Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Clearwater
This page is for people in Clearwater seeking online therapists who help with self-esteem. Use it to compare clinicians’ specialties, therapeutic approaches, and experience working with issues like negative self-talk, confidence, body image, or social anxiety. All listed clinicians hold a Florida license that covers the whole state, so being in Clearwater is not a barrier to working with any of them. Look for descriptions that match your needs, such as cognitive-behavioral work, compassion-focused therapy, or strengths-based approaches, and note any population focus like teens, adults, or LGBTQ+ clients.
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1. Rene Garcell, LCSW
Client-centered support through life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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2. Marylise Zwarts, LMHC
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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3. Kim Conradson, LMHC
Licensed LMHC with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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4. Cheryl Scott, LMHC
Direct, practical counseling for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Hypnotherapy
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5. Lourdes Dorvilus, LMHC
Florida LMHC guiding growth and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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6. Paul Sohr, LMHC
Florida LMHC focused on strengths
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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7. Natalie Talpesh, LCSW
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Marisa Levin, LMHC
Compassionate, direct therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
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9. Joseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC
Joseph Setchel, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Coping with life changes · ADHD · Addictions
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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10. Linda Cavett, LMHC
Compassionate support for change and growth
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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11. Athina Smalios, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding trauma recovery and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. Joy Townsend, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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13. Phyllis Babrove, LCSW
Compassionate Florida LCSW for families and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Grief · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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14. Leigh Jacob, LCSW
Warm, evidence-based support for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
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15. Matthew Paulus, LMHC
Support for anger, conflict, and life transitions
Works with Family · Anger · Career · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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About self-esteem therapy for people in Clearwater
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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater
Clearwater has a population of about 117,292. 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 on this page who specifically treats self-esteem issues?
Look for descriptions that mention self-esteem, self-worth, negative self-talk, body image, or confidence building. Compare stated treatment approaches like CBT, ACT, or compassion-focused therapy, since these often include techniques for changing self-critical patterns. Also note any listed population focus, such as teens or survivors of trauma, to match life stage and background.
Can these clinicians help if low self-esteem is linked to past trauma or abuse?
Many clinicians list both self-esteem and trauma among their specialties. When trauma underlies low self-worth, therapies that address trauma processing alongside skills for self-compassion tend to be recommended. Check each clinician’s profile for trauma-informed approaches and experience working with survivors, and consider asking about integrated plans for both safety and self-esteem work.
What should I compare if I care about short-term skills versus longer-term identity work?
Compare therapists’ stated goals and methods. If you want short-term skills, look for language about practical tools, skill-building, or time-limited CBT. For longer-term identity work, look for terms like narrative therapy, psychodynamic, or exploration of core beliefs and values. Profiles often indicate whether the clinician emphasizes symptom reduction or deeper personal growth.
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