Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, the suburbs of Petaluma, other nearby places such as Napa, Novato, 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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My approach is grounded in evidence based practices, however I am open to the reality that our field is constantly growing and evolving. I have training in several evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Mindfulness, CBT and DBT.

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In therapy, my focus is on exploring trauma's impact and guiding clients to rediscover their feelings and selves. Through brainspotting, I aim to facilitate deep healing enabling individuals to shed trauma's burden and embrace their true selves.

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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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release any stored gunk, pain and patterns that are no longer working well for you so that you can life fully and authentically. We will make healing more fun and gain coping skills that can be practiced outside of the sessions.


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release any stored gunk, pain and patterns that are no longer working well for you so that you can life fully and authentically. We will make healing more fun and gain coping skills that can be practiced outside of the sessions.

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I offer many body-based coping tools such as mindful movement, breathwork, tapping to support you in connecting deeply to your emotions

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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!


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Shift your story to see your sensitivity as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on so you can live in the present. You’ll have concrete action steps toward goals!

Something to know about my approach is:

I consider there to be two paths to therapy; first: exploring, processing, and developing insight into your patterns and programming, and second: learning skills, tools and strategies to cope in the moment. We will tackle both!

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