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MCM Collaborative Psychotherapy LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
MCM Collaborative is a group psychotherapy practice built for connection, healing and transformation. We are passionate and practiced in partnering with people of color, especially LGBTQ+ folks. Because we know our struggles are interconnected, we also invite teens, adults, partners/couples and families of all identities. Folks often come to us because they find comfort starting a therapeutic process with someone with a shared identity. We work best with clients who often feel misunderstood by others and, at times, by themselves. Struggling within your relationships - friendships, romantic, familial? We got you there, too.
MCM Collaborative is a group psychotherapy practice built for connection, healing and transformation. We are passionate and practiced in partnering with people of color, especially LGBTQ+ folks. Because we know our struggles are interconnected, we also invite teens, adults, partners/couples and families of all identities. Folks often come to us because they find comfort starting a therapeutic process with someone with a shared identity. We work best with clients who often feel misunderstood by others and, at times, by themselves. Struggling within your relationships - friendships, romantic, familial? We got you there, too.
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Photo of Zaineb Noreen Ahmad, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 10010, NY
Zaineb Noreen Ahmad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Welcome, I am so glad that you are here. Whether you are facing relationship, family, or work issues, I am here to help. Today is a great day to show up for yourself and tap into the personal growth that I believe we all are capable of. As a client-centered psychotherapist, I strive to offer a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe space to work collaboratively towards your goals. Embracing a trauma-informed approach, I incorporate Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness into my practice with the goal of offering an individualized therapy experience.
Welcome, I am so glad that you are here. Whether you are facing relationship, family, or work issues, I am here to help. Today is a great day to show up for yourself and tap into the personal growth that I believe we all are capable of. As a client-centered psychotherapist, I strive to offer a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe space to work collaboratively towards your goals. Embracing a trauma-informed approach, I incorporate Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness into my practice with the goal of offering an individualized therapy experience.
(646) 362-5354 View (646) 362-5354
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.