Self-Esteem Therapy in Illinois
AFS Counseling Services offers online self-esteem therapy throughout Illinois for teens and adults dealing with self-criticism, insecurity, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and difficulty trusting themselves. Our self-esteem therapy gives you space to understand where those patterns come from, challenge the beliefs that keep you feeling stuck, and develop a more grounded sense of self-worth.
- Chicago, Illinois • Online Across the State
What Self-Esteem Therapy Looks Like
Self-esteem therapy helps understand the experiences and patterns that have shaped how you see yourself and learning healthier ways to respond. Your self-esteem therapist may help you explore self-critical thoughts, practice self-compassion, work through difficult experiences, set boundaries, and build greater trust in yourself.
A Space to Be Honest With Yourself
Talk openly about insecurity, comparison, mistakes, relationships, or things you may find difficult to say out loud without judgment.
Healthier Ways to See Yourself
Identify negative beliefs and develop more balanced, realistic ways of understanding your strengths, limitations, and worth.
Confidence You Can Practice
Build practical skills for making decisions, communicating your needs, handling uncertainty, and responding differently when self-doubt shows up.
How Self-Esteem Therapy Can Help
You don't have to feel confident all the time to have healthy self-esteem. If you regularly question yourself, compare yourself to others, or feel like you're never quite enough, self-esteem therapy can help you understand those patterns and develop a healthier relationship with yourself.
Self-Doubt & Negative Self-Talk
Learn to recognize harsh self-criticism and the beliefs that make you question your abilities, choices, or worth.
Low Confidence
Build greater trust in yourself and become more comfortable making decisions, expressing your needs, and taking on new challenges.
Perfectionism & Fear of Failure
Explore the pressure to get everything right and develop more flexible ways of approaching mistakes, expectations, and uncertainty.
People-Pleasing
Understand why you may prioritize other people's needs or seek approval at the expense of your own needs and well-being.
Boundaries & Assertiveness
Learn to communicate what you need, say no when necessary, and set boundaries without constantly feeling guilty.
Comparison & Fear of Judgment
Work through the tendency to compare yourself with others or worry about how you're being perceived.
Identity & Life Transitions
Explore who you are, what matters to you, and how major changes can affect your confidence and sense of self.
Relationship Insecurity
Understand patterns of seeking reassurance, fearing rejection, or questioning your place in relationships.
Our Approach to Self-Esteem Counseling
Our self-esteem counseling approach combines clinical expertise with genuine conversation and practical support. We use evidence-based approaches based on your experiences, goals, and what you want to change. Our approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness & Self-Compassion, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
What you can expect:
- Therapy built around your experiences and goals
- A nonjudgmental space to talk openly
- Support challenging self-critical patterns
- Practical strategies for building self-trust
- Tools for boundaries, emotional regulation, and self-compassion
- A collaborative relationship with your therapist
Online Self-Esteem Therapy Across Illinois
We offer secure online self-esteem therapy for teens and adults throughout Illinois. You can meet with a licensed therapist from a private space that works for you, without adding a commute to your schedule.
Online Therapy Across Illinois
Our therapists are licensed in Illinois and can provide secure virtual sessions to clients located anywhere in the state.
Online Therapy Across Illinois
Our therapists are licensed in Illinois and can provide secure virtual sessions to clients located anywhere in the state.
Extensive Support
Therapy can help with low confidence, self-criticism, perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of judgment, relationship insecurity, identity concerns, and major life transitions.
Meet your therapists
Our therapists bring different backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives to their work. What they share is a commitment to creating a supportive space where you can be heard, understood, and involved in your own care.
Alice Solis, LCPC
Alice Solis, LCPC
Easy Steps to Begin Self-Esteem Therapy
Starting therapy can feel uncomfortable when you're already questioning yourself. We've made the process simple so you can focus on finding the support that's right for you.
01
Choose a time
See real availability and choose an appointment time that works for you. No email back and forth.
02
Tell us a little
Complete a short form with some information about what you're experiencing and your insurance details.
03
Meet your therapist
You'll receive your confirmation and session details, then meet with your therapist online from a private space that works for you.
Insurance & fees
Commercial Plans
- Aetna PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO (Advocate)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Optum/ United Health Care PPO
Medicaid Plans
- Aetna Better Health of Illinois
- Blue Cross Community Health Plan
- County Care
- Molina
Have Any Questions?
What is self-esteem therapy?
Self-esteem therapy is counseling that helps you understand and change patterns of self-doubt, self-criticism, insecurity, and negative beliefs about yourself. Therapy can help you develop greater self-acceptance, self-trust, confidence, and healthier ways of responding to challenges.
Can therapy help with low self-esteem?
Yes. Therapy can help you explore the experiences and thought patterns that contribute to low self-esteem while developing practical skills for challenging self-criticism, setting boundaries, making decisions, and trusting yourself.
What does a self-esteem therapist do?
A self-esteem therapist helps you explore the thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and experiences that influence how you see yourself. Depending on your needs, therapy may focus on self-criticism, perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of judgment, boundaries, relationships, or identity.
What causes low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem can develop through many different experiences, including criticism, rejection, bullying, difficult relationships, comparison, perfectionism, trauma, or ongoing stress. There isn't always one specific cause, and therapy can help you understand the patterns that may be affecting how you see yourself.
How does CBT help with self-esteem?
CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It can help you recognize negative beliefs about yourself, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and practice healthier ways of responding to situations that trigger self-doubt.
Can therapy help with perfectionism and fear of failure?
Yes. Therapy can help you understand the beliefs and expectations behind perfectionism, become more comfortable with mistakes and uncertainty, and develop more flexible ways of approaching achievement and personal expectations.
Can self-esteem therapy help with people-pleasing?
Yes. Therapy can help you understand why you may seek approval or prioritize other people's needs over your own. You can also develop skills for communicating your needs, setting boundaries, and tolerating the discomfort that can come with saying no.
Do you provide online self-esteem therapy in Illinois?
Yes. AFS Counseling Services provides secure online self-esteem therapy throughout Illinois for teens and adults. Sessions take place virtually with a licensed Illinois therapist.
How long does self-esteem therapy take?
There isn't a set timeline. The length of therapy depends on your goals, experiences, concerns, and progress. Some people seek short-term support around a specific challenge, while others choose longer-term therapy to work on deeper patterns.
What happens during the first self-esteem therapy session?
Your first session is an opportunity to talk about what's been affecting your confidence, what you'd like to change, and what you hope to get from therapy. Your therapist will also explain how they work and begin developing an approach with you.
How do I start self-esteem counseling?
Starting is simple. Book an appointment with AFS Counseling Services and complete a short form about what you're looking for. You'll then meet with your therapist online and begin discussing your concerns and goals.
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Ready to Build a Healthier Relationship With Yourself?
Whether you're struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, fear of judgment, or simply want to feel more confident in who you are, self-esteem therapy can help you understand what's holding you back and develop a stronger sense of self-trust.