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Is shame negatively affecting your life? Many people feel shame for all sorts of reasons, but shame is often a weapon used in bullying behaviors to make others feel defenseless, embarrassed, or confused. If you are experiencing these symptoms of shame, then it's a good idea to seek professional assistance from a licensed therapist, who can help you make sense of those feelings and stop them at the source.

Wherever you are located in Virginia from Alexandria to Virginia Beach or even Lynchburg, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Signs of Shame

If you’re wondering whether you’re experiencing shame, this section is for you. Shame can bring on a myriad of symptoms, including:

  • Feelings of vulnerability.
  • Feelings of rejection.
  • Feeling small in relation to others.
  • Worrying about failing.
  • Worrying about what others may think about you.

This is not an exhaustive list. Licensed therapist Aaron Mason wrote this article about shame, imperfections, and the difference between guilt and shame.

Don’t Wait: Get Shame Counseling Today!

It’s totally normal to feel shame in the short term, but when these feelings linger or grow over time, they can have detrimental effects on your self-esteem and mental health as a whole. Therapy can help tremendously by helping you discover the source of your shame and how to overcome it. And Mental Health Match can help you find a quality therapist to get started. Start by browsing below or using our free therapist matching tool.

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build the skills and mindset you need to cultivate self-compassion, set better boundaries, and quiet your inner critic. As we grow our connection, we’ll go at your own pace so that therapy feels grounding and comfortable.


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build the skills and mindset you need to cultivate self-compassion, set better boundaries, and quiet your inner critic. As we grow our connection, we’ll go at your own pace so that therapy feels grounding and comfortable.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will help you figure out what’s behind anxiety, perfectionism, and self-criticism - and what fuels it in both your mind and body. Together, we'll work on soothing and quieting very reactive minds and nerves - all with a little fun and laughter.

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  • Anxiety
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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.


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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.

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My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

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  • Chronic Dieting
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  • Sexuality
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Talk about many personal topics in life such as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship challenges and parenting problems that is impacting you from being the greater you!!!


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Talk about many personal topics in life such as anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship challenges and parenting problems that is impacting you from being the greater you!!!

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I'm dedicated to providing the highest quality clinical services to assist individuals with reaching their fullest potentials. It is my hopes that the clients I work with learns how to navigate life, in their own way during this partnership.

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Together with comprehensive DBT therapy, I’ll help you manage overwhelming emotion so you can feel safe and grounded. I’ll help you practice relationship skills so you can connect closely and feel secure in them.


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Together with comprehensive DBT therapy, I’ll help you manage overwhelming emotion so you can feel safe and grounded. I’ll help you practice relationship skills so you can connect closely and feel secure in them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide ongoing feedback and support to highlight my client's strengths, motivate change toward their goals, and support their recovery each step of the way. I call upon science backed methods and a collaborative approach to work together.

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  • Borderline Personality
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
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Kelsey Harper remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,...
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Miranda Denison
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Focus on you, your goals, and the changes you're wanting to see. This includes focusing on your whole self, including different aspects of your identity as well as past experiences that may still be impacting you.


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Focus on you, your goals, and the changes you're wanting to see. This includes focusing on your whole self, including different aspects of your identity as well as past experiences that may still be impacting you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strongly believe in using methods that have been shown in empirical research as helpful and effective. Because of that, my approach is interactive--I'm not just here to listen. My approach is person-centered, multicultural, and relatable.

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  • Depression
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  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Mindfulness
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Perfectionism
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Work Stress
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Miranda Denison remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North...