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    • Melanie Vause
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Self-Esteem

If you are interested in counseling for Self-Esteem, call OakHeart at 630-570-0050 or 779-201-6440 or email us at [email protected]. We have counselors, psychologists, and social workers available to help you at one of our locations in North Aurora, IL, Sycamore, IL, and/or via Telehealth Online Therapy Services serving Kane County, DeKalb County, Dupage County, and beyond. 

What is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem reflects a person’s overall and subjective emotional evaluation of his or her self-worth. Individuals with low self-esteem often experience social withdrawal, anxiety, bouts of sadness or depression, reduced social skills and self-confidence, eating disorders, difficulty accepting compliments, an inability to see oneself fairly, reluctancy to take of challenges, trust one’s own decision making, and to prioritize oneself.    
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Low self-esteem has been linked to violent behaviors, promiscuity, teen pregnancy, suicide, maladaptive coping behaviors, low academic achievement, and school dropout.  Furthermore, low self-esteem is commonly seen in those suffering with addiction and in gang members. 
Research has made it more apparent than ever before the importance of addressing and overcoming low self-esteem concerns.  

How do you Treat Low Self-Esteem?

It's important to note that low self-esteem is not considered to be a mental health disorder; however, it is commonly linked to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and a host of other mental health disorders and concerns. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a wonderful treatment approach for self-esteem issues.  It involves psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, implementing positive self-talk, self-care, and learning to be an objective media viewer. These components are meant to help alter unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns that contribute to low self-esteem.  Your therapist will also likely incorporate components of mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral approaches as well.  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to increase psychological flexibility by reducing fusion to thoughts and building committed action.  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to address self-esteem concerns involves increasing mindfulness, reducing comparisons and self-judgments, and regulating emotions without making it worse. 

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If getting help to address your self-esteem issues seems scary, don’t worry, we understand, and you are not alone.  Our therapists are here to guide you every step of the way, by providing you with every tool necessary to work toward developing a healthier self-image.  We look forward to helping you on your journey.​
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OakHeart Self-Esteem Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers

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Lee Ann HeathCoat, MSEd
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
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Erin Mitchell, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Melanie Vause, MSW
Licensed Social Worker
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Pamela Heilman, PsyD
LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Anna Perkowski, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Sarah Williams, MS
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Adam Ginsburg, MA
Licensed CLINICAL ​ Professional Counselor
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Katie Sheehan, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Kevin Hamor, PsyD
PostDoctoral Psychologist
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Leah Arthur, MS
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Christina Bieche, MSEd
Licensed Clinical Professional COunselor
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Laura Lahay, MA
Licensed Clinical Professional CounseloR​
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Self-Esteem Related Blogs:

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Self-Nurturing
​If you find that you're often putting yourself last in order of priority, then some lessons in self-nurturing may be helpful. Since we often give every last bit of our energy and time to our families, jobs, and daily responsibilities…nurturing ourselves becomes even more of a priority. Why is self-nurturing important? That’s a great question! As popular as the term “self-care” has become, too many of us still tend to forget ourselves in favor of others. Yet, ironically, the more we neglect our own needs, the less able we are to care for our family, our friends, our volunteer causes, and other important areas in life. Let’s remember what the word “nurture” actually means. Originally, it meant “to feed or nourish,” and I believe that can be interpreted both literally and figuratively...(to read more, click on the link above).    ​  
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Loving Yourself
The dictionary definition of the word self-love is defined as an appreciation of one's own worth; proper regard for and attention to one's own happiness or well-being. In my professional experience, I have noticed that a lot of individuals worry that loving and having pride in themselves equates to being conceited or narcissistic. When working on improving your own self-love, that means working on accepting yourself fully, treating yourself with kindness and respect, and helping facilitate your own growth and wellbeing. It not only encompasses how you treat yourself, but also your own thoughts and feelings about yourself. I have to point out that this does not mean having a 24/7 positive view of self, as that may be unrealistic, but we want to get to a place where we can have a majority of positive views and positive treatment of oneself than not...(to read more, click on the link above).  ​ ​
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Counseling Phone: 630-570-0050
Fax: 630-570-0045
Email: [email protected]
North Aurora, IL Location
​66 Miller Drive, Suite 105
North Aurora, IL 60542
phone: 630-570-0050
​Sycamore, IL Location
1950 DeKalb Ave, Unit E
Sycamore, IL 60178
phone: 779-201-6440
  • Home
  • Counseling
  • Specialties
    • Depression
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Anxiety Disorders >
      • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Worry)
      • Social Anxiety Disorder
      • Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
      • Health Anxiety
      • Specific Phobias
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Eating Disorders
    • Grief and Bereavement
    • ADHD
    • Maternal Mental Health
    • Infertility, Miscarriage, and Neonatal Loss
    • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) >
      • COVID-19 Related PTSD and Anxiety >
        • COVID-19 Resources
    • Trauma
    • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)
    • Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
    • Anger Management
    • Insomnia
    • Divorce Recovery
    • Relationship Concerns and Couples Counseling
    • Self-Esteem
    • Therapy for Therapists
    • LGBTQA+ Support
    • Faith-Based Counseling
  • Providers
    • Erin Mitchell
    • Pamela Heilman
    • Katie Sheehan
    • Hillary Gorin
    • Lee Ann Heathcoat
    • Adam Ginsburg
    • Megan Noren
    • Sarah Williams
    • Christina Bieche
    • Bridgette Koukos
    • Laura Lahay
    • Anna Perkowski
    • Alma Lazaro
    • Leah Arthur
    • Erin Blair
    • Amy Jakobsen
    • Lizzy Lowe
    • Gerry Lawm
    • Melanie Vause
    • Caroline Dress
    • Kevin Hamor
    • Abby Jeske
    • Vanessa Osmer
    • Kat Harris
  • Locations
    • North Aurora Counseling
    • Sycamore Counseling
    • Telehealth Online Counseling
  • Contact
  • Treatments
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Employment
  • FAQ and Notices
  • OakHeart Blog
  • Administrative and Leadership Team
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Professional Consultation