Self Esteem Therapists in North Cambridge, MA

I enjoy helping individuals and couples overcome whatever is preventing them from experiencing greater health, emotional well-being and fulfillment in their lives. For over 28 years, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, recovery issues, career change, as well as creative blocks. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring warmth, compassion and humor to each session, along with a deep respect for clients' strengths and experiences.

Are you feeling stuck in life? Hi! I'm Jin-Hee, and I've been a social worker and therapist for the past twenty years. My focus in my work is with women, in all stages and circumstances in life struggling with the feeling of being stuck. Whether it is in career, relationship, family, fertility, body and self esteem.. or just with life (or all of the above). It is my passion and mission to help uncover the places where we have gotten stuck, then help envision what life might look like on the other side of stuck.. and most importantly, work with you to get you there. To a place with more peace, less stress.

I work with a wide variety of clients and use a clinical and holistic approach to my practice. Whether it be processing trauma, working on family communication, bridging gaps between relationships, or even just processing daily life stressors it is my goal to help you. I am very person centered in my approach, as well as solution focused when needed.

Support for clients struggling with dating anxiety, relationship issues, attachment style questions, healing from a break up, depression or low mood, general anxiety, self-esteem, or curiosity and desire for more self-awareness and inner growth. The transformation begins when we are able to connect more deeply with ourselves after analysis of our patterns, behaviors, family dynamics, and how we show up in relationships.

I am currently accepting new clients! Do you often find yourself feeling sad or anxious? Do you worry about yourself or your child? Do you wish you could be your best self? With over fifteen years of clinical experience, my style is fluid and catered to best suit the concerns and experience of my clients. I work with clients of all ages in the context of individual, couples, and family therapy. I offer a goal-oriented and strength-based approach and incorporate CBT, ACT, art/narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution-focused therapy, and play therapy depending on needs and preferences of each client.

I specialize in CBT to help mitigate symptoms of anxiety around relationships, social situations, self-esteem, work/school issues, chronic health issues, and chronic depression. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which probes patterns and root causes of conflict, CBT focuses on solutions, encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior.

I am currently taking new clients! As your therapist, I strive to create a space in which you feel comfortable to explore your inner world in a deep and meaningful way. I work to provide support while challenging any maladaptive patterns. Therapy can help deepen insight, create healthier thinking and habits, and explore strengths while healing. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and client-centered, and together we can help you realize your potential. I incorporate CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and trauma-informed therapy, depending on the specific needs and preferences of each of my clients.

Larissa enjoys working with clients who are ready and committed to change. Larissa works well with those who struggle with a variety of mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship/family stressors, addiction, and trauma. Larissa enjoys working with clients who are ready to get out of their comfort zones, who are willing to have an open mind, incorporate new techniques, and be challenged.

Do you feel alone, lonely, or is dealing with issues of abandonment? Are you tired of managing your life by yourself? My areas of focus are relationship issues and substance misuse. I work well with teens and adults who exhibit behaviors such low self-esteem, abandonment & attachment issues, setting boundaries, people pleasing, burnout, and stress. We will work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your boundaries and triggers as a way to develop healthy coping mechanisms that lead to a lasting well-being. Contact me to schedule your appointment. Let's embark on this healing journey together.

In all my work with clients I provide a warm, safe and respectful environment based on collaboration and curiosity. When people contact me with concerns about themselves or their children, they often feel stuck or at a loss about how to proceed. They may be concerned about issues of self-esteem, satisfaction in relationships, or a teenager's emotional ups and downs at home or in school. I use an active and interactive style in helping clients gain new ways to understand themselves and new tools to address problematic patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving.

I help motivated adults to identify what they want out of life, figure out what's getting in their way, and overcome those obstacles to achieve the lives they want. I seek to help clients increase their own sense of autonomy and agency- the feeling that they have the power to make their own decisions and the resources to act on those decisions. My background and perspective can be particularly useful when working with clients who are high achievers, intellectual (including oriented towards engineering, science, technology), or who think of themselves as anxious, introverted, shy, and/or socially awkward.

Are you a stressed out and overworked professional woman of color, doubting your success and your place at the table? Have micro-aggressions or discrimination beaten down your workplace self-esteem, leading to anxiety and depressed mood? On paper, you’re qualified. But, for some reason, you find yourself questioning the smallest decision. You were excited when you got the offer letter, but now you feel inadequate and dread heading to work. Your self-doubt is constantly whispering, sometimes yelling, you aren’t good enough, you will never feel competent. Sound like you? Keep reading to learn how I can help.

Seeking therapy is a sign of personal strength. Often people who engage in therapy are actually doing well in life, but would like to do better in one area or another. It takes awareness in our lives and courage to be able to reach out for help. I strive to put people at ease in building the therapeutic relationship. I also greatly value individual differences and approach each client with an open-minded and non-judgmental stance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of a successful experience in therapy.

If you are struggling with emotional/mental health issues, stressful life experiences or feel a sense of disconnection, connecting with a therapist can help to alleviate your suffering. With me you will be able to explore difficult thoughts and feelings, challenge patterns and behaviors that might not be serving you and reflect on your relationships in a safe and supportive space. I care deeply about the relationship I establish with my clients, am warm and compassionate and enjoy working collaboratively.

I have over 30 years experience working with a variety of issues including addiction, self esteem, relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. I work with adults and couples. I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and thus help people understand their families of origin and how their early experiences have contributed to who they are and perhaps hold them back from becoming who they would like to be. Therapy includes talking therapy, behavioral technique, cognitive behavioral therapy.