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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 San Jose, Almaden Valley, Berryessa, Blossom Valley, or even Burbank, 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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Help you live your one precious life with purpose and meaning, even when you are faced with big stressors, losses and pain (physical and emotional).

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I've been a psychologist for 20+ years. Prior to 2023, I worked in hospitals - providing care & training hundreds of young professionals to do the same. I am proud to report that the folks I trained are my biggest referral source. They trust me.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • Self-Acceptance
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  • Situational Grief
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  • Suicide loss
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
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We create a safe space to unpack and overcome your fears, negative self-talk, and traumas. Every session, we will support you validate your experience, learn effective coping skills, and implement them to create the life you desire.


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We create a safe space to unpack and overcome your fears, negative self-talk, and traumas. Every session, we will support you validate your experience, learn effective coping skills, and implement them to create the life you desire.

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We specialize in guiding individuals and couples to feel seen, heard, and understood. Through empathetic therapy, we empower clients to navigate challenges, fostering self-discovery and enhancing overall well-being.

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My goal is to create a safe and affirming place that offers authenticity, humor, and genuineness for you to share your stories. I believe in healing and growth through processing and making meanings of your experiences, recognizing your strengths

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Culturally sensitive, person-centered, collaborative, and trauma-informed. My therapeutic approach integrates a variety of evidence-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral,Dialectical Behavioral, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.

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Lauren Matern
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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?


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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?

Something to know about my approach is:

Most of us didn't grow up in perfect families or a perfect culture & it has lasting impacts. In my clients, it often presents as perfectionism which can be an exhausting place to live in every day. Clients feel burnt-out, irritable, lonely & anxious.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Asexuality
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  • College Students
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  • Eco-Anxiety
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Political Anxiety
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Mona Shane
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Together we will work through unresolved past and present issues affecting your life.

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I am a psychodynamic, client-centered, insight oriented, licensed professional counselor. I have been trained in many modalities to meet the needs of my clients individually. I specialize in individual, couples, family and grief and loss counseling.

FOCUS AREAS:
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