Self Esteem Therapists in Dundas, ON
At Rooted Intentions, I am dedicated to offering a compassionate, understanding space to grow, grieve, and evolve. If you want to understand yourself better, reduce stress or build healthier relationships, I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are, with motivation and empathy driving my approach. Whether you want to improve your confidence navigating ADHD, address perfectionism or performance related challenges in your academics, career or sport, - collaboratively, our work together can help you live in more alignment with your rooted intentions to build a life that is authentic to you. All that you are, is welcomed here.
At Rooted Intentions, I am dedicated to offering a compassionate, understanding space to grow, grieve, and evolve. If you want to understand yourself better, reduce stress or build healthier relationships, I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are, with motivation and empathy driving my approach. Whether you want to improve your confidence navigating ADHD, address perfectionism or performance related challenges in your academics, career or sport, - collaboratively, our work together can help you live in more alignment with your rooted intentions to build a life that is authentic to you. All that you are, is welcomed here.
Has one or several moments in your life made you feel stuck and disconnected? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and always feel the need to act the way others want you to? Stopping you from making decisions or completing tasks, emphasizing persistent worries that you aren’t good enough and expected to live a life that is not yours. You are held captive in a never ending burned out physical and mental cycle filled with guilt, shame, and fear. Deep down you desire to confront your past. You're yearning to change is a sign that you are ready to confront your pain and begin to heal on your own terms. Let's get there.
Has one or several moments in your life made you feel stuck and disconnected? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and always feel the need to act the way others want you to? Stopping you from making decisions or completing tasks, emphasizing persistent worries that you aren’t good enough and expected to live a life that is not yours. You are held captive in a never ending burned out physical and mental cycle filled with guilt, shame, and fear. Deep down you desire to confront your past. You're yearning to change is a sign that you are ready to confront your pain and begin to heal on your own terms. Let's get there.
You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or not in control, you're someone who wants to take back your life but finds yourself stuck in a cycle of frustration, worry, or self-doubt. You may feel like no matter what you do, your efforts don't pay off, things don't change. But you're ready to break this ongoing and exhausting loop, to have coping skills, real life skills you can use and with someone who goes at your pace. Most importantly- you’re ready to feel empowered, and I want to help you get there!
You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or not in control, you're someone who wants to take back your life but finds yourself stuck in a cycle of frustration, worry, or self-doubt. You may feel like no matter what you do, your efforts don't pay off, things don't change. But you're ready to break this ongoing and exhausting loop, to have coping skills, real life skills you can use and with someone who goes at your pace. Most importantly- you’re ready to feel empowered, and I want to help you get there!
Disorganization can leave you feeling defective, inadequate, and disconnected from yourself and the world around you. You’re someone who is driven and ambitious, who wants to appear organized and in control, but you still find yourself scattered, stuck in overthinking, and frustrated with your focus. You may feel self-doubt creeping in or shame for not showing up for others as you wish. Deep down, you know you’re capable of more, and you’re ready to find clarity. You’re ready to build strategies that honor your wiring, unlock your creativity, and leave you feeling confident and fulfilled. I want to help you get there!
Disorganization can leave you feeling defective, inadequate, and disconnected from yourself and the world around you. You’re someone who is driven and ambitious, who wants to appear organized and in control, but you still find yourself scattered, stuck in overthinking, and frustrated with your focus. You may feel self-doubt creeping in or shame for not showing up for others as you wish. Deep down, you know you’re capable of more, and you’re ready to find clarity. You’re ready to build strategies that honor your wiring, unlock your creativity, and leave you feeling confident and fulfilled. I want to help you get there!
Trauma, grief, struggles with self-worth or body image, major life transitions, and questions around faith or identity can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and unsure of how to move forward.
I support adults navigating self-worth, body image, grief, and questions around faith and identity. Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences and move toward healing, self-compassion, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
Trauma, grief, struggles with self-worth or body image, major life transitions, and questions around faith or identity can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and unsure of how to move forward.
I support adults navigating self-worth, body image, grief, and questions around faith and identity. Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences and move toward healing, self-compassion, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
I specialize in suicidal ideation, self esteem issues, anxiety and depression.
As a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist I provide Cognitive Behavioural therapy to adults and children, to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. Are you stuck in a cycle of anxiety and fear? Do you feel distressed with excessive worry, suicidal thoughts, or insomnia? Life can feel overwhelming, but you deserve compassionate support for your unique, one-of-a-kind journey. I offer client centered, safe, trauma-informed therapy, where you can feel heard and understood. In person or online sessions. The world is a better place with you in it.
I specialize in suicidal ideation, self esteem issues, anxiety and depression.
As a Certified Nurse Psychotherapist I provide Cognitive Behavioural therapy to adults and children, to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. Are you stuck in a cycle of anxiety and fear? Do you feel distressed with excessive worry, suicidal thoughts, or insomnia? Life can feel overwhelming, but you deserve compassionate support for your unique, one-of-a-kind journey. I offer client centered, safe, trauma-informed therapy, where you can feel heard and understood. In person or online sessions. The world is a better place with you in it.
Do you feel like you're constantly overwhelmed, carrying the weight of everyone else's needs while struggling to make space for your own? Perhaps you're navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a major life transition and finding it difficult to slow down, feel present, or reconnect with yourself. You may feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure of how to move forward. I support teens, adults, couples, and families in building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Do you feel like you're constantly overwhelmed, carrying the weight of everyone else's needs while struggling to make space for your own? Perhaps you're navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a major life transition and finding it difficult to slow down, feel present, or reconnect with yourself. You may feel emotionally exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or unsure of how to move forward. I support teens, adults, couples, and families in building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and creating meaningful, lasting change.
I support teens, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or questioning yourself? Perhaps you're caught in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, difficult relationships, or intense emotions that seem impossible to break. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), or a major life transition while trying to understand why these challenges keep showing up. I support teens, adults, and couples in making sense of these patterns, building emotional resilience, and strengthening relationships.
I support teens, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or questioning yourself? Perhaps you're caught in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, difficult relationships, or intense emotions that seem impossible to break. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), or a major life transition while trying to understand why these challenges keep showing up. I support teens, adults, and couples in making sense of these patterns, building emotional resilience, and strengthening relationships.
Conflicts in relationships are inevitable! These conflicts can be circumstantial or rooted in anxieties from the past and may not look like your typical conflict. Perhaps you find yourself experiencing the same anxious thoughts, a recent infidelity, or maybe you're stuck in the same negative patterns that you can't seem to break. Perhaps you and your partner are struggling with intimacy issues, communication struggles, or difference in love languages and attachment. Interpersonal and internal conflict can leave us feeling stuck, confused, stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed. The good news? It doesn't have to stay this way.
Conflicts in relationships are inevitable! These conflicts can be circumstantial or rooted in anxieties from the past and may not look like your typical conflict. Perhaps you find yourself experiencing the same anxious thoughts, a recent infidelity, or maybe you're stuck in the same negative patterns that you can't seem to break. Perhaps you and your partner are struggling with intimacy issues, communication struggles, or difference in love languages and attachment. Interpersonal and internal conflict can leave us feeling stuck, confused, stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed. The good news? It doesn't have to stay this way.
You want to appear strong and put together, but underneath that exterior you’re juggling anxiety, racing thoughts, emotional overload, or a sense of feeling numb or disconnected from yourself. You might be stuck in the same relationship patterns, bottling things up until you shut down or snap, or feeling like you’re drifting through life without clarity or direction. Maybe you’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and it didn't quite click. Now you’re ready for something that feels different, more authentic, intuitive, and genuinely supportive. I offer just that!
You want to appear strong and put together, but underneath that exterior you’re juggling anxiety, racing thoughts, emotional overload, or a sense of feeling numb or disconnected from yourself. You might be stuck in the same relationship patterns, bottling things up until you shut down or snap, or feeling like you’re drifting through life without clarity or direction. Maybe you’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and it didn't quite click. Now you’re ready for something that feels different, more authentic, intuitive, and genuinely supportive. I offer just that!
I specialize in working with adults and young folks struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, self-esteem and life transitions.
Do you find yourself overthinking, worrying, or feeling anxious, no matter how hard you try to relax? You’re someone who works hard to keep it all together, yet your mind rarely slows down. You find yourself replaying conversations, imagining scenarios in your head, doubting decisions, and feeling like you can’t fully rest. It’s exhausting trying to appear calm when inside you feel tense and uncertain. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to feel grounded, confident, and more at peace in your daily life. Most of all, you’re ready to trust yourself again. I want to help you get there!
I specialize in working with adults and young folks struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, self-esteem and life transitions.
Do you find yourself overthinking, worrying, or feeling anxious, no matter how hard you try to relax? You’re someone who works hard to keep it all together, yet your mind rarely slows down. You find yourself replaying conversations, imagining scenarios in your head, doubting decisions, and feeling like you can’t fully rest. It’s exhausting trying to appear calm when inside you feel tense and uncertain. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to feel grounded, confident, and more at peace in your daily life. Most of all, you’re ready to trust yourself again. I want to help you get there!
You’re someone who always tries to do their best to balance everything, but you still find yourself stressed and overwhelmed as you try to navigate all that your life asks of you. You may be struggling to reach your goals, facing procrastination and avoidance, or feeling guilty that you aren’t doing everything that you want to do – or that’s expected of you. Either way, you’re ready to make a change. You want to feel relief from the stress and feel able to tackle your goals. Most of all, you’re ready to find that balance again, so you can love yourself and face your future with a sense of hope. And I want to help get you there.
You’re someone who always tries to do their best to balance everything, but you still find yourself stressed and overwhelmed as you try to navigate all that your life asks of you. You may be struggling to reach your goals, facing procrastination and avoidance, or feeling guilty that you aren’t doing everything that you want to do – or that’s expected of you. Either way, you’re ready to make a change. You want to feel relief from the stress and feel able to tackle your goals. Most of all, you’re ready to find that balance again, so you can love yourself and face your future with a sense of hope. And I want to help get you there.
You want to feel confident and ready for the next chapter of your life, but deep down you struggle with doubt, ambivalence, and the pressure of major changes like marriage or adjusting to life with a newborn. You want to feel empowered in your choices, but still find yourself second-guessing them, noticing the weight of all the lives you are saying no to when you choose one path. You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what to trust. You are ready to gain clarity, trust yourself, and engage with life fully. I want to help you step into this stage with confidence!
You want to feel confident and ready for the next chapter of your life, but deep down you struggle with doubt, ambivalence, and the pressure of major changes like marriage or adjusting to life with a newborn. You want to feel empowered in your choices, but still find yourself second-guessing them, noticing the weight of all the lives you are saying no to when you choose one path. You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what to trust. You are ready to gain clarity, trust yourself, and engage with life fully. I want to help you step into this stage with confidence!
Hello! My name is Allyson. As a therapist I love connecting with individuals who are aspiring to live a life more aligned with their personal values. This might mean you're struggling with anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviours (skin-picking or hair-pulling) or managing symptoms of ADHD and want to engage in a collaborative therapeutic relationship with the intention of moving towards finding your best self. I typically work with children (6 and up), teens and emerging adults.
Hello! My name is Allyson. As a therapist I love connecting with individuals who are aspiring to live a life more aligned with their personal values. This might mean you're struggling with anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviours (skin-picking or hair-pulling) or managing symptoms of ADHD and want to engage in a collaborative therapeutic relationship with the intention of moving towards finding your best self. I typically work with children (6 and up), teens and emerging adults.
As a Mental Performance Specialist with a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Sport Sciences: Mental Performance, I have a complex understanding of the psychological and social factors that influence mental health, wellness, and performance. With more than 10 years of experience providing mental health services, I have supported individuals and teams across diverse settings, including athletics, sport organizations (National level, NextGen, IMG Academy), military personnel (cansofcom), executives, senior leadership, performers etc.
As a Mental Performance Specialist with a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Sport Sciences: Mental Performance, I have a complex understanding of the psychological and social factors that influence mental health, wellness, and performance. With more than 10 years of experience providing mental health services, I have supported individuals and teams across diverse settings, including athletics, sport organizations (National level, NextGen, IMG Academy), military personnel (cansofcom), executives, senior leadership, performers etc.
Shailagh (Shaiden) Keaney
Registered Social Worker, HBA, MSW, RSW, SEP
1 Endorsed
Dundas, ON L9H
Waitlist for new clients
We'll look at sleep, appetite, interpersonal conflict, pain, and self-esteem, for example.
You've been to therapy before. You know what it's like: sympathetic, supportive, validating. That's all really nice, but comments like: "You're so self-aware!" become stale after awhile. You've overcome mountains and you know that you're capable of even greater things, if only you could get out of your own way.
You may even have this creepy feeling running in the background that if you don't get to what's underneath the self-sabotage, you'll keep ruining relationships and opportunities. You're tired of regret.
You're ready to be challenged. You've made it this far, and you deserve to be appreciated for all that that's taken.
We'll look at sleep, appetite, interpersonal conflict, pain, and self-esteem, for example.
You've been to therapy before. You know what it's like: sympathetic, supportive, validating. That's all really nice, but comments like: "You're so self-aware!" become stale after awhile. You've overcome mountains and you know that you're capable of even greater things, if only you could get out of your own way.
You may even have this creepy feeling running in the background that if you don't get to what's underneath the self-sabotage, you'll keep ruining relationships and opportunities. You're tired of regret.
You're ready to be challenged. You've made it this far, and you deserve to be appreciated for all that that's taken.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same conflicts or negative behavioural patterns? Scared to pass along trauma to your kids? If so, you are not alone! We all have periods of harmony and disharmony in relationships. Whether you are struggling with a partner or with friends/family or with parenting, I can help you to move back into harmony. We all need to step back and explore relational patterns. You may be dealing with a current hurt or betrayal or want to explore practical strategies for the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wherever you are, I will meet you.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same conflicts or negative behavioural patterns? Scared to pass along trauma to your kids? If so, you are not alone! We all have periods of harmony and disharmony in relationships. Whether you are struggling with a partner or with friends/family or with parenting, I can help you to move back into harmony. We all need to step back and explore relational patterns. You may be dealing with a current hurt or betrayal or want to explore practical strategies for the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wherever you are, I will meet you.
Parents: Get the help and support you need if you and/or your relationship/marriage are struggling. Receive relief and benefit from my expertise if you are at your wits end because your children are talking back, having a hard time in school, playing video games all day, don't talk to you about the "important" stuff, might be bullied (online), are lying, stealing, doing drugs, hitting people or otherwise struggle to be the amazing, self-confident, caring, trustworthy and happy people you know them to be.
Parents: Get the help and support you need if you and/or your relationship/marriage are struggling. Receive relief and benefit from my expertise if you are at your wits end because your children are talking back, having a hard time in school, playing video games all day, don't talk to you about the "important" stuff, might be bullied (online), are lying, stealing, doing drugs, hitting people or otherwise struggle to be the amazing, self-confident, caring, trustworthy and happy people you know them to be.
I specialize in anxiety, BPD, body image, low self-esteem, emotional regulation & anything within that realm!
Are you struggling with overthinking? Difficult emotions? Or body image? Do you constantly feel insecure, hopeless, or unsure of yourself? Life can feel like a series of setbacks that lead to feeling unworthy, disappointed, or like we're hanging on by a thread. As a therapist, I offer a down to earth, and non-judgemental space to hear your story and walk this path with you. Whether you want to develop coping skills or explore the underlying, deeper roots of your struggle, I want to help you develop a happy and intentional life filled with meaning and resilience. Whatever your hopes for change are, we can achieve them together.
I specialize in anxiety, BPD, body image, low self-esteem, emotional regulation & anything within that realm!
Are you struggling with overthinking? Difficult emotions? Or body image? Do you constantly feel insecure, hopeless, or unsure of yourself? Life can feel like a series of setbacks that lead to feeling unworthy, disappointed, or like we're hanging on by a thread. As a therapist, I offer a down to earth, and non-judgemental space to hear your story and walk this path with you. Whether you want to develop coping skills or explore the underlying, deeper roots of your struggle, I want to help you develop a happy and intentional life filled with meaning and resilience. Whatever your hopes for change are, we can achieve them together.
I've worked for 20 years with survivors of trauma and vicarious trauma - sexual, physical, emotional, mental and or neglect. Often these traumatic injuries appear in life as anxiety, depression, addictions, flashbacks, unhealthy relationships or chronic pain. I attend with safety and empathy to these patterns and habits that appear in belief systems and emotions, and to the important role the body plays in responding to, storing and repairing harm. I specialize in including mindful attention to the body with talk therapy to help clients unlock the painful legacy of trauma.
I've worked for 20 years with survivors of trauma and vicarious trauma - sexual, physical, emotional, mental and or neglect. Often these traumatic injuries appear in life as anxiety, depression, addictions, flashbacks, unhealthy relationships or chronic pain. I attend with safety and empathy to these patterns and habits that appear in belief systems and emotions, and to the important role the body plays in responding to, storing and repairing harm. I specialize in including mindful attention to the body with talk therapy to help clients unlock the painful legacy of trauma.
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Self Esteem Counsellors
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.