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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 Los Angeles, Artesia, Baldwin Hills, Cerritos, or even Culver City, 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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We are an active part of your treatment. We focus on helping people find stability, life satisfaction and self-love. To do this effectively, means we offer insights and feedback, encourage you to dig deeper and challenge you.

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Our vision is to work with the WHOLE person- mentally, emotionally, spiritually & physically. One person cannot do this all, which is why Free Spirit teamed up with other practitioners who specialize in these specific areas of healing.

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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.


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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.

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I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone has the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, the strength to transform their life, and break generational cycles of trauma.

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Nick Ulrich
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Work through crippling anxiety, learn to process and deal with complex trauma, and begin to develop new skills to navigate any forms of depression. I enjoy also working with clients who are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming identify exploration work.


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Work through crippling anxiety, learn to process and deal with complex trauma, and begin to develop new skills to navigate any forms of depression. I enjoy also working with clients who are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming identify exploration work.

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I encourage you to be the one to take ownership of the therapeutic process. I allow you to bring up the topics you want to discuss, and then I can help with exploration in identifying themes, connections, and other valuable tidbits of the process.

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Create a path to wellness that helps you to cope and thrive.

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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.

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Nathalie Torres
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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).


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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).

Something to know about my approach is:

I work from a cognitive-based lens and meet you where you are at. I have specialized training in various therapies, meaning that, you will have options to choose from or we can also add a personalized touch and include various interventions.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Fears and Phobias
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