Targeted support

Self Esteem Building

Our mission starts here: helping people find themselves and build their own value.

  • In person
  • Group
  • Youth programs
A barber mentor guiding KHA youth during the Cuts and Confidence program

Your Thoughts Become Your Reality. “Mr. Karahn is changing our realities.”. Prevention Through Exposure. “True pillars of the community.”. Find Yourself. Build Your Value.. “He always feels supported and safe!”

What it is

Helping youth and adults see their own value, speak kindly to themselves and walk into rooms with confidence.

Low self esteem can sit under a lot of other struggles, from anxiety to trouble at school. At Keeping Hopes Alive, self esteem work happens in therapy, in groups and in programs built to give young people real wins.

Cuts and Confidence, run with Mark Cut My Hair, paired barbering lessons with mentorship and career exposure. Workbooks, journaling and positive self talk carry the work into everyday life.

A KHA youth raising his hand during the Cuts and Confidence session

Who it is for

  • Youth who doubt themselves at school or with peers
  • Adults rebuilding confidence after a hard season
  • PRP clients working on self care and identity
  • Families who want to support a child's confidence

Not sure this is the right fit? Call (443) 580-2610 and we will help you choose.

What to expect

How it works at KHA.

Clear steps, no surprises, and a team that explains everything along the way.

Two young participants practicing on a mannequin head at Cuts and Confidence
  1. Name the inner critic

    Notice the thoughts that tear you down, and learn to answer them.

  2. Small real wins

    Hands on programs and goals that prove what you can do.

  3. Positive mentors

    Role models who show up consistently and believe in you.

"I love myself just as I am." Self esteem work at KHA

In person or by telehealth

Care that fits your week.

Visit us at 1 North Charles Street, Suite 302 in downtown Baltimore, or meet by secure video from anywhere in Maryland. Your care team helps you choose what works.

FAQ

Common questions

Still unsure? Call us. A real person at our Baltimore office will help you figure out the next step.

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What is Cuts and Confidence?

Cuts and Confidence is a KHA youth program with Mark Cut My Hair that combined barbering lessons, mentorship, self esteem building and career exposure.

Can self esteem be part of therapy?

Yes. Therapists often work on self worth and self talk as part of individual, family or group therapy.

Keeping Hopes Alive

Hope starts with one conversation.

Whether you are reaching out for yourself, your child or a client, we will help you take the next step.

A KHA speaker addressing families at a community event

Hope Starts With One Conversation. “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”. Healing Happens in Community. “A safe space for those who are experiencing anxiety, past traumas, insecurities.”. Your Thoughts Become Your Reality. “I can't wait for the next event!”

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