Self-Esteem Therapists Available in Ontario
This page is for people in Ontario looking for online therapists who work with self-esteem. Use it if you want to compare professionals by approach, specialisms, and fit rather than by office address. Each therapist listed is licensed in California, and that licence covers the whole state, so a specific city inside California is not a barrier to working with them. Look for details about therapeutic style, experience with self-esteem issues, and any notes on who they typically support to find someone who matches your needs.
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1. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Michelle Varady, LCSW
LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Mark Saverino, LCSW
Experienced California LCSW helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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4. Sophia Dyer, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Adam Lee, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Nathalie Contro, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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7. Sandra West, LMFT
California LMFT with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy
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8. Dr. Andrea Shirley, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Family · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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9. Sheryl Cook, CA Psychologist
California psychologist for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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10. John Hammond, LMFT
California LMFT with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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11. Claudia Santiago, LCSW
California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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12. Sheila Owens, LCSW
Supportive therapy for change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Susan Sheldon, LMFT
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes
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14. Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
LMFT guiding relationships and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. Deborah Perez, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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About self-esteem therapy for people in Ontario
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Ontario can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,979 therapists match this page, all of whom name self-esteem among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Ontario
Ontario has a population of about 175,265. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I choose a therapist for low self-esteem?
Consider their therapeutic approach and whether it targets self-worth, self-compassion, or negative self-talk. Check for experience with similar concerns and read brief profiles to see who they typically support. Think about whether you prefer structured skills work or exploratory therapy. Use an initial consultation to see if their style and language feel comfortable to you.
Can online therapy really help with self-esteem?
Online therapy can offer many of the same methods used in person, like cognitive techniques, self-compassion exercises, and relational work. Whether it helps depends on the fit between you and the therapist, the methods used, and your engagement in the process. Use an introductory session to assess whether the online format and the therapist’s approach work for you.
What should I ask a therapist about working on self-esteem in a first session?
Ask what approaches they use for self-esteem issues and what a typical course of work looks like. Inquire how they help clients shift self-critical thoughts and build self-compassion. You can also ask about their experience with issues linked to self-esteem, such as social anxiety or relationship concerns, to see if their background matches your situation.
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