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Elena Rozzi Pellegrino
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
Waitlist for new clients
Not accepting new clients at this time. Thank you for visiting. You deserve life to feel less stressful and overwhelming. I can help you reach that goal by working with you to change the way you think - which affects how you feel. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like no one understands? Our sessions are designed so that you can remain focused on today, not get stuck back into yesterday or worry too much about what tomorrow brings. I use a full holistic - mind, body and spirit approach to therapy. My goal is to help you - help yourself. You can have control back in your life again.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Thank you for visiting. You deserve life to feel less stressful and overwhelming. I can help you reach that goal by working with you to change the way you think - which affects how you feel. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like no one understands? Our sessions are designed so that you can remain focused on today, not get stuck back into yesterday or worry too much about what tomorrow brings. I use a full holistic - mind, body and spirit approach to therapy. My goal is to help you - help yourself. You can have control back in your life again.
(857) 342-3975 View (857) 342-3975
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Marci Beth Simon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
Whether you're worried about your mood, relationship issues, stressful live events, or something else entirely, I can help you to identify the problems you are facing, adapt, and develop new coping skills. Most of my clients are doing really well in their lives until something comes along and they get "stuck"; It's my job to help you get unstuck and get to a better emotional place that is more balanced and more stable.
Whether you're worried about your mood, relationship issues, stressful live events, or something else entirely, I can help you to identify the problems you are facing, adapt, and develop new coping skills. Most of my clients are doing really well in their lives until something comes along and they get "stuck"; It's my job to help you get unstuck and get to a better emotional place that is more balanced and more stable.
(617) 702-2023 View (617) 702-2023
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Susan J Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02173  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My therapeutic approach may look different depending on what is going on with the person and what his or her needs are, but I generally use an insight-oriented and cognitive approach. I help people figure things out, understand themselves better, sort out their thoughts and feelings, and gain perspective on themselves so that they are able to make effective choices in their lives and work towards greater emotional well-being. People generally describe me as having a calming presence and creating a safe environment for them.
My therapeutic approach may look different depending on what is going on with the person and what his or her needs are, but I generally use an insight-oriented and cognitive approach. I help people figure things out, understand themselves better, sort out their thoughts and feelings, and gain perspective on themselves so that they are able to make effective choices in their lives and work towards greater emotional well-being. People generally describe me as having a calming presence and creating a safe environment for them.
(781) 696-9940 View (781) 696-9940

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Christine Fisher
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02451
Christine Fisher is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in both Massachusettes and Indiana. She has 9 years of experience and specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. No matter where someone starts, it’s possible to have a life with peace, joy, and healthy relationships. "Healing, growth, and change happen when a person feels heard and accepted. With compassion and teamwork, difficult thoughts and emotions can be untangled and start to heal," says Christine. She creates an open and accepting environment where her clients can feel safe.
Christine Fisher is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in both Massachusettes and Indiana. She has 9 years of experience and specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, and trauma. No matter where someone starts, it’s possible to have a life with peace, joy, and healthy relationships. "Healing, growth, and change happen when a person feels heard and accepted. With compassion and teamwork, difficult thoughts and emotions can be untangled and start to heal," says Christine. She creates an open and accepting environment where her clients can feel safe.
(617) 766-0194 View (617) 766-0194
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Brad Schutzer
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02115  (Online Only)
Therapy can be a great tool, regardless of what you might be going through in life. I understand that each person's story is unique and, therefore, so is his or her therapeutic experience. I am a psychotherapist and coach who will work with you to develop strategies for overcoming barriers in your life. I believe it's very important to have a good connection and rapport with your therapist. Due to this, I work to create a comfortable and safe environment to allow for progress and growth.
Therapy can be a great tool, regardless of what you might be going through in life. I understand that each person's story is unique and, therefore, so is his or her therapeutic experience. I am a psychotherapist and coach who will work with you to develop strategies for overcoming barriers in your life. I believe it's very important to have a good connection and rapport with your therapist. Due to this, I work to create a comfortable and safe environment to allow for progress and growth.
(857) 267-5432 View (857) 267-5432
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Dr. Sheri Shahriar
MA, PsyaD
Verified Verified
Medford, MA 02155  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Oftentimes we face challenges that block us from leading a satisfying life or even reach our greatest potential. These roadblocks can be difficult to understand and even harder to work through them ourselves. My passion is to provide individuals with a compassionate emotional space where feelings, thoughts and ideas can be safely expressed, giving way to a deeper understanding and clarity of the self.
Oftentimes we face challenges that block us from leading a satisfying life or even reach our greatest potential. These roadblocks can be difficult to understand and even harder to work through them ourselves. My passion is to provide individuals with a compassionate emotional space where feelings, thoughts and ideas can be safely expressed, giving way to a deeper understanding and clarity of the self.
(781) 517-9691 View (781) 517-9691
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Aletheia Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and enjoy working with couples and individuals on relationship and other issues such as communication, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression. I have years of experience at various clinical settings. Other than my outpatient therapy work, I have an extensive experience providing wraparound service for families with children who have severe emotional and behavioral needs. I have worked for Elder Protective Services with elders who are neglected and abused. I have also provided psychiatric evaluation at emergency services and home-based family stabilization work for families with children who are in psychiatric crisis.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and enjoy working with couples and individuals on relationship and other issues such as communication, conflict resolution, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression. I have years of experience at various clinical settings. Other than my outpatient therapy work, I have an extensive experience providing wraparound service for families with children who have severe emotional and behavioral needs. I have worked for Elder Protective Services with elders who are neglected and abused. I have also provided psychiatric evaluation at emergency services and home-based family stabilization work for families with children who are in psychiatric crisis.
(978) 767-2499 View (978) 767-2499
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Grace N. Munyiri
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-1
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148
Grace Munyiri, M.Ed., CAGS, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-1. 17 years working with adults in Individual Family/Couple therapy. Specialty: depression, anxiety, grief, self esteem, cross cultural and relational issues, anger management, Substance use relapse prevention. Practice Style: Client centered, collaborative, strength based, supportive, empathy. Core Values: Professionalism, dedication, respect for diversity, positive attitude. Theoretical Model: Relational/Family systems, Narrative therapy, Brief Solution Focus, CBT, motivational interview. Insurance: BCBS, Optum, Cigna, Tuft Health Plan. Self Pay accepted, sliding scale considered .
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(781) 670-5578 View (781) 670-5578
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Maggie O'Brien
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wayland, MA 01778
Maggie O’Brien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8 years of experience helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. She has worked in environments including schools, emergency services, residential programs, and community care. Her career has engendered the skills to develop rapport with clients, navigate community resources, and help individuals and families build on strengths and cultivate hope. Maggie believes a person-centered approach is essential for helping clients improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Maggie O’Brien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 8 years of experience helping those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. She has worked in environments including schools, emergency services, residential programs, and community care. Her career has engendered the skills to develop rapport with clients, navigate community resources, and help individuals and families build on strengths and cultivate hope. Maggie believes a person-centered approach is essential for helping clients improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
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Sarah C. Deschenes
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Somerville, MA 02144  (Online Only)
Being a human is both challenging and strange and having nonjudgmental professional support along the journey can be helpful. Whether you are seeking therapy out of a desire for healing, self-care, self-improvement, or self-discovery, together we will sort through where you're at in life and what you want going forward. Our work together will be tailored to you and your unique self. Using mind-body-spirit skills and techniques, my focus is to help you navigate your life and connect with your inner self while we process your challenges through a lens of curiosity, compassion and non-judgment.
Being a human is both challenging and strange and having nonjudgmental professional support along the journey can be helpful. Whether you are seeking therapy out of a desire for healing, self-care, self-improvement, or self-discovery, together we will sort through where you're at in life and what you want going forward. Our work together will be tailored to you and your unique self. Using mind-body-spirit skills and techniques, my focus is to help you navigate your life and connect with your inner self while we process your challenges through a lens of curiosity, compassion and non-judgment.
(339) 345-3277 View (339) 345-3277
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Kailey Fasugba
Counselor, LMHC, LADC-1, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
If you have been struggling with sadness, low self esteem, suicidal thoughts or stress we can work through it together.
Have you found your life to be unmanageable? Are you dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, using substances more than before, relationship trouble, work issues, coping with a loss or a family member with addiction issues, or other phase of life stressors? I want to help you have better quality of life and feel better by learning new coping strategies for your concerns and express yourself effectively. Together I will help you learn more about yourself and your strengths to build your self confidence and achieve your life goals.
If you have been struggling with sadness, low self esteem, suicidal thoughts or stress we can work through it together.
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Nancy Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Billerica, MA 01821
For over twenty five years I have enjoyed counseling individuals. I work with them to develop coping strategies which will improve their situation and empower them to achieve more satisfying lives. My successes come because I start where my clients are and treat them non-judgmentally. As essential as that is, I also believe in solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. My goal is for them to learn from therapy, not to make therapy a way of life.
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Gina Malvarosa
Counselor, LMHC, LADC1
Verified Verified
Malden, MA 02148
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(617) 849-9790 View (617) 849-9790
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Melissa A Meskell
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Stoneham, MA 02180
Waitlist for new clients
I have twenty years experience working as a therapist. My clientele varies from working with children with disabilities to adults with extensive mental health issues. I tend to utilize Cognitive-Behavioral approaches, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to help clients accomplish their personal goals and build healthy relationships and self esteem to reach their full potential. I have experience working in clinics, hospitals, schools, and prison settings.
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(781) 954-5224 View (781) 954-5224
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Yael Katz
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woburn, MA 01801  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field. I believe success in therapy begins with a supportive, non-judgemental environment and believe that you have the ultimate agency needed to determine the most authentic path for yourself. I work with individuals who need support with life transitions, low self esteem, anxiety and mood disorders.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field. I believe success in therapy begins with a supportive, non-judgemental environment and believe that you have the ultimate agency needed to determine the most authentic path for yourself. I work with individuals who need support with life transitions, low self esteem, anxiety and mood disorders.
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Regan Stout-Gomes, LMHC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02140  (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes that we all have the ability to heal and grow with the right support, guidance, motivation, and determination. Clients engaging in therapy will be provided with a supportive environment while working on ways to empower themselves. I utilize a holistic approach partnered with evidenced based best practices. Various techniques will be taught based upon individual needs and strengths. I provide individual and group counseling and have experience working with a variety of issues such as: anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, life transitions, and developmental disabilities.
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(508) 589-6358 View (508) 589-6358
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Community Counseling Services(CCS)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Medford, MA 02155  (Online Only)
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I prefer to be contacted by email.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I prefer to be contacted by email.
(781) 691-6356 View (781) 691-6356
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Catherine Verdera
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02134  (Online Only)
Hello there! I'm Catherine, a Mental Health Therapist at The Community Clinic. I enjoy working with diverse communities, and specialize in helping those seeking to heal from anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, poor body image and disordered eating. I help my clients understand that therapy is a personal process, and emphasize the importance of honoring your own pace and boundaries. Pushing yourself too hard or rushing the healing process may be counterproductive. My work involves providing guidance and support, so you can learn to give yourself permission to take breaks, reinforce boundaries, and prioritize self-care.
Hello there! I'm Catherine, a Mental Health Therapist at The Community Clinic. I enjoy working with diverse communities, and specialize in helping those seeking to heal from anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, poor body image and disordered eating. I help my clients understand that therapy is a personal process, and emphasize the importance of honoring your own pace and boundaries. Pushing yourself too hard or rushing the healing process may be counterproductive. My work involves providing guidance and support, so you can learn to give yourself permission to take breaks, reinforce boundaries, and prioritize self-care.
(617) 819-0750 View (617) 819-0750
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Susan Taterka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115
I work with people struggling with stress or loss. I offer understanding and compassion. I help my clients recognize and understand their feelings, improve their coping and communication skills, increase their emotional intelligence, clarify their goals, implement their plans, raise their self-esteem, and heal. I work with adults of all ages and cultural backgrounds- single, married, widowed, divorced/separated, caregivers, single parents, parents struggling with their children's difficulties, and adult children of elderly parents who are declining.
I work with people struggling with stress or loss. I offer understanding and compassion. I help my clients recognize and understand their feelings, improve their coping and communication skills, increase their emotional intelligence, clarify their goals, implement their plans, raise their self-esteem, and heal. I work with adults of all ages and cultural backgrounds- single, married, widowed, divorced/separated, caregivers, single parents, parents struggling with their children's difficulties, and adult children of elderly parents who are declining.
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Martin Hill Sr
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02451
Martin F. Hill, Sr., PhD, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has over 25 years of clinical experience and 15 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Hill is experienced in addressing multicultural and LGBTQIA issues. He is flexible, encouraging, optimistic, and focused on improving overall wellbeing of each client.
Martin F. Hill, Sr., PhD, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has over 25 years of clinical experience and 15 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Hill is experienced in addressing multicultural and LGBTQIA issues. He is flexible, encouraging, optimistic, and focused on improving overall wellbeing of each client.
(317) 406-4944 View (317) 406-4944
Self Esteem Therapists

When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?

When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.

What are the signs of low self-esteem?

Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.

What causes low self-esteem?

Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.

How can therapy improve self-esteem?

Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.