Self Esteem therapists in Independence, MO
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Independence, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Esteem
Debra Younger
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LPC, LMHC, CCPT
Many of us struggle with a poor self-esteem. The sense that somehow we aren't good enough, or that we don't deserve the good things in life. The roots of poor self-esteem, the wounds, were formed in during the childhood years and continue to negatively impact our lives as adults. Through the use of Internal Family Systems, these early childhood wounds can be addressed and healed, allowing us to gain a positive sense of Self.
13 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Paul W Anderson, PhD
Psychologist, Licensed counseling psychologist, Licensed Addictions counselor, PsyPact
Your sense of yourself as a worthy, competent, lovable and special person is still within reach even if your childhood did not gift you with that divine right. Don't give up yet. Call me and let's get started turning your life around: 913-991-2302.
45 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Tracy Hadel
Counselor/Therapist, LSCSW
Most people could benefit from more self esteem. I help clients challenge negative thoughts/beliefs, and replace them with more realistic thoughts, acceptance, and compassion.
36 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Dr. Leigh Anne Randa
Psychologist, PhD
Good self-esteem is often grounded in supportive and nurturing relationships. When our self-esteem is low, it impacts our ability to function at our full capacity. We become over-critical and lose compassion for self. There is help for conquering self doubt and moving into your most empowered self. Dr. Randa will work with you to implement practical strategies and recommendations to help you raise your eyes to see the value and beauty of who you are.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
Self Esteem
Kirk Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Low self-esteem doesn’t define you, it’s something we can work through together. I help clients identify and shift negative self-beliefs, build confidence, and establish a more authentic sense of self through person-centered therapy and practical tools like CBT.
10 Years Experience
Online in Independence, MO (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Benjamin Smalley, TherapyKC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Struggles with self-esteem often run deeper than just “confidence.” They’re shaped by past experiences, relationships, and the way you’ve learned to see yourself over time. Together, we work to understand where those patterns come from and begin shifting the internal narrative. The goal here is to develop sense of self so you can move through life with a stronger, more stable sense of self.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
Self Esteem
Kieri Olmstead
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Low self-esteem isn't a personality flaw — it's a learned response to an environment that taught you that you weren't enough. At Simple Empathy we don't just challenge negative self-talk, we go looking for where it came from. Whose voice is that? What did it protect you from? What would it mean to actually believe you were enough — and why does that feel so threatening? Using IFS and Narrative Therapy we do the deeper work that makes self-esteem actually stick instead of just performing confidence until something hard happens and it crumbles.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
Self Esteem
Taylor Esworthy
Marriage and Family Therapist, PLMFT
Struggles with self-esteem often come from long-standing beliefs about your worth. In therapy, we’ll explore where those beliefs started and begin to gently shift them. I help you build a more grounded and authentic sense of self that feels steady and real.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Independence, MO
Online in Independence, MO
Independence is a Kansas City suburb with a distinctive character rooted in its historical significance as the starting point of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails and as the world headquarters of the Community of Christ—a significant Latter Day Saint denomination—as well as being the hometown of President Harry S. Truman, a combination that gives the city a particular civic identity unusual for a suburb of its size. The religious community anchored by the Community of Christ Temple creates both a strong support network and specific mental health considerations around faith, doubt, and community belonging for those navigating their relationship with the church. Centerpoint Medical Center and the broader Kansas City health system provide behavioral health resources to Independence and surrounding communities. Common therapy concerns include faith and spiritual identity, commuter stress from the Kansas City metro, economic anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the particular dynamics of a community where civic pride and religious heritage are deeply intertwined.
Self Esteem therapists in Independence, MO Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Independence, MO average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
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
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Christian |