Self Esteem therapists in Hanford, CA
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Self Esteem
IEMT Trauma Therapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht., NLP, I.E.M.T., B.T.P, Adv-EFT., CBT Specialist
Many self-esteem issues are tied to past events where you felt not enough. IEMT works by detaching the emotional weight from those moments so you can start seeing yourself with more kindness and strength.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hanford, CA
Online in Hanford, CA
Self Esteem
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy & Authentic Identity
Building Grounded Worth Beyond External Validation
True self-esteem is not about ungrounded positive thinking or fragile ego perfectionism. For high-achieving professionals, executives, and gifted individuals, external success often masks a persistent internal narrative of self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, or a fragile sense of self that depends entirely on continuous achievement.
My approach to self-esteem and self-efficacy addresses the root architecture of how you view yourself. We move beyond superficial "self-help" fixes to cultivate an enduring, resilient sense of intrinsic worth—one that remains stable through life's successes, setbacks, and transitions.
An Integrative Framework for Identity & Growth
Drawing upon psychoanalytic depth, modern cognitive science, and humanistic philosophy, our work integrates several core clinical principles:
Self Psychology & Cohesive Self-Structure: Grounded in the insights of Heinz Kohut and modern depth psychology, we work to build a cohesive, healthy self-structure. We shift away from defensive or fragile validation-seeking, helping you develop an authentic, realistic appreciation of your inherent capabilities, unique strengths, and human limitations.
Shedding Internalized Conditions of Worth: Rooted in Carl Rogers’ humanistic tradition, we identify and dismantle the outdated, perfectionistic scripts and conditional expectations internalized from early family dynamics, school environments, or high-pressure cultures.
ACT Defusion & Cognitive Unhooking: Utilizing tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you learn to unhook from harsh internal dialogue, impostor thoughts, and self-limiting beliefs—viewing them as temporary mental events rather than absolute truths.
Dweck’s Growth Mindset: We transform your relationship with failure, criticism, and challenge. By shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth orientation, setbacks cease to be threats to your core identity and instead become essential data points for mastery.
Self-Compassion & Emotional Resilience: Replacing relentless self-criticism with deep, practical self-compassion, allowing you to hold yourself accountable while maintaining an unwavering baseline of self-respect.
Values-Aligned Self-Efficacy
Ultimately, healthy self-esteem flourishes when your daily actions align with your core values and real-world capabilities.
We systematically align your lifestyle, career choices, and relationships with what matters most to you. By building genuine self-efficacy—the grounded confidence in your ability to navigate challenges and achieve meaningful goals—you cultivate a quiet, unshakeable self-worth that serves as the foundation for your entire life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Self Esteem
Arazeli Wagner
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Low self-esteem often develops in environments where emotional needs were unmet or minimized. I help clients explore how early experiences shaped their self-image and internal dialogue. Therapy focuses on increasing self-awareness, self-compassion, and building a more supportive relationship with yourself.
10 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
One of my favorite things as a therapist is to see the strengths in others and help them see it within themselves. It's a true honor to be a part of someone's process to help them feel empowered. Working on self-esteem in therapy involves identifying and challenging deep-seated negative beliefs and cognitive distortions. Therapy also helps clients cultivate self-compassion, recognize personal strengths, and break cycles of self-criticism. Therapy for self-esteem aims to change the internal dialogue, build emotional resilience, and foster a healthier, stable, resilient, realistic, and positive self-view.
11 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA
Self Esteem
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
It ‘s no fun constantly second-guessing yourself or feeling like you aren't quite measuring up. We will look at where those doubts are coming from and work on building a secure, realistic sense of self-worth so you can step into your life with more ease.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hanford, CA (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Hanford, CA Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Hanford, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 30% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 45% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Christian |