Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Jacksonville
This page is for people in Jacksonville looking for online therapists who help with self-esteem. Use it to compare each therapist’s approaches, specialties, training, and the types of issues they treat related to self-worth. Look for descriptions of therapy styles, experience with age groups or identities, and specific self-esteem concerns like body image or social confidence. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in Florida is not a barrier when choosing a provider available to clients in Jacksonville. Read profiles and match their methods to what feels like the best fit for your needs.
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1. Francis Lopez, LMHC
Compassionate support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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2. Nancy Arnovits, LCSW
Experienced LCSW for trauma and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Althea Fraser, LCSW
Strengths-based support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Grief · Self esteem · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Syrenthia Parker, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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5. Elia Ayuso, LMHC
Compassionate support for change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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6. 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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7. Penelope Surber, LMHC
Trauma-informed Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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8. Kathleen Tilman, LCSW
Compassionate, tailored support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Internal Family Systems
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9. Loire Bennett, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Darsell Harris, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting multicultural and military youth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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11. Ebony McCray-Holmes, LMFT
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. Abraham Knowles, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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13. Susan Huerta, LMHC
Support for change, healing, and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Prof. John Checkett, LCSW
LCSW focusing on gender and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Jungian Therapy
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15. 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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About self-esteem therapy for people in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
Jacksonville has a population of about 949,611. 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 pick a therapist who specializes in self-esteem work?
Look for therapists who list self-esteem or related concerns like body image, confidence, or perfectionism among their specialties. Compare their described therapeutic approaches (for example, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, or strengths-based) and any notes about working with your age group or identity. Read profiles for language that matches what you want to change.
What signs that my self-esteem needs professional support should I watch for?
Consider seeking help if low self-worth affects your daily functioning, relationships, decision-making, or causes persistent negative self-talk. Other signs include avoiding opportunities out of fear of failure, chronic people-pleasing, or intense shame. A therapist who focuses on self-esteem can help you identify patterns and build practical skills to improve self-regard.
Can I expect different methods from therapists who treat self-esteem compared with general therapy?
Yes. Therapists who focus on self-esteem often use targeted techniques like cognitive restructuring to challenge negative beliefs, behavioral experiments to test new ways of acting, and work on self-compassion. Profiles may note specific tools or programs they use for self-worth issues, so compare methods to find approaches you’re comfortable trying.
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