Self Esteem therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Self Esteem
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
The voice in your head is not kind. It tells you you're not good enough, smart enough, successful enough. It compares you to everyone else and finds you lacking. You've achieved things, maybe a lot of things, but none of it quiets the voice for long. Low self-esteem often has deep roots, messages you absorbed in childhood, experiences that taught you to doubt yourself, relationships that reinforced the belief that you don't quite measure up. We help you understand where these beliefs came from and, more importantly, how to build a different relationship with yourself. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We help children, adolescents, and adults strengthen self-esteem and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves. Using an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy, family systems work, and mind–body interventions such as neurofeedback, biofeedback, yoga, and animal-assisted therapy, we support clients in challenging negative self-beliefs, building confidence, and reconnecting with their strengths.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60646
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Dr. Sam Macy
Psychologist, PsyD
Our relationships with our selves are paramount. My aim is to help people explore the "stories" they've come to hold about themselves, to interrogate limiting beliefs and thought patterns, and to develop self-affirmation and confidence in their place.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60605
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Rachel Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
I help individuals build self-esteem and confidence, empowering them to lead more fulfilling lives. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with positive psychology principles to help clients challenge negative self-perceptions, recognize their strengths, and develop a more compassionate self-view. Through our collaborative work, clients learn to cultivate self-acceptance, set achievable goals, and develop the resilience needed to face life's challenges with greater confidence and self-assurance.
18 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Nicole Houde
Pre-Licensed Professional
I work with individuals who are looking to improve self-esteem by exploring patterns of self-criticism, comparison, and negative self-talk that can impact confidence and overall well-being. Low self-esteem can influence relationships, decision-making, and how you view your own worth. In therapy, we focus on identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs, building self-awareness, and developing a more balanced and compassionate perspective of yourself. I incorporate CBT and ACT-based strategies to support you in shifting how you relate to your thoughts and in building a stronger sense of self that is grounded in your values rather than self-doubt.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
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
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60657
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Reshma Rampersad
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My approach to self-esteem focuses on helping you develop a compassionate and empowered relationship with yourself. Through a blend of cognitive restructuring, self-compassion practices, and confidence-building exercises, we work to challenge negative self-beliefs and replace them with a more authentic and positive self-view. Together, we create a supportive space where you can explore your strengths, overcome self-doubt, and cultivate lasting self-worth.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Everyone struggles with self-esteem at times. It’s easy to compare yourself to others or feel like you’re not measuring up—especially in a world that constantly sets unrealistic expectations. These feelings don’t mean something is wrong with you; they’re part of being human. In therapy, we’ll work together to understand where these beliefs come from and begin to build a more balanced, compassionate view of yourself. Over time, you can learn to feel more confident, capable, and at peace with who you are.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Self-esteem can be a tenuous experience that is constantly at risk if we define ourselves by success/failure.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Roxy Zarrabi
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I help empower you to tap into your strengths and build self-compassion as well as other coping skills in order to improve your relationship with yourself, change problematic patterns, and enhance your quality of life.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60602
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Shawna Stillwell
Marriage and Family Therapist, IMFT-S
Low self-esteem rarely comes out of the blue. It's usually the result of internalized messages, past experiences, and parts of ourselves that learned to be critical as a way of coping. I help clients untangle where these beliefs came from and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
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 Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Self Esteem
Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Building healthy self-esteem is the foundation of how you value and see yourself, shaping your confidence, decisions, and relationships. I work with clients to help them recognize their worth, challenge negative self-beliefs, silence their inner critic, and develop a stronger, more confident sense of self. Together, we focus on creating lasting inner strength so you can show up more fully in your life and relationships.
24 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Rachel Honaker, Depth Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
How we think and feel about ourselves impacts everything in our lives, even when we're not consciously aware of it. When we feel negatively about who we are, it's going to be challenging to make meaning, find joy, maintain mutual relationships, and access peace and rest. Asking the "why?" is an important first question. The next step can be to find a safe place to search for the pieces. Therapy can be that space, not because the therapist is going make you feel good, but because it can provide a supportive environment to explore your story and how your brain arrived to the conclusion that there is something inherently negative about you. Through the process we can deconstruct the narrative that has you stuck, begin to understand yourself differently, and move towards integration and wellbeing.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60603
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We work from a strength based perspective to help individuals connect with their internal strengths and feel connected to their own self worth.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Wayne G. Siegel, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology
Low self-esteem doesn’t always look like insecurity—it can show up as chronic self-doubt, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or the quiet belief that you’re never quite “enough.” Whether you're navigating a personal transition, professional pressure, or long-standing patterns of self-criticism, I offer structured, evidence-based support to help you rebuild a more grounded and compassionate sense of self.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address the core beliefs and behavioral patterns that sustain low self-worth. We’ll explore how early experiences, internalized narratives, and current stressors shape your self-concept—and develop practical tools to challenge distortions, clarify values, and build authentic confidence. For clients managing high-functioning anxiety or perfectionism, I also offer targeted psychoeducation and values-based decision support.
Therapy is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your strengths. Whether you're a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or someone quietly struggling behind a polished exterior, we’ll build a roadmap that honors your history and equips you for growth.
33 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
Amazing topic! Our approach is self actualization driven as an amalgam of student directed pedagogies, neurodevelopmental applications or care, attachment/belonging circuit work, polyvagal based, parts work based, intersectional/contextual based...It's an in-house recipe for how we arrive at this, the science is generally working from context/orientation> existential> attachment based>trauma work>situational and relational and adding integrative, functional or bio/neurofeedback care (sometimes administered by others) along the way. With a CPTSD focus, it's about building inner harmony with the parts or different layers of the psyche. We may also honor and work from eastern meditation principles, nature and support for the intuitive.
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
When your relationship with yourself is defined by self-doubt, people-pleasing, and a harsh inner critic, it affects every single corner of your life. Anne provides a warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative space to help you dismantle those negative self-narratives and build authentic self-esteem. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she partners with individuals to help them break free from the cycle of insecurity, quiet the voice of perfectionism, and rediscover their inherent worth.
Anne’s integrative approach is uniquely designed to bypass the intellectual defense mechanisms that keep low self-esteem in place. By combining evidence-based psychotherapy with creative art therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), she offers a safe space to explore and externalize old beliefs about your value. Together, you will learn to treat yourself with genuine compassion, establish healthy boundaries, and step into your life with confidence—whether you are navigating a major life transition, professional burnout, a chronic illness diagnosis, or the profound identity shifts of parenthood.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Self Esteem
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Low self-esteem can impact every aspect of life, including relationships, career success, and emotional well-being. At Cultivate Your Essence, we help clients identify negative self-beliefs, increase self-awareness, build confidence, and develop a stronger, more authentic sense of self.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Self Esteem therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 44% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Christian |