Self Esteem therapists in Waukee, IA
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Waukee, Iowa. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Esteem
Ashley Paulson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CHt
A common limiting belief many people struggle with is not feeling good enough. I help adults let go of their limiting beliefs and step into empowering beliefs about themselves. I often engage clients in various strategies to release these beliefs during sessions.
14 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Farrah Bonde
Registered Social Worker, LISW
Therapy to improve self-esteem is a valuable process that helps individuals recognize and challenge negative thought patterns that undermine their self-worth. Through various therapeutic approaches, clients learn to identify their strengths, set realistic goals, and develop healthier coping strategies. Therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can explore underlying issues, such as perfectionism or past traumas, that may contribute to low self-esteem.
27 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Sarah Fandel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
I am experienced in using the modalities listed above to treat self-esteem.
11 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for self-esteem issues, including low self-worth, self-doubt, chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, shame, and difficulty feeling confident or “good enough,” even when supported by others. These struggles can affect relationships, career confidence, decision-making, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
Brad takes a holistic and compassionate approach to self-esteem counseling, helping clients understand the underlying emotional experiences, past trauma, and relational patterns that often contribute to negative self-beliefs. Many self-esteem challenges are not simply about confidence, but about deeper wounds formed through past experiences, attachment dynamics, criticism, neglect, or emotional invalidation.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process underlying experiences and shift long-standing negative beliefs about themselves. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, increasing self-awareness, and building a more stable and compassionate sense of identity.
Brad works collaboratively with clients to create a personalized path toward healing and growth. Therapy provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their inner experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating.
The goal of therapy is not only to improve confidence, but to support lasting change in how clients view themselves and their place in the world. Through this process, clients can develop greater emotional resilience, authenticity, and self-trust.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond self-doubt and develop a stronger, more grounded, and more secure sense of self-worth and identity.
28 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Having a poor self-image and thinking negatively about yourself can tear you down. But knowing your worth in Christ and tackling negative messages can lift you up and give you a renewed sense of self-worth. Dealing with past issue and messages that led to the self-esteem can prove beneficial to the client.
7 Years Experience
Online in Waukee, IA (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Waukee, IA Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Waukee, IA average 15 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (41%), Hypnotherapy (38%), and Somatic Therapy (32%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 41% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Hypnotherapy |
| 32% | Somatic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 27% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 27% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 24% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 46% | Christian |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |