Self Esteem Therapists in St John's, NL

Photo of Cynthia Matthews, Counsellor, MEd, CCC, AB-CT
Cynthia Matthews
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, AB-CT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling angry, overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? Maybe you’re snapping more than you want to, shutting down, overthinking, or carrying stress that never seems to let up. If your nervous system has been in survival mode for a long time, your reactions make sense and therapy can help. Stuck in your career? I help professionals and leaders manage stress, navigate stressful work environments, and find balance between work and personal life. I offer a calm, supportive space where you slow down, explore new ways to communicate, connect, and live a life that feels aligned with your values and goals.
Are you feeling angry, overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? Maybe you’re snapping more than you want to, shutting down, overthinking, or carrying stress that never seems to let up. If your nervous system has been in survival mode for a long time, your reactions make sense and therapy can help. Stuck in your career? I help professionals and leaders manage stress, navigate stressful work environments, and find balance between work and personal life. I offer a calm, supportive space where you slow down, explore new ways to communicate, connect, and live a life that feels aligned with your values and goals.
(587) 415-7038 View (587) 415-7038
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Heidi Luby
Counsellor, MA, CCC, ND
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi there! My name is Heidi and my passion is working to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space within the counselling relationship. I work to provide individuals with a non-blaming, and respectful perspective where you are the expert of your life. Having the opportunity to support and witness you through this experience is truly a privilege. It can be difficult to reach out for new support and I appreciate you taking the time to explore my profile and determine if this is a good fit for you!
Hi there! My name is Heidi and my passion is working to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space within the counselling relationship. I work to provide individuals with a non-blaming, and respectful perspective where you are the expert of your life. Having the opportunity to support and witness you through this experience is truly a privilege. It can be difficult to reach out for new support and I appreciate you taking the time to explore my profile and determine if this is a good fit for you!
(709) 703-4475 View (709) 703-4475
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First Step Men's Therapy - Online Sessions
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, ASAT, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth.
As a male therapist, we often explore how you arrived at this part of your journey and identify unhelpful and destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that have impacted your ability to live authentically and be true to yourself. We will develop goals and clarify values that are meaningful to you while focusing on your strengths, gifts, and assets.
Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth.
As a male therapist, we often explore how you arrived at this part of your journey and identify unhelpful and destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that have impacted your ability to live authentically and be true to yourself. We will develop goals and clarify values that are meaningful to you while focusing on your strengths, gifts, and assets.
(431) 340-7508 View (431) 340-7508
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Desmond Smith
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you ever feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Have you experienced an affair or some other kind of infidelity? Does your communication feel like it can use some help? I believe that connecting to our partners begins with understanding our selves deeply and learning to communicate with one another in the most effective way possible. Relationships can give us a lot of comfort, but to be their best, they require hard work - and some guidance every now and then. My expertise is in helping those in relationships gain the kind of clarity that can take their relationships to the next level.
Do you ever feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Have you experienced an affair or some other kind of infidelity? Does your communication feel like it can use some help? I believe that connecting to our partners begins with understanding our selves deeply and learning to communicate with one another in the most effective way possible. Relationships can give us a lot of comfort, but to be their best, they require hard work - and some guidance every now and then. My expertise is in helping those in relationships gain the kind of clarity that can take their relationships to the next level.
(709) 301-2867 View (709) 301-2867
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Dayna Howlett
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Serves Area
I provide individual therapy to youth (13+) and young adults in St. John’s, NL. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, eating disorders, identity, body and gender dysmorphia, trauma, relationships, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
I provide individual therapy to youth (13+) and young adults in St. John’s, NL. I specialize in the areas of anxiety, eating disorders, identity, body and gender dysmorphia, trauma, relationships, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
(709) 800-6847 View (709) 800-6847
Photo of Sarah Pirrotta - Abloom Therapy: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP
Abloom Therapy: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, anger, BPD, ADHD, autism, grief, self esteem, stress, trauma and PTSD, self-harming, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, women 's issues, divorce, parenting, family, & more.
Ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? We invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your curiosity, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Unfold to imagining a future that is better! Our trained mental health professionals will offer you more than just validation - we will meet you where you are with compassion, respect, & non-judgment. We offer online only psychotherapy services in English, Turkish, & Cantonese. Book a free online consultation with one of our Ontario therapists to feel out if we might be the right fit for you.
We specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, anger, BPD, ADHD, autism, grief, self esteem, stress, trauma and PTSD, self-harming, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, women 's issues, divorce, parenting, family, & more.
Ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? We invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your curiosity, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Unfold to imagining a future that is better! Our trained mental health professionals will offer you more than just validation - we will meet you where you are with compassion, respect, & non-judgment. We offer online only psychotherapy services in English, Turkish, & Cantonese. Book a free online consultation with one of our Ontario therapists to feel out if we might be the right fit for you.
(639) 389-3262 View (639) 389-3262
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Hayley Sarjeant
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You may be feeling like your self-worth is at an all time low, I can help you work through any wounds to your self-worth and help you to feel more like yourself again.
Lost? Grieving? Confused? Isolated? Lonely? There are so many emotions that come along with experiencing betrayal trauma and relationship breakdown. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate this period of your life?
You may be feeling like your self-worth is at an all time low, I can help you work through any wounds to your self-worth and help you to feel more like yourself again.
Lost? Grieving? Confused? Isolated? Lonely? There are so many emotions that come along with experiencing betrayal trauma and relationship breakdown. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate this period of your life?
(289) 513-3650 View (289) 513-3650
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Inspiring Solutions Counselling Services
Counsellor, BEd, MACP, CCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Everyone needs additional support at times. Life can become tangled with mixed emotions and underlying thoughts or beliefs. There may be unexpected obstacles, challenges and changes in your life causing you to feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, or you may not identify with how you are feeling, but you have noticed that your mood and behaviours have changed. You may not be aware of the physical and/or social impact this may be having on your life. Together we can identify your inner strengths and develop additional strategies and tools to not only help you cope, but to support you and help you grow.
Everyone needs additional support at times. Life can become tangled with mixed emotions and underlying thoughts or beliefs. There may be unexpected obstacles, challenges and changes in your life causing you to feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, or you may not identify with how you are feeling, but you have noticed that your mood and behaviours have changed. You may not be aware of the physical and/or social impact this may be having on your life. Together we can identify your inner strengths and develop additional strategies and tools to not only help you cope, but to support you and help you grow.
(709) 400-5407 View (709) 400-5407
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Lori Slaunwhite Mindful Path
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CSAT, NADA-RT
Serves Area
You may be considering counselling therapy for a specific reason such as a grief or sadness, difficulty in controlling your use of drugs or alcohol, or life changes such as separation and divorce. Perhaps life simply seems difficult. Many of us will have had difficult experiences at some stage of our lives that may have affected our sense of self or leave us searching for more. Although it may be difficult to reach out for help, please know that I will hear your story with compassion, openness, and a willingness to support you in your healing process.
You may be considering counselling therapy for a specific reason such as a grief or sadness, difficulty in controlling your use of drugs or alcohol, or life changes such as separation and divorce. Perhaps life simply seems difficult. Many of us will have had difficult experiences at some stage of our lives that may have affected our sense of self or leave us searching for more. Although it may be difficult to reach out for help, please know that I will hear your story with compassion, openness, and a willingness to support you in your healing process.
(855) 773-8317 View (855) 773-8317
Photo of Tracy Kreuzburg - Reflections Counselling Services, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, RSW
Reflections Counselling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, RSW
Serves Area
In difficult times, we struggle to cope, and often engage in self-defeating behaviours that can further complicate our lives. I offer a service where you can feel safe to share without being judged. I have practiced counselling for over 17 years, with a 25+ year social work career history. I am a registered social worker, and obtained my Bachelor of Social Work degree from McGill University. I have also completed some MSW study at Memorial University, and have received intensive training from psychoanalyst Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes-Reyes.
In difficult times, we struggle to cope, and often engage in self-defeating behaviours that can further complicate our lives. I offer a service where you can feel safe to share without being judged. I have practiced counselling for over 17 years, with a 25+ year social work career history. I am a registered social worker, and obtained my Bachelor of Social Work degree from McGill University. I have also completed some MSW study at Memorial University, and have received intensive training from psychoanalyst Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes-Reyes.
(709) 797-1043 View (709) 797-1043
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Janine Ruddy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re the one people count on—the dependable mom, the first responder, the strong one in the family, the high achiever, the problem solver. From the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all together. But inside, you might feel exhausted, anxious, burned out, or unsure of who you are beyond the roles you’ve taken on. Maybe you’re wrestling with perfectionism, self-doubt, ADHD, or work and school stress. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, or procrastination. And sometimes, you find yourself asking, “When do I get to exhale?”
You’re the one people count on—the dependable mom, the first responder, the strong one in the family, the high achiever, the problem solver. From the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all together. But inside, you might feel exhausted, anxious, burned out, or unsure of who you are beyond the roles you’ve taken on. Maybe you’re wrestling with perfectionism, self-doubt, ADHD, or work and school stress. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, or procrastination. And sometimes, you find yourself asking, “When do I get to exhale?”
(647) 492-6375 View (647) 492-6375
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Olivia Smith
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CCC, ND
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Olivia! I work with people navigating trauma, anxiety, and the weight of ongoing stress—when life feels like too much and it’s hard to slow down or feel grounded. My goal is to offer a space where you can breathe a little easier—where you feel seen, supported, and safe to explore what’s really going on. Together, we’ll build trust, self-compassion, and practical tools to help you manage stress, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself and others. Healing can include warmth, humour, and hope—and it often does.
Hi, I’m Olivia! I work with people navigating trauma, anxiety, and the weight of ongoing stress—when life feels like too much and it’s hard to slow down or feel grounded. My goal is to offer a space where you can breathe a little easier—where you feel seen, supported, and safe to explore what’s really going on. Together, we’ll build trust, self-compassion, and practical tools to help you manage stress, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself and others. Healing can include warmth, humour, and hope—and it often does.
(709) 800-4314 View (709) 800-4314
Photo of Elise Cosentino - Elise Cosentino | Anxiety, Relationships, Stress, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Elise Cosentino | Anxiety, Relationships, Stress
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Life stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional ups and downs can feel overwhelming and isolating. Many people struggle while trying to manage daily responsibilities, relationships, and expectations. I provide a compassionate, safe space where you can be heard, process your emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies. Together, we will work to reduce stress, strengthen emotional resilience, rebuild confidence, and support your overall mental well-being.
Life stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional ups and downs can feel overwhelming and isolating. Many people struggle while trying to manage daily responsibilities, relationships, and expectations. I provide a compassionate, safe space where you can be heard, process your emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies. Together, we will work to reduce stress, strengthen emotional resilience, rebuild confidence, and support your overall mental well-being.
(647) 560-0302 View (647) 560-0302
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Careworks Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, MEd, RP, CCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, trouble focusing, or just can't turn off your mind to sleep? Is each day a challenge to start? Do you sometimes feel like nobody understands what you are facing? Feel alone or abandoned? Would you like to start the day feeling like you have the skills to move forward in a purposeful and fulfilling way? At Careworks we have a team that have been practicing in the mental health field for many years, some have more than 15 years of experience. We are a team of individuals who focus on and love helping others! Contact us today for a free consultation, and begin your healing journey.
Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, trouble focusing, or just can't turn off your mind to sleep? Is each day a challenge to start? Do you sometimes feel like nobody understands what you are facing? Feel alone or abandoned? Would you like to start the day feeling like you have the skills to move forward in a purposeful and fulfilling way? At Careworks we have a team that have been practicing in the mental health field for many years, some have more than 15 years of experience. We are a team of individuals who focus on and love helping others! Contact us today for a free consultation, and begin your healing journey.
(709) 400-5425 View (709) 400-5425
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Coleen Woodrow
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to my page. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma symptoms, substance use or relational concerns it can be difficult to know where to start. If you hope to improve your relationships, reduce stress, increase motivation, explore your relationship with a substance of choice, manage emotions or understand your symptoms, therapy can provide you with guidance and support.
Welcome to my page. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma symptoms, substance use or relational concerns it can be difficult to know where to start. If you hope to improve your relationships, reduce stress, increase motivation, explore your relationship with a substance of choice, manage emotions or understand your symptoms, therapy can provide you with guidance and support.
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Michelle Keough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling unheard in your relationship has led to you feeling frustrated. You're tired of having the same communication and conflict issues. You often leave conflict feeling unseen, unheard and misunderstood. You noticed distance in your physical intimacy. You are feeling hopeless and lost on how to get your relationship to a better place. You no longer need to feel alone in your relationship. You can ensure I will offer a safe place for your relationship to become unstuck and move towards feeling connected. I will work with you by helping you create effective ways of communicating and connect with the love you have for one another.
Feeling unheard in your relationship has led to you feeling frustrated. You're tired of having the same communication and conflict issues. You often leave conflict feeling unseen, unheard and misunderstood. You noticed distance in your physical intimacy. You are feeling hopeless and lost on how to get your relationship to a better place. You no longer need to feel alone in your relationship. You can ensure I will offer a safe place for your relationship to become unstuck and move towards feeling connected. I will work with you by helping you create effective ways of communicating and connect with the love you have for one another.
(587) 329-9320 View (587) 329-9320
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Irnes Zeljkovic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a deep belief in the power of healing, connection, and resilience. My path into this work is grounded in both lived experience and professional dedication, allowing me to meet clients with authenticity, empathy, and care. With over a decade of experience across hospitals, communities, and private practice, I support teens, adults, couples, families, and seniors navigating trauma, mental health challenges, addiction, chronic pain, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re rebuilding after a crisis, managing day-to-day stress, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm here to walk with you.
I have a deep belief in the power of healing, connection, and resilience. My path into this work is grounded in both lived experience and professional dedication, allowing me to meet clients with authenticity, empathy, and care. With over a decade of experience across hospitals, communities, and private practice, I support teens, adults, couples, families, and seniors navigating trauma, mental health challenges, addiction, chronic pain, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re rebuilding after a crisis, managing day-to-day stress, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm here to walk with you.
(548) 483-5605 View (548) 483-5605
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Brandon St Croix
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
In developing a safe and respectful environment, I strive to help clients feel comfortable to start the journey of recovery from addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and/or anger. I understand the journey of recovery from substance use disorders is not easy but I am here to support clients towards their goals. I also understand life transitions of individuals, especially athletes and how mental health is a large component of an athlete's identity.
In developing a safe and respectful environment, I strive to help clients feel comfortable to start the journey of recovery from addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and/or anger. I understand the journey of recovery from substance use disorders is not easy but I am here to support clients towards their goals. I also understand life transitions of individuals, especially athletes and how mental health is a large component of an athlete's identity.
(709) 499-0601 View (709) 499-0601
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Kathleen Dunbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW-CS, RSW, RVT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
(782) 201-3985 View (782) 201-3985
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Robyn McClure
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Serves Area
Originally from Annapolis Valley, Dr. McClure graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then achieved distinction as a Killam Laureate during her graduate studies at The University of British Columbia, where she completed two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. After a decade of training out west, Dr. McClure returned home to her family in Nova Scotia.
Originally from Annapolis Valley, Dr. McClure graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then achieved distinction as a Killam Laureate during her graduate studies at The University of British Columbia, where she completed two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. After a decade of training out west, Dr. McClure returned home to her family in Nova Scotia.
(902) 903-3316 View (902) 903-3316

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