Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Elk Grove
This page lists therapists who work with self-esteem and are available to clients in Elk Grove. Use it if you want to compare clinicians who focus on confidence, self-worth, body image, people-pleasing, or identity concerns. Look at each therapist’s approach, specialties, and the populations they serve. All therapists here are licensed in California; a state license covers the whole state, so where they live inside California does not limit whether you can work with them online. Consider therapy style, areas of focus, and whether their descriptions match your needs before reaching out.
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1. Federico Godina, LCSW
California LCSW specializing in stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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2. Cheryl Rouse, LMFT
California LMFT helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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3. Lorena Silva, LCSW
Warm, collaborative LCSW for adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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4. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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5. Megan Allen, LMFT
California LMFT for stress and coaching
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coaching
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6. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT
California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Abbe Goodman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW
Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
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9. Lynn Vinson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for adult mental health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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10. Deana Porter, LMFT
California LMFT for relationships and families
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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11. William Money, LMFT
Strengths-based therapy for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Sandra West, LMFT
California LMFT with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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13. Marlo Lewis, LCSW
Licensed LCSW helping clients build emotional wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy
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14. Adam Lee, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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15. Cynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About self-esteem therapy for people in Elk Grove
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Elk Grove can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,979 therapists match this page, all of whom name self-esteem among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Elk Grove
Elk Grove has a population of about 176,124. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I know if a therapist who lists self-esteem work is a good fit for my specific confidence issues?
Look for therapists who describe the types of self-esteem issues they treat, such as social anxiety, body image, or assertiveness. Check their stated approaches—CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, or strengths-based—and whether they mention relevant populations or identities. Read profiles for language that resonates with you and reach out to ask about session style, goals, and what an early plan might look like.
Can a California license let a therapist work with me if I live in Elk Grove but they are elsewhere in the state?
Yes. A California license allows therapists to offer services to clients anywhere in California. That means a therapist who lists availability for Elk Grove can legally work with you online, even if they are physically located elsewhere in California. Always confirm licensure and any limits on services directly with the therapist before beginning.
What questions should I ask a therapist about treating low self-worth before booking a first session?
Ask about their experience with self-esteem issues, typical goals and timeframes, and the therapeutic methods they use. Inquire how they handle setbacks and whether they assign between-session work. You can also ask about experience with any specific factors affecting you, like trauma, eating concerns, or relationship patterns, to see if their expertise fits your situation.
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