Self Esteem therapists in Mission Viejo, CA
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Mission Viejo, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Esteem
Morgan Pemberton
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR certified
Trauma can deeply affect how we see ourselves, leaving us feeling inadequate or unworthy. But healing is possible. At Full Brain Family Therapy, we help you rebuild self-esteem by addressing the root causes of your trauma and providing resourcing techniques to reconnect with your inner strength and resilience. Together, we’ll work to shift negative self-beliefs and empower you to embrace your true value.
11 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Difficulties with self-esteem often reflect long-standing patterns of self-criticism, comparison, or internal pressure. I work with individuals to understand how these patterns developed and how they continue to shape daily life. Therapy focuses on building a more stable, realistic, and compassionate sense of self.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Self Esteem
The Mindful Life with Lori Kahn
Life Coach, Certified Integrative Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Self esteem is rooted in the development of our identity when we are very young. We get stuck seeing ourselves in a limited and often very cruel way. With mindful tools and coaching we can begin to get at those roots and work with them to grow and change.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Self Esteem
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Low self-esteem can quietly influence your relationships, decisions, boundaries, and willingness to pursue what matters to you. Harsh self-criticism, comparison, rejection, trauma, or childhood experiences may leave you feeling inadequate—even when others recognize your strengths.
I help clients understand the origins of these beliefs, develop self-compassion, and separate their inherent worth from achievement or approval. Together, we work to strengthen your inner voice, establish healthier boundaries, and build confidence rooted in self-knowledge. You do not need to become someone else to be worthy; therapy can help you recognize the value that has always been within you.
26 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA (Online Only)
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 Mission Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Self Esteem
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Low self-esteem rarely announces itself directly — it shows up in the relationships you settle for, the opportunities you talk yourself out of, the relentless inner critic that measures everything you do and finds it lacking. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I help adults identify and challenge the deep-rooted beliefs driving low self-worth, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic self-criticism. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic insight, and trauma-informed care, I work with clients to build genuine, lasting self-confidence, self-compassion, and a stronger, more secure sense of identity. Telehealth therapy for self-esteem available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
Together we explore how early experiences and internalized messages have shaped the way you see yourself. Therapy becomes a space to reclaim self-worth, strengthen inner authority, and live from a place of authenticity rather than self-criticism.
10 Years Experience
Online in Mission Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Emily Echeverria
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS
Most of us learn at some point in our lives that there are pieces of us that will be accepted and pieces that will not. When we struggle to feel accepted and loved for who we are, we often develop low self-esteem that presents in a number of ways, including depression, anxiety, and relationship dysfunction. I work with clients to decrease shame and increase self-love. I utilize a number of techniques to do this but especially love inner child meditations and reparenting. Please reach out to me if you'd like to learn more!
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Self Esteem
Provia Psychology
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Often in life, we experience difficult situations, transitions, or changes that can make us feel lost, anxious, and overwhelmed. Therapy should be a process where you have the right to fully express your true authentic self while rising to your fullest potential.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Mission Viejo, CA
Online in Mission Viejo, CA
Self Esteem therapists in Mission Viejo, CA Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Mission Viejo, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Teen |
| 45% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Christian |