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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 Long Beach, Airport Area, Alamitos Heights, Bellmont Heights, or even Belmont Park, 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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Khatya Albano
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Address the roots of issues in real time, learn and practice tools to manage stress and difficult emotions, and improve your relationships with yourself and others.

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I help you connect with yourself on a deep level and change long-standing patterns and beliefs that are no longer serving you. My approach is gentle and stable, and I provide a safe and supportive space.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Overwhelm
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
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I use an integrated approach; this means that I draw from various methods to meet your specific needs. I believe that therapy is form of self-care, and that my clients deserve kindness, information, and support to address their issues and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Breakups
  • Career Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Health Anxiety
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Together, we can look at your way of facing stress in the past and their impact on the present, and look to find new ways to empower yourself for the future.


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Together, we can look at your way of facing stress in the past and their impact on the present, and look to find new ways to empower yourself for the future.

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I hope to create a welcoming, empathetic space to look at your whole human experience, from your core emotions, to how emotions work in the body, and the impact of thoughts on our ways of solving problems.

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  • Athletes
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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explore thought patterns, actions, and other areas of your life that have been holding you back so you can focus on healing instead of ignoring your pain.


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explore thought patterns, actions, and other areas of your life that have been holding you back so you can focus on healing instead of ignoring your pain.

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We’ll implement strategies like mindful movement, breath work, stress management skills, mindset techniques, and nutrition to get you back on the path to a bright future. You deserve to see how different life looks when you’re honoring you.

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  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Millenials
  • Parental Burnout
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  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Women
  • Women’s Health
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Loreine Callejas
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unpack and process past trauma (childhood, intergenerational, racial), inner child healing, learn coping strategies, how to set healthy boundaries, improve relationship with yourself and with others, prevent burnout, gain self-compassion/acceptance


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unpack and process past trauma (childhood, intergenerational, racial), inner child healing, learn coping strategies, how to set healthy boundaries, improve relationship with yourself and with others, prevent burnout, gain self-compassion/acceptance

Something to know about my approach is:

I work from the inside out: learn to slow down, listen to your body's intuition, allow yourself to experience and express emotions, and become aware of your triggers and unhealthy patterns so you can come to a place of self-acceptance and compassion.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acculturation Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Inner Child
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Women
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