Self Esteem Therapists in Guelph, ON
Does this sound familiar? "I can’t keep living this way, but I don’t know how to change". If so, you’re not alone, because I’ve been there too. Therapy became a safe space for me, and now I work to offer that same safe space for the pre-teens, teens, and adults I support. My own personal journey with mental health challenges gives me the unique ability to understand your experience, and with this insight and perspective, I promise that you’ll never feel judged in our work together. We’ll work to unpack your past experiences, identify your strengths, figure out what's keeping you stuck, and make a plan for the life you hope to see.
Does this sound familiar? "I can’t keep living this way, but I don’t know how to change". If so, you’re not alone, because I’ve been there too. Therapy became a safe space for me, and now I work to offer that same safe space for the pre-teens, teens, and adults I support. My own personal journey with mental health challenges gives me the unique ability to understand your experience, and with this insight and perspective, I promise that you’ll never feel judged in our work together. We’ll work to unpack your past experiences, identify your strengths, figure out what's keeping you stuck, and make a plan for the life you hope to see.
If working through life's challenges feels more overwhelming than staying stuck in your current situation, I would like to have the opportunity to help you navigate your way to a life worth living. Often negative thinking patterns and behaviours can influence our sense of self and impact on our family, work and school life. My goal in art psychotherapy is to assist you in discovering your potential while finding your internal voice. A client centered, anti-oppressive approach provides a safe and confidential environment to explore what matters most to you.
If working through life's challenges feels more overwhelming than staying stuck in your current situation, I would like to have the opportunity to help you navigate your way to a life worth living. Often negative thinking patterns and behaviours can influence our sense of self and impact on our family, work and school life. My goal in art psychotherapy is to assist you in discovering your potential while finding your internal voice. A client centered, anti-oppressive approach provides a safe and confidential environment to explore what matters most to you.
For women struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues, life can often feel overwhelming, stressful, and exhausting. As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering women to reclaim joy in their lives. By creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, I will support you in nurturing self-awareness, setting boundaries, and fostering self-compassion. Through our work together, you can develop healthier communication skills, work through past experiences that are holding you back, as well as overcome life transitions including perimenopause and premenstrual disorders, with clarity.
For women struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship issues, life can often feel overwhelming, stressful, and exhausting. As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering women to reclaim joy in their lives. By creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, I will support you in nurturing self-awareness, setting boundaries, and fostering self-compassion. Through our work together, you can develop healthier communication skills, work through past experiences that are holding you back, as well as overcome life transitions including perimenopause and premenstrual disorders, with clarity.
Do you feel like you're at a crossroads and not sure how to move forward? I'm here to help you make the changes you're hoping for in a way that feels empowering. I offer support for a range of challenges—whether that’s navigating relationship dynamics, family conflict, communication struggles, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Together, we may work on emotional regulation, overcoming unhelpful thoughts, and developing healthy coping skills—at your own pace. My goal is to support you in becoming your most authentic self through an approach that is calm, trusting, and down-to-earth.
Do you feel like you're at a crossroads and not sure how to move forward? I'm here to help you make the changes you're hoping for in a way that feels empowering. I offer support for a range of challenges—whether that’s navigating relationship dynamics, family conflict, communication struggles, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Together, we may work on emotional regulation, overcoming unhelpful thoughts, and developing healthy coping skills—at your own pace. My goal is to support you in becoming your most authentic self through an approach that is calm, trusting, and down-to-earth.
I believe that effective therapy takes place in an atmosphere of safety, respect, and caring. When a person comes to therapy, a healing process is already underway. As this process is recognized and strengthened, the client is free to move toward wholeness. I use empathic listening and questions to help clarify the presenting problem and set it in the context of the person's life journey with its healthy call for spiritual and psychological growth. Writing, guided visualization, role playing and art may also be used to bring forth inner wisdom and to explore alternative ways to meet challenges.
I believe that effective therapy takes place in an atmosphere of safety, respect, and caring. When a person comes to therapy, a healing process is already underway. As this process is recognized and strengthened, the client is free to move toward wholeness. I use empathic listening and questions to help clarify the presenting problem and set it in the context of the person's life journey with its healthy call for spiritual and psychological growth. Writing, guided visualization, role playing and art may also be used to bring forth inner wisdom and to explore alternative ways to meet challenges.
Are you experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or feelings of low self-esteem? Are you having trouble navigating your way through the loss of a loved one, a challenging relationship, or simply struggling to find meaning in your life? Many of us are knocked backwards by negative events that seem to unearth past hurts and make navigating our present and future more difficult. There are times when we need support and encouragement from outside of ourselves to help us navigate this inner world and push ourselves forward in our lives.
Are you experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or feelings of low self-esteem? Are you having trouble navigating your way through the loss of a loved one, a challenging relationship, or simply struggling to find meaning in your life? Many of us are knocked backwards by negative events that seem to unearth past hurts and make navigating our present and future more difficult. There are times when we need support and encouragement from outside of ourselves to help us navigate this inner world and push ourselves forward in our lives.
Accepting New Clients! In Person & Online Sessions - I am passionate about helping individuals aged 5-25 who struggle with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of trauma, struggling with anger, grief, or navigating tricky friendships and family issues, including the impact of the experiences as a foster child. For kids struggling with anger, grief, or tricky friendship & family issues, it can feel as though joy in childhood is lost. Similarly, as a young adult who lacked support as a child and recognize how this could have an impact on your future, now is the time to reach out for support.
Accepting New Clients! In Person & Online Sessions - I am passionate about helping individuals aged 5-25 who struggle with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of trauma, struggling with anger, grief, or navigating tricky friendships and family issues, including the impact of the experiences as a foster child. For kids struggling with anger, grief, or tricky friendship & family issues, it can feel as though joy in childhood is lost. Similarly, as a young adult who lacked support as a child and recognize how this could have an impact on your future, now is the time to reach out for support.
Priya Prince ( Beyond Horizons)
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
Accepting New Clients! A culturally sensitive and trauma-informed professional specializing in anxiety, trauma, and acculturation challenges. I believe that we all have a unique and powerful life story that deserves to be heard and validated, seeking help is a virtue of bravery and taking control of your healing journey. You are the expert of you, and I assure you that I will walk alongside you and support you in your journey of restoration, healing and growth. I believe in working collaboratively with you on your strengths and resilience to achieve your goals and live your life to the fullest.
Accepting New Clients! A culturally sensitive and trauma-informed professional specializing in anxiety, trauma, and acculturation challenges. I believe that we all have a unique and powerful life story that deserves to be heard and validated, seeking help is a virtue of bravery and taking control of your healing journey. You are the expert of you, and I assure you that I will walk alongside you and support you in your journey of restoration, healing and growth. I believe in working collaboratively with you on your strengths and resilience to achieve your goals and live your life to the fullest.
Sarah Adhd Adult Autism Burnout Spears Palma
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you struggle with low self-esteem, stress, ADHD or anxiety? Are you a child, teen, or in your 20's or 30's? Are you overwhelmed by school or life, or worried about fitting in? Struggling with relationships with friends, roommates or family? Is someone gaslighting you? Resentment and anger can build up fast! Learn to express your opinions and feelings to others and become more confident. I know how it can be difficult to find solutions and remain hopeful at times.
Do you struggle with low self-esteem, stress, ADHD or anxiety? Are you a child, teen, or in your 20's or 30's? Are you overwhelmed by school or life, or worried about fitting in? Struggling with relationships with friends, roommates or family? Is someone gaslighting you? Resentment and anger can build up fast! Learn to express your opinions and feelings to others and become more confident. I know how it can be difficult to find solutions and remain hopeful at times.
Darion Brenner
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CRPO, OAMHP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming, and no one should have to navigate it alone. If you're feeling exhausted, anxious, stuck, or isolated, I’m here to support you. My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges and start feeling more like yourself.
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, which is why I take a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach. Together, we’ll identify your goals, recognize your strengths, and create a plan that feels right for you.
Life can be overwhelming, and no one should have to navigate it alone. If you're feeling exhausted, anxious, stuck, or isolated, I’m here to support you. My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges and start feeling more like yourself.
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, which is why I take a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach. Together, we’ll identify your goals, recognize your strengths, and create a plan that feels right for you.
You might be a parent, or youth or someone facing struggles associated with chronic stress, self esteem, illness, past trauma, or challenges with mood.
I provide a non-judgemental space for women and youth to explore the unique challenges they face. I have experience in supporting individuals through illness, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. I have experience in helping women embrace and accept their bodies, address eating disorders, and develop self-compassion and increase their self-esteem.
You might be a parent, or youth or someone facing struggles associated with chronic stress, self esteem, illness, past trauma, or challenges with mood.
I provide a non-judgemental space for women and youth to explore the unique challenges they face. I have experience in supporting individuals through illness, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. I have experience in helping women embrace and accept their bodies, address eating disorders, and develop self-compassion and increase their self-esteem.
Meet Our Self Esteem Counsellors
Jennifer Virtue
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’ve been stuck in a cycle that’s hard to explain to others. The anxiety is relentless, like a constant hum in the background that never lets you fully relax. You feel like no matter what you do, you’re never enough. It’s like there’s a wall between you and the life you wish you could live—the one where you’re confident and able to connect deeply with others. You find yourself holding back from opportunities, feeling trapped by your own thoughts, and watching from the sidelines as life keeps moving forward. It’s exhausting and lonely, and you’re wondering if anyone truly understands just how hard this is.
You’ve been stuck in a cycle that’s hard to explain to others. The anxiety is relentless, like a constant hum in the background that never lets you fully relax. You feel like no matter what you do, you’re never enough. It’s like there’s a wall between you and the life you wish you could live—the one where you’re confident and able to connect deeply with others. You find yourself holding back from opportunities, feeling trapped by your own thoughts, and watching from the sidelines as life keeps moving forward. It’s exhausting and lonely, and you’re wondering if anyone truly understands just how hard this is.
Are you feeling stuck, weighed down by anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma? Do life transitions, relationship struggles, or cultural challenges leave you questioning who you are and where you’re headed? Perhaps you’re carrying the burden of grief, self-doubt, or painful experiences that feel impossible to overcome. Imagine a life where fear and distress no longer hold you back—a life where you feel confident, connected, and capable of handling whatever comes your way. You deserve to heal, grow, and rediscover your authentic self. Take the first step toward a more fulfilling life today.
Are you feeling stuck, weighed down by anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma? Do life transitions, relationship struggles, or cultural challenges leave you questioning who you are and where you’re headed? Perhaps you’re carrying the burden of grief, self-doubt, or painful experiences that feel impossible to overcome. Imagine a life where fear and distress no longer hold you back—a life where you feel confident, connected, and capable of handling whatever comes your way. You deserve to heal, grow, and rediscover your authentic self. Take the first step toward a more fulfilling life today.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, especially when past experiences impact your present. I specialize in supporting individual adults with relationships, trauma, self-esteem, and anxiety. I create a safe, inclusive space for growth and healing, welcoming LGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrants, neurodivergent, and differently abled individuals. Together, we can explore ways to build healthier relationships, increase self-awareness and self-compassion, manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence. You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here to help.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, especially when past experiences impact your present. I specialize in supporting individual adults with relationships, trauma, self-esteem, and anxiety. I create a safe, inclusive space for growth and healing, welcoming LGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrants, neurodivergent, and differently abled individuals. Together, we can explore ways to build healthier relationships, increase self-awareness and self-compassion, manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence. You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here to help.
You value your emotional wellness but are still stuck and are struggling with low self-esteem and unworthiness. You may have had the strength to come out of pretty harrowing circumstances yet are feeling exhausted and can’t quite grasp the motivation to keep up the pace. Know that you are not alone. I am an internationally certified Life Coach with over 20 years of experience in crisis response and facilitation. I provide a safe and comfortable place to be authentic so you can find the clarity and new perspective to propel you forward in a life that is your own.
You value your emotional wellness but are still stuck and are struggling with low self-esteem and unworthiness. You may have had the strength to come out of pretty harrowing circumstances yet are feeling exhausted and can’t quite grasp the motivation to keep up the pace. Know that you are not alone. I am an internationally certified Life Coach with over 20 years of experience in crisis response and facilitation. I provide a safe and comfortable place to be authentic so you can find the clarity and new perspective to propel you forward in a life that is your own.
Accepting New Clients! Thanks for stopping by, taking the first step isn't easy. I am a Child & Youth Counsellor who has been working in the field for 16 years. Over the years, I have developed a special interest in working with youth managing their intense emotions. I thoroughly enjoy working with youth to build on internal strengths and skills while also developing new skills and perspectives to live a more balanced & fulfilling life. I can assist with such issues as anxiety, anger management, emotional regulation, problem-solving, friendship skills, bullying, self-esteem building and ADHD. I look forward to working with you!
Accepting New Clients! Thanks for stopping by, taking the first step isn't easy. I am a Child & Youth Counsellor who has been working in the field for 16 years. Over the years, I have developed a special interest in working with youth managing their intense emotions. I thoroughly enjoy working with youth to build on internal strengths and skills while also developing new skills and perspectives to live a more balanced & fulfilling life. I can assist with such issues as anxiety, anger management, emotional regulation, problem-solving, friendship skills, bullying, self-esteem building and ADHD. I look forward to working with you!
Tanisha Hall- Specializing in Anxiety and ADHD
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1E
Many challenges we face are inevitable, but often we can sway the outcomes in our favour, keep challenges from compounding each other, and avoid other problems altogether. That is the philosophy I carry into my work helping my clients with challenges like ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, autism, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, race-based trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and other concerns. My promise is to provide you a compassionate, open, culturally-affirming, and empowering counselling environment.
Many challenges we face are inevitable, but often we can sway the outcomes in our favour, keep challenges from compounding each other, and avoid other problems altogether. That is the philosophy I carry into my work helping my clients with challenges like ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, autism, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, race-based trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and other concerns. My promise is to provide you a compassionate, open, culturally-affirming, and empowering counselling environment.
Wendi Woo - Psychological Services
Psychological Associate, MA, CPsych, Assoc
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1H
Life isn't always easy. It is full of stressors big and small. Some are predictable. Others are totally unexpected. And some are cumulative in that we don't even know that we are being impacted until that day that we hit the wall and find that we just aren't functioning the way we want. We try everything we know to get through tough times, to change how we are feeling, acting, and thinking, but sometimes we need a little extra help.
Life isn't always easy. It is full of stressors big and small. Some are predictable. Others are totally unexpected. And some are cumulative in that we don't even know that we are being impacted until that day that we hit the wall and find that we just aren't functioning the way we want. We try everything we know to get through tough times, to change how we are feeling, acting, and thinking, but sometimes we need a little extra help.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist. If you choose to work with me I will strive to create a safe, respectful and meaningful relationship with you. I will listen carefully, with empathy and without judgement. Sometimes I ask a lot of questions in order to understand, to the best of my ability, what things are like for you. In working together to help me understand your story, usually what happens is that things start to make more sense for you too. Confusion often gives way to clarity. Feelings such as anxiety, anger, depression and isolation often subside as well.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist. If you choose to work with me I will strive to create a safe, respectful and meaningful relationship with you. I will listen carefully, with empathy and without judgement. Sometimes I ask a lot of questions in order to understand, to the best of my ability, what things are like for you. In working together to help me understand your story, usually what happens is that things start to make more sense for you too. Confusion often gives way to clarity. Feelings such as anxiety, anger, depression and isolation often subside as well.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. My passion is to help you feel more fulfilled, empowered, and present in your life. Life is hard (and beautiful), trauma is real, and inequality is systemic. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to feel how you feel, as you come to better understand your thoughts, experiences, and relationships. I believe we each possess unique inner strengths and resources to help us move through life and get out of our heads (and into the moment). My personal and ongoing experience with grief allows me to meet you 'where you are', at your own pace, as we co-develop strategies that work for you.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. My passion is to help you feel more fulfilled, empowered, and present in your life. Life is hard (and beautiful), trauma is real, and inequality is systemic. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to feel how you feel, as you come to better understand your thoughts, experiences, and relationships. I believe we each possess unique inner strengths and resources to help us move through life and get out of our heads (and into the moment). My personal and ongoing experience with grief allows me to meet you 'where you are', at your own pace, as we co-develop strategies that work for you.
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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.