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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 Santa Ana, Centennial Park, Concord, Cornerstone Village, or even Laurelhurst, 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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connect with your core emotions, vulnerabilities, and protective mechanisms to increase a sense of security within your relationships with others and yourself

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I help you explore childhood and inner experiences influencing your interaction in your relationship with yourself and others.

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  • Anxiety
  • Asian and Pacific Islanders
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  • Childhood Trauma
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  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
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  • Job Stress
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Craig Cassidy
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Healing emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance.


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Healing emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance.

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I use an eclectic approach that incorporates a number of modalities. At the core we are building the capacity to grow self acceptance through the process of vulnerability and healing of traumatic memories.

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Sarah Finch
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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.


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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.

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I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone has the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, the strength to transform their life, and break generational cycles of trauma.

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Debbie Cherry
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Clients come to me when they are ready to stop the negative cycles and create a relationship they love. It starts with clear communication that helps you see & hear each other. Becoming a better TEAM will help you be better partners.


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Clients come to me when they are ready to stop the negative cycles and create a relationship they love. It starts with clear communication that helps you see & hear each other. Becoming a better TEAM will help you be better partners.

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Most therapists start with the problems... I start with SOLUTIONS! Hundreds of clients have shared that they feel so empowered with the step-by-step exercises for couples to be able to COMMUNICATE in a way that brings them closer.

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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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