Self Esteem therapists in Burlington, ON
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Tamara Daniszewski
Registered Social Worker, M.ED, MSW, RSW
Low self-esteem can feel like a quiet voice constantly questioning your worth. In therapy, we help challenge those beliefs, uncover where they came from and rebuild a stronger, more compassionate inner voice. You deserve to feel safe inside your own mind.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 4P6
Online in Burlington, ON
Michelle Directo
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, ExA
Do you accept, respect, trust, and believe in yourself? Or does self-criticism, self-judgment inhibit your sense of worth? I hope to work with you to acknowledge your own worth, dignity, and value as a unique individual. Let us help you build your confidence to fulfill your deepest personal needs, goals, and aspirations.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
Online in Burlington, ON
Shauna Wallace at Equilibrium Care Collective
Registered Psychotherapist, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Psychology: Brain & Cognition; Family and Child Studies), Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
I am dedicated to helping clients create an accepting relationship with themselves through using self-compassion and body-based strategies to transform punitive self-talk into a caring space of support and encouragement.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3M7
Online in Burlington, ON
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Let us help you improve your self esteem and self image.
16 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Tianna Downey (GreenValley Counselling Services)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, MDiv
Our sense of self is central to how we move through the world. What we believe about ourselves shapes our interactions with others and our life choices. Learning self acceptance and self compassion can help you move to a different place.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7R 0C2
Online in Burlington, ON
Angelica Esposito - AE Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR Therapist
Struggling with self-esteem can affect many areas of life, from relationships to career success and personal fulfillment. If you're experiencing feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, or insecurity, therapy can help you rebuild a healthier sense of self. Together, we will explore the root causes of these feelings and work on reframing negative thoughts and beliefs. Using approaches such as EMDR, narrative therapy, and mindfulness, we can help you reconnect with your strengths and develop a more compassionate and confident view of yourself. You deserve to feel empowered and at peace with who you are.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 1A7
Online in Burlington, ON
Amy Moroz
Psychologist, M.Ed.C.Psych. Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
I help clients move from self-doubt to self-trust by exploring the deeper roots of self-esteem challenges. My approach is warm, evidence-based, and focused on building a more grounded, empowered sense of self.
17 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Sara Tawadros
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div in Clinical Counselling
Self-esteem is an important part of a person's overall well-being and happiness. It is the way we feel about ourselves and our worth as a person. People with healthy self-esteem generally feel confident, capable, and deserving of respect. On the other hand, low self-esteem can lead to negative feelings about oneself and can have a negative impact on various aspects of life, such as relationships, work, and personal fulfillment. Therapy can be an effective treatment option for improving self-esteem. It can provide a safe and supportive space to explore and work through the issues that may be impacting self-esteem, such as past experiences, negative thought patterns, and unhealthy behaviors. Therapy can also help to develop coping strategies and to build self-confidence and self-worth.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7L 6W6
Online in Burlington, ON
Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P
Low self-esteem can impact every area of life, from relationships and career to mental health and personal fulfillment. At Pursue You Psychotherapy, we help individuals break free from the cycle of self-doubt, negative self-talk, and insecurity. Our therapy services are designed to help you build a stronger sense of self-worth, embrace your strengths, and foster lasting self-confidence.
We provide treatment that targets:
-Negative Self-Talk & Self-Criticism – Constantly putting yourself down, feeling inadequate, or struggling with perfectionism.
-Imposter Syndrome – Feeling like a fraud, doubting your abilities, or fearing that you’re not deserving of success.
-Lack of Assertiveness – Difficulty speaking up for yourself, setting boundaries, or advocating for your needs.
-Low Confidence in Social Situations – Feeling anxious or self-conscious in group settings, at work, or in relationships.
-Difficulty Accepting Compliments – Rejecting praise or feeling unworthy of recognition or success.
-Fear of Judgment & Rejection – Constantly seeking approval from others and avoiding risk due to fear of being judged.
Our therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Self-Compassion Practices, Confidence-Building Techniques, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions to help you challenge negative thoughts, foster a healthier self-image, and embrace your true potential. You deserve to feel confident, worthy, and empowered in all aspects of your life. Whether you’re looking to overcome self-doubt, set healthy boundaries, or develop a more positive relationship with yourself, we’re here to help you build lasting self-esteem.
8 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Regan Kojovic
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, BSc
I help adults improve self-esteem using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify critical self-beliefs, challenge unhelpful thinking, and build confidence through practical, empowering strategies.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you often feel unsure of yourself, critical of your choices, or not “enough”? Many people grow up internalizing messages that their feelings, abilities, or worth are conditional, leaving them doubting themselves or comparing constantly to others.
These feelings are not a personal flaw—they are signals about areas where your sense of self has been shaped by experience. What matters is how you respond to them when they show up. Together, we can explore your experiences, strengthen your self-understanding, and build a more compassionate and grounded relationship with yourself—so you can feel more confident, secure, and lighter over time. You feel this way for a reason. Let’s explore why, and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Benjamin MacMillan (GreenValley Counselling Services)
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you plagued by feelings of self doubt and feeling like you never quite measure up? I am work with people to help them learn to be self-compassionate and improve their sense of self.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7R 0C2
Online in Burlington, ON
Jenna Burnham
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
If you are experiencing low self-esteem or confidence issues, I can help. Finding compassion within ourselves can help heal. Breakthrough from what is holding you back with skills and strategies for building confidence.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
Online in Burlington, ON
Serene Lotus Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Develop confidence, self-worth, self-compassion, and a healthier relationship with yourself.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 4X5
Online in Burlington, ON
Naila Carbone (GreenValley Counselling Services)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) MA
Loving, showing compassion and self care for yourself is so important but sometimes difficult. If you're like most people you would never speak to others the way you sometimes speak to yourself. I help people learn to love themselves, get more connected to who they are and discover strengths they didn't realize they had.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7R 0C2
Online in Burlington, ON
CASE Psychology
Psychologist
Many of our registered psychologists and licensed therapists have extensive training and experience providing self-esteem counselling to children, adolescents, and adults.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7L 6A5
Online in Burlington, ON
Hayllie Durette
Registered Psychotherapist, DATI, Registered Psychotherapist
Build a more secure and compassionate relationship with yourself while challenging negative self-beliefs.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3M7
Online in Burlington, ON
Client Care, Atrium
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Sessions are collaborative and paced with care, helping clients develop greater self-understanding, emotional awareness, and clarity in navigating life’s challenges.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Victoria Jacobs
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
Self esteem and confidence often grow when we understand what the inner critic is trying to do instead of fighting it. With my training in IFS and parts work, we meet the inner critic as a protective part that learned to push hard or warn you so you would not get hurt. Together we notice when it shows up, get curious about its worries, and invite it to step back so a calmer, kinder part of you can lead. We practise self compassion, name real strengths, and choose small actions that fit your values. We can also use CBT to reality check harsh stories, emotion focused work to tend to shame or self doubt, and simple body based tools to settle the nervous system.
5 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON (Online Only)
Angie Kingma (Mindfulness for Health)
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I will support you in understanding your low self-esteem in a whole new way and cope with the symptoms in ways that are rooted in evidence-based interventions. Taking a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, we will go at your pace and ensure that you meet the goals that are meaningful to you. I worked in a reputable hospital-based program treating clients with low self-esteem for 20 years and will share with you the skills that have worked with clients for years. Looking forward to hearing from you so that you can move forward in your life with more clarity, insight, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-compassion, empowerment and confidence.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON
Burlington is one of the most affluent cities in the Greater Toronto Area — situated between Hamilton and Oakville along the western shore of Lake Ontario — with an affluent, family-oriented population and a therapy culture shaped by the stresses of high-income suburban family life, corporate careers, and the pressure to maintain prosperity across generations. Joseph Brant Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving the Alton Village, Tansley, and Millcroft neighbourhoods. Burlington's relative homogeneity is changing as immigration diversifies the population, with growing South Asian and East Asian communities beginning to shape a broader range of therapy demand. The city's proximity to Hamilton's therapy ecosystem and the broader GTA network means specialist care is generally accessible for those willing to travel or use telehealth.
Self Esteem therapists in Burlington, ON Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Burlington, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (55%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
79%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 40% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |