Self-Esteem Therapists Available in North Port
This page is for people in North Port looking for online therapists who help with self-esteem. Use it to compare providers by their approaches, experience with self-esteem issues, therapy styles, and whether they work with adults, teens, or couples. All professionals listed hold a Florida licence, which covers the whole state, so being in North Port is not a barrier to working with anyone on this page. Look for notes about preferred methods (CBT, psychodynamic, strengths-based), focus areas like body image or social anxiety, and any population specializations that matter to you.
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1. Teresa Horldt, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in addiction and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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2. Peggy Hightower, LCSW
Compassionate support for anxiety, relationships, and confidence
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Geneva Comeau, LMHC
Compassionate Florida LMHC for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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4. Austine Nwaobi, LMHC
Compassionate support for anxiety, mood, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Penny Howland, LCSW
Experienced, adaptable support for life’s toughest transitions
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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6. 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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7. Elizabeth Carter, LMHC
Florida counselor with 32 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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8. Celena Benjamin, LMHC, LCMHC
Experienced Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. 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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10. Julian Echeverry, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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11. Megan Young, LMHC
Support for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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12. Sharon Ehrlich, LCSW
Steady, compassionate support for growth and connection
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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13. Marisol Scarpati, LMHC
Bilingual counseling for anxiety, trauma, and self-worth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Randee-Sue Kramer, LCSW
Relationship-focused therapy with practical communication support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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15. 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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About self-esteem therapy for people in North Port
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 North Port 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 North Port
North Port has a population of about 74,793. 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 know which self-esteem approach might fit me?
Look for descriptions of therapy methods and what they address. Cognitive-behavioral approaches often focus on changing negative thoughts. Strengths-based or narrative therapies work on reframing identity and personal stories. Compare who lists work with body image, social confidence, or perfectionism. If you’re unsure, pick someone who mentions assessment and goal-setting early in treatment.
Can these professionals help teens or only adults with self-esteem?
Many providers list the age groups they work with. Some focus on adults, others on adolescents, and a few accept both. If you need support for a teen, check profiles for experience with adolescent development, school-related pressures, and parental involvement. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so age-specific services are available to North Port clients from any listed provider.
What should I compare when choosing someone for self-esteem work?
Compare stated specialties (self-esteem, body image, social anxiety), therapy modalities, experience with related issues like depression or trauma, and populations served (teens, adults, couples). Look for mention of practical tools, homework, or skill-building versus exploratory therapy. That helps match whether you want goal-oriented change or deeper self-exploration.
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