Connect with Self Esteem therapists in Appleton, WI

I am dedicated to working with each client to provide assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing treatment. I am passionate about helping clients develop individual treatment plans and goals that align with their needs. I am determined to educate and empower each client to successfully master their goals and improve overall symptoms.

I am Giuseppe Malfi, call me Joe. I am an LPC in Wisconsin and a National Certified Counselor (NCC), with prior licensure in New York and Minnesota. I bring over 20 years of diverse experience, shaped by extensive training, interdisciplinary education, and a passion for helping others live empowered, fulfilling lives.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to equip you with effective tools for your mental health concerns, aiming to provide relief and enhance your quality of life.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I congratulate you on taking this important step. I'm here to guide you toward your goals and help you improve your life. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, grief, anxiety, stress management, depression, and trauma. Each session is tailored to your needs.

I am committed to helping individuals and families build resilience, heal from past experiences, and create lasting positive change. I believe in each person’s innate capacity for resilience and transformation, and I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where meaningful progress can unfold.

I believe therapy is a partnership. As your therapist, I want you to feel comfortable being open and believe strongly in meeting people where they are. You are the expert in your own life, and I feel fortunate to walk alongside you on your journey to self-discovery.

I support individuals across the lifespan. Whether you're a parent seeking help for your child, a teen navigating identity and stress, or an adult facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I'm here to help.

I'll make you happy you chose therapy! I'm passionate about helping people develop the self-assurance and skills they need to take positive control of their lives. I address not only day-to-day struggles but the feelings, beliefs, and expectations that formed them. I believe this is the key to bringing about positive, lasting change.

I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ families, and couples. I specialize in LGBTQI+ affirming care, ADHD parenting support, special needs children, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.

I consistently strive to provide an individual treatment approach that includes increasing positive coping skills, changing self-awareness, and encouraging each person to find joy and hope in their daily lives.

I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, where we work together on your unique needs and goals. I'm here to support you as you navigate challenges and build the life you want.

Thank you for choosing to begin or reset your healing journey. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational issues using EMDR as my main modality alongside psychodynamic, mindfulness, and client-centered approaches. I'm here to create a safe and comfortable space for your needs and goals.

I'm an LPC. I combine trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapy, and culturally responsive insight to guide you toward healing, growth, and emotional wellness. My goal is to help you walk out of each session feeling seen, empowered, and better equipped to tackle life's challenges.

I work with adults of all ages and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and work collaboratively with you to find the approach that works best for you.

I offer a helping hand as you discover where you want to be and work toward getting there. My focus areas are anxiety, depression, trauma, and children and families. I create a space where you can explore your goals with support.

I offer a collaborative and empathetic approach to adults navigating challenges with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and stress. Together, we'll develop personalized coping strategies to improve your mental health, well-being, and quality of life.

All of you are welcome here; you are already worthy. I invite you to bring all of your worries and all of your dreams. I work with adults and mature adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and sadness. I use holistic therapies that address thoughts, feelings, and spirituality to help you progress and start feeling better.

Starting therapy can bring up a lot of feelings, such as fear, hope, excitement, and nervousness. Taking the step to prioritize your wellbeing and growth is not easy, and I commend you for the courage it takes to begin this journey. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I have a passion for providing non-judgmental help to those who need it, for a variety of concerns and issues. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and working together in the therapeutic process.

You don't have to stay stuck between who you were and who you want to be. I help my clients heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and a multitude of different life issues through compassionate, culturally responsive therapy. Together, we focus on understanding your story and building emotional awareness, along with discovering tools to help heal.

I know that starting therapy can feel like a big step, so I work hard to make it feel safe and comfortable. My approach is open, laid-back, and non-judgmental. Your personality, passions, and identity are respected and valued here. My goal is to create a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow at your own pace.

You're here because you need hope—whether for overcoming a challenge, addiction, trauma, or finding direction. I commit to helping you explore options, consider choices, and find resources to make informed decisions. I'll praise your courage for showing up and encourage you to keep working and never give up.

You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or aware that something needs to change—but unsure where to begin. Many people come to therapy feeling weighed down by expectations, relationships, or patterns that no longer serve them. My approach is gentle and supportive, while direct as needed, so we can work together toward meaningful change.

I take a very client-centered and compassionate approach. I feel that the client can be their own best expert but that sometimes life circumstances interfere with that knowledge. I will work side by side with you to empower you to become your own best self and reconnect you to your own intuition.