Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Bradenton
This page is for people in Bradenton looking for online therapists who help with self-esteem. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, specializations, and the types of clients they typically see. Check whether they mention work on body image, social confidence, negative self-talk, or identity issues. A Florida license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city is not a barrier to working with you in Bradenton. Read profiles to find a therapist whose style and listed experience match what you need, then contact them through their profile to ask any specific questions.
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1. Joe Purvis, LICSW, LCSW
Support for healing, resilience, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Jacqueline Dougherty, LMHC
Compassionate, tailored support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. David Shirly, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Sheila Bellamy, LMFT
Florida LMFT for relationships and well-being
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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5. Felicity Palma, LPCC, LMHC
Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. LaDerida Stokes-Roberts, LMHC
Strength-based counseling for healing and growth
Works with Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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7. Victoria Naginsky, LMHC, LPCC
Supportive therapy for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Elaine Morris, LMHC
Compassionate support for change and resilience
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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9. Genevieve Romelus, LMHC
Holistic support for mind and body
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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10. Lisa Maulding Anthony, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Samala Wallack, LPC, LMHC
Online therapy for healing, growth, and resilience
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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12. Susan Josephson, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Dr. Jo Ann Lee, FL Psychologist
Video-based therapy focused on practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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14. Lisa Lionelli, LMHC
Support for healing, growth, and meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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15. Lena Longmire Lyons, LMHC
Support for anxiety, mood, and life stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Bipolar · Depression · Addictions · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About self-esteem therapy for people in Bradenton
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida 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 Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Bradenton can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,133 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. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. 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 Bradenton
Bradenton has a population of about 55,698. 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
Can I work on body-image issues and social confidence with these therapists?
Yes. Many therapists who list self-esteem as a focus will work on body image, social confidence, and related patterns like rumination or negative self-talk. Look for profiles that mention those specific concerns, and ask about the approaches they use, such as cognitive techniques or skills-based work, to see if their methods match your needs.
How do I know which therapist’s approach to self-esteem fits me?
Compare therapists by the therapeutic approaches they list, such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, acceptance-based work, or strengths-focused therapy. Read about the populations they work with and any examples of issues they address. If a profile is unclear, use the contact option to ask how they typically structure self-esteem work and whether they offer short-term skill-building or longer exploratory therapy.
If a therapist is licensed in Florida, can I see them from Bradenton?
Yes. A Florida license covers the whole state, so being in Bradenton does not prevent you from working with a licensed Florida therapist who offers online services. Confirm in the therapist’s profile that they accept clients in your area and follow up with any logistical questions through their listed contact method.
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