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Mr. Randall Steven Vickers, M.S. is a counselor in Tallahassee, FL specializing in counseling. Mr. Randall Steven Vickers, M.S. is affiliated with BetterHelp.
“Thank you for checking my profile. Life can be difficult, especially in our current times. Seeking help at any age can still be a big, intimidating step but it can create the possibility and opportunity of needed change. I have helped a wide range of individuals at almost all stages of life: From teens and college aged students struggling to connect, express and deal with planning a future, to young adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s grappling with directing the arc of their lives. I’ve worked with those in their 50s and 60s reevaluating their life’s path. And finally, those 70 and up to get help and support at this later stage in life. I try to take a down to earth approach. I treat each person with respect with a good listening ear. I partner with my client to vent, sort out, organize, problem solve, gain self-understanding, and discover agency to deal with a very strange, different world. Managing stress & anxiety, navigating life transitions, coping with changes (large and small), motivation, and self-esteem parenting are all areas I have worked with. Creative problem solving and even mindfulness practices can help in many circumstances. Some describe this as a journey to find one’s self and become comfortable in one’s own skin. I’m originally from Miami with parents of mixed cultures: Hispanic, Asian, and European. This has helped my understanding of others not to mention opening up many opportunities for humor. My current client load has a great deal of diversity and working with other cultures is another area I am very comfortable with. I especially welcome anyone seeking help to help themselves. Lastly, I am licensed in Florida with 30 years of professional work experience.”
Connect with this therapist via:
Online messaging - send messages throughout the day as you have time; relax and give yourself opportunity to fully ponder each step of the conversation
Video Visits - connect over video conferencing software for a virtual session -- almost as if you're there in person
Phone Visits - good old-fashioned technology for those who don't want to worry about appearance or who have might have internet bandwidth limitations; a little bit like connecting with an old friend, but with a counselor instead
Instant Message (IM) Visits - real-time chat -- like a phone call, but over text
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Self-Esteem Issues
Self-esteem is the value one assigns to oneself based on a complex combination of factors such as confidence, identity, sense of belonging, and self-image, among others. Self-esteem plays a critical role in determining one's happiness and overall well-being. Those with a very positive self-perception are considered to have "high" self-esteem, whereas those with negative self-perception have "low" self-esteem. Self-esteem does not dictate one's true intelligence, skills, looks, or accomplishments, although it can undermine one's motivation and opportunities. Successful people can have low self-esteem, and in some cases, that low self-esteem might motivate people to work harder at establishing themselves. Self-esteem is also not a binary scale, but a broad spectrum that people may move up or down throughout the course of their lives.
Humans begin to gain self-esteem in childhood from being cared for by adults and reaching natural milestones such as learning how to tie one's shoes. Self-esteem evolves through adolescence and adulthood, and can change drastically based on one's positive and negative experiences. It's important to develop healthy self-esteem to navigate through challenges, make decisions, and gain motivation to pursue interests.
Self-esteem issues can influence one's emotions, behavior, relationships, and world view. Self-esteem issues frequently arise from low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can be caused by factors such as trauma, caregiver neglect, abuse, bullying, and academic, social, or professional difficulties. Stressful life events such as parental divorce, caregiver conflict, and financial problems may also contribute to low self-esteem. In recent years, researchers have highlighted the influence of social media in negatively impacting adolescents' mental health. Common signs of low self-esteem include:
Excessive self-esteem can also be problematic in that it can hinder one's ability to form relationships with others. People with extremely high self-esteem may appear to be conceited or entitled. Some researchers suggest very high self-esteem can lead people to engage in more risk-taking behaviors. Causes of excessive self-esteem are less well-known, but may include upbringing, personality, and cognitive biases.
Fortunately, self-esteem issues can be readily addressed at any time. Positive self-affirmations recognizing one's own accomplishments can raise low self-esteem. Accepting one's own weaknesses and imperfections can benefit those with both low and high self-esteem. People with self-esteem issues often find therapy is an effective means to improve their self-esteem and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with self-esteem issues identify and change destructive patterns of thought. Support groups, family counseling, and antidepressant medication may also help with self-esteem issues.
Maintaining a positive outlook and belief in oneself can go a long way towards forming healthy self-esteem. Developing a strong sense of self can be important for well-being and contributes to overall happiness and success in life.
He has a state license in Florida.
Licensed In: Florida
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Mr. Randall Vickers practices counseling in Tallahassee, FL. His areas of expertise consist of coaching, parenting issues, and self-esteem issues. He is affiliated with BetterHelp. According to BetterHelp, Mr. Vickers is currently accepting new patients at his office in.
