Self Esteem therapists in Washougal, WA
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Washougal, Washington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Esteem
Finley Anderson
Therapist, LMFT
If you’ve spent years feeling not quite enough, second-guessing yourself, or struggling to believe that you deserve good things, that’s not a personality trait. It’s a wound — and wounds can heal.
Together we’ll explore where those beliefs came from, what they’ve cost you, and what it might feel like to finally relate to yourself with the same kindness you’d offer someone you love.
3 Years Experience
Online in Washougal, WA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in self-esteem, my approach to therapy is focused on fostering a sense of worth, confidence, and self-compassion in individuals. Through evidence-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and strengths-based approaches, I help clients identify and challenge negative self-beliefs while building on their strengths and achievements. By exploring past experiences, societal influences, and interpersonal dynamics, we work collaboratively to address underlying factors contributing to low self-esteem. Additionally, I teach practical techniques for assertive communication, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care to promote self-empowerment and resilience. My goal is to support individuals in developing a more positive self-concept, enhancing their overall well-being, and navigating life with greater confidence and authenticity.
26 Years Experience
Online in Washougal, 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 Washougal, 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 Washougal, WA (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Low self-esteem, which is having a poor opinion of oneself, is usually caused by negative childhood experiences that led to the creation of a belief that a child was somehow not acceptable or 'good enough', or was made to feel like they were too different from others, and can lead to depression if untreated. The belief is often formed without being realized, because young children do not have the ability to logically conclude that what someone says may not be true; they often internalize what they are told and accept it as truth. Self-esteem can be very successfully increased by understanding what memories led to creating those feelings, and then interrupting and reframing the thoughts and beliefs. Through Rapid Transformational Therapy, new, positive, empowering suggestions are given in a bespoke personalized recording and 'installed' in the mind, leading to faster acceptance and increased self-esteem.
0 Years Experience
Online in Washougal, WA (Online Only)
Self Esteem therapists in Washougal, WA Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Washougal, WA average 15 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Christian |