Self-Esteem Therapists Available in St. Petersburg
This page is for people in St. Petersburg looking for online therapists who specialize in self-esteem work. Use this list to compare therapists’ approaches, areas of focus, and the types of clients they support. Look for descriptions that mention cognitive, behavioral, or narrative methods, experience with body image or confidence issues, and whether they work with teens, adults, or couples. A Florida license covers the whole state, so any therapist listed is available to clients in St. Petersburg regardless of where they live in Florida. Read profiles and pick a therapist whose methods and client focus feel like a good fit for you.
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1. Thomas Dukes, LMHC
Experienced guidance for mental health and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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2. Genevieve Romelus, LMHC
Holistic support for mind and body
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Lucila Coba, LMHC
Bilingual LMHC for anxiety and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Joel Brooks, LCSW
LCSW guiding growth through trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Linda Losi, LCSW
Experienced, collaborative therapy focused on real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. 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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7. Julian Laverde, LMHC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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8. Loire Bennett, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Joe Purvis, LICSW, LCSW
Support for healing, resilience, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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10. Kathleen Wakefield , LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor helping life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Alexander McAllister, LMHC
Florida LMHC for stress and depression
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship
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12. Vicki Bauer, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting families and individuals
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Coaching · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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13. Caitlin Riggins, LCSW, CSW
Collaborative therapy for meaningful, practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy
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14. Lisa Lionelli, LMHC
Support for healing, growth, and meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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15. Rosemary Holderman, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 40 years' experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About self-esteem therapy for people in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg has a population of about 258,308. 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 approach self-esteem issues?
Many therapists combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with self-compassion and interpersonal work. Some focus on identifying negative beliefs and building new skills, while others use narrative or emotion-focused methods to explore roots of low self-worth. Compare profiles for specific approaches and the kinds of exercises or reflections each therapist commonly uses.
Can these therapists help with body image or social confidence tied to self-esteem?
Yes. Several clinicians list body image, social anxiety, and performance-related confidence as part of their self-esteem work. They may address how self-talk, comparison, and past experiences influence feelings about appearance or social situations. Check each profile to see if the therapist notes experience with the specific self-esteem challenges you want to address.
Do I need to be physically near the therapist to work with them if I live in St. Petersburg?
No. All therapists here hold Florida licenses, which cover practice across the state, so location within Florida is not a barrier. They offer online sessions to clients in St. Petersburg. When comparing profiles, confirm that the therapist accepts clients in your time zone and whether they specify any client age groups or specialties.
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