Self Esteem Therapists in Port Coquitlam, BC
Liana Yip
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC
I understand that life can be challenging, and you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Therapy also creates an opportunity for growth and a more meaningful, purposeful life.
Kim Coscolluela
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychiatric Nurse
I offer a gentle, grounded space for people to feel heard, supported, and reconnected to themselves. As a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and counsellor, I blend evidence-based therapy with deep compassion and real-world understanding. Healing isn’t linear, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Alexa Gelles
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Alexa Gelles is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and the founder of Aligned Relationship Counselling. For over a decade, she has helped individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and create stronger, healthier connections. Alexa is known for her warm, practical approach and her ability to help clients create meaningful, lasting change.
Harleen Gill
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
As a woman of colour raised by two immigrants, I have extensive lived experience with the struggles that often come along with these identities and circumstances. I strive to create a safe space using a culturally-informed lens in which you feel comfortable enough to put down some of the weight of life that you have been carrying alone. Book a free consultation now and start your healing journey.
Vanessa Fingland
Master Practitioner In Clinical Counselling-Prov
Counselling for Women. I know how tired you are of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and not being able to get your needs met. Imagine how life could be if you could control your emotions, ask for what you want, and not feel guilty! I help women who struggle with: relationships, setting boundaries, confidence, communicating their feelings, stress, burnout, anxiety, anger/resentment.
Daniela Arrieta Galvan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am passionate about helping people heal from soul wounds created by historical, collective and relational trauma. Many of my clients struggle to find a sense of self & identity, disconnection to themselves & others and childhood & intergenerational trauma. I help them make meaning of their experiences, process emotions, heal wounds and find their way back to themselves.
Mackenzie Fournier
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi, I’m Mackenzie! I’m a Psychotherapist who loves keeping therapy real, down-to-earth, and practical. I help people untangle patterns around anxiety, food, and self-trust using tools grounded in science. In sessions, I bring my authentic self—you can expect a mix of support, guidance, and maybe a little humour when it feels right—so we can tackle challenges together without the extra pressure.
Maria Yaglovski
Registered Psychotherapist/ Canadian Certified Counsellor
Hi, I’m Maria, a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, beliefs, and challenges. Through mindfulness and evidence-based approaches, I help you gain clarity, shift perspective, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Tyler Fong
Canadian Certified Counsellor
I hope to help facilitate your next steps of understanding and growth; we will work to reduce negative symptoms, process difficult experiences, and move toward your goals. I offer short-term and longer-term counselling through a variety of evidence-based approaches. We will collaborate on the style that best suites you. I offer Individual and couples counselling for adults or youth aged 12+.
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR, MACP, MSc, ADHD-CCSP
Accepting NEW Clients - Do you feel “stuck” in your day-to-day life or unsure how to move forward in a way that makes you feel fulfilled? Are you interested in learning more about how your childhood impacts you as an adult? Does it feel like your past experiences are weighing on you, and your sense of self is foggy or unclear? Are you interested in exploring different perspectives or figuring o...
Chantelle Vaz
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer a warm and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity and care. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, supporting you in understanding your story, building self-compassion, and creating meaningful change. I draw from narrative, attachment, and emotion-focused therapies to meet your unique needs.
Nadine Cortez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, EMDR, HBSc
I take a trauma- and culturally-informed approach that pulling Narrative, Attachment and Emotionally Focused, EMDR, Narrative, and IFS therapy, but I ensure flexibility in how this applies to your goals. I have interest in mood & stress, immigration, identity & self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, and relationships. Walk & Talk (outdoor) therapy available in Windsor.
Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
After years of working in a variety of settings with clients struggling with different life challenges, there's not much I haven't seen. My goal is for clients to walk away from therapy with me feeling validated, supported, and confident using the skills and knowledge they've learned in sessions. I look forward to learning more about how I can support you. Schedule a free consult today!
Leah Dhahan
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Welcome! Are you struggling to set boundaries and speak your truth in relationships? Are you currently experiencing feelings of anxiety, anger, or powerlessness in your life or relationships? Do you find yourself struggling with painful feelings and emotions? Would you like support for childhood trauma? I am here to help…My specialties include support for the following areas: anxiety, depressio...
Stacey Sanderson
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, Subject Matter Expert
I am Subject Matter Expert in complex, relational trauma, narcissism and high conflict divorce. If you are in a toxic relationship, I can help you navigate the process while learning the powerful boundaries and strategy you need to get to the next chapter in your life feeling confident and empowered. I will help you understand the attachment patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Maiya Robbie
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist
My approach is compassionate, curious, resourcing, arts-based and informed by my particular constellation of interests and experiences in the field of psychotherapy. I'm dedicated to helping folks navigate liminal (in-between) spaces of not knowing. Sometimes this looks like stuck-ness, or feeling at a standstill... experiencing grief, overwhelm, depression or anxiety. I'm here to help.
Aida Retta
Registered Psychotherapist
You’ve always been the one others count on—the thoughtful one, the steady one. But under the surface, you might feel anxious, resentful, or quietly overwhelmed. You say yes when you want to say no. You shrink your needs to keep the peace. You care deeply, but sometimes feel like you’re disappearing in the process. These patterns often begin in relationships where love felt conditional, conflict w…
Maya Awad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)
Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?
Tasleem Suleman
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate RTCc
I provide counselling for adults and adolescents navigating relational stress, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. My approach is calm and regulation-based, focusing on building emotional steadiness, understanding patterns, and restoring clarity and confidence in decision-making. Online sessions available across British Columbia.
Erin Ibrahim
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Self Esteem
What causes low self-esteem and can therapy help?
Low self-esteem commonly develops from early experiences such as criticism, neglect, bullying, or trauma, but it can also emerge from chronic stress, relationship difficulties, or mental health conditions like depression. Therapy can help significantly — a trained therapist works with you to identify where negative self-beliefs originated, challenge their accuracy, and build a more grounded, compassionate relationship with yourself.
What therapy approaches are most effective for low self-esteem?
CBT is one of the most evidence-based approaches for low self-esteem, targeting the negative core beliefs and self-critical thought patterns that maintain it. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are also widely used and particularly helpful when low self-esteem is deep-rooted or connected to early life experiences. Many therapists integrate these approaches based on your individual history.
Is low self-esteem a mental health diagnosis?
Low self-esteem is not a standalone diagnosis, but it is a significant contributing factor to — and symptom of — many mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and personality disorders. You do not need a formal diagnosis to seek therapy for self-esteem concerns. Many people find that addressing self-esteem directly produces improvements across multiple areas of their mental health.
How long does therapy for self-esteem typically take?
The timeline varies depending on how deep-rooted your self-esteem issues are and whether they are connected to trauma or long-standing patterns. Some people notice meaningful shifts within 8–12 sessions of CBT-focused work; others with more complex histories benefit from longer-term therapy over 6–12 months or more. Your therapist will discuss realistic expectations early in treatment.
Can therapy for self-esteem help with other issues too?
Yes — improving self-esteem often has a positive ripple effect. People frequently report reduced anxiety, improved relationships, greater assertiveness, and better ability to handle setbacks as their self-esteem grows. Because low self-esteem underlies so many other challenges, addressing it directly can be one of the most impactful things you do for your overall wellbeing.