Self Esteem Therapists in Boston, MA
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in helping adults who experience overwhelm, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Each session is personalized to meet your unique needs and goals, whether you are navigating significant life transitions, looking to improve your sense of self, or seeking new strategies to handle everyday stressors.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in helping adults who experience overwhelm, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Each session is personalized to meet your unique needs and goals, whether you are navigating significant life transitions, looking to improve your sense of self, or seeking new strategies to handle everyday stressors.
Taking a step toward healing, growth, or change can be frightening, and is also an act of courage and self-care. I identify as an Asian American, Pakistani, second-generation immigrant Muslim woman and a social justice-oriented therapist. I offer a warm, compassionate space while presenting my authentic self, hoping to foster your capacity to do the same. I am committed to cultural sensitivity and I attend to issues of identity, power, privilege and culture. I utilize an integrative approach that draws from multicultural/feminist, relational, mind-body based, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to meet your goals and needs.
Taking a step toward healing, growth, or change can be frightening, and is also an act of courage and self-care. I identify as an Asian American, Pakistani, second-generation immigrant Muslim woman and a social justice-oriented therapist. I offer a warm, compassionate space while presenting my authentic self, hoping to foster your capacity to do the same. I am committed to cultural sensitivity and I attend to issues of identity, power, privilege and culture. I utilize an integrative approach that draws from multicultural/feminist, relational, mind-body based, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to meet your goals and needs.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the weight of college or professional stress, you don’t have to face it alone.
We help people move through anxiety, stress, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and life transitions. While we specialize in supporting emerging adults, our doors are open to anyone ready for change. Therapy here goes beyond talking—we focus on real-life skills that bring relief, confidence, and a stronger sense of control each day.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the weight of college or professional stress, you don’t have to face it alone.
We help people move through anxiety, stress, chronic pain, low self-esteem, and life transitions. While we specialize in supporting emerging adults, our doors are open to anyone ready for change. Therapy here goes beyond talking—we focus on real-life skills that bring relief, confidence, and a stronger sense of control each day.
Accepting New Clients! Therapy enables us to heal ourselves and sharpen access to our wisest intuition. As your therapist, I will provide a comfortable space for self-reflection, where you will come to understand yourself at the deepest level. In our work together, you will learn to nurture yourself as you build inner strength and serenity.
Accepting New Clients! Therapy enables us to heal ourselves and sharpen access to our wisest intuition. As your therapist, I will provide a comfortable space for self-reflection, where you will come to understand yourself at the deepest level. In our work together, you will learn to nurture yourself as you build inner strength and serenity.
Together, we will quiet your inner critic and rebuild a foundation of genuine self-worth.
I specialize in helping high-achieving adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and burnout. Clients value my direct yet caring approach. Together, we blend practical tools with somatic strategies to restore your focus and confidence. If you want a collaborative space to feel truly heard and gain the skills to move forward, let’s connect.
Together, we will quiet your inner critic and rebuild a foundation of genuine self-worth.
I specialize in helping high-achieving adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and burnout. Clients value my direct yet caring approach. Together, we blend practical tools with somatic strategies to restore your focus and confidence. If you want a collaborative space to feel truly heard and gain the skills to move forward, let’s connect.
At work you feel confident. You make big decisions, lead teams, and carry responsibility with ease. In close relationships, it can feel very different. You may feel uncomfortable needing support, especially when you’re so self-sufficient everywhere else. Many daughters of immigrants in corporate roles experience this split: grounded and secure professionally, yet unsettled in intimacy. This isn’t weakness - it’s an attachment pattern shaped by early responsibility and cultural expectations.
At work you feel confident. You make big decisions, lead teams, and carry responsibility with ease. In close relationships, it can feel very different. You may feel uncomfortable needing support, especially when you’re so self-sufficient everywhere else. Many daughters of immigrants in corporate roles experience this split: grounded and secure professionally, yet unsettled in intimacy. This isn’t weakness - it’s an attachment pattern shaped by early responsibility and cultural expectations.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I am particularly attuned to issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My practice is inclusive and affirming, with a strong commitment to supporting those navigating complex internal and external dynamics.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I am particularly attuned to issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My practice is inclusive and affirming, with a strong commitment to supporting those navigating complex internal and external dynamics.
Many of my clients are young adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.
My treatment approach is grounded in emotionally-focused and relational theories order to build insight and awareness into any patterns and belief systems that are no longer serving you. I also utilize mindfulness, attachment theory, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I describe my style as warm, strengths-based, and integrative.
Many of my clients are young adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.
My treatment approach is grounded in emotionally-focused and relational theories order to build insight and awareness into any patterns and belief systems that are no longer serving you. I also utilize mindfulness, attachment theory, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I describe my style as warm, strengths-based, and integrative.
Are you tired of talking about the same relationship patterns, boundary struggles, or self-esteem challenges without feeling real change?
I specialize in attachment wounds,relational trauma, co-dependence, boundary struggles, and self-esteem challenges. I work with individuals ready to move past stuck patterns, regulate intense emotions, and experience deeper connection—with themselves and others—beyond insight alone.
My style is warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and direct when necessary.
Are you tired of talking about the same relationship patterns, boundary struggles, or self-esteem challenges without feeling real change?
I specialize in attachment wounds,relational trauma, co-dependence, boundary struggles, and self-esteem challenges. I work with individuals ready to move past stuck patterns, regulate intense emotions, and experience deeper connection—with themselves and others—beyond insight alone.
My style is warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and direct when necessary.
Welcome! If you're reading this, it means you're taking a critical step towards enhancing your mental health, self-understanding, and overall well-being. I salute your bravery, and I'm here to offer the guidance you need on this journey. I am Keith Welsh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in helping individuals navigate their unique life paths. I am honored to be in the helping profession and look forward to the opportunity to help you get free of the issues which have been complicating your life.
Welcome! If you're reading this, it means you're taking a critical step towards enhancing your mental health, self-understanding, and overall well-being. I salute your bravery, and I'm here to offer the guidance you need on this journey. I am Keith Welsh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in helping individuals navigate their unique life paths. I am honored to be in the helping profession and look forward to the opportunity to help you get free of the issues which have been complicating your life.
NOW Accepting New Clients: I'm Dr. Ryan Gazzola, a dedicated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinician with passion for empowering individuals facing challenges with depression, anxiety, family issues, and unresolved anger. With a decade of specialized training and practical experience, I'm committed to providing evidence-based strategies tailored to meet the needs of each person with whom I work. My approach focuses on fostering resilience, promoting coping strategies, and facilitating change through collaborative and compassionate therapy. I believe in the transformative power of CBT and am invested in guiding clients towards health.
NOW Accepting New Clients: I'm Dr. Ryan Gazzola, a dedicated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clinician with passion for empowering individuals facing challenges with depression, anxiety, family issues, and unresolved anger. With a decade of specialized training and practical experience, I'm committed to providing evidence-based strategies tailored to meet the needs of each person with whom I work. My approach focuses on fostering resilience, promoting coping strategies, and facilitating change through collaborative and compassionate therapy. I believe in the transformative power of CBT and am invested in guiding clients towards health.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, PTSD, depression, stress, major life transitions, and relationship challenges. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after difficult past experiences, I’m here to help you navigate what comes next. I believe in expanding your resilience, building on your strengths, and helping you move through life with more clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, PTSD, depression, stress, major life transitions, and relationship challenges. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after difficult past experiences, I’m here to help you navigate what comes next. I believe in expanding your resilience, building on your strengths, and helping you move through life with more clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.
I specialize in supporting those seeking recovery from substance use disorders, sexual violence, low self esteem and childhood chronic stress.
The therapy I offer is interactive and person centered. I borrow from multiple therapeutic techniques and interventions including MI, IFS, narrative, DBT and ACT. Most importantly, I work hard to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship that includes: feedback both ways, laughing, crying, trust and authentic, mindful communication.
I specialize in supporting those seeking recovery from substance use disorders, sexual violence, low self esteem and childhood chronic stress.
The therapy I offer is interactive and person centered. I borrow from multiple therapeutic techniques and interventions including MI, IFS, narrative, DBT and ACT. Most importantly, I work hard to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship that includes: feedback both ways, laughing, crying, trust and authentic, mindful communication.
As a therapist, I draw from my background to provide an inclusive and understanding space. I am a first generation Peruvian immigrant, an identity to which I owe my unique perspective and life experiences to. I am committed to fostering an inclusive and culturally sensitive practice by seeking to work with individuals of a diverse variety of backgrounds. My aim is to tailor my approach to honor and respect everyone’s unique identity. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a supportive environment where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
As a therapist, I draw from my background to provide an inclusive and understanding space. I am a first generation Peruvian immigrant, an identity to which I owe my unique perspective and life experiences to. I am committed to fostering an inclusive and culturally sensitive practice by seeking to work with individuals of a diverse variety of backgrounds. My aim is to tailor my approach to honor and respect everyone’s unique identity. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a supportive environment where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
I work with adults who are looking to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and feel more grounded in daily life. Many of my clients are navigating transitions, feeling emotionally stuck, or seeking clarity around patterns that no longer serve them. I bring curiosity, warmth, and a collaborative approach, to help clients explore the roots of distress while building insight, self-compassion, and confidence. I'm especially passionate about supporting those managing ADHD, relational stress, and the mental load of modern adulthood.
I work with adults who are looking to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and feel more grounded in daily life. Many of my clients are navigating transitions, feeling emotionally stuck, or seeking clarity around patterns that no longer serve them. I bring curiosity, warmth, and a collaborative approach, to help clients explore the roots of distress while building insight, self-compassion, and confidence. I'm especially passionate about supporting those managing ADHD, relational stress, and the mental load of modern adulthood.
I embrace your desire to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills.
My diverse educational background in biology and counseling has shaped an eclectic approach rooted in existentialism and humanism. These interventions assist clients in their pursuit of personal growth. I provide a specialized, insight-oriented method that fosters awareness, acceptance, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
I embrace your desire to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills.
My diverse educational background in biology and counseling has shaped an eclectic approach rooted in existentialism and humanism. These interventions assist clients in their pursuit of personal growth. I provide a specialized, insight-oriented method that fosters awareness, acceptance, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
You've spent years showing up for everyone else. At work, in relationships, or for family and now you feel stretched thin and disconnected. I help women and young adults who are ready to move from burnout to clarity. I specialize in navigating stress, identity shifts, and life transitions with more ease and self-trust.
You've spent years showing up for everyone else. At work, in relationships, or for family and now you feel stretched thin and disconnected. I help women and young adults who are ready to move from burnout to clarity. I specialize in navigating stress, identity shifts, and life transitions with more ease and self-trust.
Hey there! I'm Shaylee Olive, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and Florida! I'm a flexible, non-judgmental therapist who is passionate about helping people define and reach their goals!
Hey there! I'm Shaylee Olive, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and Florida! I'm a flexible, non-judgmental therapist who is passionate about helping people define and reach their goals!
With somatic methods like Brainspotting, we'll target self-esteem, depression and anxiety-even if your feelings and memory are confusing or limited.
Emotions like anxiety, sadness and shame are so overwhelming that it feels like your body is shattering from all of your feelings. A painful childhood, challenging relationships, loss or another distressing experience has left you feeling hopeless. You've never been able to explain what feeling abandoned is like, or why it's so hard to trust, so you feel more isolated in being misunderstood. You have some regrets on how you've responded or acted in the past while you were just trying to survive or feel connection.
With somatic methods like Brainspotting, we'll target self-esteem, depression and anxiety-even if your feelings and memory are confusing or limited.
Emotions like anxiety, sadness and shame are so overwhelming that it feels like your body is shattering from all of your feelings. A painful childhood, challenging relationships, loss or another distressing experience has left you feeling hopeless. You've never been able to explain what feeling abandoned is like, or why it's so hard to trust, so you feel more isolated in being misunderstood. You have some regrets on how you've responded or acted in the past while you were just trying to survive or feel connection.
Hello! My name is Virginia and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. I received my Bachelors and Masters from Salem State University in 2018 and 2020.
Hello! My name is Virginia and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts. I received my Bachelors and Masters from Salem State University in 2018 and 2020.
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Self Esteem Therapists
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.