Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Brentwood, CA.

 

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 Brentwood, the suburbs of Brentwood, other nearby places such as Antioch, Pittsburg, or anywhere else in California, 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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Yohana "Joey" Barajas Hinojosa, AMFT, PCC
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Help you overcome the difficult times, patterns leading to Anxiety or Depression & healing from past Trauma. I will teach you coping tools, to voice your needs/feelings, to find the root of the problem & treat beyond the symptoms. Grow & be serene.


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Help you overcome the difficult times, patterns leading to Anxiety or Depression & healing from past Trauma. I will teach you coping tools, to voice your needs/feelings, to find the root of the problem & treat beyond the symptoms. Grow & be serene.

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I integrate some of my experiences, knowledge in the field, build your self-awareness in how you think and how you store your feelings in your body and emotionally "internally". You will learn how to take care of yourself better and LOVE yourself.

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  • Adjustment Issues
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  • Anxiety
  • Asian and Pacific Islanders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behavioral Disorders
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  • Child Abuse
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Cultural Issues
  • East Asian Cultural Issues
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Grief
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High Anxiety
  • Immigrants
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Latinx
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Social Skills
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Aisha Kamala
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Get to the underlying layers that standard therapy misses. You've done a lot of work and it shouldn't be this hard to feel better.


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Get to the underlying layers that standard therapy misses. You've done a lot of work and it shouldn't be this hard to feel better.

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Here’s the big secret - you already have all the answers. I just help you realize you do. We'll primarily utilize EMDR in an accelerated, intensive format. This is designed to meet your unique needs.

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  • Career Burnout
  • Chronic Stress
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Medical Trauma
  • Panic Disorders
  • Perfectionism
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Work Stress
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Monique Merritt Romick
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Explore your lived experiences and what makes you unique. We will identify your needs and strategies to ensure they are being expressed and met. We will develop and practice tools to manage anxiety, depression, and trauma.


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Explore your lived experiences and what makes you unique. We will identify your needs and strategies to ensure they are being expressed and met. We will develop and practice tools to manage anxiety, depression, and trauma.

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While we will address topics that can vary in heaviness, severity, or seriousness, I do my best to bring levity to our process. I am committed to building a space that can hold the solemn and celebrate the joyous.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Amanda Hagos
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I partner with clients and families to rekindle joy and peace in their lives by increasing coping skills. For those struggling with disordered eating, I partner to support them in developing body acceptance and a return to nourishment.


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I partner with clients and families to rekindle joy and peace in their lives by increasing coping skills. For those struggling with disordered eating, I partner to support them in developing body acceptance and a return to nourishment.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is warm and I strive to partner with youth and families to provide additional support and tools in my in-person and virtual sessions. I invite my families and clients to try something new in a safe, supported, and nonjudgmental setting.

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  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Eating Disorders
  • Teen Depression
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Maddie Miyoshi
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You are enough. There are no bounds to what we can work on together. I encourage transparency and vulnerability so we can forge new patterns of trust and relating to others.


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You are enough. There are no bounds to what we can work on together. I encourage transparency and vulnerability so we can forge new patterns of trust and relating to others.

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I believe the root of most issues lies in our attachment with early caregivers to form our core beliefs. We will unearth patterns and work toward reframing and revising what affects how we show up in our present relationships and lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Families
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
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