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Newton

As an African American male, I understand the unique challenges associated with engaging with a mental health professional. Throug...

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Quincy

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Westborough

The world can feel very loud and overwhelming, and I am here to help guide you through the difficult times that life can bring and...

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Salem

Christine Burgess is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has 15 years of experience working with adolescent...

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Lexington

I believe healing is a personal journey of self-discovery — a return to the innate worth, wholeness, and strength we each carry wi...

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Newton

I believe one of the most important things I can do as your therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows ...

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Salem

Stephen Medina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents,...

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Westborough

I am an open minded and flexible clinician who doesn't back down from a challenge....

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Quincy

As a man of color from a diverse cultural background, I understand the need to provide culturally appropriate care for patients an...

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Leominster

Meghan Kelley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Meg has expe...

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Leominster

I am an empathetic counselor who values rapport as the most important aspect of the counseling experience....

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Quincy

I understand the importance of meeting clients where they are, and I work to tailor treatment approaches to meet individual needs ...

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Worcester

As a therapist with over 17 years of experience in helping people who are struggling with a wide range issues, I work to create an...

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Worcester

As a dedicated Clinician, I am here to help overwhelming feelings not to detour us from our true authentic selves....

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Lexington

As a multi-cultural counselor, I recognize the importance of respecting cultural, sexual, and gender diversity....

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Newton

Peter Camden is a Licensed Individual and Family Therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in the state of Massachusetts and Rho...

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Cambridge

As a bilingual Latina therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your inner world and grow into your best self, n...

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Brookline

I have a very strong skill set in treating those patients that have suffered trauma in their lives....

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Attleboro

I use a holistic approach to treating unwanted behaviors by challenging the cognitive lens and encouraging self-awareness, self-lo...

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Cambridge

As someone who has navigated life experiences and stressors, I will support and guide you through your own....

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Quincy

As someone who views mental health as essential to well-being and self-care, I understand the challenges of navigating through thi...

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Boston

Having spent over a decade in the U.S. as an immigrant from China, I understand the unique challenges faced by those with multicul...

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Cambridge

As a Black Haitian-American woman, I understand what it means to be different, among many other things....

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Boston

I strive to help each client utilize their strengths to improve their quality of life through a queer, sober, neurodivergent-infor...

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Cambridge

I understand how quietly heavy life can feel—even when everything looks “fine” on the outside....

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Salem

I believe in working collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they are and utilizing strengths to explore solutions....

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Boston

As a woman of color and a mom myself, I understand the issues our different communities are presented with on a daily basis with ...

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Salem

I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings....

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Worcester

As a former member of a special operations military unit, I understand and can empathize with directly- and indirectly-related iss...

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Cambridge

I like to focus on a fun way to get to the root of the diagnosis in a judgment-free zone!...

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Attleboro

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with adults and teenagers, as well ove...

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Cambridge

As a man of color who has lived in this country for more than 24 years, I can understand people through multiple perspectives....

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Cambridge

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key to your success in therapy, where you ca...

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Salem

Feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or disconnected can be challenging and frustrating. I am here to provide a supportive place wher...

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Framingham

As an individual who struggled with depression and anxiety in the past, I understand the difficulty that one goes through carrying...

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Lexington

I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and supported....

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Leominster

I understand the importance of finding the courage to raise your voice, to speak your truth, to walk in hope....

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Leominster

Ashley Kitchen-Sweet is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in guiding adults through d...

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Cambridge

Cody Doucette is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He has a pass...

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Somerville

As a clinician with experience in outpatient clinics and other community-based settings, I have developed the ability to meet and ...

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Attleboro

As an empathetic individual it is Tiffany's passion to help people of all kinds through therapeutic skill, technique and cultural ...

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Boston

As a military veteran, I understand the corrosive nature of trauma and the unique obstacles that living with trauma-related sympto...

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Framingham

As a psychoanalyst, I use a client-centered, holistic approach that prioritizes the human being beyond the diagnosis, and connects...

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Cambridge

Engaging in therapy is an act of courage and self-love. As a therapist I am committed to helping my clients build on this momentum...

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Brookline

As individuals, our lived experiences and perspectives are inherently unique to us....

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Worcester

Life may feel like a wild ride sometimes, but I'm here to support you through the ups and downs in a no-judgment space that's all...

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Leominster

I offer mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to deepen self-awareness as a means of healing....

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Newton

Starting therapy is a leap of faith— it means trusting someone to be there at vulnerable moments....

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Framingham

I know how important it is to feel truly seen and supported, and I'd be honored to walk with you as you work toward healing, growt...

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Leominster

As a South Asian immigrant and female therapist, I deeply understand the unique challenges and pervasive impacts of racial and gen...

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Westborough

Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and ...

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Boston

As a woman of Color who has experienced several cultures, religions, and walks of life, I have the open-mindedness to meet people ...

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Attleboro

Asking for help can be overwhelming, but confronting choices on a daily basis can become easier with the right support system in p...

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Salem

My approach to care is meeting clients exactly where they are, using a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach to help people liv...

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Worcester

As a young woman, I understand the challenges that academic, work, and family stress can present....

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Cambridge

As a straight cis-gendered white male, I have tried to build my cultural competence and sexual/gender understanding to advocate an...

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Worcester

In consideration of a work-life balance, my work is very meaningful to me. I am culturally competent, evidence-based and think abo...

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Salem

As a long-term career therapist, I have a passion for my work and feel privileged to work with those who share their heartfelt cha...

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Framingham

I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and ...

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Lexington

As a young woman who has allowed self-esteem, confidence, and anxiety to get in the way of life, I understand how difficult it can...

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Boston

Azizi Carle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the states of Massachusetts and Texas who has over 10 years’ exp...

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Cambridge

I seek to understand the complexities of what it means to be human in a rapidly changing environment....

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Leominster

I work to make sure that my clients feel empowered and not stigmatized by any mental health issues that they are experiencing....

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Leominster

My professional and personal experience allow me to understand the complexities of being human....

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Framingham

Lena Nganga is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience assisting teens, adults...

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Quincy

Caring and creative licensed professional with over 20 years' combined experience in education, mental health, and healthcare sect...

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Salem

I am an empathetic and experienced therapist dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and emotional well-being....

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Brookline

Christopher Andrew is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has 7 years of experience partnering with adolescents and youn...

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Boston

As a lesbian-identified woman of color, I understand the unique issue of identity exploration....

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Boston

As a woman of color, I understand the importance of intersectionality and cultural competence and their impact on mental health....

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Newton

I have a wide range of experience with behavioral health disorders that include bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood ...

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Leominster

I work to provide clients with a space they feel comfortable exploring themselves in that is free of judgement....

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Cambridge

The mind is like an iceberg. It floats with one seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud...

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Salem

I use a person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach for all clients, offering a non-judgmental, caring, and e...

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Quincy

It takes a lot of strength for individuals to engage in counseling, and I understand the importance of building trust and rapport ...

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Boston

As a DBT-Trained clinician, I understand that sometimes individuals just need someone to walk the path of life with while figuring...

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Boston

As a clinical psychologist trained as a generalist with over 20+ years of experience and specialty training in treating anxiety, d...

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Worcester

I'm passionate about creating a safe and judgement-free space where you can explore, heal, and grow into your best self; together,...

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Westborough

I strive to create a non-judgemental and compassionate therapeutic relationship to help you navigate through life’s challenges....

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Brookline

As someone who has lived and trained across cultures I understand how complex our stories can be. I offer a space to explore deepe...

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Cambridge

As a therapist, I offer a warm and supportive space where clients feel empowered to grow, heal, and thrive....

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Worcester

We are all on a journey of moving towards our happiest and best selves - I want to offer a helping hand toward you in this process...

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Cambridge

As a queer-identified clinician who works with an eclectic style of specialities, I understand the importance of client-centered a...

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Cambridge

As a USAF veteran and psychotherapist, I bring both compassion and resilience to our work together, and I'm here to walk beside yo...

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Cambridge

Jennifer Royster is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has experience working with diverse populations acro...

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Cambridge

I’ve had the privilege of working in a wide range of mental health settings, from substance abuse treatment facilities to crisis s...

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Leominster

Talking has a curative quality. It allows us to gain access to thoughts and feelings we could have been previously unaware of....

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Leominster

As a trauma-informed clinician and mother, I understand how complex and deeply personal the journey toward healing can be....

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Brookline

I believe that true healing comes from feeling heard and understood....

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Lexington

Like you, I hold many identities (i.e. queer, neurodivergent, female, etc) and I recognize that each of your unique identities is ...

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Quincy

Kelsey Quinn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years collaborati...

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Brookline

As a Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience, I have been able to witness the impressive transformation folks have b...

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Cambridge

My goal is to create a safe space where folks feel seen, heard, and comfortable sharing their struggles — together, we'll work on ...

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Boston

As a gay cisgender bicultural man of color, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and intersectionality....

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Quincy

With so many years working in the mental health and substance abuse fields, I understand the needs of my clients and can help them...

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Salem

As an experienced individual and family therapist, I respect and recognize the vulnerability and the strength of taking that first...

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Lexington

Pinelopi Dovinos is a psychotherapist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Certification in Gender and sexuality (queer stu...

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Attleboro

As a second-generation Asian woman of color, I have the insight and compassion of feeling different and empowering self-esteem to ...

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Quincy

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. ...

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Boston

I am committed to helping individuals overcome any barriers to optimum mental health and reaching their goals in treatment. I have...

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Lexington

Starting therapy can often be a daunting task; my goal is to provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment in which...

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Boston

Going to therapy is like going to the gym; you may feel sore and you won’t see immediate effects, but the long-term results are gr...

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Attleboro

As a bicultural and trilingual woman and mother, I understand issues of culture and ethnicity, as well as parenting....

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Starting Self-image counseling in Amherst

What is self-image counseling?

Self-image counseling is a type of therapy that addresses an individual’s mental perception or image of themself, something that can have a great effect on one’s emotional state and mental well-being. When someone has a poor self-image, it can be hard to shift that perspective without outside help. Thriveworks self-image counseling in Amherst can guide individuals in their journey of self-acceptance, helping them learn to shift their perspectives and address negative patterns that may be bringing their self-image down.

How does self-image counseling work?

Self-image counseling is focused heavily on the individual, attempting to discover what thoughts, feelings, or experiences might be tied to their negative self-image. By uncovering the source(s) of their self-doubt and self-hate, clients can break down the barriers keeping them from accepting and loving themself, as well as learn practices and strategies to help them maintain a positive self-image.

Is self-image counseling conducted in person or online?

Self-image counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does self-image counseling last?

Self-image counseling is situation-specific, as each client and their issues with self-image will be different. Individuals new to the struggle of negative self-image may only need a few months of counseling, while others who have deep-seated and long-standing self-image concerns may want to remain in counseling for years or indefinitely to help them maintain a positive self-image. Thriveworks counseling in Amherst, MA will last as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.

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Self-Image Counseling in Amherst, MA—Therapists and Counselors

Today’s world can make it seem like the only two things that matter are how fast you can succeed and who’s watching you do it. That’s neither a sustainable nor healthy outlook, but it’s so easy to find ourselves in the comparison trap.

When we compare, our flaws are amplified, and strengths minimized. It becomes normal to have low self-esteem. While it may be normal, your negative self-image isn’t healthy. And it’s not a true reflection of who you are! Thriveworks Amherst counselors are here to help you build a true self-image. (You’re pretty awesome by the way!)

Why do we do this? Because you have more potential and strengths than you know and are entirely worth it. Everyone has weaknesses. Those flaws don’t erase all the good in you. If you’re ready to look at your reflection with pride and love, Thriveworks Amherst Self-image counseling may be for you. If your self-doubts and poor self-image is hindering you from getting all you can out of life, please schedule an appointment with a Thriveworks Amherst Therapist today by calling 413-634-4805.

What Is Self-Image?

Self-image is just a term that compiles all the ways you view yourself. Part of it is your self-esteem (how confident you are in your ability to succeed). The other parts will be different for every person. Maybe it’s how you look, your personality, success at work, social adeptness, or so much more. Some of these facets you might feel pretty good about! Others, you might think you’re the absolute worst. Self-image counseling will break down the lies so we can form an accurate image of yourself. More often than not, this is acknowledging the positive character traits we have brushed aside, or finally unwinding a lie we’ve believed about ourselves. Understanding and accepting weaknesses is also important. Thriveworks Amherst will do it all in a counseling session for Self-image.

Symptoms of Negative Self-Image

Here is a list of some symptoms that might mean negative self-image has taken over:

  • Unwillingness to try new things
  • Anxiety
  • Self-hatred
  • Laziness
  • Perfectionism
  • Mentally replaying mistakes
  • Overthinking future decisions
  • Depression
  • Negative self-talk
  • Codependency
  • Pressure to please others

Self-image is such a simple word that carries a lot of weight. When it gets bad enough, negative self-image can cause insomnia, headaches, and fatigue. It can stop you from living life to the fullest. You deserve the best for yourself and to see yourself in the best light. Thriveworks Amherst Self-image counseling is excited to start that journey with you.

What Does Self-Image Counseling Look Like?

Thriveworks Amherst counselors are great partners, and we have quite a few choice tools as well. During a self-image counseling session, we might:

  • Explore the roots of low self-esteem
  • Learn how to replace negative thoughts with positive ones
  • Help you develop self-compassion
  • Make reachable life goals
  • Plan confidence-boosting activities in your life
  • Address any co-morbid disorders that can come with negative self-image (depression, anxiety, or eating disorders are a few examples)

It takes years of unkind thoughts and harsh judgments to form a negative self-image. So, go easy on yourself- it’s going to take a lot to break the bad habits and form new ones. But we 100% believe you can and are excited to prove it to you!

It’s so easy to slip into a negative self-image. A casting glance in the mirror and self-deprecating thought seems harmless, maybe even humble. There’s a fine line between humility and negative self-image though. (One we might explore in a counseling session!) That one thought cascades into many thoughts, which turns into actions, which strengthen the thoughts. Soon they become full on beliefs that are very, very far from the truth.

Schedule Self-Image Counseling at Thriveworks Amherst

There’s nothing light or easy about struggling with negative self-image. It’s just as painful as it is real. Thriveworks Amherst knows it doesn’t have to be this way though. So, if you or a loved one suffers from self-esteem issues, call a professional therapist or counselor at 413-634-4805 today. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.

A healthy image and freedom from the lies are a possibility you could have!

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Amherst accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Amherst is located in the same building as Yoga Center Amherst and Mexcalito Taco Bar. We are right by the intersection of Kellogg Ave and Boltwood Walk, and nearby is the intersection of Kellogg Ave and N Pleasant Street. Near this intersection is Build Yoga and Wellness, The Halal Cart, Richard’s Coin Exchange, and a US Post Office.

Phone number

(413) 340-5164

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