Self Esteem therapists in Durham, North Carolina NC
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Self Esteem
Paulina Mendez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Struggles with self-esteem often grow in environments where care, affirmation, or safety were inconsistent. In therapy, we create a relationship where you can experience being met differently. Over time, this work helps soften harsh inner narratives, strengthen self-trust, and support choices that feel more grounded and self-respecting.
3 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
If your inner critic has been running the show, we’ll help you turn down the volume. We support clients in building self-trust, confidence, and a sense of worth that isn’t tied to performance, productivity, or perfection. You deserve to feel good about who you are — not just for what you do.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Durham, NC 27713
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
Self Esteem
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Self-esteem is often talked about like it’s something you either have or don’t—but for many people, it’s been shaped over time by experiences, relationships, and the messages you’ve internalized about who you’re supposed to be. It’s not just about “confidence.” It’s about how you see yourself, how you treat yourself, and what you believe you’re allowed to take up space as. And a lot of those beliefs don’t come from you—they come from dominant cultural norms, family expectations, and environments that may have rewarded certain versions of you while dismissing others.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t try to build self-esteem through surface-level affirmations. We help you understand where your self-perception comes from, how it’s been reinforced, and how it shows up in your day-to-day life—your decisions, your relationships, your boundaries. From there, we actively work with you to shift those patterns in ways that are grounded and sustainable. This might include challenging internalized beliefs, building self-trust, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have been minimized or pushed aside. We also center the question of belonging—how your sense of self is shaped by where you’ve felt accepted or excluded, and how to move toward spaces and relationships where you don’t have to shrink to fit. This is about building a relationship with yourself that feels more stable, more honest, and actually your own.
9 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in helping individuals strengthen their self-esteem and build a more confident, grounded sense of who they are. Low self-esteem often shows up as self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, or constantly feeling like you’re not “enough.” Together, we focus on understanding where these patterns come from and developing more supportive ways of thinking, responding, and relating to yourself. My approach combines practical tools with mind-body awareness, helping you quiet the inner critic, trust yourself more, and show up with greater confidence and clarity in your daily life.
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Durham, NC 27713
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
Self Esteem
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping clients build confidence, self-worth, and a more positive self-image.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Durham, NC 27707
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
Self Esteem
Congruence Counseling Group
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, M.Ed. LCMHC, LMFT
Congruence Counseling Group can help individuals strengthen self-esteem by exploring the beliefs and experiences that shape how they view themselves. Clients learn to challenge negative self-talk, build self-compassion, and develop greater confidence in their abilities, helping them create healthier relationships and a stronger sense of personal worth.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
Self Esteem
Ning Tang
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Tang helps clients challenge self-criticism and build a compassionate, realistic view of themselves. Through CBT, self-compassion, and mindfulness, she supports individuals in developing confidence, authentic self-expression, and a sense of worth not tied to performance or others’ approval.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
Self Esteem
Vanessa Roddenberry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I enjoy helping clients connect with their inner strengths and foster a deep sense of self-compassion. All the strengths you need to become your best self are already within you. I offer cutting-edge cognitive behavioral therapy techniques that result in meaningful change.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
Self Esteem
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
If low self-esteem is holding you back, I’m here to help you rebuild your confidence. I work with clients to identify the patterns of thinking that contribute to feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt. Through therapies like CBT and ACT, we’ll focus on developing self-compassion, challenging negative beliefs, and fostering a stronger, more positive sense of self. Together, we’ll work on helping you feel more confident and empowered in your life.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Durham, NC
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina
Self Esteem
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
In our work together on self-esteem, I meet you exactly where you are—thoughtful, self-aware, and caring deeply about how you show up in your own life and relationships. We’ll slow down and explore, without judgment, the patterns, past experiences, or internalized shame that have quietly shaped how you see and value yourself. Whether those stories show up in your sexuality, your closest relationships, or your sense of safety in your own body, we’ll unpack them together in a warm, collaborative space. You’ll learn to reconnect with your authentic desires and needs, rebuild emotional safety within yourself, and gently challenge the old beliefs that no longer serve you. Most clients begin to feel lighter and more at home in themselves within the first few sessions, moving toward a quieter confidence that ripples into greater closeness, pleasure, and connection in every part of life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Durham, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Durham is home to Duke University and Duke University Medical Center, one of the leading psychiatric research and treatment centers in the country — an institution that deeply shapes the quality and sophistication of the local therapy community. The Research Triangle's concentration of academics, researchers, and healthcare professionals creates demand for therapists with intellectual depth and experience with high-achievement anxiety, identity work, and the stresses of competitive knowledge-economy careers. Durham also has a vibrant Black community with deep historical roots, and therapists offering culturally affirming care, racial identity work, and intergenerational trauma support are well represented. The city's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, and many practitioners integrate social-justice-informed approaches across their work.
Self Esteem therapists in Durham, North Carolina Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Durham, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 42% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |