Self Esteem Therapists in Caledon, ON
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.
Feel Your Way Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Feel Your Way Therapy is a Toronto-based psychotherapy clinic offering individual, couples, child, and family therapy. Our diverse team of therapists provides support for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, stress, and relationship issues, using evidence-based approaches in a compassionate and client-centered way.
Jordanne Mulkewich
Registered Psychotherapist
I help adults and teens navigate anxiety, OCD, phobias (including emetophobia), perfectionism, and overthinking. My approach is evidence-based but never one-size-fits-all. We’ll work collaboratively to understand what’s keeping you stuck and build the confidence to move toward the life you want—at a pace that feels manageable.
Christine McCarthy
Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying, MACP, MScEd, R.N.MH.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I offer compassionate support emphasizing resilience. My background in Healthcare, Education, and life transitions helps clients navigate change and growth. I use person-centered methods like compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, CBT, and more, tailoring approaches to individual needs. Contact me to start your healing journey.
Jenn Cardoso
Registered Psychotherapist & Relationship Coach
Navigating the complexities of relationships can be challenging and feel exhausting, but you don’t have to face them alone. Recognizing that you need support is a courageous and essential step toward deeper connection and a more meaningful life. As a therapist who specializes in relational issues, I'll skillfully guide you through each stage of the process, honoring the uniqueness of your backgro…
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.
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.
Haley Dodd
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Haley is completing her MA in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and provides individual psychotherapy as part of her clinical practicum. Her warm, collaborative approach draws on CBT, mindfulness, somatic, and person-centred therapy. She supports clients with anxiety, overthinking, stress, burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Erin Rehmann
Therapist
It takes strength to recognize when you need support and even more courage to take action. Choosing to enroll in therapy is a significant step toward nurturing your well-being and investing in your own growth and happiness. I aim to provide the guidance and unwavering support that you deserve as you navigate the challenges and obstacles that life throws at you.
Fanis Makrigiannis
Hypnotherapist
Mind Spirit Body Hypnosis is a virtual practice based in Oshawa, Ontario, serving clients across Ontario and the US. Founded by Fanis Makrigiannis — Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner & EMDR Practitioner — offering support for anxiety, trauma, weight loss, sleep, confidence, smoking cessation, and habit change. Fully virtual. Ages 10 and up.
Cherrisse McWilliams
Registered Psychotherapist, qualifying
A safe, accepting, and judgement-free space for individuals to explore change, healing, and growth — through a client-centered, strengths-based approach. Virtual across Canada.
Yaroslav Grechkin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate)
You may look like you have it all together, yet quietly struggle with feeling “not good enough.” I help thoughtful, sensitive adults and couples navigate shame, self-doubt, anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck and build a kinder, more authentic relationship with yourself.
Rebecca Steele
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Hello, I'm Rebecca. I help adults heal attachment wounds and rebuild a sense of inner safety through Insight-Driven Depth Therapy. If you're struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, self-worth, people-pleasing, relationship patterns, or feeling disconnected from yourself, I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore lasting change beyond symptom management.
Matteo Castelli
Registered Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Matteo Castelli has over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, group education, counselor training, and mental health advocacy. With an educational background including a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, he brings both academic knowledge and practical experience to his work with clients.
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…
Erin Ibrahim
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR, ADHD-CCSP, 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!
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, ADHD-CP, BEd, HBA
Does stress, relationship troubles, anxiety, ADHD, or trauma have you feeling stuck? Do you wish you “felt better?” or wish to feel more like yourself again? Do you want to better understand how your past effects your present? Are you wanting to reconnect in your relationship? Are you a parent with a child needing a hand? I'll support you in reaching therapy goals by helping create more...
Edna Mitander
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor RTC
What is your understanding of joy and happiness? I'd like to hear your definition. Do you find it difficult to understand the suffering and challenges you face in your life? Do you still experience past trauma and feel like you're going through life on autopilot? Do you question your faith and finding yourself scrolling the internet to find answers?
Laura Lockhart
Registered Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist
Laura is a trauma-focused psychotherapist using an integrative approach blending psychodynamic, somatic, experiential, hypnosis and parts work. She supports anxiety, depression, and attachment trauma, offering direct, compassionate therapy. Neurodivergent-affirming and 2SLGBTQIA+ allied, she also offers psychedelic-informed care and equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Allison Clayton
Registered Psychotherapist
Are you tired of the 'sunshine, butterflies and rainbows' idea of therapy? You aren't here for surface-level advice, trying to “just think positive,” or having to worry about judgment. I am here to provide you with tools that work individually for you and conversations that matter - on both a human level and from an evidence-based approach.
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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.