Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Fontana
This page is for people in Fontana looking for online therapists who specialise in self-esteem. It helps you compare clinicians by therapy approach, focus areas, and the issues they commonly treat — such as negative self-talk, people-pleasing, body image, or social anxiety that affects confidence. All therapists listed are licensed in California, which covers the whole state, so being inside California is not a barrier to working with any clinician shown. Use the profiles to see which styles and specialisms match your needs before reaching out.
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1. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Sheryl Cook, CA Psychologist
California psychologist for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Christine Piddington, LCSW
Support for grief, stress, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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4. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Janice Snyder, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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6. Sophia Dyer, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Mark Saverino, LCSW
Experienced California LCSW helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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9. Susan Sheldon, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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10. Katherine Eldean, LMFT
Katherine Eldean, California LMFT focused on relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. Megan Allen, LMFT
California LMFT for stress and coaching
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coaching
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About self-esteem therapy for people in Fontana
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 Fontana 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 Fontana
Fontana has a population of about 208,393. 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 choose a therapist for self-esteem work?
Look for clinicians who describe specific experience with self-esteem, such as cognitive approaches to negative self-beliefs, compassion-focused work, or skills for assertiveness and boundary-setting. Check their stated methods, any populations they mention, and whether they list goals like reducing self-criticism. Compare profiles to find a style that feels like a good fit for you.
Can an online therapist help with body image and confidence issues?
Yes, many therapists who treat self-esteem also work with body image and confidence. They may use approaches like cognitive restructuring, behavioural experiments, or acceptance-based strategies to address unhelpful beliefs and avoidance. Read each therapist’s profile to see which specific issues and techniques they highlight for body image and confidence.
What should I ask during an initial contact about self-esteem concerns?
Ask about the therapist’s experience with self-esteem work, typical goals they set with clients, and the approaches they use. You can also ask how they measure progress and what short-term steps they might suggest. These questions help you understand whether their approach matches your expectations and needs.
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