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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.

Whether you are located in downtown Virginia Beach, Ashville Park, Bay Colony, Christopher Farms, or even Fairfield, 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
  • Boundaries
  • Creatives
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
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  • Self-Worth
  • Working Professionals
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Through various methods the goal is to assist clients along their mental health journey, by encouraging the use of positive coping mechanisms and adapting to life’s changes in positive and sustainable ways.

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I possess strong interpersonal communication and motivational skills, that promote action based progress in the therapeutic environment by fostering a safe and trusting environment, that allows client engagement in a variety of therapeutic measures.

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  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Women
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Learn to Whether you are trying to recover from trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, body image distress, or disordered eating. I will help you find your way to healing.

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I utilize a variety of somatic and mindfulness based therapies to support my clients in moving forward in their lives. I'm passionate about creating a therapeutic space that

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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.


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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.

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I work collaboratively using an integrative approach that draws on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, dynamic, and creative techniques. We work together to create a plan to help support healing in your thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal patterns.

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David Tsveer
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Together we will work through what is causing distress so that you have a higher quality of life. This is achieved through mutual trust, open and honest communication, and challenging negative thoughts and core beliefs.


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Together we will work through what is causing distress so that you have a higher quality of life. This is achieved through mutual trust, open and honest communication, and challenging negative thoughts and core beliefs.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to therapy is about increased awareness as well as learning about which values are most important for each client. I mostly challenge clients to broaden their views and learn to change or reframe their personal interpretations.

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  • Addictions
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Betting and Gambling
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  • Depression
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Acceptance
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  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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