Self Esteem therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Self Esteem
Carol Kochoff, Psy.D., LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Individual, Family and Couples Counseling
You can begin to make your life better today. Learn how to tame the internal critic of criticism and abuse. I have extensive experience providing therapy and counseling that respects individuality and seeks to empower you to explore personal need. With the power of kindness, encouragement and hope I here to listen, provide understanding and validate your concerns. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, safety, caring and confidentiality where you can express your deepest feelings.
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Self Esteem
Lizabeth Belli
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Low self-esteem often develops when your worth wasn’t reflected back to you. I help clients build a steadier, more compassionate relationship with themselves—one grounded in self-understanding rather than criticism. Through trauma-informed and somatic work, we’ll explore the roots of self-doubt, challenge old narratives, and practice new ways of relating to yourself that feel authentic and kind.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Do you struggle to get out of your own head? Do people say, "you're too hard on yourself"? Is there a role you're afraid to apply for, a relationship you're afraid to pursue, or a leap you're hesitant to take? Building self-esteem is not about accomplishing more "to do's" on your checklist--that only builds situational confidence. Building self-esteem is really about removing the beliefs and blockages that keep you from experiencing your intrinsic value. Simply put, (like the statue of David) it's not about adding, it's about removing. Together we will explore what has led to the lack of self-esteem and work to get remove the beliefs that keep you from feeling confident and fulfilled.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Online in Santa Monica, California
Self Esteem
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Self esteem is the fuel to face the world. You have lost your fuel, which is why you are seeking all avenues to get it back, including therapy. Let's explore how your confidence was lost, or when it began to diminish, heal the wounds that need healing, and help you face the world with power and pride.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
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42 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Self Esteem
Faith Szalay
Psychologist, Psy.D, M.A.
Through healing our past and cultivating empathy for ourselves and making different choices, people can change their feelings around their own self esteem. In this complex dynamic, it is amazing to see the issues that can shift in people's lives.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Self Esteem
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Self-Esteem is closely connected to our values and behavior. Therapy can help you identify how your daily habits may be breaking down a healthy sense of self and how to replace those habits. Approaches I use to accomplish this work include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Struggles with self-esteem often trace back to early messages about who we are and what we’re worth. I help clients explore and shift negative self-beliefs, quiet the inner critic, and rebuild genuine confidence. Using psychodynamic insight, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed, self-compassion practices, we nurture a stronger sense of self, self-worth, and emotional grounding.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Self Esteem
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
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Self Esteem
Alan Hanft
Psychiatrist, M.D.
A common difficulty, we can work on low self esteem in a safe, supportive environment. Please call me at no charge at (310) 750-8348 if you think I may be able to be of assistance to you.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA