Self Esteem Therapists in Newton Highlands, MA
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I have been providing collaborative, interactive therapy services to children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and family for over 25 years. I am eclectic in approach, beginning with Relational and Client-Centered models, incorporating Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Family Systems Therapies; addressing Anxiety, Mood Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Grief, Loss and Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, Anger/Frustration management, Self Esteem and Confidence Building, Social/Relationship Building Skills, LGBTQ, Parenting Coaching/Skills.
I have been providing collaborative, interactive therapy services to children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and family for over 25 years. I am eclectic in approach, beginning with Relational and Client-Centered models, incorporating Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Family Systems Therapies; addressing Anxiety, Mood Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Grief, Loss and Trauma, Adjustment Disorders, Anger/Frustration management, Self Esteem and Confidence Building, Social/Relationship Building Skills, LGBTQ, Parenting Coaching/Skills.
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Rachel Holmes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
As a clinician, I aim to be a point of guidance, trust, and support for the communities and individuals who need it most. I work with individuals to help cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, substance use, and more. I work with a wide range of clients, from adolescents to adults, to help them move through life's challenges with understanding, compassion, and the confidence they need. I utilize techniques including CBT and Motivational Interviewing, while keeping a focus on harm reduction and trauma informed care. I hope to provide a warm, non-judgmental and empathetic space for all the clients I work with.
As a clinician, I aim to be a point of guidance, trust, and support for the communities and individuals who need it most. I work with individuals to help cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, substance use, and more. I work with a wide range of clients, from adolescents to adults, to help them move through life's challenges with understanding, compassion, and the confidence they need. I utilize techniques including CBT and Motivational Interviewing, while keeping a focus on harm reduction and trauma informed care. I hope to provide a warm, non-judgmental and empathetic space for all the clients I work with.
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David Lavin, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LICSW, RMT
Verified Verified
Newton Highlands, MA 02461 (Online Only)
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING Telemedicine clients (Massachusetts or Illinois). Days vary. 21+ only. Offering traditional counseling (insurance & private pay) & spiritual guidance (private pay). Therapy provided through HIPAA-secure audio-video portal online (VSee) or phone (if audio-only allowed). Send e-mail for specific details to gauge if this practice may be a match for your situation. Offering support, clarity & promoting relief from a variety of mental health/emotional concerns. Visit www.moonhollowsalem.com/energywork for spiritual guidance info. Therapist Telemedicine location varies between IL, MA, and other permitted jurisdictions.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING Telemedicine clients (Massachusetts or Illinois). Days vary. 21+ only. Offering traditional counseling (insurance & private pay) & spiritual guidance (private pay). Therapy provided through HIPAA-secure audio-video portal online (VSee) or phone (if audio-only allowed). Send e-mail for specific details to gauge if this practice may be a match for your situation. Offering support, clarity & promoting relief from a variety of mental health/emotional concerns. Visit www.moonhollowsalem.com/energywork for spiritual guidance info. Therapist Telemedicine location varies between IL, MA, and other permitted jurisdictions.
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The majority of my clients seek balance, clarity, and self-care and are facing normative life transitions or unexpected challenges across the lifespan. Typical challenges include stress, friendships, family relationships, body image and self-esteem, anxiety/depression, as well as transitions across college/grad school in young adulthood; career goals; and milestones such as marriage, divorce, pregnancy, parenting; or other health challenges that may require counseling or coaching, mind-body strategies and goal-directed wellness plans. The purpose is to build your confidence, compassion, and resiliency skills to flourish at any age.
The majority of my clients seek balance, clarity, and self-care and are facing normative life transitions or unexpected challenges across the lifespan. Typical challenges include stress, friendships, family relationships, body image and self-esteem, anxiety/depression, as well as transitions across college/grad school in young adulthood; career goals; and milestones such as marriage, divorce, pregnancy, parenting; or other health challenges that may require counseling or coaching, mind-body strategies and goal-directed wellness plans. The purpose is to build your confidence, compassion, and resiliency skills to flourish at any age.
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Barbara S Furstenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
Waitlist for new clients
Having been in practice as a psychologist for more than 30 years, I am convinced that change and growth take place within the safety and warmth of a truly understanding, and collaborative relationship. It has been a privilege to do this work and I am grateful for the opportunity to bear witness and contribute to my patients' lives. Our journeys are often complicated and demanding with places along the way that can be overwhelming, painful and confusing. Awareness and willingness to seek help when you are at an impasse is perhaps the most important step in the process of psychotherapy.
Having been in practice as a psychologist for more than 30 years, I am convinced that change and growth take place within the safety and warmth of a truly understanding, and collaborative relationship. It has been a privilege to do this work and I am grateful for the opportunity to bear witness and contribute to my patients' lives. Our journeys are often complicated and demanding with places along the way that can be overwhelming, painful and confusing. Awareness and willingness to seek help when you are at an impasse is perhaps the most important step in the process of psychotherapy.
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Are you feeling trapped in self-defeating patterns of behavior affecting your work, health or personal relationships? Is depression or anxiety getting in the way of feeling your best? Are you troubled by job or career uncertainty during these difficult economic times? No matter what the presenting problem, it often takes a trained professional, who, in collaboration with the client, helps sort out the issues and find solutions.
Are you feeling trapped in self-defeating patterns of behavior affecting your work, health or personal relationships? Is depression or anxiety getting in the way of feeling your best? Are you troubled by job or career uncertainty during these difficult economic times? No matter what the presenting problem, it often takes a trained professional, who, in collaboration with the client, helps sort out the issues and find solutions.
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I am a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts with nearly a decade of clinical experience working with a range of people who have complicated backgrounds and experiences, including trauma. I counsel adults, couples, parents, families, pre-teens, adolescents and veterans. At its core, my style is warm and empathic. I will also take an active and engaged stance in order to challenge my clients' limiting beliefs. Ultimately, I focus on helping clients alleviate their pain and suffering so they can find their potential and live life fully.
I am a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts with nearly a decade of clinical experience working with a range of people who have complicated backgrounds and experiences, including trauma. I counsel adults, couples, parents, families, pre-teens, adolescents and veterans. At its core, my style is warm and empathic. I will also take an active and engaged stance in order to challenge my clients' limiting beliefs. Ultimately, I focus on helping clients alleviate their pain and suffering so they can find their potential and live life fully.
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For years (decades!) I have been treating substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at my office in Newton. Helping people move from crisis to long-term healthy living is my passion. I offer individual therapy, group therapy, and families/couples therapy depending upon the need. My general approach is that life is good. It is not always easy, but it is always good. Regardless of the suffering we have faced - and some have faced a lot - or the difficulty of our current circumstances, people can learn to survive and thrive. Helping patients get to that place brings me joy.
For years (decades!) I have been treating substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and other disorders in adolescents and adults at my office in Newton. Helping people move from crisis to long-term healthy living is my passion. I offer individual therapy, group therapy, and families/couples therapy depending upon the need. My general approach is that life is good. It is not always easy, but it is always good. Regardless of the suffering we have faced - and some have faced a lot - or the difficulty of our current circumstances, people can learn to survive and thrive. Helping patients get to that place brings me joy.
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I am currently accepting new supervisees. I offer supervision/consultation for mental health professionals pursuing licensure in MA and licensed early career professionals. I believe therapy works best when a client and therapist are able to develop a genuine connection. Change happens in the context of trusting relationships. I strive to provide a warm, empathic and supportive environment that fosters clients' ability to explore their inner experiences and make positive changes in their lives. It is a privilege to hear clients' unique stories and work with people to create the change they want to see in their lives.
I am currently accepting new supervisees. I offer supervision/consultation for mental health professionals pursuing licensure in MA and licensed early career professionals. I believe therapy works best when a client and therapist are able to develop a genuine connection. Change happens in the context of trusting relationships. I strive to provide a warm, empathic and supportive environment that fosters clients' ability to explore their inner experiences and make positive changes in their lives. It is a privilege to hear clients' unique stories and work with people to create the change they want to see in their lives.
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Do you feel stuck in life or emotionally overwhelmed? Have you recently experienced a crisis or endured a painful loss? Have recently relocated and have difficulties adjusting? Do you find your usual coping skills are no longer enough, feeling tired of people telling you that you're too much? This is a good time to seek help.
Do you feel stuck in life or emotionally overwhelmed? Have you recently experienced a crisis or endured a painful loss? Have recently relocated and have difficulties adjusting? Do you find your usual coping skills are no longer enough, feeling tired of people telling you that you're too much? This is a good time to seek help.
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Katie Naftzger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
I am the author of, "Parenting in the Eye of the Storm: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Navigating the Teen Years." I offer consultation and psychotherapy for individuals and families throughout the life cycle.
I am the author of, "Parenting in the Eye of the Storm: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Navigating the Teen Years." I offer consultation and psychotherapy for individuals and families throughout the life cycle.
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In my work with couples, as well as with individuals and families, I strive to help people create the relationships they want. I approach therapy with a warm and collaborative style, asking non-judgmental questions and using a balance of sensitivity and humor. I find that people often get stuck in patterns of relating that aren't working for them, and I assist people in creating new habits, in which they feel heard, respected and cared for.
In my work with couples, as well as with individuals and families, I strive to help people create the relationships they want. I approach therapy with a warm and collaborative style, asking non-judgmental questions and using a balance of sensitivity and humor. I find that people often get stuck in patterns of relating that aren't working for them, and I assist people in creating new habits, in which they feel heard, respected and cared for.
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A licensed psychologist practicing in Newton, Mass., I have 15+ years of experience treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders and relationship challenges. With adolescents, adults, and couples, I use an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behavioral techniques. Life can be full of rough patches. Therefore my clients and I work together to shift the ways in which they relate to themselves and others, in order to lead more meaningful, productive, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
A licensed psychologist practicing in Newton, Mass., I have 15+ years of experience treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, eating disorders and relationship challenges. With adolescents, adults, and couples, I use an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical behavioral techniques. Life can be full of rough patches. Therefore my clients and I work together to shift the ways in which they relate to themselves and others, in order to lead more meaningful, productive, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
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Nofar Soffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newton Highlands, MA 02161
Nofar is passionate about helping individuals through discovering the power of self and has experience working with adults, children and adolescents. Nofar has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma related diagnoses and other life experiences. Helping these individuals to heal by strengthening their own self confidence with positive thinking, acceptance and compassion using CBT, DBT, mindfulness and other therapy methods centering around the individual and their unique life experience.
Nofar is passionate about helping individuals through discovering the power of self and has experience working with adults, children and adolescents. Nofar has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma related diagnoses and other life experiences. Helping these individuals to heal by strengthening their own self confidence with positive thinking, acceptance and compassion using CBT, DBT, mindfulness and other therapy methods centering around the individual and their unique life experience.
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Freedom Happy Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton Highlands, MA 02461 (Online Only)
Breaking free from emotional and psychological wounds can be harder to heal than physical wounds! Predators come in many forms...some are covert, sneaky and manipulative, while others are bold, in your face and irrefutable! My trauma-informed care & psychoed approach will support you in understanding and processing your trauma and struggles. This, while educating and coaching you on selfcare, selflove and self compassion, as you heal. I'll help you command the boundary boss living within, to emerge. Life gets stressful -I get it! Need help in striking that delicate balance in a world of uncertainties! You're in the right place.
Breaking free from emotional and psychological wounds can be harder to heal than physical wounds! Predators come in many forms...some are covert, sneaky and manipulative, while others are bold, in your face and irrefutable! My trauma-informed care & psychoed approach will support you in understanding and processing your trauma and struggles. This, while educating and coaching you on selfcare, selflove and self compassion, as you heal. I'll help you command the boundary boss living within, to emerge. Life gets stressful -I get it! Need help in striking that delicate balance in a world of uncertainties! You're in the right place.
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Lisa Newfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newton Highlands, MA 02161
Not accepting new clients
As a psychotherapist, I listen carefully and work collaboratively with each client in forming a safe and accepting relationship. This relationship provides the basis for exploration, problem solving, healing and growth. I have an interactive style which incorporates warmth, humor, authenticity and direct feedback as I help my clients work through areas in which they feel stuck, unhappy or overwhelmed. These areas may include marital and other relationship difficulties, anxiety around life transitions, concerns about parenting or caring for aging parents, coping with illness, and dealing with breakups along with many others.
As a psychotherapist, I listen carefully and work collaboratively with each client in forming a safe and accepting relationship. This relationship provides the basis for exploration, problem solving, healing and growth. I have an interactive style which incorporates warmth, humor, authenticity and direct feedback as I help my clients work through areas in which they feel stuck, unhappy or overwhelmed. These areas may include marital and other relationship difficulties, anxiety around life transitions, concerns about parenting or caring for aging parents, coping with illness, and dealing with breakups along with many others.
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Promoting self esteem and self confidence by teaching positive coping skills, mindfulness, psycho-education, and self regulation is an essential part of my practice.
I want to connect with you to help you address issues that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. I specialize in addiction, domestic violence, depression, and trauma and I want to help my clients identify negative thoughts and maladaptive behavior patterns and understand the impact. Understanding what you can and can't change is part of this equation as is recognizing how your thoughts impact your feelings about yourself and those around you.
Promoting self esteem and self confidence by teaching positive coping skills, mindfulness, psycho-education, and self regulation is an essential part of my practice.
I want to connect with you to help you address issues that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. I specialize in addiction, domestic violence, depression, and trauma and I want to help my clients identify negative thoughts and maladaptive behavior patterns and understand the impact. Understanding what you can and can't change is part of this equation as is recognizing how your thoughts impact your feelings about yourself and those around you.
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Sarah Garrity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02459 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with trauma, relationship challenges, low-self-esteem, or who are coping with behaviors such as disordered eating or substance use. I take a warm, collaborative and holistic approach to help you better understand yourself, un-learn old ways of being, and develop the capacity to manage all that life brings. Together, at a pace you are comfortable with, we can explore places in your life where you feel stuck, and move towards the life you want to live. My goal is to help you find peace with yourself and with your body.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with trauma, relationship challenges, low-self-esteem, or who are coping with behaviors such as disordered eating or substance use. I take a warm, collaborative and holistic approach to help you better understand yourself, un-learn old ways of being, and develop the capacity to manage all that life brings. Together, at a pace you are comfortable with, we can explore places in your life where you feel stuck, and move towards the life you want to live. My goal is to help you find peace with yourself and with your body.
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If you have difficulty with professional or academic advancement, establishing or sustaining intimate relationships-if habitual behavioral patterns (i.e. inhibitions, anxiety, impulsiveness, lack of assertion or self-esteem) are interfering with achieving your goals, speaking with a therapist can help you discover why. I am an experienced clinician with extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I see adults in weekly psychotherapy and multiple sessions per week are available to individuals interested in engaging in a deeper therapeutic dialogue.
If you have difficulty with professional or academic advancement, establishing or sustaining intimate relationships-if habitual behavioral patterns (i.e. inhibitions, anxiety, impulsiveness, lack of assertion or self-esteem) are interfering with achieving your goals, speaking with a therapist can help you discover why. I am an experienced clinician with extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I see adults in weekly psychotherapy and multiple sessions per week are available to individuals interested in engaging in a deeper therapeutic dialogue.
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Sharon Whitworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481
The decision to begin therapy, with all of it’s exciting possibilities for growth, is often made during a complicated or difficult time. I approach therapy from a solution focused lens. We will work together to help you take control of your life, by understanding the patterns that have been developed to manage uncomfortable feelings that have been firmly rooted from the past. We will work together to recognize your strengths, develop self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Through a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies we will create change.
The decision to begin therapy, with all of it’s exciting possibilities for growth, is often made during a complicated or difficult time. I approach therapy from a solution focused lens. We will work together to help you take control of your life, by understanding the patterns that have been developed to manage uncomfortable feelings that have been firmly rooted from the past. We will work together to recognize your strengths, develop self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Through a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies we will create change.
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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.