Self Esteem therapists in Merritt Island, FL
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Merritt Island, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Esteem
Dr. Sheryl Ferguson
Psychologist, (Psy.D.)
I can help with your self esteem. During our collaborative experience together, I will provide an empathic and caring space to help you move through your struggles, so you can live your best life. Together we will find ways towards a path of feeling better, leaning new coping skills to reconnect with your internal self.
23 Years Experience
Online in Merritt Island, FL (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Lyubov Gonina
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC, NCC
I help clients build self-esteem by exploring strengths, values, and personal identity. Through talk and art therapy, we replace self-criticism with confidence, compassion, and a stronger sense of self.
15 Years Experience
Online in Merritt Island, FL
Self Esteem
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Low self-esteem does not always look the way people expect. It does not always show up as someone who seems visibly insecure or withdrawn. More often it looks like a high achiever who never feels like enough, someone who constantly seeks validation from others, a person who avoids taking risks because failure feels catastrophic, or a man who has spent years measuring his worth by his productivity, his income, or what other people think of him.
The internal experience is usually some version of the same thing: a persistent sense of not measuring up, difficulty accepting positive feedback, a harsh inner voice that is quick to criticize and slow to acknowledge progress, and a pattern of putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own.
Self-esteem is not something you either have or do not have. It is built through experience, shaped by relationships and environment, and it can be changed with the right kind of focused work. That means examining where those beliefs about yourself came from, challenging the patterns that reinforce them, and building a more accurate and stable sense of who you actually are.
My approach is direct and practical. We identify the specific ways low self-esteem is showing up in your life, address the thinking patterns and behaviors that sustain it, and build real confidence grounded in self-awareness and action rather than approval from others.
If you are tired of being your own harshest critic and ready to approach yourself differently, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Merritt Island, FL
Self Esteem
Haven Psychology Group
Psychologist
Low self-worth can quietly influence relationships, achievement, decision-making, boundaries, and the way someone interprets mistakes or rejection. Therapy can help clients understand where these patterns developed, challenge rigid self-judgments, and build a more stable sense of self that is not dependent on constant approval or performance.
3 Years Experience
Online in Merritt Island, FL (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Have you ever wondered why you feel like you’re not enough—no matter how hard you try? You accomplish, serve, achieve, and still sense a quiet ache of inadequacy underneath it all. That voice of comparison or guilt keeps whispering, “You should be doing better.”
At Rising Calm Center, we help you understand that voice for what it is—not truth, but a wound. Our Christian counselors walk with you to heal the root causes of shame, perfectionism, and fear, so confidence can grow from the inside out.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We blend biblical identity work with evidence-based therapies—CBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic calming tools—to help you:
• Silence the inner critic and build self-compassion
• Recognize and rewrite the false stories that fuel insecurity
• Strengthen your sense of worth through God’s truth, not performance
• Cultivate boundaries, resilience, and courage in relationships
• Live with calm assurance instead of constant proving
You were never meant to earn your value—it was given. When you begin to see yourself as God does—chosen, capable, and loved—peace replaces striving, and confidence becomes quiet strength.
If you’re ready to rise above self-doubt and walk in steady assurance, we’re here to help you rediscover your God-given worth.
Hope and healing can begin today—call or email for your FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Merritt Island, FL
Self Esteem therapists in Merritt Island, FL Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Merritt Island, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (34%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |