Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, the suburbs of Pleasanton, other nearby places such as Dublin, Fremont, 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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Lauren Hayes
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Empower you to explore uncharted depths & challenge you to disrupt beliefs, behaviors, and narratives that keep you feeling stuck. I'll work with you to process childhood trauma, harness the tools to navigate life transitions, & gain self-compassion.


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Empower you to explore uncharted depths & challenge you to disrupt beliefs, behaviors, and narratives that keep you feeling stuck. I'll work with you to process childhood trauma, harness the tools to navigate life transitions, & gain self-compassion.

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I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach that honors each client as a dynamic person with their own uniquely lived experience. I specialize in working with young adults who are feeling lost as they navigate the uncertainty of early adulthood.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Age 20s & 30s
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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  • Relationship Skills
  • School Issues
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Understanding
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Starting College
  • Teenagers
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Adults
  • Young Women
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Nathan Hale
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Help you learn what things you can control in life and what things you can't control in life. To do this, you will learn skills and techniques that will help you manage better those things you can control in life and let go of those you can't.


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Help you learn what things you can control in life and what things you can't control in life. To do this, you will learn skills and techniques that will help you manage better those things you can control in life and let go of those you can't.

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I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is a therapy that helps you better understand and make change to your thoughts and behaviors. In addition, I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help with psychological flexibility.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Acute Stress
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Behavior Change
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  • Depression
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  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Identity
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Job Stress
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  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Manic Depression
  • Men
  • Mild Depression
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
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Explore what makes you happy and at peace.


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Explore what makes you happy and at peace.

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Problem-solution focused. Enhance communication skills Assertiveness Training

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  • Academic Issues
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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Problems
  • Behavioral Issues
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  • Communication Skills
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
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  • Grief
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  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Motivation
  • Moving and Relocation
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Separation
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
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Maria Cristina Borges
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Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.


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Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I practice Somatics, a body-mind approach that helps us slow down to pay attention to body experience to access more feeling, ease, and change. I integrate IFS, a form of therapy that invites us to befriend our parts to hear their stories and needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Burnout
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Oppression
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Shame
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  • Trauma
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Shobha Manas
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As a LCSW, I expect us to collaboratively establish goals and objectives post our initial assessment. We'll also determine an estimated treatment duration and assign homework for practice between sessions.


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As a LCSW, I expect us to collaboratively establish goals and objectives post our initial assessment. We'll also determine an estimated treatment duration and assign homework for practice between sessions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Solution-focused methods. I also host podcasts on anxiety and stigma, which you might find helpful.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
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