Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Sarasota
This page is for you if you are looking for online therapists licensed in Florida who help with self-esteem and who are available to clients in Sarasota. Compare therapists by their approaches, specialties, experience with self-esteem issues, and communication style. A Florida licence covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside Florida is not a barrier. Use the listings to find someone whose methods and background match your needs, and check each profile for details on how they work with self-worth, confidence, and related concerns.
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1. James Saganowich, LMHC
Florida LMHC for anxiety, relationships, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Judith (Judy) Durdan, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Lynette Maggs, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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4. Dr. Dr.Claribel Perez, LMHC
Dr. Perez guides emotional growth and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Marie Pierre-Canel, LMHC
Culturally responsive support for life and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Coping with life changes · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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6. Rosita Vazquez, LMHC
Supportive counseling for life’s toughest moments
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Gary Jacobs, LMHC
Experienced crisis-focused support for life’s toughest moments
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
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8. Kellie Foster, LMHC, LCMHC
Collaborative, laid back online therapist for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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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. Cheryl Breining, LCSW
Support for change, confidence, and calmer days
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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11. Candice Mitchell, LMHC
Candice Mitchell helps adults find steady relief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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12. Novlett Mckenzie, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Joia Hillman, LCSW
Florida LCSW helping people navigate change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. 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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15. Dr. Douglass Lobo, LMHC
Experienced support for youth and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About self-esteem therapy for people in Sarasota
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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota
Sarasota has a population of about 54,842. 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 therapists on this page typically work with self-esteem issues?
Therapists use different methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, compassion-focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches. Look for profiles that mention self-worth, confidence building, identity work, or assertiveness training. Read each therapist’s description to understand whether they focus on skills, insight, or a mix of both when addressing low self-esteem.
Can I see a therapist listed here if I live in Sarasota?
Yes. All therapists listed are licensed in Florida, and a Florida licence covers the whole state. That means you can work with any therapist on this page while you are in Sarasota. Review each therapist’s profile to confirm they are available to clients in Sarasota and to learn about their preferred communication methods.
What should I compare when choosing a therapist for self-esteem work?
Compare therapists’ stated specialties, therapeutic approaches, experience with issues like self-criticism or body image, and notes on working with adults, teens, or specific communities. Also consider their communication style, whether they emphasize skill-building or insight, and any mention of related focuses such as anxiety, depression, or trauma that often affect self-esteem.
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