Self Esteem therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Self Esteem
Molly Rosenstein
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Building healthy self-esteem is key to living a fulfilling and confident life. I work with clients to uncover and challenge negative self-beliefs, nurture self-compassion, and develop a stronger sense of worth from within. Through a supportive and empathetic approach, combined with evidence-based strategies, we’ll create lasting change that helps you embrace your true value and potential.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20036
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C.
Self Esteem
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Many people struggle with self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, or feelings of not being "good enough," whether in school, at work, in relationships, or other areas of life. These experiences can make it difficult to recognize your strengths, trust yourself, and pursue the life you want.
In therapy, we'll work together to better understand the beliefs and experiences that have shaped your self-esteem and identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches, we'll challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more confident, resilient, and authentic in your daily life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Self-esteem is something everyone struggles with from time to time. My belief is that it comes from childhood messages from both environmental and caregiving factors. I am positive that through talking and working through these factors that patients can find relief and new perspectives on their self-esteem and self-worth
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20008
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C.
Self Esteem
Dr. Jeannine Pablo
Psychologist, LP, LCMHC, MLADC
Low self-esteem often manifests as a persistent inner critic, chronic people-pleasing, and the habit of evaluating your entire worth based on external validation. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and acceptance-based strategies, I help individuals identify and dismantle deep-seated, negative core beliefs. Our clinical work focuses on shifting from harsh self-criticism to objective self-appraisal, building healthy boundaries, and establishing a resilient, internal foundation of self-worth that is independent of performance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Dr. L. Pittman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have worked throughout my career to help individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) identify who and/or what contributes to their low sense of self. I help them to identify strengths, and focus on what is in that person's control in an effort to take the power away from what has historically contributed to their self-perception.
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Douglas LaBier, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with self-esteem issues by helping the person identify what he or she perceives as a self-esteem problem. It usually reflects conflicts that grew from insufficient recognition of their value or worth; or, in contrast, and inflation of their sense of self, to mask deep insecurity.
54 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20015
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C.
Self Esteem
Maria Jose Rendon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with adults whose self-esteem has been shaped by years of masking, code-switching, or measuring themselves against corporate, academic, or cultural standards, including neurodivergent adults, first-generation professionals, and Latinx clients navigating cultural identity. My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trained through the Beck Institute, which helps identify the specific thought patterns underneath self-doubt and build a more accurate, sustainable sense of your own competence. Many of my clients arrive highly accomplished on paper and privately unconvinced of it, our work together closes that gap. I offer sessions in English or Spanish.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
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 Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Kimberly Turner-Frazier
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC
If you struggle with a harsh inner critic or never feel 'good enough,' therapy can help shift that narrative. We will work to identify the origins of your self-doubt and replace those patterns with self-compassion and realistic self-appraisal. By recognizing your inherent worth and setting healthy boundaries, you can build the internal foundation needed to move through the world with genuine confidence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Northern Virginia
Psychologist, PhD
Therapeutic approach targets maladaptive early themes (schemas) in order to live life differently
26 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Laura Silva, LicMHC - Online/Virtual Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, Traditional, Integrative, Heart Centered counseling. Coach, Educator, Depth Therapy.
There is difference between Self Esteem and Self-Worth, though often used interchangeably. Building positive self esteem is how we evaluate ourselves. It is our internal assessment of our qualities and attributes. We have healthy self esteem when what we think, feel and believe about ourselves is honest and realistic. Unhealthy self esteem can lead to the trap of Narcissism. Low self-esteem is underestimating or ignoring your positive characteristics. Do you tell yourself that you are stupid, lazy, boring, selfish, or generally a bad person because of the things you think, say or do? Through various modalities and new learning, I will help you build skills of positive self-esteem and especially realize your intrinsic value, goodness and capabilities i.e. your Self-Worth. Email for free consultation call.
46 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Georgina Arhin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Cognitve Behavioral therapy, Person Centered, Truama informed Care.
23 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Chloe Koutsos
Counselor/Therapist, NCC LPC
Individual psychotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for a range of presenting concerns or issues and can help improve self-esteem, mood and well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
How do we come into confidence? One of the first questions I ask my clients is "what does confidence mean to you?" It never ceases to amaze me that each of us has a slightly different definition. What if your definition really doesn't have much to do with it at all? Everything I have learned as a certified professional Holistic Life Coach turned my own definition on it's head. I invite you to share with me what self esteem and confidence mean to you so that we can start to explore how you see yourself and your relation to others. I am NOT offering therapy—I leave the work of diagnosis and treatment of medical issues to medical professionals. However, coaching can absolutely complement and supplement the therapy work you are doing; our work together will be therapeutic without being therapy. I have a toolkit of fun methods and approaches to self esteem designed to help you question your own assumptions, internal unconscious agreements, and unacknowledged (perhaps limiting) beliefs to get to a place of awareness and insight—the place where confidence truly lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. (Online Only)
Washington's identity as the center of American political life creates a distinct mental health environment where therapists frequently address political burnout, moral injury, and the psychological toll of careers in government, advocacy, nonprofit work, and public policy. The city has a highly educated and driven professional demographic, and therapists specializing in perfectionism, ambition-related anxiety, and navigating high-stakes careers are consistently in demand. DC's large Black professional community and its diverse immigrant population from Africa, Central America, South Asia, and East Asia make culturally affirming and multilingual care especially important. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and GW Hospital provide institutional mental health anchors alongside the city's dense and sophisticated independent therapy community.
Self Esteem therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Washington, D.C. average 17 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Christian |