Self Esteem therapists in Portland, Oregon OR
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Self Esteem
Chuck Chapman
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Many men appear confident on the outside, yet internally feel like they are constantly falling short. You may be successful, responsible, respected in your work—but inside, there is a quiet voice saying, I should be doing better. Self-esteem issues in men rarely show up as obvious insecurity. Instead, they show up as overworking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, anger, withdrawal, or constantly comparing yourself to others. You may feel like you are never enough, no matter how much effort you put in. And because you’ve learned to hold it all together, no one around you would ever guess how heavy it feels.
My work with men around self-esteem focuses on rebuilding your sense of self from the inside out. Together, we explore where your beliefs about worth, masculinity, success, and failure were shaped. We learn to identify the critical inner voice, the hidden shame, or the moment-to-moment self-judgment that keeps you small or disconnected. We then shift into embodied confidence—grounded presence, clear boundaries, emotional awareness, and a steady connection to your values and identity. This isn’t about hype, positive thinking, or trying to “feel good” about yourself. It’s about learning to trust yourself, stand in your truth, and move through the world with dignity and self-respect.
Self-worth is not something you earn. It’s something you uncover—and return to.
16 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Lesley Lacny
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A, Psych.R, C.Psych, LPC
Self-esteem challenges can show up as self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re never quite enough. These patterns often impact confidence, relationships, and the ability to feel grounded in who you are.
I provide therapy for self-esteem issues to help you explore the deeper beliefs and emotional experiences that shape how you see yourself. Together, we will look at what’s happening underneath the inner critical voice and how these patterns have developed over time.
The focus is on building a more stable, compassionate relationship with yourself, so you can feel more confident, self-trusting, and secure in your sense of worth.
20 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Meghan Hanes
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Low self-esteem often develops from experiences that shape how we view ourselves and our worth. You may be highly accomplished yet still struggle with self-criticism, self-doubt, or feeling like you're never doing enough. Therapy can help you challenge these beliefs, develop self-compassion, and build a more secure sense of self.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I help clients strengthen self-esteem and develop a healthier, more balanced view of themselves. Therapy may address self-criticism, insecurity, perfectionism, comparison, shame, difficulty accepting oneself, and patterns that undermine confidence. Together, we work to understand the experiences that have shaped self-perception while building greater self-acceptance, confidence, and a stronger sense of personal worth.
28 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Catherine Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Since my work is founded on our positive therapeutic relationship, I empathize readily with your feelings and work with you to improve your self esteem.
29 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97221
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
Self Esteem
Benné Gulick, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
Given the marginalizations of Queer and BIPOC people, many of my clients have struggled with self-esteem and I have done a lot of work with them to improve confidence.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Liza Hadden
Counselor/Therapist, MS
Struggling with low self-esteem or self-worth is really debilitating. Together we identify what's coming up for you and how to address it moving forward. I have additional training in adult ADHD and the unique challenges it poses relating to self-esteem and motivation. Additionally, I have advanced training in women's health (specifically PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, perinatal & postpartum) and nutritional mental health. I am passionate about supporting women at all stages of life, in addition to partnerships and families.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Linda Schartman, MA LPC
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Self-esteem challenges are often associated with interalization of harmful cultural narratives. Let us break those narratives down and build you back up!
6 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Marcy Irene Jenks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, RN, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Rooted deep within each human being is a space of confidence, worthiness and self-love. Challenging life experiences can distort and block our access to this space. If you're wanting to address issues of self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-worth, please contact me for a free consultation appointment.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97236
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
Self Esteem
Michael Pollet
Registered Social Worker, CSWA
I embrace an expansive view of the individual and collaborate with clients to explore how their sense of self, past experiences, environment, and culture, impacts their current moods, relationships, experiences, and self-beliefs. We will work together in identifying what areas of life you would like to further explore to best reach your goals/growth in this process of self-discovery.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97214
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
Portland has a strong therapy culture deeply intertwined with its progressive values, with high demand for therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ identity, non-traditional relationship structures, trauma, and social-justice-informed approaches to mental health. The city's visible homelessness crisis and political tensions have contributed to significant community-level anxiety, and therapists here frequently address activist burnout, moral injury, and eco-anxiety alongside more traditional presenting concerns. Oregon Health & Science University provides major institutional mental health resources, complemented by a dense network of independent practitioners across the inner eastside, Hawthorne, and Northwest Portland. Oregon's relatively permissive telehealth laws make it particularly easy to access care from across the state.
Self Esteem therapists in Portland, Oregon Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Portland, Oregon average 13 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Hypnotherapy |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 26% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 39% | Christian |
| 37% | Buddhist |