Self Esteem Therapists in St John's, NL
Christine Riggs
Counsellor, BA, BscOT, MACP, OT(R)NL, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1C
I have been fortunate to work in community mental health and addictions for over 29 years. I have extensive clinical experience helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, childhood dysfunction, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, emotion dysregulation and family/relationship challenges.
I have been fortunate to work in community mental health and addictions for over 29 years. I have extensive clinical experience helping adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, childhood dysfunction, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, emotion dysregulation and family/relationship challenges.
I am interested in working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, shame and motivation. I feel psychotherapy is a space to reflect on the meaning of your experiences and emotions and use them to guide your actions in life. I see therapy sessions as intense conversations that help clients create a life that integrates past and present experience to inform a way of going forward that feels true, inspiring and achievable.
I am interested in working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, shame and motivation. I feel psychotherapy is a space to reflect on the meaning of your experiences and emotions and use them to guide your actions in life. I see therapy sessions as intense conversations that help clients create a life that integrates past and present experience to inform a way of going forward that feels true, inspiring and achievable.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSD, or issues related to Gender and Sexuality? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to deal with your present situation? No one goes through life without having to overcome challenges. Whatever concern brings you to therapy, together, in an emotionally safe and non-judgmental space, we can explore the barriers that stand in the way of you feeling content and whole, and learn skills to cope and deal with concerns in your life. Approved provider for ADT/License Reinstatement for Motor Vehicle Registration - NL.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSD, or issues related to Gender and Sexuality? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to deal with your present situation? No one goes through life without having to overcome challenges. Whatever concern brings you to therapy, together, in an emotionally safe and non-judgmental space, we can explore the barriers that stand in the way of you feeling content and whole, and learn skills to cope and deal with concerns in your life. Approved provider for ADT/License Reinstatement for Motor Vehicle Registration - NL.
Reaching out for help can be overwhelming, and taking that first step is often the hardest, but it can be life-changing. I am passionate about working in mental health and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you will feel heard and supported in sharing your experiences and challenges. Together, we can work to gain new perspectives, develop your skills, identify your strengths, and create positive changes in your life. I understand the difficulties and stress that come with caregiving, dealing with end-of-life, parenting, being a student, work-life balance, and dealing with mental and chronic illnesses.
Reaching out for help can be overwhelming, and taking that first step is often the hardest, but it can be life-changing. I am passionate about working in mental health and creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you will feel heard and supported in sharing your experiences and challenges. Together, we can work to gain new perspectives, develop your skills, identify your strengths, and create positive changes in your life. I understand the difficulties and stress that come with caregiving, dealing with end-of-life, parenting, being a student, work-life balance, and dealing with mental and chronic illnesses.
If there's one experience that is guaranteed, it's change. Change comes in many forms; accomplishment, loss, crisis. Sometimes we lead change in our lives, sometimes we're forced to follow it - kicking and screaming. Coastal Health Inc. Is a multi-practitioner, allied health, practice. We work collaboratively and emphasize a comprehensive service access to our clients. Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
If there's one experience that is guaranteed, it's change. Change comes in many forms; accomplishment, loss, crisis. Sometimes we lead change in our lives, sometimes we're forced to follow it - kicking and screaming. Coastal Health Inc. Is a multi-practitioner, allied health, practice. We work collaboratively and emphasize a comprehensive service access to our clients. Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care
Registered Psychotherapist, RD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care is a multi-disciplinary health care team that helps children, youth & adults recover from an eating disorder, while supporting the family unit every step of the way. New office in St. John's, NL and telehealth services provided across Canada. We are committed to connecting you to care within 2 weeks of first contact to ensure no delay in the treatment process. It is common for us to support individuals who are waiting to begin working with their local public eating disorder program - once your name comes up on the waitlist, we arrange to transfer care to your new treatment team.
Change Creates Change Eating Disorder Care is a multi-disciplinary health care team that helps children, youth & adults recover from an eating disorder, while supporting the family unit every step of the way. New office in St. John's, NL and telehealth services provided across Canada. We are committed to connecting you to care within 2 weeks of first contact to ensure no delay in the treatment process. It is common for us to support individuals who are waiting to begin working with their local public eating disorder program - once your name comes up on the waitlist, we arrange to transfer care to your new treatment team.
Laura Parsons
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, DCP(c), CCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
Pamela Rose Thwaites
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, MA, MEd, BA, BEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We all have to learn how to best navigate through life's transitions and face challenges that at times feel insurmountable. I deeply understand the fear and uncertainty that can accompany these experiences, and I am passionate about empowering individuals to reclaim their strength and resilience.
We all have to learn how to best navigate through life's transitions and face challenges that at times feel insurmountable. I deeply understand the fear and uncertainty that can accompany these experiences, and I am passionate about empowering individuals to reclaim their strength and resilience.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD. I work with clients to set personal and educational goals, accept anxiety as an important and useful tool, develop positive self-identity and establish meaningful relationships. By implementing positive behavioral changes, developing social skills and/or parenting programs we can work together to improve your relationship with yourself, your family and others. I also have experience providing post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD. I work with clients to set personal and educational goals, accept anxiety as an important and useful tool, develop positive self-identity and establish meaningful relationships. By implementing positive behavioral changes, developing social skills and/or parenting programs we can work together to improve your relationship with yourself, your family and others. I also have experience providing post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions.
As a Social Worker for the last 14 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families through various roles in the child welfare system. For the last 5 years I have provided counselling to individual youth and adults within the child welfare system and privately. I believe in the power of a supportive therapeutic relationship coupled with a strength based and individual focus in counselling. I aim to support my clients in growth, goal achievement, and healing. I am an EMDR clinician and have training in DBT, CBT, sex therapy, Internal Family Systems Trauma Focused CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
As a Social Worker for the last 14 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and families through various roles in the child welfare system. For the last 5 years I have provided counselling to individual youth and adults within the child welfare system and privately. I believe in the power of a supportive therapeutic relationship coupled with a strength based and individual focus in counselling. I aim to support my clients in growth, goal achievement, and healing. I am an EMDR clinician and have training in DBT, CBT, sex therapy, Internal Family Systems Trauma Focused CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Janet McDonald
Counsellor, MEd , CCC, ND, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1E
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, stuck or unsure? Are you tired of dealing with the same old issues in your relationships? Do you feel weighed down and “never enough”? Do you wonder: Is life supposed to be this hard? You know something’s not working, but you're not sure what to do about it. I'm so glad you’re here. Searching for a counsellor means you sense an important truth: sometimes you need to connect with another person, who cares and understands, in order to heal and move forward. I can help you honestly examine what's going on, identify what's important to you, and start creating a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, stuck or unsure? Are you tired of dealing with the same old issues in your relationships? Do you feel weighed down and “never enough”? Do you wonder: Is life supposed to be this hard? You know something’s not working, but you're not sure what to do about it. I'm so glad you’re here. Searching for a counsellor means you sense an important truth: sometimes you need to connect with another person, who cares and understands, in order to heal and move forward. I can help you honestly examine what's going on, identify what's important to you, and start creating a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Meet Our Self Esteem Counsellors
Maggie Abbott
Counsellor, BEd, BA, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
Waitlist for new clients
We all experience challenges in life and reaching out for support can be very overwhelming. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported. We will work together to set individualized therapeutic goals that best meet your needs. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Naturopath (ND), and have a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have training in CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Play Therapy, EMDR, pregnancy & postpartum, ERP for OCD, HRT for Trichotillomania & Skin Picking. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, caregivers, and families.
We all experience challenges in life and reaching out for support can be very overwhelming. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you or your child so that you feel welcome and supported. We will work together to set individualized therapeutic goals that best meet your needs. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Naturopath (ND), and have a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). I have training in CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused, Play Therapy, EMDR, pregnancy & postpartum, ERP for OCD, HRT for Trichotillomania & Skin Picking. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, caregivers, and families.
I am a registered social worker (MSW, RSW) and I am very passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic pain, or managing ADHD or other disabilities, I'm here to help. My goal is to create safer, welcoming and trauma-informed environment where you truly feel seen, heard, and supported, no matter where you are on your journey.
I am a registered social worker (MSW, RSW) and I am very passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic pain, or managing ADHD or other disabilities, I'm here to help. My goal is to create safer, welcoming and trauma-informed environment where you truly feel seen, heard, and supported, no matter where you are on your journey.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and 21 years experience offering therapy to individuals, couples and families. Reaching out for therapy can be difficult. It can create feelings of anxiety or shame, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental, collaborative experience, where you can comfortably uncover and confront the obstacles preventing you from living the life you deserve. My goal is to provide a non- judgmental, compassionate, trauma-informed, queer positive, gender affirming, respectful space that is inclusive to all.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and 21 years experience offering therapy to individuals, couples and families. Reaching out for therapy can be difficult. It can create feelings of anxiety or shame, or a fear of being misunderstood or judged. I believe that therapy should be a non-judgmental, collaborative experience, where you can comfortably uncover and confront the obstacles preventing you from living the life you deserve. My goal is to provide a non- judgmental, compassionate, trauma-informed, queer positive, gender affirming, respectful space that is inclusive to all.
Yvette Goodland
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am registered to practice in Newfoundland and Ontario. I offer online sessions only at this time. I enjoy supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Clients who are interested in gaining personal insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are in a great position to learn new tools and skills that will help them in their journey to wellness. I especially enjoy working with women age 50+. It's a critical age where many women are asking themselves some very big questions. Lets explore them together.
Hello and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am registered to practice in Newfoundland and Ontario. I offer online sessions only at this time. I enjoy supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Clients who are interested in gaining personal insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are in a great position to learn new tools and skills that will help them in their journey to wellness. I especially enjoy working with women age 50+. It's a critical age where many women are asking themselves some very big questions. Lets explore them together.
Jessica Cole
Counsellor, BA, MEd, MPEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
Waitlist for new clients
Hello.. and Welcome! Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and full of uncertainty, and here you are taking some initial steps. Life is full of twists, turns, and other challenges, and you do not have to face them alone.
Hello.. and Welcome! Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and full of uncertainty, and here you are taking some initial steps. Life is full of twists, turns, and other challenges, and you do not have to face them alone.
Hi, thanks for stopping by! My name is Alex and I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I am also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) since 2024. With a previous master's degree in Applied Social Psychology and several years of experience in the community sector, I have a strong background in enhancing family connectivity and building social relationships.
Hi, thanks for stopping by! My name is Alex and I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I am also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) since 2024. With a previous master's degree in Applied Social Psychology and several years of experience in the community sector, I have a strong background in enhancing family connectivity and building social relationships.
Welcome! I'm so glad you've landed here.
Are you a teen or young adult (age 13-29) who is feeling down, worried, irritable, or having difficulty understanding your emotions? Maybe you are having trouble with friends, in school, or at work. Perhaps there have been changes to your family or another type of stress. Do you feel like you have no idea where to start? Rest assured, I can help!
Welcome! I'm so glad you've landed here.
Are you a teen or young adult (age 13-29) who is feeling down, worried, irritable, or having difficulty understanding your emotions? Maybe you are having trouble with friends, in school, or at work. Perhaps there have been changes to your family or another type of stress. Do you feel like you have no idea where to start? Rest assured, I can help!
Dara Counselling and Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma occurs many ways – abuse, accidents, divorce, death and it can suck the life right out of you. Maybe you’ve had sleepless nights and restless mornings and it does not feel worth it to get out of bed. Maybe you've thought of harming yourself or possibly had suicidal thoughts. Trauma can affect all parts of your life; your relationships, your ability to work, your ability to feel safe and happy. Sometimes you feel like all is well and that you have dealt with it. You feel fine and 6 months later it feels like it just happened, It is possible to get your life back. Reach out, I can help.
Trauma occurs many ways – abuse, accidents, divorce, death and it can suck the life right out of you. Maybe you’ve had sleepless nights and restless mornings and it does not feel worth it to get out of bed. Maybe you've thought of harming yourself or possibly had suicidal thoughts. Trauma can affect all parts of your life; your relationships, your ability to work, your ability to feel safe and happy. Sometimes you feel like all is well and that you have dealt with it. You feel fine and 6 months later it feels like it just happened, It is possible to get your life back. Reach out, I can help.
Hi! I am a counsellor with a deep passion + appreciation for all things body. I enjoy supporting clients in developing and cultivating a more meaningful and peaceful relationship with their own body experience, whatever it may be. My areas of focus include body image, body dysmorphia, body trust, body liberation, body acceptance, body neutrality, eating disorders/disordered eating, shame, grief, sexuality, gender, self actualization, identity, depression, anxiety, and anything else that the body experiences and holds. My work is rooted in self-compassion; that is the foundation upon which all good and sustainable things are built.
Hi! I am a counsellor with a deep passion + appreciation for all things body. I enjoy supporting clients in developing and cultivating a more meaningful and peaceful relationship with their own body experience, whatever it may be. My areas of focus include body image, body dysmorphia, body trust, body liberation, body acceptance, body neutrality, eating disorders/disordered eating, shame, grief, sexuality, gender, self actualization, identity, depression, anxiety, and anything else that the body experiences and holds. My work is rooted in self-compassion; that is the foundation upon which all good and sustainable things are built.
