Self Esteem Therapists in Kelowna, BC
I help them reconnect with their self-worth and explore their identity, supporting emotional healing and growth.
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside you feel disconnected from yourself, unsure what you want, or tired of living by everyone else’s expectations. I work with people who want to understand their patterns, heal old hurts, and reconnect with their own voice, needs, boundaries, and sense of self. Maybe this is showing up as anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, relationship conflict, grief, or feeling easily triggered. Maybe you’ve gone through a major life change, loss, divorce, faith transition, or other upheaval, and you’re trying to understand who you are now.
I help them reconnect with their self-worth and explore their identity, supporting emotional healing and growth.
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside you feel disconnected from yourself, unsure what you want, or tired of living by everyone else’s expectations. I work with people who want to understand their patterns, heal old hurts, and reconnect with their own voice, needs, boundaries, and sense of self. Maybe this is showing up as anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, relationship conflict, grief, or feeling easily triggered. Maybe you’ve gone through a major life change, loss, divorce, faith transition, or other upheaval, and you’re trying to understand who you are now.
If you are hoping to work on areas of self-worth, anxiety, life transitions, existential questions, personal growth, or mindfulness I may be a good fit for your needs.
I am deeply committed to building authentic and collaborative relationships with clients. My work is largely informed by Person-Centered Therapy which is grounded in authentic, accepting, and empathic therapeutic engagement. I tailor my approach to meeting clients’ specific needs and enjoy incorporating expressive arts therapies, mindfulness, and somatic practices into therapy sessions when clients choose to. My training in multicultural counselling and social justice has also informed my passion for providing inclusive, safe, and individualized care for clients of all backgrounds.
If you are hoping to work on areas of self-worth, anxiety, life transitions, existential questions, personal growth, or mindfulness I may be a good fit for your needs.
I am deeply committed to building authentic and collaborative relationships with clients. My work is largely informed by Person-Centered Therapy which is grounded in authentic, accepting, and empathic therapeutic engagement. I tailor my approach to meeting clients’ specific needs and enjoy incorporating expressive arts therapies, mindfulness, and somatic practices into therapy sessions when clients choose to. My training in multicultural counselling and social justice has also informed my passion for providing inclusive, safe, and individualized care for clients of all backgrounds.
Hello! I’m Michael, a counsellor with Northern Tide Support Services. Life can be difficult, but also deeply meaningful. Sometimes our thoughts and feelings pull us off course, making it hard to feel grounded or enjoy what matters most. At Northern Tide Support Services, we focus on treating trauma, recognizing its impact on both mental and physical health. As counsellors, we act as guides on the journey of self-discovery, providing a supportive, nurturing space to help clients heal, grow, and lead more meaningful lives.
Hello! I’m Michael, a counsellor with Northern Tide Support Services. Life can be difficult, but also deeply meaningful. Sometimes our thoughts and feelings pull us off course, making it hard to feel grounded or enjoy what matters most. At Northern Tide Support Services, we focus on treating trauma, recognizing its impact on both mental and physical health. As counsellors, we act as guides on the journey of self-discovery, providing a supportive, nurturing space to help clients heal, grow, and lead more meaningful lives.
Accepting new clients. Do you feel disconnected, shut down, or emotionally flat, like you’re moving through life on autopilot? Maybe you know something isn’t right, but it’s hard to explain or even feel. This can look like dissociation, numbness, low mood, anxiety, emptiness, or a sense of disconnection. Sessions focus on increasing emotional awareness, story integration, nervous system regulation, and building internal safety.
I acknowledge the nuances of each person’s lived experience and offer inclusive support for members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities.
Accepting new clients. Do you feel disconnected, shut down, or emotionally flat, like you’re moving through life on autopilot? Maybe you know something isn’t right, but it’s hard to explain or even feel. This can look like dissociation, numbness, low mood, anxiety, emptiness, or a sense of disconnection. Sessions focus on increasing emotional awareness, story integration, nervous system regulation, and building internal safety.
I acknowledge the nuances of each person’s lived experience and offer inclusive support for members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ communities.
We here at Virtuous Circle Counselling believe deeply in coming from situations of vicious cycles to those of virtuous circles. Vicious cycles are harmful and detrimental and will have you feeling like you are in a rut that you cannot get out of. Virtuous circles come from places of nonjudgmental and growth. At Virtuous Circle Counselling we know mental health is important and we aim to facilitate the change you seek. Our Registered Clinical Therapists offer in-person sessions, online therapy, or phone counselling to help support our clients.
We here at Virtuous Circle Counselling believe deeply in coming from situations of vicious cycles to those of virtuous circles. Vicious cycles are harmful and detrimental and will have you feeling like you are in a rut that you cannot get out of. Virtuous circles come from places of nonjudgmental and growth. At Virtuous Circle Counselling we know mental health is important and we aim to facilitate the change you seek. Our Registered Clinical Therapists offer in-person sessions, online therapy, or phone counselling to help support our clients.
I believe that each person has the ability to improve their life; to become closer to who they want to be. No problem is too difficult to face with the right kind of support. Many people are suffering on their own or feeling stuck in patterns that keep them from having the life they want. Counselling can change this.
I believe that each person has the ability to improve their life; to become closer to who they want to be. No problem is too difficult to face with the right kind of support. Many people are suffering on their own or feeling stuck in patterns that keep them from having the life they want. Counselling can change this.
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I help you get to the root of the issues in your life to make lasting positive changes. A depth (or Jungian) perspective looks into the unconscious forces at play while a psychodynamic perspective allows us to see how your past is playing out in your present relationships. I have an eye for spotting the patterns that are limiting your growth then I use a compassionate yet challenging approach and gentle confrontation to get you unstuck and out of shame, confusion, and depression. Above all, my focus is to empower and reconnect you with your inner truth and authentic confidence.
Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I help you get to the root of the issues in your life to make lasting positive changes. A depth (or Jungian) perspective looks into the unconscious forces at play while a psychodynamic perspective allows us to see how your past is playing out in your present relationships. I have an eye for spotting the patterns that are limiting your growth then I use a compassionate yet challenging approach and gentle confrontation to get you unstuck and out of shame, confusion, and depression. Above all, my focus is to empower and reconnect you with your inner truth and authentic confidence.
Are you DONE just talking about and understanding your challenges? Not to say that insight isn't important but healing often requires more than insight alone. Using BRAIN-BODY based approaches such as Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting, we work directly with the nervous system to access patterns held beneath conscious awareness. By engaging the deeper brain (subcortical & brainstem) and your body's natural capacity to heal, these approaches can help shift stuck survival responses, build regulation, and create meaningful change from the inside out.
Are you DONE just talking about and understanding your challenges? Not to say that insight isn't important but healing often requires more than insight alone. Using BRAIN-BODY based approaches such as Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting, we work directly with the nervous system to access patterns held beneath conscious awareness. By engaging the deeper brain (subcortical & brainstem) and your body's natural capacity to heal, these approaches can help shift stuck survival responses, build regulation, and create meaningful change from the inside out.
Intrinsic Hearts Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Kelowna, BC V1Y
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a Certified EMDR Therapist with over 18 years of experience. By gently interweaving both these modalities, EMDR becomes more gentle! I am passionate about journeying alongside my clients to aid a deeper loving connection with self and in turn with others. By incorporating the mind body connection my clients welcome parts of themselves and their lives that at one time may have been excruciating into an integral, whole and beautiful self. EMDR helps process through the most painful experience so that we can see ourselves in a new and resilient light. It’s such an honour!
I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a Certified EMDR Therapist with over 18 years of experience. By gently interweaving both these modalities, EMDR becomes more gentle! I am passionate about journeying alongside my clients to aid a deeper loving connection with self and in turn with others. By incorporating the mind body connection my clients welcome parts of themselves and their lives that at one time may have been excruciating into an integral, whole and beautiful self. EMDR helps process through the most painful experience so that we can see ourselves in a new and resilient light. It’s such an honour!
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of identity or self-worth.
I offer individual and couples counselling grounded in EFT, IFS, narrative, and somatic approaches. I support clients with relationship concerns, burnout, stress, communication difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and personal growth in a warm, direct, and collaborative way. I also offer Gottman-informed counselling for couples.
I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, and questions of identity or self-worth.
I offer individual and couples counselling grounded in EFT, IFS, narrative, and somatic approaches. I support clients with relationship concerns, burnout, stress, communication difficulties, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and personal growth in a warm, direct, and collaborative way. I also offer Gottman-informed counselling for couples.
Anxiety, depression, learning better communication skills, toxic relationships, building self esteem, emotional regulation and processing, trauma, the responsibilities of life...
I combine numerous approaches to therapy into my practice. These include Narrative Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and the Gottman method for relationship issues and couples therapy sessions.
Anxiety, depression, learning better communication skills, toxic relationships, building self esteem, emotional regulation and processing, trauma, the responsibilities of life...
I combine numerous approaches to therapy into my practice. These include Narrative Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and the Gottman method for relationship issues and couples therapy sessions.
Registered in British Columbia, I offer a collaborative, respectful, and non-pathologizing space to work with you. Together, we can uncover your full story and find creative ways of living to address whatever it is that brings you in.
Registered in British Columbia, I offer a collaborative, respectful, and non-pathologizing space to work with you. Together, we can uncover your full story and find creative ways of living to address whatever it is that brings you in.
I emphasize self-confidence and collaboration to achieve goals.
I began my career advocating for the importance of mental health across all age groups. I've worked with both children and adults, helping them overcome emotional and cognitive challenges. My commitment to mental health advocacy spans all age groups, rooted in my early career experiences. I work with both children and adults, helping them navigate emotional and cognitive challenges. I bring extensive experience and expertise to my practice. My integrative approach, drawn from various frameworks, allows me to provide tailored support.
I emphasize self-confidence and collaboration to achieve goals.
I began my career advocating for the importance of mental health across all age groups. I've worked with both children and adults, helping them overcome emotional and cognitive challenges. My commitment to mental health advocacy spans all age groups, rooted in my early career experiences. I work with both children and adults, helping them navigate emotional and cognitive challenges. I bring extensive experience and expertise to my practice. My integrative approach, drawn from various frameworks, allows me to provide tailored support.
I work with teens (14+) and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and the impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Through a compassionate, person-centred approach, I help you explore your story, build emotional awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies so you can move toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and alignment with your values.
I work with teens (14+) and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and the impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Through a compassionate, person-centred approach, I help you explore your story, build emotional awareness, and develop healthier coping strategies so you can move toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and alignment with your values.
Currently on maternity leave.
Our feelings, thoughts, and relationships can be messy. Sometimes, it all feels like it’s just too much. I know what that’s like. I also know it’s a little bit easier when, instead of turning away, someone chooses to sit with you in those moments and says: "This isn’t too much. You’re not (insert terrible thing you fear is true about you). You don’t have to hold this alone.” I believe that’s my job as a therapist – to sit with you in the midst of all that messiness and help you hold the painful and overwhelming parts. From there, we can work together to untangle it and move towards your goals.
Currently on maternity leave.
Our feelings, thoughts, and relationships can be messy. Sometimes, it all feels like it’s just too much. I know what that’s like. I also know it’s a little bit easier when, instead of turning away, someone chooses to sit with you in those moments and says: "This isn’t too much. You’re not (insert terrible thing you fear is true about you). You don’t have to hold this alone.” I believe that’s my job as a therapist – to sit with you in the midst of all that messiness and help you hold the painful and overwhelming parts. From there, we can work together to untangle it and move towards your goals.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Anger Management, and Decision-Making Challenges.
You feel stuck at a fork in the road, overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or indecision that drains your energy and steals your potential (you know it's there). One path leads to clarity, purpose, and forward momentum. The other keeps you trapped in the same unfulfilling cycle. I help individuals and couples regain control, overcome decision paralysis, and make value aligned choices in career, relationships, and life.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Anger Management, and Decision-Making Challenges.
You feel stuck at a fork in the road, overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or indecision that drains your energy and steals your potential (you know it's there). One path leads to clarity, purpose, and forward momentum. The other keeps you trapped in the same unfulfilling cycle. I help individuals and couples regain control, overcome decision paralysis, and make value aligned choices in career, relationships, and life.
I work primarily with adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, neurodiversity-related concerns, self-worth, relationships, and identity exploration.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe many of the strategies we develop to survive (people-pleasing, perfectionism, hyper-independence, masking, self-criticism) made sense at one point, even if they’re no longer serving you. Together, we can explore these patterns while building a stronger connection to your authentic self.
I work primarily with adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, neurodiversity-related concerns, self-worth, relationships, and identity exploration.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe many of the strategies we develop to survive (people-pleasing, perfectionism, hyper-independence, masking, self-criticism) made sense at one point, even if they’re no longer serving you. Together, we can explore these patterns while building a stronger connection to your authentic self.
Are you a neurodivergent man (ADHD, ASD, HSP) who constantly battles low self-esteem and depression?
I have personal and professional experience with neurodivergence and the practical, emotional, and relational challenges that come with it. Thus, developing healthy habits is essential. We practice together, in-session, to help you identify, regulate, and clearly communicate the emotions that are blocking your self-worth and straining your relationships.
Are you a neurodivergent man (ADHD, ASD, HSP) who constantly battles low self-esteem and depression?
I have personal and professional experience with neurodivergence and the practical, emotional, and relational challenges that come with it. Thus, developing healthy habits is essential. We practice together, in-session, to help you identify, regulate, and clearly communicate the emotions that are blocking your self-worth and straining your relationships.
As a counsellor as well as an intuitive clinical hypnotherapist, I empower you to remember how great you truly are. You have your answers, sometimes we need a way to see the answers that are right in front of us.
As a counsellor as well as an intuitive clinical hypnotherapist, I empower you to remember how great you truly are. You have your answers, sometimes we need a way to see the answers that are right in front of us.
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When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.