Self Esteem therapists in Bloomington, IL
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Bloomington, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Guada Psychological Services
Counselor/Therapist, Psychologist, LCPC, LPC, MA Level Clinicians
At Guada Psychological Services, we help individuals struggling with low self-esteem build confidence, self-compassion, and a stronger sense of self-worth. Our therapists understand that negative self-perception often develops from past experiences, trauma, or unrealistic expectations. Through evidence-based therapy, we work collaboratively to identify unhelpful thought patterns, challenge self-criticism, and cultivate a more balanced, empowering self-view. Our goal is to help you develop the tools and mindset needed to feel confident, capable, and at peace with who you are.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
Summer Stewart, PsyD
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Tired of not feeling good enough? Low self-esteem can show up as constant self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re never quite measuring up. You might be your own worst critic—hard on yourself in ways you’d never be with someone else. In therapy, we’ll work together to quiet that inner critic, build self-trust, and help you see yourself with more compassion. You deserve to feel confident in who you are—without having to earn it.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL (Online Only)
Juliette Grantham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I'm Juliette Grantham, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist specializing in self-esteem.
Low self-esteem is rarely fixed by encouragement. It can persist through real accomplishment, showing up as a chronic sense of inadequacy, shame that arrives without an occasion, harsh self-criticism you would never direct at anyone else, or the conviction that you are fundamentally not enough regardless of evidence. Many people describe feeling like an imposter in a life they built themselves.
I work psychoanalytically, which means we do not try to argue you into a better opinion of yourself. That voice carries an unconscious logic worth understanding: it came from somewhere, served some purpose, and often speaks in words that once belonged to someone else. In sessions we trace where it originated and what it has been protecting you from. As it becomes recognizable as something you absorbed rather than something you are, it tends to lose authority.
If you have been carrying a low opinion of yourself for as long as you can remember, I would be glad to talk.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience helping clients who have been struggling with self-esteem issues and the challenges that this can lead to in their mood, relationships, sense of competence at school or work, and sense of identity. I believe that the quality of the therapist/client relationship is paramount to our work together, and because of this I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your background and reasons for seeking therapy, answer any questions you may have, and then plan together from there. Starting therapy can feel daunting or overwhelming to many people, so it is important that we work at a pace that feels comfortable to you. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that you would like to see.
36 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
Difficulties with self esteem, whether you find it to consistently low or osculating between high and low, can be very damaging to a variety of areas in one's life. I work with folks to find a more positive and stable sense of self.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bloomington, IL
Self Esteem therapists in Bloomington, IL Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Bloomington, IL average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Christian |