Therapists in 12701
Laurel Bertram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Monticello, NY 12701
My scope of practice includes treating individuals diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, BiPolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Eating Disorders/Obesity, and Substance Use Disorders. I believe in a multifaceted approach to treatment with individualized attention to client's specific needs. Having been employed by a major Regional Hospital as a psychiatric/addiction professional managing Emergency Room assessments and detox services on the medical/mental health units for the last five years, I have gained new insights to effective treatment planning, and improving functionality. My experience includes in-patient as well as out-patient behavioral health treatment working with adults, couples, families, and adolescents.
My scope of practice includes treating individuals diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, BiPolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Eating Disorders/Obesity, and Substance Use Disorders. I believe in a multifaceted approach to treatment with individualized attention to client's specific needs. Having been employed by a major Regional Hospital as a psychiatric/addiction professional managing Emergency Room assessments and detox services on the medical/mental health units for the last five years, I have gained new insights to effective treatment planning, and improving functionality. My experience includes in-patient as well as out-patient behavioral health treatment working with adults, couples, families, and adolescents.
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Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.