Online Self Esteem therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia VA
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Jill Morris
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Is self-doubt, negative thoughts about yourself, or worries about people's perceptions of you getting in your way of doing the things that you would like to do? Working on increasing self esteem in therapy can be incredibly helpful. Together, we will identify what stories you have about yourself that may be negatively impacting your confidence and self esteem and work to acknowledge the many strengths that you have.
12 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Megie Shean
Psychologist, PsyD
Childhood experiences, previous relationships, and trauma can impact how we see ourselves in the world. I can support you to increase your awareness of yourself and build more adaptive responses.
7 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
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
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Reconnect with the you that is already there. Explore your strengths, and lean into self-compassion, so you can embrace all of who you are.
7 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Struggling with self-esteem can feel like carrying around a quiet but persistent voice that tells you you’re not good enough, no matter how much you accomplish or how hard you try. It might show up as self-doubt in relationships, difficulty asserting your needs, or constantly comparing yourself to others. Maybe you find yourself replaying past mistakes or feeling like you have to prove your worth to those around you. Over time, these patterns can take a toll on your confidence and hold you back from fully embracing your life.
Building self-esteem isn’t about striving for perfection—it’s about changing the way you see yourself, learning to challenge self-criticism, and developing a more compassionate, confident inner voice. Together, we’ll work to uncover the beliefs that have shaped your self-perception, recognize the strengths that already exist within you, and help you move toward a sense of self-worth that isn’t dependent on external validation. You deserve to feel comfortable in your own skin, trust in your abilities, and advocate for yourself with confidence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
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
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Kaylie Groenhout
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Certified Therapist
Low self esteem is often the result of old parts of ourselves trying to keep us small in order to keep us safe from criticism. Through IFS-informed work and working to align with your values, we update these old beliefs and help you recognize the inherent worth that has been there all along. We focus on building a resilient sense of self-worth that isn't dependent on external validation.
4 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
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
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Danielle Goodwin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
The world focuses on our self-worth coming from our accomplishments or appearance. This leads to individuals often feeling discontent. We are all created to be a unique individual who possesses their own personality, strengths, weaknesses and talents. Together, we can help you to discover who you are as a person so you can be who you are meant to be and find your sense of purpose in life.
25 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Many people struggle with self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, or feelings of not being "good enough," whether in school, at work, in relationships, or other areas of life. These experiences can make it difficult to recognize your strengths, trust yourself, and pursue the life you want.
In therapy, we'll work together to better understand the beliefs and experiences that have shaped your self-esteem and identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, we'll challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more confident, resilient, and authentic in your daily life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
Starlain Saldana
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Our relationship with self is just as important as our relationships with others; in fact, I believe it often informs what we bring to our other relationships. Our work together will explore messages and beliefs about oneself, identifying where these came from, and creating space to develop your own re-branding of sense of self as an adult.
17 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Northern Virginia
Psychologist, PhD
Therapeutic approach targets maladaptive early themes (schemas) in order to live life differently
26 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
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
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Bamboo Center for Grief, Growth, & Well-being
Psychologist, PsyD
START YOUR PERSONAL (R)EVOLUTION
The process of (R)evolutionizing your life looks different for everyone, but it starts with honoring that inner pilot light that’s inviting you to shine. Sustainable growth will occur when we work through a simple system:
Clarify → Assess → Explore → Heal → Live
To expand your life, to transform how you exist in your day-to-day, doesn’t take hustling more, pushing harder, or doing more. It simply takes seeing you, wonderful you, as you truly are: worthy of your own time, respect, attention, acceptance, and compassion. We’re here and so excited to move through the (R)evolution process with you!
9 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Mary Sayre
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed, LPC
Low self esteem is deeply painful and one is often filled with shame about who he/she/they is(are).
It is helpful to understand the context of low self esteem in helping to rewire the brain and the messages that it carries about oneself.
28 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Kevin Childs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
We all receive messaging about who we are and what we can achieve. Some of that messaging has been internalized. we have all internalized messages that have influenced how we see ourselves and how we interact with our world. Some of it is accurate and some of it is not... some messaging is helpful, but only for a season... some messaging needs to be updated. The messages that have been communicated to us about ourselves will be examined to determine their proper place in our lives.
23 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Martia Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Having healthy self-esteem is vital to our overall mental well-being. We use several tools to helping build a healthy self-esteem.
18 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
Lisa Panelo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW, CTMH
Struggling with self-esteem can make it hard to feel confident, set boundaries, or fully embrace who you are. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore the beliefs and experiences that have shaped how you see yourself. Together, we’ll work on building self-compassion, recognizing your strengths, and creating a stronger, more confident sense of self.
19 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA (Online Only)
Alyssa Smyth
Psychologist, PhD
Struggles with self-esteem can show up as persistent self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, or difficulty trusting your own abilities. Even people who function well outwardly may quietly question whether they are doing enough or measuring up. In therapy, we work to understand the experiences shaping self-esteem and build a steadier, more balanced sense of confidence.
6 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Alabaster Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
So many girls and women move through life carrying a quiet but persistent belief that they are not enough, not smart enough, not worthy enough, not good enough, and over time, that belief can shape every decision, relationship, and opportunity they allow themselves to pursue. At Alabaster Counseling, we are passionate about helping girls and women of all ages break free from the patterns of self-doubt and negative self-talk that have been holding them back. We understand that low self-esteem often has deep roots, and we approach this work with gentleness, patience, and evidence-based tools that help you begin to see yourself more clearly and more kindly. Because you have always been enough, and we believe therapy can help you finally feel that way too.
15 Years Experience
Online in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach and the surrounding Hampton Roads metro area have one of the highest concentrations of active-duty military personnel and veterans in the country, anchored by Naval Station Norfolk — the world's largest naval base — creating sustained demand for therapists who specialize in military trauma, PTSD, and the dynamics of military family life. Therapists experienced with moral injury, deployment-related adjustment, and service-to-civilian transition are well represented, and many practices specifically orient their care toward service members and their families. Sentara Healthcare and Bon Secours provide institutional mental health resources for the region, complemented by a growing private practice community. Virginia Beach's coastal environment and strong community ties give the city a relatively stable baseline, though the psychological weight of military life remains a defining feature of the local therapy landscape.
Self Esteem therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Virginia Beach, Virginia average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Self Esteem (100%), Anxiety or Fears (89%), and Depression (82%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Self Esteem |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Social Anxiety |