Self Esteem therapists in Bellevue, WA
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Self Esteem
Jed Jacobson
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Self-esteem struggles can make even simple moments feel uncertain. In therapy, we uncover where these patterns come from and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself. You’re capable of far more than the inner critic suggests, and I’m here to help you reconnect with that truth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bellevue, WA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Debiruth Stanford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, DWTF, CEQP
Low self-esteem. Ugh. Are you tired of looping through statements like "I'm not enough," "I'm an imposter" or "I'm a failure?" Does shame and fear make you want to crawl under a rock? It doesn't have to be like that. Let's find and eradicate the source of those negative beliefs so we can replace them with the positive attitudes, opinions, and beliefs that will bring you to the life that you deserve. Maybe you've seen Dr. Brene Brown's TED talk or read her bestselling books on self-esteem, shame, and vulnerability? I am a Certified Daring Way Facilitator for Dr. Brown's Daring Way™ and Rising Strong™ programs, and I can guide you through the work that will change the way you think about yourself. Let's talk!
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Bellevue, WA
Online in Bellevue, WA
Self Esteem
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Self-esteem challenges often show up not just as low confidence, but as an ongoing inner narrative of self-doubt, harsh self-criticism, or a feeling of not being “enough” no matter how much you accomplish or give to others. Many clients struggle with over-functioning externally while feeling internally uncertain, unworthy, or disconnected from a stable sense of self.
In therapy, we explore where these beliefs come from and how they have been reinforced over time through relationships, early experiences, and internalized expectations. From a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens, low self-esteem is understood not as a fixed trait, but as a learned relational pattern that can shift over time.
Using Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we gently turn toward the body-based experience of self-doubt — the tightening, sinking, or critical internal voice — and begin to relate to it with curiosity rather than identification. This creates space for new internal experiences to emerge.
As clients develop greater self-awareness and emotional safety within themselves, self-esteem begins to shift from something externally based to something more stable, embodied, and internally anchored.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bellevue, WA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Maia Leslie
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CCTP-II, NATC
Is low self-esteem holding you back from living the fulfilling life you desire? Low self-esteem can affect every aspect of your life, from relationships with yourself and others to participation in interests and career opportunities. I will guide you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment where I will help you break free from self-doubt, embrace your unique strengths, and foster a positive sense of self-worth. Together, we'll work on building a future filled with confidence, self-compassion, and the ability to embrace your full potential.
6 Years Experience
Online in Bellevue, WA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Alignwell Modern Therapy
Counselor/Therapist
Low self-esteem can affect relationships, confidence, and decision-making. Therapy focuses on understanding the roots of self-doubt and building a stronger sense of self-worth, confidence, and trust in your own voice.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Bellevue, WA 98004
Online in Bellevue, WA
Self Esteem
Brittany Rine
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Our self-esteem can feel like a roller coaster at times. Sometimes we have all the confidence in the world and other times we have none. For some it might even feel like the self-esteem is never there. Either way this impacts how we show up to our daily lives. Low self-esteem can hold us back and make us believe we are not capable of achieving much. My approach to strengthening self-esteem is paying attention to the negative voices, determining what their motive could be, teaching those voices better ways of achieving that motive, and instilling more self-compassion for the the times when our self-esteem still is not where we want it to be.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bellevue, WA
Online in Bellevue, WA
Self Esteem
Annie Kurz
Counselor/Therapist, M.A., M.B.A., LMHC
Understanding self, within the world, the community and family is a necessity to understanding your roles, desires, and talents. Esteem is earned from oneself when attention is paid to all that significantly matters to you whatever your realm of community and purpose. Ms. Kurz provides a road map for learning self-love so that you can subsequently more fully love others. Self-esteem is a natural by-product of this love of self and other.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bellevue, WA
Online in Bellevue, WA
Self Esteem
Salome Valencia-Bohne
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSWAIC
Self esteem often stems from childhood. we will use a combination of behavioral interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT) as well as narrative therapy to identify your sense of self. We will also look at your values to make sure you are living in line with them.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bellevue, WA
Online in Bellevue, WA
Self Esteem
Elza Boycheva
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Do you struggle with feeling either that you're 'not good enough' or that you're 'too much'? You may be constantly overthinking situations or overanalyzing what others might think. You might feel that your emotions or your needs are 'too much' and you may try to suppress them. You may worry that others don't truly want to be with you or that they merely tolerate being around you out of politeness or obligation. You may frequently compare yourself to others and feel that others are somehow ahead in life or more successful than you. Or, you may have extremely high or perfectionistic standards of yourself and of what you do. You may have low self-esteem in one specific area or life (like relationships, work, parenting, etc) or your low self-esteem may be generalized across all areas of your life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bellevue, WA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
If you struggle with low self-esteem, I'll help you rewrite negative beliefs, heal past wounds, and build confidence from the inside out. In our work together, you’ll learn how to see yourself with compassion and step into your strengths.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bellevue, WA (Online Only)
Bellevue is across Lake Washington from Seattle and one of the most significant technology hubs in North America, home to a dense concentration of major tech employers and tens of thousands of tech workers whose industry creates well-documented mental health challenges—burnout, imposter syndrome, overwork, and the anxiety of high-stakes careers in a fiercely competitive sector. The city is extraordinarily diverse, with large Chinese, Indian, Korean, and other Asian communities whose cultural approaches to mental health stigma and help-seeking create a more complex picture of who seeks therapy and how. One of the country's most expensive housing markets adds significant financial stress alongside the professional pressures of tech employment, and many residents navigate both simultaneously. A well-developed private therapy sector serves Bellevue's affluent population, with many bilingual therapists serving the large immigrant professional community; telehealth has expanded access for those with demanding schedules.
Self Esteem therapists in Bellevue, WA Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Bellevue, WA average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Christian |