Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Lakeland
This page is for people in Lakeland looking for online therapists who help with self-esteem. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, specialties, and the types of issues they treat, such as body image, confidence at work, or social anxiety tied to low self-worth. All therapists listed are licensed in Florida; a Florida license covers the whole state, so where a therapist is based is not a barrier to working with you. Read each profile to see therapy methods, populations served, and notes on experience so you can pick providers who match your needs and preferences.
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1. Tracy Mark, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Elizabeth Santilli, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, family, and self-esteem care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
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3. Ellen OMalley, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC helping with stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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4. Heather Bering, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Virginia Hagen, LMHC
Experienced LMHC blending clinical care and faith
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Eating · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting relationships and growth
Works with Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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7. Dr. Jacqueline Jennette, FL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist for life transitions
Works with Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting · Coping with life changes
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8. Rebecca Garcia, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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9. 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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10. Katharine Alfs, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor with 44 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. 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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12. Renee Romeo, LMHC
Support for growth through life’s toughest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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13. Janet Angueira, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Imago Relationship Therapy
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14. Aimee Gandy, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Parenting
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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15. Genee Tinsley , LMHC
LMHC supporting emotional and relational growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · 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 Lakeland
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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland
Lakeland has a population of about 112,641. 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 therapy approaches for self-esteem differ between providers listed here?
Therapists may use different approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic work, or strengths-based coaching. Compare descriptions to see which methods focus on skills and behavior change, and which explore deeper life patterns and self-concept. Look for mention of specific goals like assertiveness training or repairing self-image.
Can a therapist on this page help if low self-esteem is linked to past trauma or abuse?
Many therapists who list self-esteem as a specialty also work with trauma-related issues. Check profiles for trauma-informed approaches, experience with abuse survivors, and therapies like EMDR or trauma-focused CBT. Reviewing the therapist’s stated specialties and populations served helps you identify clinicians comfortable addressing both self-esteem and trauma.
What should I compare when choosing among therapists available to clients in Lakeland?
Compare each therapist’s stated approaches, areas of focus (for example, body image, workplace confidence, or social anxiety), experience level with self-esteem work, and any populations they emphasize. Also look for clarity about session format and communication style. Since a Florida license covers the whole state, narrow choices by fit rather than location.
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