Self Esteem Therapists in Burlington, ON

My name is Kathryn Sclisizzi and I have been in the field of helping others for over 18 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, a degree in Psychology, as well as a Child and Youth Worker diploma. I work with individuals (ages 18 and up), helping them develop skills to manage and cope, so that they can begin to live their best life, feeling confident and secure.

Are you seeking a therapist who respects your complex life experiences and does not ask you to fit in a box? I help folks explore identity quests, build self-esteem, healthy relationships and conflict-resolution styles, and understand anger, depression, anxiety, people-pleasing or avoidant behaviour, and trauma. With 6+ years of experience in working with folks who have faced and perpetuated interpersonal abuse, I deeply care about breaking the intergenerational trauma and abuse patterns. I advocate for men's mental health rights and support survivors of gender- and honour-based violence in co-creating their resilience narrative.

Are you looking for a therapist to support and empower you on your journey toward growth and healing? I am committed to promoting a safe, open, and non-judgemental space. I strive to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients through empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. The goal is to help you navigate through the challenges you are experiencing and facilitate meaningful change.

Considering starting therapy can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and confusing all at once. Your needs and experiences matter. Together, we can explore what has led you to reach out for support and what it is that you are hoping to achieve in our time together. I provide support to individuals who struggle with concerns related to ADHD, stress, anxiety, and self-esteem. I am an integrative therapist and draw from a wide variety of approaches specifically tailored to meet my client’s needs. I utilize techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in my work.

I am a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to children, adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in trauma-informed Emotion Focused Treatment, (CBT), (DBT),(IFS) as well as ASD, and ADHD. I practice from a place of compassion and warmth and collaborate with clients and parents to provide individualized therapy using a variety of approaches depending on the individual needs of the client. I provide both in person and virtual sessions.

I feel it is essential to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client right from the start to ensure a safe and comfortable space to share, heal and grow. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with each person; establishing goals and working together to decide on a plan to achieve these goals. I like to facilitate the development of self-awareness and the ability to recognize the connections within different areas of our lives.

Accepting New Clients - Are you struggling with overthinking or people pleasing? Noticing that you have a hard time saying no to others or setting boundaries? Having a lot of negative thoughts and wanting to improve your self-esteem? If you want to start addressing these issues but don't know where to start, I can help you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, having a hard time 'turning off' your thoughts or feeling like you’re 'going through the motions’? Are you just done with feeling the way you’re feeling? It's time for you to restore your confidence, rebuild a sense of holistic well-being and enjoy life again! If you're looking for a therapist, chances are you're hoping to make changes in these or other areas. I will help empower you to learn new ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma & relationships. Therapy can absolutely help you make room for new ways of coping and feel better again!

Is it hard to find things you like about yourself? Do you notice you beat yourself up? Not feeling good about yourself and who you are can lead to feeling sad and defeated. It can affect your mood and energy levels, making it hard to do things and be with other people. It can also lead to feeling worried about what other people might think or feel about you, being left out or left behind and worrying about the future. This can make life feel even harder. I understand how feeling this way can affect all areas of your life. I help people who are struggling with low self-esteem, low mood, and anxiety to feel better.

Life is hard. Reaching out to get counselling can be hard too. Yet here you are taking the first step to getting the support you deserve. That is an incredible sign of bravery and hope! My goal will be to work together in order to empower and enhance that strength and resilience already within. Through a non-judgmental, holistic, and client-centered approach, I want to support you to your goals – whatever they may be. Maybe you don't know just yet what you're looking for either, and that's ok, we can still work together to figure out which path you want to take.

Are you struggling with self-criticism or perfectionism? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and prioritizing your own needs? Are you looking for a way to overcome your negative thoughts and improve your self-esteem? Welcome. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and process your past. Together, we can work towards helping you embrace self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover your worth.

Welcome to a space where growth begins! I appreciate that seeking therapy can be an overwhelming task, and I commend you for taking the first one by being here right now! My name is Emily, and if you are struggling with a heightened sensitivity, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship and attachment issues, my aim is to help you understand the complexities of your emotional well-being. As someone who has walked the path of anxiety and emotional intensity myself, I bring a unique personal insight to my practice that allows for authenticity in our sessions and a genuine connection where vulnerability is met with understanding.

Are you experiencing challenges at work that are affecting your stress levels and self-esteem? Is it time for a career change but you don't know where to start? Sometimes, stress, and career woes get hard to shake off. We all need support during those challenging stretches of the journey. You find that you function fine, but all the little stressors of daily life are building up. You want insight into why this is happening and how to solve it. Let’s work together, talk it through, and sort it all out so you can reclaim power over your journey. My goal is to help you find clarity and confidence. End survival-mode and start thriving!

Life can sometimes feel difficult and overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space for my clients to open up about their mental health challenges. Through therapy, you can learn to better understand yourself, build new coping skills, and improve your overall wellbeing.

At times, life can be difficult. We can be caught off guard when we are thrown that unexpected curveball. Many of us may feel stuck and think the rest of the world is passing us by. If you need to talk or get some things off your chest, I am here to listen and provide strategies that offer a sense of comfort and results. As a Psychotherapist and Social Worker, I currently provide psychotherapy to adolescents and adults while also offering highly supportive clinical supervision to graduate students and new practitioners.

Do you struggle with low self-esteem, stress, ADHD or anxiety? Are you a child, teen, or in your 20's or 30's? Are you overwhelmed by school or life, or worried about fitting in? Struggling with relationships with friends, roommates or family? Is someone gaslighting you? Resentment and anger can build up fast! Learn to express your opinions and feelings to others and become more confident. I know how it can be difficult to find solutions and remain hopeful at times.

Hello! I want to acknowledge your bravery in this moment. It takes courage to prioritize your happiness and well-being. Having a safe space to process our emotions and thoughts is an integral part of the therapeutic process and healing journey. Whether you're grappling with major life transitions, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, the weight of perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, or depression, I am here to listen and provide you with the support you need to move through this challenging time. Rather than focusing on what isn’t working, together we can discover what does work and how to use that to your benefit.

Do you ever feel like your stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, and possibly even anxiety, are getting in the way of you living your best life? Do you ever get told to “suck it up and be a man?” It is hard to manage these feelings on any given day, let alone a pandemic! Are you trying to quit smoking/drinking/drugs and looking for support, or for someone who just gets it? I can help explore these concerns and areas with you while offering different ways to cope and manage these overwhelming and “out of control” feelings.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to have it all figured out? You find yourself stuck over-comparing, over-thinking and over-doing. People-pleasing feels like second nature. Imposter syndrome is plaguing your system and you find yourself riddled with self-doubt. “Am I doing enough?” “Will I ever succeed?” “I feel like a fraud!” The next step always feels daunting because your mind is on overdrive with to-do lists and self-limiting beliefs. Maybe you find yourself over-analyzing situations, outcomes, or things that haven’t even happened. It’s difficult to set boundaries, and you are feeling disconnected.

I specialize in supporting Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), empathizing with your challenges of navigating deep emotions, anxiety, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. As we work together, I can support you in building self-awareness of your sensitivities and coach you on how to implement different strategies that will help you manage the overwhelm, the emotional rollercoaster, and the need for things to feel “perfect.” In learning how to better manage all the challenges you face, you’ll also learn how to make more informed decisions, build better relationships with others and step outside of the high-functioning anxiety.

Are you finding it difficult to cope with life stressors? Is shame and low self-esteem leading you to isolate and impacting your relationships? Perhaps unforeseen circumstances have led you to feeling more anxious and easily overwhelmed. Maybe you are struggling with feelings of depression or feeling exhausted and burnt out with life’s demands. Finding a counsellor and going to therapy can feel daunting. It requires courage and vulnerability to be seen for who we are and to reveal to others what we are struggling with. But life is not meant to be done on our own.

Life can be very difficult at times and present us with challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, isolation, relationship issues, fear, trauma, grief, low self esteem and more. These can be very difficult and seem very out of control at times and become overwhelming. My hope is to offer you a safe space to share your life challenges, to come alongside of you in these challenges, to offer you a fresh perspective, offer understanding, and together, establish strategies to move forward in your journey that work best for you.

ALIGN! Let’s focus on attuning to yourself and your goals. Looking to optimize your mental health and well being? Process a life transition, difficult family conflict or understand more about a particular area of your life or yourself? I am committed to the therapeutic alliance and working collaboratively with you to address challenges, learn coping strategies, as well as build your overall self esteem to confidently take on life's challenges and demands.

I have 27 years of experience working in the field of mental health in various roles. As a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist my focus areas are working with grief and loss, shame, anxiety, and self esteem. My approach is informed by the Existential/Humanistic perspective, compassionate inquiry, and mindfulness approaches.