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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 Chula Vista, Eastlake Vistats, Golf Course, Northwest, or even Rancho Del Rey, 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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Lauren Permenter
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Learn strategies for regulating your nervous system, process early childhood experiences that impact the present, gain concrete tools to use today, explore negative thinking patterns that are keeping you trapped, laugh, cry and gain new insights.


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Learn strategies for regulating your nervous system, process early childhood experiences that impact the present, gain concrete tools to use today, explore negative thinking patterns that are keeping you trapped, laugh, cry and gain new insights.

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I treat anxiety and trauma with mind-body modalities such as EMDR and somatic based approaches, while also incorporating DBT OR CBT to practice replacing unhealthy thoughts with constructive alternatives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Creatives
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Grief
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  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Trauma
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I help people struggling with dating, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and identity.


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I help people struggling with dating, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and identity.

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My objective is to help my clients feel better as soon as possible, so I maintain a Solutions-Focused framework, offering direct feedback, actionable steps, and strategies to cope with current stressors.

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Dr. Michelle Wambach
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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.


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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.

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With compassion and non-judgment we will focus on the problems that are important to you. Therapy is tailored for your needs using a holistic approach that takes into account mind, body, and spirit. This is a safe space to talk about what is hurting.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
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  • Divorce and Separation
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Alison Murphey
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Take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back. As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential.


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Take control of the present, by challenging negative thought patterns that hold you back. As a team we will process the triggers and stressors of the past, future and today that hold you back from reaching your full potential.

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I operate from a more eclectic perspective and use many different tools and techniques to create a completely personal and tailored approach to therapy.

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Melissa Gentry
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Together, we will explore emotions, relationships, self-care, and personal empowerment. We will create a plan to help support both your personal and relationship goals so you can live the life of your dreams.


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Together, we will explore emotions, relationships, self-care, and personal empowerment. We will create a plan to help support both your personal and relationship goals so you can live the life of your dreams.

Something to know about my approach is:

I teach practical tools & skills to help patients overcome anxiety & stress. I specialize in Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Neuropsychology, Mindfulness, Couples, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relationships & intimacy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • ADHD Testing
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  • Anxiety Management
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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Couples
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  • Emotional Regulation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Mindfulness
  • Motivation
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