Therapy for Self-Esteem
in North York
Do you struggle to feel good about yourself? Do you tend to be hard on yourself and undermine your abilities? Do you find it uncomfortable to receive a compliment? Does this impact your relationships with others and your willingness to take part in activities that interest you?
It all starts with a FREE consultation! We're ready when you are.
Our registered psychotherapists offer virtual psychotherapy across Ontario and in-person in North York, Toronto, and Mississauga.
Read below to learn more about how therapy can help you with self-esteem and confidence.
How therapy can help with self-esteem
Your therapist can support you to:
✔ Identify Root Causes
✔ Challenge Unhelpful Thoughts
✔ Build Self-Trust
✔ Develop Healthier Self-Perception
✔ Improve Emotional Resilience
✔ Set Realistic Standards
✔ Enhance Self-Compassion
✔ Practice Assertiveness
✔ Gain Support & Validation
... and more!
Sound familiar?
Struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence can feel like carrying an invisible weight that affects every aspect of life. It’s a constant battle between wanting to believe in yourself and the nagging voice of self-doubt that whispers you’re not enough. Everyday situations—speaking up in a group, making decisions, or even looking in the mirror—can trigger feelings of inadequacy. You might overanalyze your words and actions, convinced that others are judging you as harshly as you judge yourself. Achievements feel hollow, as if they don’t truly belong to you, while mistakes feel like proof of your unworthiness. Social media, comparisons, and past experiences only amplify the struggle, reinforcing the idea that everyone else has it figured out except you.
Over time, this self-doubt can become paralyzing, leading to avoidance, perfectionism, or seeking external validation to fill the void. But the truth is, self-worth isn’t something to be earned—it’s something you already have, even if it doesn’t always feel that way.
If you would like to learn more about therapy, check out our blog on "10 things you should know before going to therapy" here
Read our blog posts related to self-esteem
Blogs:
- "Four Practical Ways to Reduce Stress"
- "5 Steps to Overcome Procrastination"
- "10 Things You Should Know Before Going to Therapy"
- "Why So Many People Struggle With Feeling 'Not Good Enough'"
- "AI's Here - Now What? How To Protect Your Mental Health in the Age of AI"
- "Celebrating Queer Joy: Finding Healing Beyond Trauma"
- "Mental Health at the Margins: Intersectionality in 2SLGBTQIA+ Wellbeing"
