — relationships, work, and how we show up for ourselves. Through a warm and collaborative approach I help clients develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves and build genuine confidence from the inside out.
7 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Chronic feelings of self-doubt and low self-worth can lead to anxiety, depression, unsatisfying social and romantic relationships, distress at work, and to an exhausting sense of always needing to ‘do more’ or push ourselves to the brink just in order to feel like we’re enough. Our work together can help you to increase your understanding of where these internal drives come from, remain connected to your value while you reach for your ambitions, and improve your ability to view yourself with acceptance and compassion so that you can move through life with greater confidence and resilience.
10 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, IL
Josh Dolin: Life Coach | Purpose Pathfinder
Life Coach
Struggling with self-esteem can affect every aspect of your life, from relationships to personal growth. My coaching approach focuses on helping you build confidence, recognize your self-worth, and overcome the negative thought patterns holding you back. Together, we’ll create personalized strategies to help you develop a positive self-image, increase resilience, and foster a greater sense of self-acceptance. Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to begin your journey toward a stronger, more confident you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Highland Park, IL (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Highland Park, Illinois Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Highland Park, 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 (81%).
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
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Self Esteem |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 76% | Stress |
| 63% | Social Anxiety |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |