SELF-ESTEEM THERAPY IN CARLSBAD

Rediscover Your Worth and Confidence

Feeling stuck in cycles of self-criticism, shame, or insecurity? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there. At New Growth Counseling, we help you reconnect with your true worth and heal the lens through which you see yourself.

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Expert Therapy For People Who Expect Results.

Expert counseling and therapists serving Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Leucadia, La Costa, Encinitas, and San Diego County.

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Why Low Self-Esteem Hurts So Much and How It Shows Up

Self-esteem is the relationship you have with yourself: how you view, value, and treat yourself.

When someone struggles with low self-esteem, it often goes beyond occasional self-doubt. It can affect your entire way of living, showing up as:

Chronic anxiety and second-guessing yourself.
People-pleasing behaviors that override your own needs.
Inability to stand up for yourself or set boundaries.
Harsh internal criticism and perfectionism.
Fear of rejection, abandonment, or disapproval.

Often, these struggles originate from experiences like bullying, trauma, abandonment, betrayal, or ongoing emotional neglect. Sometimes, societal pressures and cultural differences can create an internalized sense of being “wrong” or “less than.”

At New Growth Counseling, we understand that low self-esteem is often a learned response, not a personal failure.

Take the first step towards a healthier and happier life. Share your concerns with us and let's embark on a journey of growth and healing together. Schedule a free consultation today.

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Is It Time to Get Support for Your Self-Esteem?

If any of the following feel true for you, it may be time to seek help through self-esteem therapy in Carlsbad:

You constantly defer to others’ needs and minimize your own.
You doubt your abilities and decisions, even in small things.
You feel unworthy of love, recognition, or respect.
You experience deep shame when receiving compliments or kindness.
You often wish you could eliminate certain parts of yourself.

These are not “just personality traits” — they are signs of wounds that need healing. Therapy for self-esteem can help you understand the roots of these patterns and build a healthier, more loving relationship with yourself.

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Client Success Stories

REVIEW FROM:

Karen Mehringer

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"Jussi is an incredible therapist who is keenly intuitive and honoring of his client’s process. I trust him implicitly and highly recommend him for healing and transformation of any kind."
REVIEW FROM:

Michelle Adams

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Andrea is a special soul. Her strength is her heart and passion to help people navigate life’s struggles. She’s the first person I turn to if I need someone to talk to about something that’s troubling me. She’s a great listener and has a way of helping me navigate an issue until I find my own answer.
REVIEW FROM:

Ryan A. Jones

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I highly recommend Anne. We worked together at Sharp’s Trauma program, and I appreciate how she fosters a non-judgmental sense of safety and how her approach is tailored to each individual’s unique needs. With her energy, expertise and compassionate demeanor, Anne effectively helps clients achieve greater peace, enhance their relationships and grow their sense of self.
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How Our Carlsbad Therapists Help You Rebuild Your Sense of Worth

At New Growth Counseling, we don’t just mask symptoms—we help you transform the relationship you have with yourself.

In therapy, we will:

Help you recognize the lenses you’re using to view yourself.
Identify old narratives of shame, criticism, and unworthiness.
Introduce compassionate, reality-based ways of seeing your strengths.
Foster internal boundaries that protect against self-sabotage.
Support you in feeling — not just knowing — that you are good and worthy.

Our expert therapists use evidence-based approaches such as:

Internal Family Systems (IFS)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Attachment-Based and Neuroscience-Informed Interventions

Together, we help you move from critical self-judgment toward a deep, lasting sense of self-worth and confidence.

Why Clients Trust New Growth for Self-Esteem Therapy in Carlsbad

Choosing a therapist is a significant decision—especially when you’re working to heal something as foundational as your relationship with yourself. Here’s why clients trust New Growth Counseling Services:
Expert-Level Therapists: Our clinicians are extensively trained beyond licensure in evidence-based methods proven to work.
Personalized, Client-Centered Care: Therapy is tailored to your unique experiences, values, and healing pace.
Real Humans, Real Connection: We combine professional expertise with authentic empathy—you’ll never feel judged or “diagnosed at.”
Structured, Results-Focused Therapy: Therapy is designed with clear goals, regular feedback, and measurable progress.
Safe, Confidential, Empowering Space: Your courage in seeking help is honored here with the utmost respect.
At New Growth Counseling in Carlsbad, we believe that your worth is not something you have to earn—it’s something you are meant to experience.
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Our Team

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the help you need with the results you desire. With a combined many decades of experience in counseling and therapy, our team aims to partner with you towards a better future.

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Andrea Morinoue

Associate MFT

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We Are Board, Licensed Therapists & Associates

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • General Questions
  • Insurance Questions
  • Good Faith Estimate

We provide both in-person counseling in Carlsbad and secure telehealth options for maximum convenience.

Many people have insurance plans that reimburse them for payments made to out-of-network providers – New Growth is an out-of-network provider. New Growth does not accept insurance, does not bill insurance companies, nor file claims. If you decide to see one of ur therapists, you pay the fee discussed at the beginning of therapy and seek reimbursement by filing a claim directly with your insurance company. We provide a monthly “super bill” that has the necessary information for you to complete your claim.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care may cost. Since we do not accept insurance, New Growth is required to provide an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your New Growth therapist for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

It is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, relationship issue, or diagnosis. Psychotherapy is talk-therapy and involves an ongoing conversation that involves the participation of one or more people for the sake of achieving a goal or goals. In relationship counseling (couples or parent-child), it is impossible for a therapist to know each person’s motivation to creating change—people in distress often feel uncertain about how they wish to proceed at times and their ambivalence affects the length of therapy. Since the therapist relies on people’s motivation and follow-through as necessary components to achieving treatment goals, the therapist cannot predict how long therapy will take. The same is true for individual counseling which often involves inner conflicts that pull a person in more than one direction at once. The therapist cannot make choices for an individual, and so relies on that individual’s free will to achieve an outcome—the therapist cannot predict how long that will take.

While the “No Surprises Act” requires a good faith estimate, the above discussion illustrates how difficult that is to provide. However, all of our therapists reveal their hourly fee before therapy begins. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s), nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.

Good Faith Estimates are not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist. You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Can I use my insurance?

New Growth is out-of-network and does not accept insurance.

PPO plans allow you to go out-of-network and will reimburse according to your plan.

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Start Your Journey Towards Healing

Speak with our Intake Specialist

Taking the first step into therapy can feel overwhelming. Our dedicated intake specialist will listen to your needs then connect you to the right therapist.

  • We’ll get to know you and what you’re looking for.

  • You’ll receive expert guidance on the best next step.

  • No commitment required—just a conversation to help you move forward.

Address 1
3088 Pio Pico Dr.  Suite 203,  Carlsbad, CA 92008

Address 2
7946 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 310, La Jolla, CA 92037

(760) 494-4394 (fill out the nearby form to get the quickest response)

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