Self Esteem therapists in Toronto, ON
Browse Self Esteem therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Self Esteem
Miranda Elise Klimowski
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP(Q), C.R.P.O, C.C.P.A, M.A.C.P
Low self-esteem can hold individuals back from reaching their full potential. I use Compassion-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy to help clients identify self-limiting beliefs, build confidence, and develop a stronger sense of self-worth.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Mary Mikhail
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Embark on a journey towards greater self-esteem and self-worth with my dedicated support. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based techniques, we'll explore the factors influencing your self-esteem and cultivate a healthier self-image. Together, we'll challenge self-limiting beliefs, celebrate your strengths, and foster a deep sense of self-acceptance and confidence. Take the first step towards a more positive and empowered self today.
7 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Nadia Yuen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Struggling with self-esteem or self-worth can feel like a quiet inner voice constantly questioning your worth or holding you back. I support adults in gently exploring the roots of self-doubt and building a more compassionate relationship with themselves. Together, we’ll work toward strengthening your confidence, setting healthy boundaries, and reconnecting with your sense of self.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
Low self-esteem often stems from internalized messages and early experiences. Using a blend of parts work and somatic approaches, I help clients reconnect with their inherent worth and develop a more compassionate, empowered relationship with themselves.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
Our therapists work with individuals experiencing anxiety (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic, health anxiety), depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress, procrastination and motivation difficulties, grief and loss, and challenges encountered during major life transitions.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Online in Toronto, ON
Self Esteem
Rom Malik
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
Self-esteem and self-worth are primarily derived from life experience. They can be negatively impacted by early life experiences, a bully at school, an abusive partner, demeaning employer, and so on. The work we would do would be to explore the nature of your self-esteem. You may have positive self-esteem in some areas of your life and low self-esteem in others. We will also see what sorts of internal dialogue keeps the self-esteem down. We will also work on increasing assertiveness as this goes with a lack of self-esteem.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N7
Online in Toronto, ON
Self Esteem
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC, RPE
Self-esteem is the foundation of our identity; it determines how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. Discovering your self-culture is an essential step in developing a healthy sense of self-esteem. It’s about accepting who you are and what you stand for, which in turn helps you cultivate more meaningful relationships and pursue a fulfilling life. It's time to embrace your unique identity and nurture your self-esteem to a new height.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6E 4P3
Online in Toronto, ON
Self Esteem
Kai DeMaeyer - Talk with Kai - Intimacy and Identity
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Self-esteem is shaped by more than your thoughts about yourself. It's built through nervous system experiences, attachment history, and the social and cultural messages absorbed long before you had words for them. I work with clients on all of that together, not just the internal critic, but the conditions that created it and the body that still carries them.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Nadia Malik
Registered Psychotherapist
Low self-esteem can affect many areas of your life including school, work, and relationships. When you lack self-worth, you feel low and down about yourself as if you’re not good enough. When you lack self-efficacy, you think you are incapable of doing things successfully. In our sessions together we will work on your negative beliefs about yourself to help you see all the great qualities you truly possess as well as build qualities that you desire. I believe in you, and together we can work on growing your self-love and confidence.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6P 1A3
Online in Toronto, ON
Self Esteem
Jane Allen
Psychologist, Master Counselling, BSc. Eng, MBA
Lack of self esteem is a common issue with people - even highly successful and accomplished people. There is no shame around this and it is beneficial to explore this aspect of our lives with a non-judgmental therapist. I will work with you to dig into your life circumstances, your family of origin, your beliefs, your habits and find strategies and tools that can support you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Audrey Kao
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Insecurities and lack of confidence can lead to a host of struggles with relationships. They may cause us to have difficulty setting boundaries, struggle to speak up about or needs, and accept mistreatment that we don't deserve.
A primary focus of our work together will be to work through insecurities and build a strong sense of self so that you can cultivate the inner security needed to build healthy relationships with others.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1R9
Online in Toronto, ON
Self Esteem
Ashley Bargent Coaching & Counselling
Registered Social Worker, Associate Certified Coach, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider MSW, RSW, ACC, ADHD-CCSP
I am passionate about providing a safe space to support clients with self-esteem, self-doubt and perfectionism. My approach is strengths-based and validating. Based in Toronto, I provide virtual counselling to clients across Ontario and coaching to clients across Canada. I've been in practice since 2015. Reach out anytime to learn more or schedule a free consultation. I'd love to hear from you!
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
Self-esteem is often shaped by far more than confidence alone. Trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, chronic stress, criticism, masking, identity, perfectionism, or years of feeling misunderstood can all deeply impact how you see yourself.
For many people, low self-esteem is not simply “not loving yourself enough” — it is often connected to survival patterns, shame, painful experiences, or internalized beliefs that have been reinforced over time.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on helping you better understand where those beliefs came from, reduce shame, rebuild self-trust, and develop a more honest, supportive relationship with yourself. Together, we work toward self-worth that feels more grounded, realistic, and lasting, not just surface-level confidence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Natalia Vyzhol
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Building a Strong Foundation of Self-Worth
Self-worth often gets buried beneath years of self-doubt, internalized criticism, and unmet emotional needs. It’s not something we lack—it’s something we lose sight of. I offer a space to gently uncover those layers and reconnect with your inherent value.
Together, we explore the emotional and subconscious roots of low self-esteem—where negative self-talk began, what protective patterns have formed, and how to shift the inner narrative toward compassion and strength. When appropriate, I also invite the possibility of inner child work, as early relational wounds and unrecognized needs often sit at the core of self-worth challenges. This process allows for deeper integration and healing of the parts that were silenced or shamed.
My approach blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, attuned presence, creating a safe space for reflection, growth, and real change.
In Our Work Together, You’ll Learn To:
• Recognize and challenge limiting beliefs and inner criticism
• Practice self-compassion in a way that feels authentic and sustainable
• Set boundaries that honor your needs and values
• Reconnect with your personal identity and inner voice
• Create self-care practices that nourish rather than distract
This work is about reclaiming your voice, honoring your worth, and learning to stand in your truth—without apology.
7 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Matthew Pitts
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Wherever your self-esteem concerns and fears stem from, we can work on understanding them better and seek healing and meaningful growth together. I offer a safe space where you can express yourself and be heard, and I bring an empathic but analytical style. If this resonates with you, reach out for a free Zoom consultation.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Gwen Schauerte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
Feeling low self worth can be debilitating. If you want assistance with improving self esteem and cultivating self confidence, I can help.
33 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Halyna Polityka
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Your relationship with yourself affects all other areas of your life, let's make it a good one!
10 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
Mental health is the foundation of how we think, feel, and function in our daily lives. When emotional or psychological challenges arise, they can affect everything from focus and memory to motivation, relationships, and self-worth. Hypnotherapy can help process and release unresolved emotions tied to past trauma (physical, emotional, or psychological), grief, loss, and relationship wounds, offering a gentle, effective approach to support the mind, ease distress, and promote lasting emotional balance.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Mind Path Therapy
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Having low self-esteem can feel like a huge brake on our lives, and it often involves self-limiting beliefs, like: "if only I felt more confident, I would take more risks". Perhaps you've experienced feeling like you're caught in a pattern of negative self-appraisal and avoidance of the things you want to approach. Understanding what low self-esteem is and how it functions is crucial to getting compassionate and effective treatment. I offer an evidence-based approach using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you identify the thoughts and behaviours that may be maintaining low self-esteem, and, most importantly, help you make the shift from focusing on the unreliable feeling of confidence to grounding yourself in the parts of you and your life that you care about. Dealing with self-esteem is about transcending the need for confidence and artificially pumping ourselves up. It's about anchoring yourself in your experience and taking courageous steps, no matter how small, towards the things and relationships you care about.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Self Esteem
Lia Khalili
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
At Bright Start Bright Future Counselling Centre, I specialize in helping individuals enhance their self-esteem and confidence. Through personalized therapy sessions, I work closely with clients to explore underlying beliefs and patterns that may be impacting their self-image. Using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and positive psychology interventions, I help clients challenge negative self-talk, build self-awareness, and cultivate a more positive self-perception. Together, we develop practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, set achievable goals, and foster a greater sense of self-worth. Whether you're struggling with low self-esteem, self-criticism, or feelings of inadequacy, I'm here to support you on your journey towards greater self-confidence and self-acceptance.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5C 2C5
Online in Toronto, ON
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Self Esteem therapists in Toronto, ON Statistics
Self Esteem therapists in Toronto, 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) (78%), 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
62%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
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
| 78% | 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 |
| 58% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |