Online Self Esteem therapists in Happy Valley, Oregon OR
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Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When You Feel “Not Enough”
You may look like you have it all together — capable, caring, successful — yet underneath it all, you’re often questioning yourself. You replay conversations, worry you’ve disappointed someone, or feel like you’re falling short no matter how hard you try. Even small mistakes can feel huge, and compliments are hard to believe. If you’re stuck in cycles of perfectionism, self-criticism, or people-pleasing, I can help you change how you relate to yourself from the inside out.
Using a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT, we’ll uncover the beliefs that fuel low self-worth and learn how to replace them with compassion, confidence, and emotional balance. Together, we’ll work to:
Quiet the inner critic that keeps moving the goalpost
Identify and challenge distorted thoughts about your value and competence
Build emotional resilience so your mood isn’t dependent on others’ approval
Strengthen your sense of identity and confidence in your choices
Experience genuine self-respect — not the temporary kind that fades with praise or performance
You’ll gain tools you can use daily to shift from feeling “not enough” to knowing you are already whole. Therapy becomes less about “fixing yourself” and more about discovering your worth that’s been there all along.
I BELIEVE:
You can be both confident and a work in progress.
Self-compassion creates change faster than self-criticism ever will.
You deserve relationships that mirror your true worth — not your self-doubt.
Confidence is a skill you can learn, not a personality trait you either have or don’t.
Growth happens when we replace judgment with curiosity and kindness.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Benné Gulick, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
Given the marginalizations of Queer and BIPOC people, many of my clients have struggled with self-esteem and I have done a lot of work with them to improve confidence.
7 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
Angelica Amaya
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW,LICSW
We can work together in working through your feelings of inadequacy and confidence through CBT or talk therapy.
21 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
Chuck Chapman
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Many men appear confident on the outside, yet internally feel like they are constantly falling short. You may be successful, responsible, respected in your work—but inside, there is a quiet voice saying, I should be doing better. Self-esteem issues in men rarely show up as obvious insecurity. Instead, they show up as overworking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, anger, withdrawal, or constantly comparing yourself to others. You may feel like you are never enough, no matter how much effort you put in. And because you’ve learned to hold it all together, no one around you would ever guess how heavy it feels.
My work with men around self-esteem focuses on rebuilding your sense of self from the inside out. Together, we explore where your beliefs about worth, masculinity, success, and failure were shaped. We learn to identify the critical inner voice, the hidden shame, or the moment-to-moment self-judgment that keeps you small or disconnected. We then shift into embodied confidence—grounded presence, clear boundaries, emotional awareness, and a steady connection to your values and identity. This isn’t about hype, positive thinking, or trying to “feel good” about yourself. It’s about learning to trust yourself, stand in your truth, and move through the world with dignity and self-respect.
Self-worth is not something you earn. It’s something you uncover—and return to.
16 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
Lyubov Gonina
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC, NCC
I help clients build self-esteem by exploring strengths, values, and personal identity. Through talk and art therapy, we replace self-criticism with confidence, compassion, and a stronger sense of self.
15 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Liza Hadden
Counselor/Therapist, MS
Struggling with low self-esteem or self-worth is really debilitating. Together we identify what's coming up for you and how to address it moving forward. I have additional training in adult ADHD and the unique challenges it poses relating to self-esteem and motivation. Additionally, I have advanced training in women's health (specifically PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, perinatal & postpartum) and nutritional mental health. I am passionate about supporting women at all stages of life, in addition to partnerships and families.
7 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
Gina Adorno
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC I
I support clients struggling with self-criticism, shame, and persistent feelings of inadequacy. Therapy focuses on identifying internalized beliefs, shifting patterns of self-talk, and building a more stable sense of self-worth. The work is both practical and relational, with an emphasis on self-compassion.
6 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
Catherine Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Since my work is founded on our positive therapeutic relationship, I empathize readily with your feelings and work with you to improve your self esteem.
29 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Molly Terry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC
Self Esteem is an important component to one's mental health. I am able to guide you through to a secure sense of self and worth.
26 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Victoria Miller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
With low self-esteem you may often feel shame and self-doubt. Here are some warning signs that may indicate that it's time to seek help in the form of talk therapy:
- You frequently feel overwhelmed, angry, ignored and/or taken advantage of in relationships
- You experience frequent and sudden mood swings
- You frequently have difficulty beginning, completing and/or accomplishing tasks (at work, school, personal or otherwise)
- You frequently feel alone and at a loss as to how to help yourself
- You're constantly trying to “fix,” “do” or “say” the right thing to get people to like you, or agree with you
By using psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) I can help you: 1) Identify and understand the source(s) of low self-esteem, 2) Process past negative experiences in a safe, nurturing space, 3) Learn to recognize critical voices that are not your own, 4) Notice “all or nothing” thinking patterns. I can help you learn to use your voice effectively, help you identify what you want and need, recognize unhealthy thought patterns, and make small changes in your day to day life that will add up to big changes in your overall happiness and contentment in life.
20 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Sandy Shores Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, ACMHC, CSW, LCSW
We help clients build self-esteem by exploring self-perception, challenging negative beliefs, and developing a stronger sense of self-worth. Therapy focuses on fostering confidence, self-compassion, and resilience in daily life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We support clients in rebuilding confidence and a healthier relationship with themselves. Therapy focuses on reducing self-criticism and strengthening self-worth.
7 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Meghan Hanes
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Low self-esteem often develops from experiences that shape how we view ourselves and our worth. You may be highly accomplished yet still struggle with self-criticism, self-doubt, or feeling like you're never doing enough. Therapy can help you challenge these beliefs, develop self-compassion, and build a more secure sense of self.
9 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
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 Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
Lesley Lacny
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A, Psych.R, C.Psych, LPC
Self-esteem challenges can show up as self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re never quite enough. These patterns often impact confidence, relationships, and the ability to feel grounded in who you are.
I provide therapy for self-esteem issues to help you explore the deeper beliefs and emotional experiences that shape how you see yourself. Together, we will look at what’s happening underneath the inner critical voice and how these patterns have developed over time.
The focus is on building a more stable, compassionate relationship with yourself, so you can feel more confident, self-trusting, and secure in your sense of worth.
20 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
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 Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Low self-esteem can influence how you view yourself and how you show up in relationships. Therapy supports the development of self-respect, confidence, and a more compassionate inner voice.
23 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Kaijah Bjorklund
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC
Low self-esteem rarely comes from nowhere — it's usually the accumulated weight of experiences that taught you that you were too much, not enough, or fundamentally flawed in some way. Those messages get stored in the body and in our inner world, shaping how we move through relationships, work, and our own minds. I help clients reconnect with a grounded, stable sense of self worth that doesn't depend on external validation — through EMDR to reprocess the experiences that shaped those beliefs, and IFS to build a kinder, more honest relationship with yourself.
12 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR (Online Only)
David Eshleman
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
If we do not improve and heal our self esteem, we will go throughout life either as a doormat that eventually becomes resentful, or as someone who carries a great deal of rage. Either way, life is not in balance, and this creates more suffering. Healing self-esteem (self respect and admiration) leads to a deep internal shift that frees us to be more authentic, balanced, and whole not only on the outside, but on the inside as well. This leads to better relationships across the board. Many times trauma and attachment is at the root of this. Building con+fidence (to go, with trust), self-love, assertiveness and boundary setting, increases the ability to give and receive love and acceptance.
14 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Malama Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Self-esteem therapy is a goal-oriented psychological approach designed to break cycles of self-criticism, negative thinking, and low self-worth. It helps individuals recognize their strengths, reframe irrational beliefs, and develop healthier, more realistic self-perceptions by using techniques like CBT. My approach aims to build confidence (how you think, feel, and behave) and resilience.
10 Years Experience
Online in Happy Valley, OR
Self Esteem therapists in Happy Valley, Oregon Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Happy Valley, Oregon average 13 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Self Esteem (100%), Anxiety or Fears (92%), and Stress (81%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Self Esteem |
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Loss or Grief |
| 65% | Social Anxiety |
| 65% | Depression |