Online Self Esteem therapists in Virginia
We are proud to feature top rated online Self Esteem therapists in Virginia. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Dr. Linda G. Ritchie, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Certified Hypnotherapist
If you struggle with self-esteem, you may find yourself doubting your worth, second-guessing your decisions, or relying on others’ approval to feel okay about yourself. You might be highly capable, yet still feel “not good enough,” focusing on your mistakes while discounting your strengths. Over time, this can affect your confidence, relationships, and willingness to go after what you truly want.
I help clients build a stronger, more stable sense of self that doesn’t depend on constant external validation. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we identify and shift the negative thought patterns and beliefs that undermine your confidence. With clinical hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping), and NLP, we work at a deeper level to change the internal dialogue and emotional responses that reinforce self-doubt. I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you take action in alignment with your values, even when confidence isn’t fully in place.
What’s often missing isn’t ability—you likely already have the skills and qualities needed to succeed. What’s missing is an internal foundation of self-trust and a way to interrupt the automatic self-criticism that keeps you feeling small or uncertain. Without that shift, self-doubt continues to influence how you think, feel, and act.
The fact that you’re here suggests you’re ready to see yourself differently. If you’re willing to approach this in a new way, I can help you develop greater self-confidence, reduce self-doubt, and build a more secure, consistent sense of self.
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Fairfax, VA 22031
Online in Virginia
Sarah Jacques
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWC-C
Low self-esteem can feel like a constant inner critic telling you you’re not enough. Over time, this can impact relationships, work, and how you see yourself. In therapy, I help you quiet that critical voice, build self-compassion, and connect with your strengths so you can feel more confident and grounded in who you are. Together, we’ll work on creating a healthier, kinder relationship with yourself.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Ellicott City, MD 21042
Online in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in self-esteem, I offer compassionate and effective treatment for individuals grappling with depression and negative self-talk. Building self-esteem is crucial, as learning to value ourselves can lead to a more fulfilling life, including happier relationships, a more satisfying career, and overall recovery. My approach, grounded in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, is tailored to each individual's unique needs and provides tools to transform negative thoughts into more positive ones.
22 Years Experience
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Struggles with self-esteem can silently erode confidence, casting long shadows over daily achievements and relationships. In my practice, I recognize the courage it takes to confront these feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. Through personalized therapy, I offer a path to rediscover your worth, build resilience, and empower you to see yourself through a lens of compassion and strength, step by step.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Austin, TX 78746
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Dianne Gallo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Do you struggle with low self esteem? Does negative self-talk keep you from living your life? I can help you increase self compassion and learn to live with more positive self regard.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10003
Carrie Jones, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LifeVision Counseling, LLC
Feeling good about yourself is one of the keys to reaching your highest potential and living a great life. If your self-esteem is at a low or you're second guessing yourself, you can start to feel pretty bad. Often stressful life events, negative self-talk and thought patterns, spending time with negative or judgmental people, and even social media can cause your self-esteem to take a hit. Fortunately, there are actions you can take to start loving and embodying the full and authentic version of yourself. Some of these actions include pattern-interrupts, emotional check-ins, and diving into self-discovery. What therapy can help you realize and believe is that you're "good enough" just because you're you.
17 Years Experience
Online in Virginia
(Online Only)
Paul W Anderson, PhD
Psychologist, Licensed counseling psychologist, Licensed Addictions counselor, PsyPact
Your sense of yourself as a worthy, competent, lovable and special person is still within reach even if your childhood did not gift you with that divine right. Don't give up yet. Call me and let's get started turning your life around: 913-991-2302.
45 Years Experience
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
If your inner critic has been running the show, we’ll help you turn down the volume. We support clients in building self-trust, confidence, and a sense of worth that isn’t tied to performance, productivity, or perfection. You deserve to feel good about who you are — not just for what you do.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Durham, NC 27713
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Hannah Hayden with Sapphire Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Low self-esteem can influence the way you view yourself, your relationships, and your ability to pursue goals. Therapy can help you identify and challenge the beliefs that keep you feeling stuck, develop greater self-compassion, recognize your strengths, and build confidence that is rooted in authenticity rather than external validation.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Portsmouth, VA 23704
Online in Virginia
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
Counselor/Therapist, LPC,LCSW,LCP
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center has a team of over 40 clinicians offering a wide range of treatment styles, specialties and approaches. Our team consists of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Psychologists as well as Clinical Residents and Interns under supervision each offering a unique skill set to meet your individualized needs. Several of our providers specialize in increasing your self-esteem. Grappling with thoughts of self-doubt can be crippling and prevent you from living the life you truly want to live. Working with one of our clinicians can help you identify the factors related to these challenges and assist you in developing your self-esteem.
Please visit our website to view the profile each of our clinicians: https://www.resiliencecounseling.care/team-resilience
14 Years Experience
Dr. Rue PLLC
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My treatment for self-esteem issues aims at bolstering self-worth and promoting positive self-image, through interventions that encourage self-compassion and recognize personal achievements. This approach is designed to empower you to view yourself more kindly and confidently, fostering an enduring sense of value and competence.
15 Years Experience
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Jackie Bailey
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.Ed., Resident in Counseling
This is such a fun one to work on. We will discuss barriers to your self-esteem in the past and envision change. We will incorporate little micro-changes or experiments in between sessions.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Tysons, VA 22182
Online in Virginia
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Self esteem is at the core of all humans. If your self esteem was negatively impacted by early attachment issues, traumas, bullying, unhealthy family of origin relationships or something else, we will explore this with you and unburden the pain that your younger parts hold as a result. We will support your Core Self in bringing compassion into your system in order to restore your worth and value.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
In-Person in Naperville, IL 60565
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 Multiple States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Self-esteem can be a tenuous experience that is constantly at risk if we define ourselves by success/failure.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Kelli Tahaney
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
Low self-esteem can exist for a variety of reasons, but is particularly prevalent among adolescents and young adults and can significantly impact quality of life, interpersonal relationships, decision making, and mental health. I frequently help clients address low-self esteem and build more positive self views and beliefs.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Boulder, CO 80302
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in helping individuals to combat feelings of low self-esteem and self-worth. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help guide those struggling to improve overall confidence and self-worth.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Delray Beach, FL 33484
Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
All of You Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
Our therapists bring 20+ years of combined personal and professional experience in understanding and approaching the unique issues struggling with self-esteem can bring into one's daily life. We will work with you at your pace to address and problem solve how you can feel better about the unique person you are.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Manassas, VA 20110
Online in Virginia
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 Multiple States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Joshua Redding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
It can seem like you are the only one who struggles with feeling bad about yourself. I promise you are not alone and it's a common feeling to believe that you aren't 'good enough.' Even if it happens infrequently, therapy can help you understand why this might be the case. Consider booking a free 30-minute consult to explore more.
13 Years Experience
Online in Virginia
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