Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley, the suburbs of Simi Valley, other nearby places such as Camarillo, Santa Monica, 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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Build a trusting relationship in a safe space. We'll explore past influences, challenge thoughts, and foster acceptance. We'll develop mindfulness skills, address concerns, and tune into your body for emotional growth.


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Build a trusting relationship in a safe space. We'll explore past influences, challenge thoughts, and foster acceptance. We'll develop mindfulness skills, address concerns, and tune into your body for emotional growth.

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I focus on the process, exploring with curiosity rather than rushing to solutions. We'll cultivate self-compassion as we work. My style is flexible and attuned to your unique needs, adjusting as we go to ensure therapy serves you best.

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Together we'll build a strong, fertile foundation of wellness from which you can flourish as an artist. We'll use creative activities in and out of session and intuitive practices like tarot & dreamwork to deeply connect with your unconscious.


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Together we'll build a strong, fertile foundation of wellness from which you can flourish as an artist. We'll use creative activities in and out of session and intuitive practices like tarot & dreamwork to deeply connect with your unconscious.

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My creativity counseling practice focuses on helping blocked and unsatisfied artists (or soon-to-be artists) revitalize their creativity via a unique blend of talk therapy, expressive arts therapy, and creativity coaching.

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I am a person centered therapist, which means I believe in the autonomy of each of my clients. You are the expert of your life, and my job is to support you in accessing your most desired self. This requires self-exploration and dedication to change.

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Explore the meaning behind symptoms & blend intelligent and deep conversation with guided, deepening meditations, visualizations for adding clarity to what we're working on together, as well as intuitive body-mind connection exercises.

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I’ll encourage you to bring your most authentic self into the room so that you consistently walk away from our sessions experiencing those ‘aha’ moments that we are all looking for in therapy. My approach is lighthearted, humorous, and engaging.

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My goal will always be for you to have a safe space to process, learn more about yourself, look at problems in new ways, and learn concrete skills for coping with future stressors.

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I believe that therapy is about human connection and creating a safe environment to explore and learn more about yourself. I take my clients' mental health and other issues very seriously, but I also tend to use humor in my approach.

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