Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, the suburbs of Oceanside, other nearby places such as Escondido, Vista, 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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Panicha McGuire
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Explore themes of anxiety, perfectionism, and neurodiversity. We will explore the patterns in your past and present, including generational/cultural challenges that have led you to this path, and give you tools tailored to you.


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Explore themes of anxiety, perfectionism, and neurodiversity. We will explore the patterns in your past and present, including generational/cultural challenges that have led you to this path, and give you tools tailored to you.

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I believe an authentic and collaborative relationship is essential in our work together. I use a variety of evidence-based practices to empower you with skills you need to confront challenges.

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We will work collaboratively to explore the underlying causes of your challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and embark on a transformative journey toward greater self-awareness, empowerment, and a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.


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We will work collaboratively to explore the underlying causes of your challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and embark on a transformative journey toward greater self-awareness, empowerment, and a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.

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I am trained in modalities that facilitate gaining deeper insight into your challenges. Diving beneath the surface of issues to identify and dismantle the root allows the freedom to make conscious choices and changes moving forward.

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Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.


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Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.

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My approach is collaborative, solution focused and compassionate. I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore your challenges and work towards meaningful change.

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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.


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Work collaboratively to work on what you feel needs improvements in your life with me providing guidance, challenge when necessary, and constant support. We will work on improving your overall quality of life while emphasizing underlying issues.

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My clients enjoy my directive approach as I pull from a variety of theories (CBT, Humanistic/Empathy, Empowerment, Collaborative) and use a wide range of proven methods to establish the best combination of therapeutic tools to help my clients.

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Explore the alienation from our true selves forced onto us by living in a white supremacist, patriarchal and capitalist society. We'll strengthen relationships, find support for BIPOC, LGBTQ & ENM. Let's get connected and remember who we are.


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Explore the alienation from our true selves forced onto us by living in a white supremacist, patriarchal and capitalist society. We'll strengthen relationships, find support for BIPOC, LGBTQ & ENM. Let's get connected and remember who we are.

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I challenge my clients while holding them in a space of loving care while they grow. I use a decolonization lens; we're looking at systems big and small and how they've impacted your development, perspective, and relationships with self and others.

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