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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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Work to better understand challenges in your life and long-standing behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.

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I utilize an eclectic approach that includes evidenced based practices and is both warm and directive. I believe in meeting my clients where they are and helping them navigate difficult emotions and situations at their pace.

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  • Anxiety
  • Blended Families
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  • Divorce and Separation
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  • Parenting Special Needs Children
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We are an active part of your treatment. We focus on helping people find stability, life satisfaction and self-love. To do this effectively, means we offer insights and feedback, encourage you to dig deeper and challenge you.

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Our vision is to work with the WHOLE person- mentally, emotionally, spiritually & physically. One person cannot do this all, which is why Free Spirit teamed up with other practitioners who specialize in these specific areas of healing.

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Joshua De La Cruz
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Learn how to connect with the people you love most in your life! By living with compassion, authenticity, and curiosity, we can discover how to engage the healthy parts of yourself to build rich relationships.

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I enjoy helping people reach inward to understand and comfortably express themselves. Authenticity helps us be more present with those around us. We'll embrace what it means to be human and find empowerment in our own skin, imperfections and all.

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Diana Vo
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make sense of where you are, how you got there and learn how to prevent it in the future. We can learn how to recognize certain behaviors respond and not react so you can feel in control of yourself and feel good about this updated version of you.


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make sense of where you are, how you got there and learn how to prevent it in the future. We can learn how to recognize certain behaviors respond and not react so you can feel in control of yourself and feel good about this updated version of you.

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There's no growth in comfort and no comfort in growth. Sessions feel casual and supportive while challenging old ideas. I often provide psycho-education and help you apply them to your own experiences so it makes sense and is meaningful to you.

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Dr. Nicole Bryant
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explore thought patterns, actions, and other areas of your life that have been holding you back so you can focus on healing instead of ignoring your pain.


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explore thought patterns, actions, and other areas of your life that have been holding you back so you can focus on healing instead of ignoring your pain.

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We’ll implement strategies like mindful movement, breath work, stress management skills, mindset techniques, and nutrition to get you back on the path to a bright future. You deserve to see how different life looks when you’re honoring you.

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  • Sexual Abuse
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  • Women
  • Women’s Health
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