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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 Poway, the suburbs of Poway, other nearby places such as Escondido, San Marcos, 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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Olivia Peterson
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Connect to your deeper self to create meaningful changes that will work to move you toward wholeness and fulfillment. We will work to bring more understanding, peace and function to your life and relationships.


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Connect to your deeper self to create meaningful changes that will work to move you toward wholeness and fulfillment. We will work to bring more understanding, peace and function to your life and relationships.

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My approach is collaborative and relies on safety and trust. I provide a space where you are free to explore and express your authentic self, including your disjointed parts. I work from a trauma-informed framework to meet you where you are.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Kat Tan
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Using a humanistic, depth-oriented approach, I help clients feel heard, seen, and understood—providing new perspectives and addressing recurring themes such as relationships, individuation, attachment, life-changes, emotions, & existential questions.


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Using a humanistic, depth-oriented approach, I help clients feel heard, seen, and understood—providing new perspectives and addressing recurring themes such as relationships, individuation, attachment, life-changes, emotions, & existential questions.

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I work with couples and individuals to offer a compassionate, supportive environment for discovery, connection, healing, and growth to occur.

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  • Codependency
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  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Identity
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Kristen Anderson
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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.


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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.

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I often use more skills-based therapies as we begin work together to decrease the frequency and intensity of your symptoms. After you feel more stable, we use more insight-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies to create lasting change.

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  • Combat Trauma
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  • Sexual Trauma
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Shakeh Galstian
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Together, we will identify your goals and develop strategies to leave you increasingly confident in your decision-making capabilities. We’ll set a comfortable pace for your progress while I gently guide you toward focusing your energy on solutions.


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Together, we will identify your goals and develop strategies to leave you increasingly confident in your decision-making capabilities. We’ll set a comfortable pace for your progress while I gently guide you toward focusing your energy on solutions.

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I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and improving self-esteem, welcoming clients of all cultures and backgrounds. I am committed to a client-centered, solution-focused approach that’s grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT.

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  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Adults
  • Young Women
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Anh Hoang Plasencia
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undo aloneness by befriending emotions and heal relationships. You will reconnect with the qualities you already possess, gain awareness of your protectors, patterns, and strengths. You will learn to relate to yourself in a new and different way.


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Together, we will:

undo aloneness by befriending emotions and heal relationships. You will reconnect with the qualities you already possess, gain awareness of your protectors, patterns, and strengths. You will learn to relate to yourself in a new and different way.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am relational, direct, experiential, and privilege the relationship between client and therapist. I utilize a combination of AEDP, Internal Family Systems, DBT, neuroscience and mindfulness practices.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Depression
  • Guilt
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Immigrants
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Worth
  • Shame
  • Trauma
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