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Therapy to help you build steadier, healthier self-esteem
CBT-based therapy for adults who feel not good enough or are stuck in harsh self-criticism.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for Low Self-Esteem has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for Low Self-Esteem however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Low self-esteem is a persistent belief that you are not good enough, held in place by harsh self-talk and by avoiding the things that would prove otherwise. Therapy at MindView uses CBT to find those beliefs, test them against reality, and rebuild confidence through experience.
Does this sound like you?
- Someone compliments your work and your first move is to explain why it was not that good.
- You replay a small mistake from a meeting for the rest of the day.
- You did not apply for the role because you already knew you would not get it.
- You apologize for taking up space in conversations you were invited to.
- You assume that if people knew the real you, they would think less of you.
- You hold yourself to a standard you would never apply to a friend.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
What is low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a persistent negative view of yourself that acts like a fact instead of an opinion. It sounds like not good enough, and it applies that verdict to almost everything.
It shows up in specific ways. You focus on flaws and skip past strengths. You deflect compliments. You judge yourself for mistakes at a volume you would never use on someone else. You measure yourself against other people and come up short every time.
The American Psychological Association describes psychotherapy as an effective treatment for the thought patterns that drive persistent distress. Self-esteem is built out of exactly that kind of pattern, which is why it is workable.
Where does low self-esteem come from?
It is learned. Usually it builds slowly, out of experience, comparison, and repetition. No single event installs it. Ten thousand small ones do.
Criticism during childhood, an environment where love felt conditional on performance, bullying, or a long stretch of failure can all lay the foundation. Then self-critical thinking maintains it, because the belief filters incoming information. Praise gets discounted. Errors get archived.
That is the important part: the belief is being learned every day, which means it can also be unlearned. It is not a fixed feature of your personality.
Comparison accelerates all of it. You compare your inside to other people’s outside, and that contest is rigged, because you have access to every doubt you have ever had and to none of theirs.
Why does the belief survive when the evidence says otherwise?
Because you protect it, without meaning to. Avoidance keeps the belief safe from disproof.
If you never apply for the job, you never find out you might have gotten it. If you never speak in the meeting, you never learn that people would have listened. Every avoided risk feels like relief in the moment and, quietly, confirms the story.
Perfectionism does the same thing from the other direction. If your standard is impossible, you always have proof of failure available. The system is closed, and closing it is what keeps you stuck.
Perfectionism deserves a second look, because it hides inside high performance. A person can be excellent at their job and still be running on the fear of being found out. Achievement does not raise self-esteem when the standard moves every time you reach it.
How does MindView treat low self-esteem?
We use cognitive behavioral therapy, and the work happens on two tracks.
The first track is thought. You learn to catch the self-critical statement as it happens, write it down, and hold it up against the actual evidence. Not argue with it, test it. Over time you build a fairer, steadier internal voice, and your therapist may bring in compassion-focused work to make that voice something you can actually accept.
The second track is behavior, and it is where most of the change comes from. You take small, deliberate steps the belief says you cannot take. Speak in the meeting. Send the application. Ask for what you want.
Confidence follows evidence, and evidence comes from doing. Reassurance from other people never sticks, because you discount it. What you did yourself is harder to discount.
Self-esteem also has a cost that is easy to miss, because it does not look like suffering. It looks like a smaller life. The job you did not apply for, the person you did not ask out, the opinion you did not offer. None of those register as pain. They register as nothing happening, which is exactly why they go unexamined.
Compassion is often the harder half of this work. Many people can learn to argue with a self-critical thought and still cannot say anything kind to themselves without flinching. If that describes you, it is not a character flaw, it is a skill you were never taught, and it can be practiced like any other.
Where can I find a therapist for self-esteem near me?
MindView sees adults in Jamaica, Queens and Buffalo, New York, and by telehealth across New York. Telehealth makes it easier to keep a weekly rhythm, which is what this work needs.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and check your benefits before your first appointment. No diagnosis, no referral.
To start, book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •A persistent sense of not being good enough
- •Harsh self-criticism or focusing on flaws and mistakes
- •Trouble accepting compliments or recognizing your strengths
- •Comparing yourself to others and coming up short
- •Holding back from opportunities or relationships out of self-doubt
Who is this for?
- •Adults stuck in negative beliefs about themselves
- •People whose self-doubt holds them back at work or in relationships
- •Anyone who wants a steadier, kinder relationship with themselves
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- First meeting
Your first session is an intake. You describe what brought you in, how the self-criticism sounds, and where it holds you back. You rate the intensity of the self-doubt from 0 to 10, and that rating becomes your baseline. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Understanding the history
Your therapist walks through your life across stages, looking for the patterns and strengths behind the belief that you are not good enough. You can decline any question.
- Building the plan
You and your therapist build the plan together. Goals are tied to self-esteem, the self-critical thinking, and the avoidance that protects it, each with concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you and is not tied to a diagnosis.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan. You test self-critical thoughts against evidence and take small behavioral steps the old belief says you cannot take. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together to see whether the work is moving, and the plan is adjusted from what they show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance, and what will it cost?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
You describe how the self-criticism shows up and where it is costing you. Your therapist listens for the core belief underneath and explains how CBT targets it.
How long does this take, and can therapy really change how I see myself?
CBT for self-esteem is structured and usually weekly. The work targets the belief and the avoidance that protects it. Change comes through practice and evidence over time. No therapist can promise a specific result.
Do I need a diagnosis to be seen for low self-esteem?
No. Low self-esteem is not a diagnosis, and none is required. If self-doubt is holding you back at work or in relationships, that is enough to start.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth across our service areas. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
Is this just about positive thinking?
No. Affirmations you do not believe tend to bounce off. CBT works by testing the belief against real evidence and building confidence through what you actually do, not what you tell yourself.
How do you improve self-esteem?
Self-esteem tends to improve through action more than affirmations: challenging the harsh inner critic, treating yourself with the fairness you would offer a friend, and building small experiences of competence and follow-through. It also helps to examine where the low self-worth came from. Therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, is well suited to this and helps the change hold rather than fade.
How do you boost self-esteem?
Lasting self-esteem comes less from pep talks and more from changing how you treat yourself: noticing and questioning self-critical thoughts, setting and meeting small goals, and practicing self-compassion. Comparison, especially online, tends to erode it. Therapy helps you understand the roots of low self-worth and build a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself over time.
What is low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a persistently negative view of your own worth, often marked by harsh self-criticism, comparing yourself unfavorably to others, difficulty accepting compliments, and expecting the worst of yourself. It usually develops from earlier experiences and messages, and it feeds anxiety and low mood. It is not a fixed trait, and therapy can help you build a more balanced self-view.
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How do I get started?
- 1
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- 3
Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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