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Therapy for Self Esteem

Self esteem shapes the way we see ourselves and how we navigate the world. When it’s strong, we feel capable, confident, and worthy. But when self-doubt takes over, it can affect every aspect of life—our relationships, career, and overall happiness. Self esteem therapy can help you challenge these thoughts, recognize your strengths, and build a healthier, more confident sense of self.

If you struggle with negative self-talk, feelings of inadequacy, or a constant fear of failure, you’re not alone. You deserve to see yourself the way others see you—worthy, valuable, and enough.

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Finding Your Self-Worth With Self Esteem Therapy

To the outside world, you may seem like you have it all together. You’re the friend who supports everyone else, the coworker who never says no, the person who puts in extra effort to prove your worth. But inside, self-doubt lingers.

You might:

  • Feel like you’re never good enough, no matter what you achieve.
  • Struggle with comparing yourself to others and feeling like you always fall short.
  • Avoid speaking up or going after what you want because you don’t believe you deserve it.
  • Base your worth on external validation—grades, appearance, social approval, or productivity.

Self esteem therapy can help you break free from these patterns. You don’t have to keep living under the weight of self-doubt. You can step into a version of yourself that is confident, self-assured, and deserving of the same kindness you give to others.

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Perfectionism and Self-Criticism

Perfectionism can make you feel like nothing you do is ever good enough. It creates a cycle of self-criticism, fear of failure, and burnout. Therapy can help you shift your mindset, embrace progress over perfection, and treat yourself with kindness.

Imposter Syndrome

If you feel like you don’t truly deserve your success, like you’re just “faking it” while waiting to be exposed as a fraud, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome therapy helps you recognize your achievements and develop confidence in your abilities.

Body Image and Self-Acceptance

Struggles with body image can take a toll on self-worth. Therapy helps you cultivate self-acceptance, challenge harmful beauty standards, and build a healthier relationship with your body.

Healing from Past Experiences

Low self-esteem often stems from past experiences—criticism in childhood, toxic relationships, or emotional neglect. Therapy provides a space to process these experiences and redefine how you see yourself.

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The Caregivers Role in Child Therapy

Authored by Kelly Lamothe, MSW, RSW

Generally, children are not in therapy because they’ve requested it, rather, their caregiver, medical professional, or school has recommended they attend. Here are essential insights for caregivers to bear in mind during their child’s therapeutic journey.

Navigating the Start of Therapy
Before the first appointment, it can be helpful to prepare the child by explaining to them what they are about to do and what to expect. Offering ample reassurance, framing therapy as a positive and exciting experience, and creating positive associations can significantly enhance the child’s willingness to engage. Positive associations go a long way for helping the child enjoy and be willing to attend therapy. Pair a therapy session with a fun activity afterwards, such as allowing them a special treat or activity.

Creating a Positive Therapeutic Environment
Therapy doesn’t have to come with the same dread as going to get a cavity filled at the dentists. Therapists are committed to making the experience engaging and fun through activities like games, positive reinforcement, and creative expressions like playing with toys or art. Importantly, therapists respect a child’s comfort level and never force them to prolong a session beyond their readiness. The goal is to build positive associations that encourage the child’s enthusiasm to return. Forcing the child to stay longer than they want will not be conducive to learning new skills or building and maintaining trust.

Building Trust Over Time
Establishing trust with the therapist is a gradual process for the child. Similar to adults who may be hesitant to share inner thoughts with a stranger, it is unrealistic to expect immediate trust from a child. The initial few sessions, and sometimes longer, focus on nurturing trust, developing the therapeutic relationship, and gaining a deeper understanding of the child.

Diverse Approaches to Child Therapy
Child therapy doesn’t always appear like the traditional portrayals in the media. Unlike the image of someone on a couch in deep conversation, this is not an accurate representation of child therapy. Most children will not engage in traditional talk therapy to have deep conversations about what is troubling them as adults would. As such, the child therapist is trained to obtain relevant information and provide the child with essential skills through other modalities, such as play.

Home as an Extension of Therapy
While therapists spend limited time with the child during sessions, the caregiver plays a crucial role in reinforcing therapy at home. Just as a child needs reminders for everyday tasks, such as brushing their teeth, caregivers are responsible for prompting and supporting the child in practicing the skills learned during therapy. Like learning any new skill, practice makes progress.

Mutual Engagement in the Therapeutic Process
Caregivers are integral to the therapeutic process. The therapist may offer recommendations based on observed interactions, encouraging caregivers to manage situations and behaviors more effectively. Learning to navigate their own emotions and behaviors equips caregivers to better support their child, sometimes necessitating their own individual therapy.

Collaboration for the Child’s Success
Therapists are allies with the child’s best interests at heart. Open communication is crucial; caregivers should share thoughts and concerns, enabling therapists to tailor the therapy to the child’s unique needs and goals. If a particular approach isn’t yielding results, caregivers are encouraged to communicate with the therapist for alternative strategies. Together, caregivers and therapists form a collaborative team dedicated to the child’s success and well-being.