Online Self Esteem therapists in Des Moines, Iowa IA
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Self Esteem
Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LIMHP, CHt
A common limiting belief many people struggle with is not feeling good enough. I help adults let go of their limiting beliefs and step into empowering beliefs about themselves. I often engage clients in various strategies to release these beliefs during sessions.
14 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
How do we come into confidence? One of the first questions I ask my clients is "what does confidence mean to you?" It never ceases to amaze me that each of us has a slightly different definition. What if your definition really doesn't have much to do with it at all? Everything I have learned as a certified professional Holistic Life Coach turned my own definition on it's head. I invite you to share with me what self esteem and confidence mean to you so that we can start to explore how you see yourself and your relation to others. I am NOT offering therapy—I leave the work of diagnosis and treatment of medical issues to medical professionals. However, coaching can absolutely complement and supplement the therapy work you are doing; our work together will be therapeutic without being therapy. I have a toolkit of fun methods and approaches to self esteem designed to help you question your own assumptions, internal unconscious agreements, and unacknowledged (perhaps limiting) beliefs to get to a place of awareness and insight—the place where confidence truly lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), we help clients recognize and challenge critical self-narratives, build grounded self-compassion, and develop confidence rooted in authentic strengths and values. Work emphasizes internal reinforcement rather than external validation.
9 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Self Esteem
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Self-esteem is shaped through early emotional experience and internalized relationships. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration and embodied awareness to support a more compassionate and coherent relationship with the self. This process helps patients move beyond shame and self-criticism toward greater self-acceptance.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
We work through your self-esteem issues and use a lot of methods to uncover your true identity, strengths, gifts and personality and work to restore your self esteem. RTT, Hypnosis and Health Coaching are all methods I like to use to help clients boost their self esteem.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
NewBirth Counseling & Wellness Group LLC
Professional Christian Counselor, Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Consultant with a PhD in Psychology
We offer great tools in assisting you with self-esteem. We know that at times we may not feel our best about ourselves. Here at our practice we offer great tools in walking with you in building your self esteem.
23 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Self Esteem
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
Self-esteem is complicated, and we should talk to see if my training is the right approach for you. But when people feel unsafe or anxious within their own bodies, it can be pretty easy to start looking at yourself with wariness, judgment, or shame.
Somatic Experiencing in this case seeks to help you feel safer in your body, to handle any old feelings of danger so you can feel more vital and alive. Dare I say, we can even take small steps towards enjoying the feeling of life.
Once there is enjoyment, and awareness of that enjoyment, self-esteem starts looking much less fixed.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
If you spend any time with a preschooler, you notice very quickly they have very few problem with healthy self-esteem or "being themselves!" I believe the erosion of self-esteem is learned through experience (e.g., attachment problems, trauma, neglect, bullying, marginalization, etc.). I utilize approaches like EMDR and ego-state therapies to help heal the experiences that first eroded your inherent feelings of self worth followed by strengthening internal resources to more confidently approach the present and future.
15 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Forest Williams
Life Coach, ICF
Confidence is something that can be developed with practice. I offer practical actions to help you grow confidence and sustain it.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Dr. Dana C. Avey
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MA, DBH, LMFT, BC-TMH, ADS, CRYT
One of the most interesting aspects of self-esteem is that it wavers. At times, we stand firm and confident; other times, we may struggle. I can help you develop a daily practice to support a strong sense of self and self-love.
17 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Self Esteem
GRIS ALVES
Counselor/Therapist, Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma Informed Mindfulness Teacher
I help clients build self-esteem through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, exploring patterns of self-doubt, shame, and self-criticism. Together, we strengthen self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthy boundaries, supporting a more confident and authentic relationship with yourself.
11 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Self Esteem
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Struggles with self-esteem often stem from early experiences and internalized beliefs about worth. I help clients identify and shift these patterns, building a more grounded and compassionate sense of self. Our work focuses on helping you feel more confident, secure, and aligned in how you move through the world.
8 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I am keen at helping people recenter and boost their self esteem. We help recenter your life and find your natural gifts bring high levels of self esteem with it.
17 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
When it comes to enhancing self-esteem, hypnotherapy helps by reaching the subconscious mind, where many of our deepest beliefs and perceptions about ourselves are stored. During a hypnotherapy session, clients are guided into a state of deep relaxation, making the subconscious more receptive to positive suggestions and affirmations. Hypnotherapy can also help uncover the root causes of low self-esteem and work through them, empowering individuals to build a healthier and more positive self-image, paving the way for greater personal and professional fulfillment. Its holistic approach ensures that the benefits extend beyond mere symptom relief, fostering long-term growth and resilience.
3 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for self-esteem issues, including low self-worth, self-doubt, chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, shame, and difficulty feeling confident or “good enough,” even when supported by others. These struggles can affect relationships, career confidence, decision-making, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
Brad takes a holistic and compassionate approach to self-esteem counseling, helping clients understand the underlying emotional experiences, past trauma, and relational patterns that often contribute to negative self-beliefs. Many self-esteem challenges are not simply about confidence, but about deeper wounds formed through past experiences, attachment dynamics, criticism, neglect, or emotional invalidation.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process underlying experiences and shift long-standing negative beliefs about themselves. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, increasing self-awareness, and building a more stable and compassionate sense of identity.
Brad works collaboratively with clients to create a personalized path toward healing and growth. Therapy provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their inner experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
The goal of therapy is not only to improve confidence, but to support lasting change in how clients view themselves and their place in the world. Through this process, clients can develop greater emotional resilience, authenticity, and self-trust.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond self-doubt and develop a stronger, more grounded, and more secure sense of self-worth and identity.
28 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
Self-confidence is an indispensable trait we all need not only to live a normal life but also to achieve our goals no matter what they are. I will help you train yourself to achieve high self-esteem. I will help you transform yourself into a self-confident person who can accomplish your academic, relationship or professional goals. Seeing is believing. Let's get it started. I use only Dicit hypnotherapy.
10 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA
Self Esteem
Gerry Letendre
Hypnotherapist, RPh, MBA, CHt
Self-esteem shapes how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how confidently we move through life. When self-esteem is low, people often struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, fear of judgment, or feeling “not enough,” even when they are capable and accomplished. These patterns are often learned over time and reinforced at a subconscious level.
My approach to working with self-esteem is personalized and respectful. Rather than focusing solely on positive thinking, hypnosis helps address the underlying beliefs and emotional responses that influence how individuals perceive themselves. Sessions are tailored to each client’s goals and life experience, supporting the development of healthier self-perception, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Clients often seek hypnosis for self-esteem when long-standing patterns persist despite insight or effort. Hypnosis offers a drug-free, complementary approach that allows clients to remain aware and in control while gently reinforcing more supportive beliefs and behaviors.
This work is offered as a supportive tool for personal growth and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care. When appropriate, hypnosis can be used alongside other professional support to help clients feel more grounded, confident, and self-accepting.
13 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
Self-esteem or self-respect is the most important thing we need to make sure we have, as a family member of as an addict in recovery. An addict who is still using the addictive behaviour will not feel very much self-esteem until recovery starts.
35 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Ashley Maynard
Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotist, CMH Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy for Self-Esteem: Step Into Your Confidence
Your self-worth is not determined by the opinions of others or past experiences—it is something that comes from within. If you struggle with self-doubt, negative self-talk, or feeling "not good enough," hypnotherapy can help you reprogram your subconscious mind to embrace confidence, self-love, and inner strength.
Through guided hypnosis, you can:
✔ Silence the Inner Critic – Release negative self-talk and replace it with empowering beliefs.
✔ Build Unshakable Confidence – Strengthen your self-worth from the inside out.
✔ Let Go of Past Conditioning – Break free from limiting beliefs that no longer serve you.
✔ Develop Self-Love & Inner Strength – Feel worthy, capable, and enough—just as you are.
You deserve to feel confident in yourself and your abilities. When you shift your subconscious patterns, confidence becomes natural, effortless, and a part of who you are.
Take the first step toward true self-empowerment—schedule your session today!
2 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Having a poor self-image and thinking negatively about yourself can tear you down. But knowing your worth in Christ and tackling negative messages can lift you up and give you a renewed sense of self-worth. Dealing with past issue and messages that led to the self-esteem can prove beneficial to the client.
7 Years Experience
Online in Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Des Moines is Iowa's state capital and the center of America's insurance industry — home to Principal Financial Group, Wellmark, and dozens of other major insurers — creating a therapy demand shaped by the particular stresses of financial services careers alongside the concerns of a growing and increasingly diverse urban population. The city has experienced dramatic demographic change through refugee resettlement and immigration, with growing communities from Myanmar, Congo, and Latin America making it one of the most rapidly diversifying mid-size cities in the Midwest. UnityPoint Health — Iowa Methodist Medical Center and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources, with a private practice community concentrated in the West Des Moines and Urbandale corridors. Iowa's relative shortage of mental health providers makes Des Moines an important access point for the broader state, and many therapists here serve clients from smaller surrounding communities.
Self Esteem therapists in Des Moines, Iowa Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Des Moines, Iowa average 14 years of experience and charge around $225 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Self Esteem (100%), Anxiety or Fears (93%), and Stress (79%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$225
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
Online Only |
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| 36% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Self Esteem |
| 93% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Stress |
| 71% | Depression |
| 68% | Social Anxiety |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 64% | Life Coaching |