Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Thousand Oaks
This page lists therapists who work with self-esteem and are available to clients in Thousand Oaks. Use it if you want to compare clinicians by their approaches, specialties, and how they describe work on self-worth, body image, confidence, or related issues. Each therapist here is licensed in California, which covers the whole state, so being in Thousand Oaks is not a barrier. Look for details about therapy style, issues treated, and whether they mention individual, group, or couples work. Use those factors to narrow options and then contact any therapist to ask about fit.
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1. Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW
Affirming LCSW focused on lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Melissa Fletcher, LCSW, CSW
Direct, supportive therapy focused on real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Hyun Lee, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Parenting · Self esteem
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4. Mark Saverino, LCSW
Experienced California LCSW helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Sherri Kardell, LMFT
Sherri Kardell, LMFT - Attachment-informed therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Existential Therapy
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6. Abbe Goodman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Deborah Perez, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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8. 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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9. Carol Wood, LMFT
LMFT providing relationship and trauma support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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10. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. 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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12. 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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13. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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14. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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15. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
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About self-esteem therapy for people in Thousand Oaks
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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks has a population of about 126,966. 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 therapists help with low self-esteem?
Therapists use different methods to address low self-esteem, such as cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge negative thoughts, skills training to build confidence, or psychodynamic work to explore origins. They may focus on specific areas like social anxiety, perfectionism, or body image. Ask a therapist how they typically structure self-esteem work and what short-term goals look like.
Can I find a therapist who focuses on self-esteem issues related to social media or body image?
Yes. Many clinicians list body image and social media impacts as areas of experience. When comparing profiles, look for mention of media-related concerns, eating disorder overlap, or identity work. You can message a therapist to ask if they have experience with the particular social media or body image challenges you face and what strategies they use.
What should I compare when choosing a self-esteem therapist available to Thousand Oaks residents?
Compare therapists by therapeutic approach (CBT, ACT, psychodynamic), experience with specific self-esteem issues, whether they offer individual or group sessions, and any populations they specialise in, like teens or LGBTQ+ clients. Also review how they describe goals and next steps so you can decide who to contact for an initial conversation.
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