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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.

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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Madeline Grove
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Identify roadblocks and blind spots that keep you from getting what you want, improve emotional literacy, and develop skills to face life head-on. I want to empower you and strengthen your intuition.


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Identify roadblocks and blind spots that keep you from getting what you want, improve emotional literacy, and develop skills to face life head-on. I want to empower you and strengthen your intuition.

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I tailor my style to each client's personality and worldview, integrating evidence-based practices with creative interventions to help you find relief. I am not an old-school "blank slate" therapist, my approach is conversational and energetic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Styles
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Codependency
  • College Students
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Gender Identity
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Katie Bogard
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Explore your challenges, uncover strengths, and develop strategies to achieve your personal goals and enhance your well-being.


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Explore your challenges, uncover strengths, and develop strategies to achieve your personal goals and enhance your well-being.

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Client-centered and integrative, combining empathy and active listening with evidence-based techniques like CBT and mindfulness. I tailor each session to individual needs, fostering a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • College Students
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Changes
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Young Professionals
  • Young Women
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Grace Goodman
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Foster change & healing by exploring the root of your beliefs & unpacking your lived experiences that fuel your behaviors. We'll learn new coping skills that support you day-to-day & your long-term healing, & empower you to live the life you want.


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Foster change & healing by exploring the root of your beliefs & unpacking your lived experiences that fuel your behaviors. We'll learn new coping skills that support you day-to-day & your long-term healing, & empower you to live the life you want.

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I’m a HAES-aligned, weight-inclusive provider using an integrative approach. I believe that healing requires us to go beyond focusing on how to stop bingeing & body shame by exploring the root of why those behaviors & beliefs exist in the 1st place.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Dieting
  • Depression
  • Emotional Eating
  • Fat Liberation
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Life Transitions
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Stress
  • Stress Eating
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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.

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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Betting and Gambling
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Map in Falls Church, Virginia for David Tsveer therapy location.
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Amy Wu
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We will explore your presenting concerns, family history, support system, develop skills, and form better relationships with yourself and with others. Together, we will make you the protagonist of your life story, rather than a bystander.


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We will explore your presenting concerns, family history, support system, develop skills, and form better relationships with yourself and with others. Together, we will make you the protagonist of your life story, rather than a bystander.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is trauma informed, mind-body connection, and culturally sensitive.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Family Trauma
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Marriage
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women’s Health
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Map in Mc Lean, Virginia for Amy Wu therapy location.
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