Self Esteem Therapists in Westbank, BC
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Over the past 25 years, I have helped clients explore and develop a sense of self-awareness, encouraging them to reflect on their experiences and how they shape their current perspectives. I work to support developing an understanding about what truly matters, supporting clients in making decisions that align with their authentic selves, while working collaboratively to create action plans that address various life domains—career, relationships, health, and personal interests. I often use humour and direct communication to build rapport and make the process less intimidating, while ensuring empathy and active listening are present
Over the past 25 years, I have helped clients explore and develop a sense of self-awareness, encouraging them to reflect on their experiences and how they shape their current perspectives. I work to support developing an understanding about what truly matters, supporting clients in making decisions that align with their authentic selves, while working collaboratively to create action plans that address various life domains—career, relationships, health, and personal interests. I often use humour and direct communication to build rapport and make the process less intimidating, while ensuring empathy and active listening are present
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Orchard Valley Counselling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, BA, Cert, Hons, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westbank, BC V4T
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! Do you want to reclaim your life, break free from the grip of anxiety, or depression, trauma, to find balance and fulfillment in your personal and professional life. Are you seeking understanding, validation, and practical strategies to cope with your challenges and thrive in spite of them. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly and honestly. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my interventions to meet your unique needs and goals.
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! Do you want to reclaim your life, break free from the grip of anxiety, or depression, trauma, to find balance and fulfillment in your personal and professional life. Are you seeking understanding, validation, and practical strategies to cope with your challenges and thrive in spite of them. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly and honestly. I offer a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring my interventions to meet your unique needs and goals.
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Tara S. Klassen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westbank, BC V4T
I strive to help individuals and families deal effectively with their concerns, either from historical events and experiences or current issues and concerns. My experience extends to children, youth, adults and seniors, with a strong focus on assisting women.
I strive to help individuals and families deal effectively with their concerns, either from historical events and experiences or current issues and concerns. My experience extends to children, youth, adults and seniors, with a strong focus on assisting women.
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Cherise Lowe Illuminate Clinical Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westbank, BC V4T
Do you find yourself circling around the same issues, or struggling to overcome one particular problem, despite a lot of effort to change? I get how exhausting and sometimes hopeless that place can feel. I work with my clients to drill to the core of what is perpetuating current issues, so that together we create not just coping, but healing. By treating problems at this root level, clients often report having a sense of freedom beyond what they've experienced before. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques, however my specialization is in Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART).
Do you find yourself circling around the same issues, or struggling to overcome one particular problem, despite a lot of effort to change? I get how exhausting and sometimes hopeless that place can feel. I work with my clients to drill to the core of what is perpetuating current issues, so that together we create not just coping, but healing. By treating problems at this root level, clients often report having a sense of freedom beyond what they've experienced before. I utilize a combination of therapeutic techniques, however my specialization is in Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART).
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If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 7 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 7 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.
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I'm here to help you deal with life's challenges, whether it's managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, navigating relationship difficulties or dealing with grief or trauma. I will help you find understanding and compassionate support to feel truly heard and valued. I aim to enhance your emotional well-being, build coping strategies, and foster healthier relationships. I am a warm, empathetic and direct guide to help you on your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment by helping you apply practical tools, proven methods, and encouragement to thrive and reach your full potential.
I'm here to help you deal with life's challenges, whether it's managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, navigating relationship difficulties or dealing with grief or trauma. I will help you find understanding and compassionate support to feel truly heard and valued. I aim to enhance your emotional well-being, build coping strategies, and foster healthier relationships. I am a warm, empathetic and direct guide to help you on your journey toward personal growth and fulfillment by helping you apply practical tools, proven methods, and encouragement to thrive and reach your full potential.
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Many of us feel stuck in our daily lives, not knowing exactly how to get the progress that we want. Depression, anxiety, and trauma can hold us back from where we deserve to be and can negatively affect our well-being and relationships. Children and youth may need some guidance and help navigating different life transitions. No two people are the same and it is my goal to help you recognize your own unique strengths, integrating a case-specific approach to create your unique therapy plan. I am here to offer mental health support in a non-judgemental, friendly, and compassionate space.
Many of us feel stuck in our daily lives, not knowing exactly how to get the progress that we want. Depression, anxiety, and trauma can hold us back from where we deserve to be and can negatively affect our well-being and relationships. Children and youth may need some guidance and help navigating different life transitions. No two people are the same and it is my goal to help you recognize your own unique strengths, integrating a case-specific approach to create your unique therapy plan. I am here to offer mental health support in a non-judgemental, friendly, and compassionate space.
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Sarah Gibson
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Kelowna, BC V4T
Waitlist for new clients
Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.
Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.
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I appreciate that negative experiences can create the window for change. I am also very mindful that no matter how uncomfortable the journey is, it will lead us into a path of healing that looks different for everyone. I enjoy working with and am extremely passionate about trauma informed methodologies, and incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy into my practice.
I appreciate that negative experiences can create the window for change. I am also very mindful that no matter how uncomfortable the journey is, it will lead us into a path of healing that looks different for everyone. I enjoy working with and am extremely passionate about trauma informed methodologies, and incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy into my practice.
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Elaine Walker
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC-S, CCATP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Kelowna, BC V4T
If you're experiencing relationship issues with your partner, such as communication, co-parenting, sexual intimacy or infidelity, there is always the possibility of improvement. Self esteem issues can be worked on, as can issues with your children, family or co-workers! Cognitive behaviour therapy and other modalities can work well for all of these issues, let me help you make the most of your life! Too busy to attend in person during regular business hours? Flexible online sessions are available 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening.
If you're experiencing relationship issues with your partner, such as communication, co-parenting, sexual intimacy or infidelity, there is always the possibility of improvement. Self esteem issues can be worked on, as can issues with your children, family or co-workers! Cognitive behaviour therapy and other modalities can work well for all of these issues, let me help you make the most of your life! Too busy to attend in person during regular business hours? Flexible online sessions are available 7 days a week, from early morning to late evening.
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As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism
As a counsellor, I am privileged to have supported many clients wrestling with different struggles, such as: PTSD. Emotional Trauma. Anxiety / Stress. Depression. Low Self-Esteem / Confidence. Addiction / Substance abuse. Some of the benefits in seeking for support / therapy are: Discovering underlying issues or beliefs that can block or restrict happiness. * Improving relationship with yourself / others. * Developing more confidence. * * Creating changes through self-discovery and therefor implementing effective ways and strategies, creating custom fit solutions to any barriers and blockage. Overcoming stress, anxiety, addiction without the need of a "quick fix" or a temporary unhealthy coping mechanism
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I have always enjoyed connecting with and learning from others; this has driven my passion for mental health support for many years. Before completing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, I worked with my local rural fire department as a paid-on-call firefighter for nearly 8 years. I was consistently humbled throughout my experiences by the resilience and camaraderie engrained in first responder culture. I believe in the importance of having clinicians who 'get what we do', ultimately leading me to combine two of my passions (firefighting & mental health) and become one.
I have always enjoyed connecting with and learning from others; this has driven my passion for mental health support for many years. Before completing my Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, I worked with my local rural fire department as a paid-on-call firefighter for nearly 8 years. I was consistently humbled throughout my experiences by the resilience and camaraderie engrained in first responder culture. I believe in the importance of having clinicians who 'get what we do', ultimately leading me to combine two of my passions (firefighting & mental health) and become one.
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Are you feeling depressed, anxious or stuck? Disconnected from family, friends or even yourself? Experiencing unfamiliar and uncomfortable feelings after an event or life transition? Feeling unfulfilled in life? If so, you are not alone. We often find ourselves engaging in the same repetitive behaviours and relationships that prevent us from achieving our goals and commitments in life. However, with the support and guidance of a counsellor, you can begin to make changes that will generate momentum in your life.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or stuck? Disconnected from family, friends or even yourself? Experiencing unfamiliar and uncomfortable feelings after an event or life transition? Feeling unfulfilled in life? If so, you are not alone. We often find ourselves engaging in the same repetitive behaviours and relationships that prevent us from achieving our goals and commitments in life. However, with the support and guidance of a counsellor, you can begin to make changes that will generate momentum in your life.
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If you have a story to tell, not only is it my privilege to hear it, we will work together to create a healing journey catered to you, and your specific needs. Every client has a unique story, based on their own perspective, beliefs, and values, and each is treated with unconditional positive regard.
If you have a story to tell, not only is it my privilege to hear it, we will work together to create a healing journey catered to you, and your specific needs. Every client has a unique story, based on their own perspective, beliefs, and values, and each is treated with unconditional positive regard.
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Hi, I’m Janice. I work with a variety of populations and have witnessed and supported many individuals living with emotional pain, attachment wounds, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, infertility, loneliness, isolation, shame, guilt, loss, grief, fear, frustration, sense of not belonging, losses of identity, lack of self-compassion and purpose. It is my deepest privilege to support you on your healing path, to witness and help you to see your innate beauty and wisdom, reclaim your authentic self and find more peace and meaning in your life.
Hi, I’m Janice. I work with a variety of populations and have witnessed and supported many individuals living with emotional pain, attachment wounds, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, infertility, loneliness, isolation, shame, guilt, loss, grief, fear, frustration, sense of not belonging, losses of identity, lack of self-compassion and purpose. It is my deepest privilege to support you on your healing path, to witness and help you to see your innate beauty and wisdom, reclaim your authentic self and find more peace and meaning in your life.
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Being a human is turbulent, unpredictable, and often a lot more than we were prepared for. Break ups, job transition, life transition, school stress, interpersonal conflict, emotion management, my ideal client is motivated to self-reflect through change. Through attention, care, and deep compassion, I work to thoroughly understand you, thoughtfully creating a safe space for your self-discovery. And together, we can locate your self-at-best, find resilience, improve emotional agility, and restore your adaptive functioning, where you are able to feel, deal, and heal in a way that honours who you are.
Being a human is turbulent, unpredictable, and often a lot more than we were prepared for. Break ups, job transition, life transition, school stress, interpersonal conflict, emotion management, my ideal client is motivated to self-reflect through change. Through attention, care, and deep compassion, I work to thoroughly understand you, thoughtfully creating a safe space for your self-discovery. And together, we can locate your self-at-best, find resilience, improve emotional agility, and restore your adaptive functioning, where you are able to feel, deal, and heal in a way that honours who you are.
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I specialize in working with women going through Life's varying transitions - in particular with our "role" changes such as pregnancy, motherhood, menopause and also identity/self worth and esteem struggles. Life can stir up anxiety, depression, disempowerment, and loss of Self. I work to help ground you back to your inner strength, to Who You Are, and help you find ways to navigate the rough waters.
I specialize in working with women going through Life's varying transitions - in particular with our "role" changes such as pregnancy, motherhood, menopause and also identity/self worth and esteem struggles. Life can stir up anxiety, depression, disempowerment, and loss of Self. I work to help ground you back to your inner strength, to Who You Are, and help you find ways to navigate the rough waters.
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Do you struggle with anxiety, chronic illness, pain, or grief that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, and ability to find balance? Do you feel exhausted by the challenges of managing mental health or overwhelmed by the pressure to meet other's standards? Do you hope for a better, more integrated approach to your well-being? Now more than ever, individuals seeking a holistic approach to health and mental wellness are feeling uncertain about overcoming personal challenges. I believe that living better shouldn't be so hard, change is possible, and there's hope and answers.
Do you struggle with anxiety, chronic illness, pain, or grief that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, and ability to find balance? Do you feel exhausted by the challenges of managing mental health or overwhelmed by the pressure to meet other's standards? Do you hope for a better, more integrated approach to your well-being? Now more than ever, individuals seeking a holistic approach to health and mental wellness are feeling uncertain about overcoming personal challenges. I believe that living better shouldn't be so hard, change is possible, and there's hope and answers.
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Keep North Counselling- Jen Teigen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
West Kelowna, BC V4T
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
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Hi and welcome! I'm glad you are here. Often, clients seeking counselling support are tired of feeling perpetually stuck, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. Their mental health and relationships might be suffering as a result. If this is you: You don't have to do it alone. There is hope for relief and reconnection – together we can make sense of your emotional distress and clear the way for effective, lasting change.
Hi and welcome! I'm glad you are here. Often, clients seeking counselling support are tired of feeling perpetually stuck, confused, and unsure of how to move forward. Their mental health and relationships might be suffering as a result. If this is you: You don't have to do it alone. There is hope for relief and reconnection – together we can make sense of your emotional distress and clear the way for effective, lasting change.
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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.