Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in South Gate, 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 South Gate, the suburbs of South Gate, other nearby places such as Bell Gardens, Lynwood, 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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I offer a range of therapeutic approaches including motivational interviewing, feedback, talk therapy, medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, counseling, psychotherapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals, helping you navigate challenges and achieve personal growth.

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Adjusting to different stages and responsibilities, coping with emotions and past events or childhood of origin issues that continue to get triggered, changing relationships, increasing self-compassion, and meaning making of the past and present.

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My approach is collaborative and my sessions are guided by your goals, concerns, and your readiness to make changes. I would like to learn about what made you seek therapy at this point in your life.

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We will explore how you would like your life to look and identify the thinking patterns and behaviors that are blocking this. We will use mind-body techniques that allow you to unlock old patterns and develop new skills that bring more ease and joy.

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My approach is based in neuroscience and delivered with heart. I bring my full presence to our sessions to help create a space that allows for your system to heal and find integration using mind-body techniques while helping you find more connection.

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I hope to help you connect the dots to better understand, process, and improve relationships or address challenges you are facing.If you are feeling anxious or depressed, we can process your thoughts, feelings, and practice tools to help you.


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I hope to help you connect the dots to better understand, process, and improve relationships or address challenges you are facing.If you are feeling anxious or depressed, we can process your thoughts, feelings, and practice tools to help you.

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How we think impacts how we feel and act. Sometimes, we have to make adjustments in the way we think to feel better. Utilizing mindfulness focuses on the present and gives the brain needed rest from thinking.

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Alex Tapia
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Dive into your past while making connections with present challenges that you experience. Areas that we may discuss and explore are thinking patterns, boundaries, communication, triggers, relationship patterns, self-awareness, and emotion regulation.


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Dive into your past while making connections with present challenges that you experience. Areas that we may discuss and explore are thinking patterns, boundaries, communication, triggers, relationship patterns, self-awareness, and emotion regulation.

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Clients express feeling a sense of relief after our sessions, as well as having several "aha" moments. I focus on empowering clients by giving them knowledge that can help them better understand their experiences and make important connections.

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