Self Esteem Therapists in Boston, MA

I see couples and individuals. Do the fights with your partner follow the same pattern? Does one of you want to talk it out and the other wants some space? Has a painful experience or betrayal such as infidelity, loss, or reproductive trauma left you both feeling alone and shaken? You long for a playful and loving connection and I can help you get there. I help highly motivated clients and couples like you learn to understand themselves and each other again. I'm successful at what I do, and right now you need an expert to guide you.

I have decades of experience helping individuals and couples achieve positive change through an active engaged process. I have experience with challenging situations like loss, career or relationship problems. I help people alleviate the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or low self-esteem. I help clients manage the pressure of lives that are too busy, and other to know and express themselves more deeply. I help couples with problems that drive them apart, learn to communicate and resolve their issues. This enables them to rebuild loving supportive relationships. Please view my website to learn more about my work.

Yes, we are accepting new clients please email for an appointment!!! Phone calls will be returned Friday and Saturdays! Life is a journey that we are all on. While on this journey we can sometimes get turned around. This happens to many of us at one point or another. Sometimes it feels like a rut other times it feels overwhelming but clarity is ahead! At Through The Forest Counseling, we specialize in brief solution focus therapies that will assist you in getting to the root of the issue and start healing.

Living a balanced, meaningful life is the most worthwhile endeavor in this age of change and challenge. Loving connections, a grounded sense of self-esteem and mindful self-care can be hard to achieve and maintain, yet success in these areas can change the way we experience and negotiate our world. Good therapy creates a clearer understanding of the obstacles and how to overcome them to create the life we want. My approach is warm, intellectually curious and collaborative, always keeping goals in mind and explaining the process along the way.

I believe the first step to helping people with their unique challenges is to build a connection founded on compassion, collaboration, and respect. To me, the therapeutic relationship acts as the foundation of a successful treatment plan. My goal is to act as support and encouragement as you face challenges, heal, seek out positive change, or search for a deeper understanding of yourself. I'm a bilingual therapist and provide services in English or Spanish while utilizing a dynamic style of treatment that combines aspects of CBT, talk therapy, person-centered therapy, art, writing, goal setting, meditation, and more.

Emotions like anxiety, sadness and shame are so overwhelming that it feels like your body could shatter from all of your feelings. A painful childhood, challenging relationships, loss or another distressing experience has left you feeling hopeless. You've never been able to explain what feeling abandoned is like, or why it's so hard to trust, so you feel more isolated in being misunderstood. You have some regrets on how you've responded or acted in the past while you were just trying to survive or feel connection.

Do you feel sad, anxious, or stuck in a pattern of behavior that's not making you happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? Coming to therapy is a time for you to reflect upon yourself, the quality of your life and your relationships. I provide a supportive, safe, nonjudgmental space to share your feelings and address aspects of yourself and your life that you'd like to change or enhance.

I work with male clients and my specialties include gay men’s mental health, self-esteem, existential concerns, and autism.

I recognize and have a deep respect for the positive impact counseling can have on one's life. Having an impartial third party provide support and help one cope with any number of life's challenges can be invaluable. I believe the best therapists listen without judging and never dismiss or minimize rational or irrational fears as issues that adults "shouldn't" worry about. I practice an eclectic mix of theoretical approaches to empathically help individuals develop personal strengths and improve their self-awareness. My approach is collaborative, supportive, practical, and focuses on personal effectiveness.

I embrace your desire to cultivate self-esteem, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills. Our work transforms behaviors and symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and substance use. Together, we explore stress management with existential evaluations and develop systems to increase helpful mindsets. All people have the capacity to be curious in their quest to find meaning in thoughts, feelings, hopes, and relationships to achieve authenticity and self-actualization. I specialize in individual and couples psychotherapy for adults as a licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. I am interested in working with individuals who are dealing with life transitions and relationship issues. Additionally, I work with people around body image and self esteem concerns. I have worked in various mental health settings such as inpatient hospital programs, partial hospitalization programs, an eating disorder treatment facility, and a domestic violence program.

Do you regularly feel as if you are not enough? Do you have difficulty saying no or asking for help? Are you struggling to communicate your needs within your relationships? Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression, stress, low self-esteem, or struggling with substance use? If you are seeking a safe and nonjudgmental space to work through some of life’s challenges, now is the time to begin your journey of self-understanding, healing, and growth. I operate from an intersectional feminist lens and respect the unique influences of cultural and sociopolitical determinants of health.

I enjoy working with adults to meet their goals in an empathetic and supportive way. I work collaboratively with individuals to heal patterns that are creating difficulties in their lives. My style is down to earth, relaxed, supportive and compassionate, but can be guided when needed.

You work hard to keep it all together on the outside, so people don't see that inside you often feel shaky and exhausted. It's true you've achieved a lot in your life, but that doesn't stop you from feeling you don't belong, aren't enough. It may feel like anxiety, co-dependency, and low self-esteem have been a part of your life for as long as you can remember. One thing is sure: you’re ready for relief. You’re ready to connect with a sense of ease and self-love so you can enjoy the success you've earned. You're ready to let your whole messy, complicated, beautiful self be known and loved in close, lasting relationships. I can help!

I am Dr. Brooks Stephens (she/her), a dedicated and compassionate clinical psychologist with nearly a decade of clinical experience working with adults and families. I specialize in providing culturally-responsive and trauma-informed care for people who are experiencing concerns related to mood, anxiety, eating, trauma, and substance use disorders, racial trauma, and racial identity/other cultural concerns. My clients may be experiencing cultural or systemic oppression, poor self-esteem, interpersonal or social problems, behavioral issues, suicidal thoughts, and grief or loss.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, and a Registered Drama Therapist. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts from Union College and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. I provide both individual and group therapy to children and adults of all ages and abilities. I have worked in public and residential schools, psychiatric hospitals, specialized clinics, and family services. If you are coping with anxiety, stress, depression, or perhaps having difficulties managing some major life changes, or looking to increase your self- esteem then together we can create the wellness you desire

Are you struggling to find happiness in your life? Do you feel as if something is missing, but you are just not sure what that "something" is? Have you experienced situations in your life that have left you feeling discouraged, angry, or hopeless? I will work with you to help you navigate through your thoughts and feelings in order to experience the quality of life you deserve.

The desire to know and to be known is a normal human experience. I value the trauma-informed safety and client-centered connection we collaboratively create through a systematic lens. I am particularly sensitive to diversity in culture and self-identity, including with respect to race, gender and sexuality. I believe the importance of affirming the unique individual experience with cultural humility. Through compassion, sensitivity, and empowerment, we will work together respectfully to acknowledge vulnerability, unearth patterns, attend complexity, and gain ownership change to achieve the most authentic and expansive self.

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.