Self Esteem Therapists in Wellesley Hills, MA
Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we might feel stressed, overloaded, or struggle to make decisions. You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, unhealthy relationship patterns, major life decisions, professional and academic performance, or parenting issues. These challenges might be keeping you up at night or are interfering with your peace of mind. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients, to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we might feel stressed, overloaded, or struggle to make decisions. You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, unhealthy relationship patterns, major life decisions, professional and academic performance, or parenting issues. These challenges might be keeping you up at night or are interfering with your peace of mind. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients, to explore their thoughts and feelings.
I work well with with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with a wide range of issues including social and generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, self-esteem and emotion-regulation. I also enjoy working with individuals going through significant life transitions, such as adjustment to college, parenting, or divorce.
I work well with with adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with a wide range of issues including social and generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, self-esteem and emotion-regulation. I also enjoy working with individuals going through significant life transitions, such as adjustment to college, parenting, or divorce.
Susan Severson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Hello, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts (LICSW/LCSW). I earned a Master of Social Work degree in Advanced Clinical Social Work in Independent Clinical Practice and Health Care Specialization from Aurora University in 2016. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and received my CADC in 2021. I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, LGBTQ+ issues, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, loneliness, ADHD, OCD, and substance abuse.
Hello, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, Florida, and Massachusetts (LICSW/LCSW). I earned a Master of Social Work degree in Advanced Clinical Social Work in Independent Clinical Practice and Health Care Specialization from Aurora University in 2016. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and received my CADC in 2021. I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, LGBTQ+ issues, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, loneliness, ADHD, OCD, and substance abuse.
Kate Monaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
You are brave for being here. You have done your best as a parent, and yet your child is still struggling. It hurts to see them beating themselves down, and selling themselves short when you know who they are at their best. You've heard them say "I'm not good enough," "no one understands me," or "things would be better if I weren't here." Maybe they've turned to self harm to manage their emotions. You want to protect them, help them heal, and show them the beauty you see when you look at them.
You are brave for being here. You have done your best as a parent, and yet your child is still struggling. It hurts to see them beating themselves down, and selling themselves short when you know who they are at their best. You've heard them say "I'm not good enough," "no one understands me," or "things would be better if I weren't here." Maybe they've turned to self harm to manage their emotions. You want to protect them, help them heal, and show them the beauty you see when you look at them.
Stefanie Acierno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Stefanie Acierno, LICSW, is a seasoned psychotherapist with 25+ years in behavioral health, based in Massachusetts. She specializes in attachment styles, anxiety, stress, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and ADD/ADHD. Stefanie’s approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to enhance self-confidence, self-awareness, and break unhealthy patterns. She offers tailored, compassionate support to adults, college students, and athletes, fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.
Stefanie Acierno, LICSW, is a seasoned psychotherapist with 25+ years in behavioral health, based in Massachusetts. She specializes in attachment styles, anxiety, stress, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and ADD/ADHD. Stefanie’s approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to enhance self-confidence, self-awareness, and break unhealthy patterns. She offers tailored, compassionate support to adults, college students, and athletes, fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.
Debbie Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
Welcome to my practice! Are you looking for change? Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. I provide high quality, compassionate, and confidential care. Finding a therapist for the first time can be a challenging and sometimes intimidating process. I would be pleased to consult with you over the phone at no charge to see if my services are a good fit for what you are experiencing.
Thank you for your interest in my page. As a licensed mental health clinician, I have worked within a variety of settings with clients from all different backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, age, education, and socioeconomic status. My goal as a therapist is to help you face your challenges with grace and dignity, gain clarity into your problems, and strengthen your mental and emotional health. With me, you will be able to explore and process your issues in a non-judgmental and safe environment, and foster growth through increased inner awareness and perspective taking.
Thank you for your interest in my page. As a licensed mental health clinician, I have worked within a variety of settings with clients from all different backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, age, education, and socioeconomic status. My goal as a therapist is to help you face your challenges with grace and dignity, gain clarity into your problems, and strengthen your mental and emotional health. With me, you will be able to explore and process your issues in a non-judgmental and safe environment, and foster growth through increased inner awareness and perspective taking.
Dr. Robert Tella is a Clinical Licensed Psychologist and Certified Massachusetts Health Service Provider. He has worked in the field of mental health for over thirty years, twenty-four of which have been in his private practice of clinical and consulting psychology in Wellesley, Massachusetts. His background experience is extensive, encompassing inpatient and outpatient work at various Boston-area hospitals, serving children and adults, in addition to supervising and training of graduate students and interns.
Dr. Robert Tella is a Clinical Licensed Psychologist and Certified Massachusetts Health Service Provider. He has worked in the field of mental health for over thirty years, twenty-four of which have been in his private practice of clinical and consulting psychology in Wellesley, Massachusetts. His background experience is extensive, encompassing inpatient and outpatient work at various Boston-area hospitals, serving children and adults, in addition to supervising and training of graduate students and interns.
Currently accepting referrals! I provide individuals with the space to process challenges and help them identify and address the barriers impeding growth (unhelpful thinking styles, behaviors, relationship patterns, etc). I utilize interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, and offer flexibility when needed to meet people where they are and address individual needs. I currently work with adolescents (13-17) and adults (18-60). My overall goal for family therapy is to improve communication, understanding, and connection between family members.
Currently accepting referrals! I provide individuals with the space to process challenges and help them identify and address the barriers impeding growth (unhelpful thinking styles, behaviors, relationship patterns, etc). I utilize interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, and offer flexibility when needed to meet people where they are and address individual needs. I currently work with adolescents (13-17) and adults (18-60). My overall goal for family therapy is to improve communication, understanding, and connection between family members.
Melissa Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and solution-focused. I incorporate mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of harmful thoughts and behaviors, and skill building exercises to increase emotion regulation, resilience, and psychological flexibility. I hold an advanced certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from Boston University and have extensive training in mindfulness-based therapies.
My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and solution-focused. I incorporate mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of harmful thoughts and behaviors, and skill building exercises to increase emotion regulation, resilience, and psychological flexibility. I hold an advanced certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from Boston University and have extensive training in mindfulness-based therapies.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, offering individual psychotherapy to adults who may find themselves stuck, dissatisfied, or overwhelmed. I view therapy as a collaborative and active process, with the aims of better understanding one's distress and interpersonal difficulties, and improving one's quality of life. I am committed to helping my clients live more meaningful and authentic lives. I am skilled in the use of empirically supported treatments for psychological problems and I employ these strategies flexibly, with the goal of tailoring each client's treatment to his/her/their individual concerns and unique history.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, offering individual psychotherapy to adults who may find themselves stuck, dissatisfied, or overwhelmed. I view therapy as a collaborative and active process, with the aims of better understanding one's distress and interpersonal difficulties, and improving one's quality of life. I am committed to helping my clients live more meaningful and authentic lives. I am skilled in the use of empirically supported treatments for psychological problems and I employ these strategies flexibly, with the goal of tailoring each client's treatment to his/her/their individual concerns and unique history.
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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.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. I work with adults, couples, children, teens and their families. My approach is unique in that it involves individual self exploration, discovery rather than diagnosis and treatment plans with a focus on overall well-being and improved mental health functioning. My work is based on relationship building which always begins with the client's relationship with self. My work with children, teens has a strong family component, my work with couples begins as individual work since evaluating and supporting each partner's mental wellbeing is of equal importance.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. I work with adults, couples, children, teens and their families. My approach is unique in that it involves individual self exploration, discovery rather than diagnosis and treatment plans with a focus on overall well-being and improved mental health functioning. My work is based on relationship building which always begins with the client's relationship with self. My work with children, teens has a strong family component, my work with couples begins as individual work since evaluating and supporting each partner's mental wellbeing is of equal importance.
Hannah Hurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
For those seeking gracious but honest feedback, opportunities for insight, and who are ready to step into challenging but helpful conversations with someone they trust, this could be the right place for you. My style of therapy includes a strengths-focused approach that seeks to address life challenges alongside each individual client as they feel ready.
For those seeking gracious but honest feedback, opportunities for insight, and who are ready to step into challenging but helpful conversations with someone they trust, this could be the right place for you. My style of therapy includes a strengths-focused approach that seeks to address life challenges alongside each individual client as they feel ready.
As a psychologist, I offer individual therapy for adults and college students. I am warm, engaged, and collaborative. Together we create realization, connection, and understanding that lead to deep and lasting change. My clients want to improve quality of life, strengthen relationships, and create their lives with intention. We will collaborate to reduce anxiety, improve your relationship with food, cope with fertility struggles, and recover from trauma. I am also certified to treat Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I truly enjoy working with anyone who wants to reflect on, and grow from, the inevitable challenges life presents.
As a psychologist, I offer individual therapy for adults and college students. I am warm, engaged, and collaborative. Together we create realization, connection, and understanding that lead to deep and lasting change. My clients want to improve quality of life, strengthen relationships, and create their lives with intention. We will collaborate to reduce anxiety, improve your relationship with food, cope with fertility struggles, and recover from trauma. I am also certified to treat Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I truly enjoy working with anyone who wants to reflect on, and grow from, the inevitable challenges life presents.
As a clinician, I work with individuals, couples, and groups to help people live fuller, healthier, more connected lives. My approach to counseling is collaborative and curious. And I draw on several clinical frameworks to meet clients’ needs. Above all, I see therapy as a working relationship – which is to say, a relationship that works. What works is unique to every client. My job is to co-discover the specific ways the therapy relationship can help a client alleviate suffering, meet challenges, and thrive.
As a clinician, I work with individuals, couples, and groups to help people live fuller, healthier, more connected lives. My approach to counseling is collaborative and curious. And I draw on several clinical frameworks to meet clients’ needs. Above all, I see therapy as a working relationship – which is to say, a relationship that works. What works is unique to every client. My job is to co-discover the specific ways the therapy relationship can help a client alleviate suffering, meet challenges, and thrive.
Salthill Counseling
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Behind every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath every feeling there is need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause and not the symptom. We begin to heal.
Behind every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath every feeling there is need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause and not the symptom. We begin to heal.
Sophia Fleming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Massachusetts who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
Sophia Fleming, LCSW, SEP offers virtual counseling sessions for adults throughout Massachusetts who are yearning to experience more peace and more joy in their lives. Typically, when one seeks counseling, he or she feels "stuck". Sophia has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the pieces. Sophia has had the honor of working and training at The Meadows, a world-renowned treatment center, and has received training from world-renowned therapists Pia Mellody on codependency, love addiction/ love avoidance, and inner child work, Claudia Black focusing on couples therapy, and Peter Levine developer of Somatic Experiencing.
Kate Lipman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Warmly accepting new online clients across Massachusetts! All-or-nothing thinking. Predicting the worst possible outcome will come true. Self-defeating behaviors and judgmental views about yourself. If these negative thought patterns and behaviors are familiar and if they fuel anxiety or depression in you, there’s good news! Those thoughts and behaviors can be changed, and you can experience a much brighter outlook and greater joy and self-worth. You can build your ability to manage life’s challenges with a self-assured belief in your own capabilities.
Warmly accepting new online clients across Massachusetts! All-or-nothing thinking. Predicting the worst possible outcome will come true. Self-defeating behaviors and judgmental views about yourself. If these negative thought patterns and behaviors are familiar and if they fuel anxiety or depression in you, there’s good news! Those thoughts and behaviors can be changed, and you can experience a much brighter outlook and greater joy and self-worth. You can build your ability to manage life’s challenges with a self-assured belief in your own capabilities.
Martha C Pedersen
Counselor, MLA, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients. Therapy can be hard to start but it’s so rewarding. Anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and ADHD are my specialities. These things can cause all kinds of discomfort in everyday life - feeling nervous, overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, and disconnected. But this doesn’t have to be a way of life. Instead, you can feel comfortable in your own skin, confident in what you have to offer and at peace with who you are and what you’ve been through. You can make sense of your life and feel good about yourself.
I am currently accepting new clients. Therapy can be hard to start but it’s so rewarding. Anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and ADHD are my specialities. These things can cause all kinds of discomfort in everyday life - feeling nervous, overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, and disconnected. But this doesn’t have to be a way of life. Instead, you can feel comfortable in your own skin, confident in what you have to offer and at peace with who you are and what you’ve been through. You can make sense of your life and feel good about yourself.
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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.