Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, the suburbs of Santa Cruz, other nearby places such as Campbell, Morgan Hill, 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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Lisa Jamar
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I'd love to know your goals for therapy, what's important to you, and ways you'd like to see positive change in your life. We'll take a look at any patterns of negative thinking or distortions that may be causing issues and where they originated.


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I'd love to know your goals for therapy, what's important to you, and ways you'd like to see positive change in your life. We'll take a look at any patterns of negative thinking or distortions that may be causing issues and where they originated.

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I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy to examine how our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors. These two approaches together look at how the past and present are causing us pain or dissatisfaction in our lives.

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Together, we will explore how your feelings of anxiousness and perfectionism are present in your body. We will practice grounding & relaxing activities that will help you regulate your own emotions and have more control over your feelings.


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Together, we will explore how your feelings of anxiousness and perfectionism are present in your body. We will practice grounding & relaxing activities that will help you regulate your own emotions and have more control over your feelings.

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I treat anxiety and trauma with some of the newest mind-body technologies, such as EMDR, which retrains your brain, and cognitive behavioral therapy where you will learn to replace unhealthy thoughts with constructive alternatives.

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  • Anxiety
  • Bicultural
  • Codependency
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Nathalie Torres
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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).


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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).

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I work from a cognitive-based lens and meet you where you are at. I have specialized training in various therapies, meaning that, you will have options to choose from or we can also add a personalized touch and include various interventions.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
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As a LCSW, I aim to create a serene, unbiased environment where we can delve into emotions and learn fresh perspectives to navigate life together.

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I use various approaches like CBT to change unhelpful thinking, DBT to regulate emotions, ACT to accept negative thoughts, SFT to set goals, and EFT to improve emotional bonds. These strategies aim to enhance your quality of life.

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Joanna Lay
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Together we will understand your deepest longings and what feels like it is holding you back. We'll work on tools to help you feel calm, confident, and clear so that you are living the life you actually want.


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Together we will understand your deepest longings and what feels like it is holding you back. We'll work on tools to help you feel calm, confident, and clear so that you are living the life you actually want.

Something to know about my approach is:

We start with the basics of boundary management so no one hijacks your nervous system or time. Next we work with your parts (perfectionist, inner critic...) so that you get more choice and confidence in how you show up.

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  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
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  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
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